{"product_id":"ioptron-8253","title":"iOptron Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle Kit","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount a Second Telescope Side-by-Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for iOptron Cube Series Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Outreach and Educational Viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Simultaneous Wide-Field and High-Power Observing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts Standard Vixen-Style Dovetail Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCube Secondary Dovetail Saddle Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand the capabilities of your iOptron Cube mount with the Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle Kit. This accessory allows you to mount a second, smaller telescope alongside your primary instrument, transforming your single-scope setup into a dual-viewing platform. It's an essential upgrade for public outreach events, educational sessions, or for observers who want to switch between wide-field and high-magnification views without changing eyepieces or telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd a Second Telescope to Your iOptron Cube Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary function of this kit is to add a second mounting point to your iOptron Cube mount. This enables you to operate two optical tubes in parallel. For example, you can pair a small, wide-field refractor for locating objects and enjoying expansive views of star clusters with a longer focal length Maksutov-Cassegrain for zeroing in on planetary details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-scope configuration is particularly effective for astronomy outreach. It allows two people to observe the same region of the sky simultaneously, or lets you dedicate one scope to a camera while visually observing through the other. The saddle accepts standard Vixen-style dovetail bars, which are common on most lightweight telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Installation for Dual Observing Sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a dedicated accessory for the iOptron Cube family, this saddle kit is designed for straightforward installation. The kit provides the necessary hardware to securely attach the secondary saddle to your mount, letting you get your dual-scope system balanced and aligned quickly. Remember that the total weight of both telescopes and all accessories must not exceed the payload capacity of your iOptron Cube mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the purpose of the iOptron Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit allows you to mount a second telescope onto an iOptron Cube series mount. This is useful for observing with two different focal lengths at the same time, for public outreach where two people can view simultaneously, or for running an imaging camera on one scope while observing visually through the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich iOptron mounts is the Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle Kit compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is specifically designed for the iOptron \"Cube\" family of alt-azimuth GoTo mounts. You should confirm compatibility with your specific Cube model (such as the CubePro or Cube-G) before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of dovetail does the Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saddle is designed to accept the industry-standard \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style (V-style) dovetail bar\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the most common mounting plate found on small to medium-sized telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does adding a second scope affect the balance of my iOptron Cube mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing becomes critical. You must ensure both telescopes are positioned so their combined center of gravity is over the mount's rotation axis. It is recommended to use two telescopes of similar weight, or to position the lighter scope further from the mount's center to help achieve balance. An improperly balanced load will strain the mount's motors and affect GoTo accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I do astrophotography with two telescopes on the iOptron Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron Cube is an alt-azimuth mount, which is subject to field rotation during long exposures. While you can mount a camera and a guide scope, this setup is best suited for short-exposure imaging of the Moon and planets. Long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography is not recommended without an equatorial wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs there a weight limit for the telescope I can put on the Cube Secondary Dovetail Saddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The crucial limit is the \u003cstrong\u003etotal payload capacity of your iOptron Cube mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combined weight of both optical tubes, plus any eyepieces, cameras, and other accessories, must not exceed this limit. The secondary saddle is intended for lightweight, complementary telescopes, not heavy primary instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOptron Cube Series Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen (V-Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron Warranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917314617629,"sku":"IOP-8253","price":151.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Cube-Secondary-Dovetail-Saddle-Kit-1_06bbfd6b-bbed-4c70-920d-4d33166c318a.jpg?v=1789142616","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/ioptron-8253","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}