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A Rock-Solid Foundation for the Tele Vue NP127is Telescope
The Tele Vue NP127is Bottom Plate is the essential structural link between your NP127is telescope and its mount. Engineered as a dedicated component for the Tele Vue MRS-5000 mounting rings, this plate creates a rigid, integrated assembly that minimizes vibration and eliminates flexure, which is critical for high-resolution imaging and stable visual observing.
Precision Machined for a Perfect Fit
This is not a universal plate. It is specifically designed with a hole pattern that matches the Tele Vue MRS-5000 5-inch rings, ensuring a secure, direct-coupled connection without any intermediate adapters. This direct fit is key to the system's stability, preventing the subtle shifts and flex that can ruin a long exposure or soften a planetary view.
The plate is machined from a single, solid piece of aluminum. This monolithic construction provides exceptional stiffness-to-weight performance. The result is a foundation that resists twisting and bending forces, effectively transferring the load of the NP127is OTA directly to the mount head without introducing unwanted vibration.
Versatile Mount and Tripod Interface
While the top of the plate is dedicated to the NP127is rings, the bottom is drilled to offer broad mounting compatibility. It features the standard hole pattern for all Tele Vue alt-azimuth mounts, including the Gibraltar HD4/HD5 and Tele-Pod, allowing for a quick and secure attachment right out of the box.
For observers using other systems, the plate also includes standard 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded sockets. This allows you to mount the entire telescope assembly directly onto a heavy-duty photographic tripod for grab-and-go visual use or to attach a separate dovetail plate (like a Vixen or Losmandy style bar) for use on equatorial mounts.
Durable and Purpose-Built Design
The NP127is Bottom Plate is finished with a tough, black anodization. This finish protects the aluminum from corrosion and minor abrasions, maintaining a clean look while ensuring longevity in the field. Every aspect of this plate is focused on providing a stable, reliable connection.
The one trade-off for this dedicated design is its lack of a built-in dovetail. While this ensures the most rigid possible connection to Tele Vue mounts, users of other mount types will need to supply their own Vixen or Losmandy-style bar. This approach prioritizes mechanical integrity over universal convenience, a choice that imagers, in particular, will appreciate.
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Will this plate fit my non-Tele Vue mounting rings?
No, this plate is specifically drilled to match the hole pattern of the Tele Vue MRS-5000 5-inch ring set for the NP127is. It is not a universal mounting plate.
How do I attach the NP127is to a Vixen or Losmandy style mount with this plate?
You will need to purchase a separate dovetail bar (Vixen or Losmandy style) and bolt it to the underside of the BPL-1098 plate using the provided 1/4"-20 threaded holes.
Can I mount my NP127is directly to a photo tripod with this plate?
Yes. The plate has standard 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes, allowing you to attach it to any heavy-duty photo or video tripod head that can support the telescope's weight.
Is this plate compatible with the older NP127 telescope?
This plate is designed for the NP127is model and its corresponding MRS-5000 ring set. Compatibility with older NP127 ring mounts is not guaranteed; check your ring's hole spacing before ordering.
Why use this plate instead of just a generic dovetail bar?
This plate creates a wider, more stable footprint when attached to the rings compared to a narrow dovetail bar. This increased surface area improves rigidity and vibration damping, which is especially important for astrophotography.
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| Model Number |
BPL-1098 |
| Compatibility |
Tele Vue NP127is with MRS-5000 Mounting Rings |
| Material |
Machined Aluminum |
| Finish |
Black Anodized |
| Telescope Ring Interface |
Pre-drilled for MRS-5000 Rings |
| Mount Interface |
Pre-drilled for Tele Vue Mounts, 1/4"-20 Socket, 3/8"-16 Socket |
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Tele Vue NP127is Bottom Plate
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