{"product_id":"ioptron-8953","title":"iOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle for AZMP\/MT Mounts","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a second dovetail saddle to your mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial accessory for iOptron AZ Mount Pro and MiniTower mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables dual-telescope setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for simultaneous visual observing and imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount a guidescope alongside your main imaging telescope\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\u003eiOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle for AZMP\/MT Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand the capabilities of your iOptron alt-azimuth mount with the iOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle. This official accessory is engineered specifically for the AZ Mount Pro and MiniTower series, allowing you to mount two optical tubes side-by-side on a single mount. This upgrade transforms your single-scope setup into a powerful dual-instrument platform for simultaneous observation, imaging, and guiding.\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\u003eDual-Scope Capability for iOptron AZMP \u0026amp; MiniTower Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding a second mounting point, you unlock versatile new configurations. For public outreach, you can have one telescope equipped with an eyepiece for visual use and a second with a camera to display live views on a screen. For astrophotography, this saddle provides a secure platform for a dedicated guidescope, eliminating the need for piggyback adapters and improving balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saddle is also perfect for specialized observation, such as solar viewing, where you can mount one telescope with a white-light filter and a second with an H-alpha filter to observe different solar features at the same time. As a genuine iOptron accessory, it ensures a perfect fit and maintains the stability of your AZ Mount Pro or MiniTower mount, though you will need to re-balance the entire payload after installation.\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 iOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle is an accessory that bolts onto compatible iOptron mounts to provide a second mounting position for a telescope or other equipment. It allows you to use two instruments simultaneously on one mount, such as a main telescope and a guidescope, or two different telescopes for visual and imaging use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich iOptron mounts is this Secondary Dovetail Saddle compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saddle is specifically designed as the official secondary saddle for the \u003cstrong\u003eiOptron AZ Mount Pro (AZMP)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eiOptron MiniTower (MT)\u003c\/strong\u003e series of alt-azimuth mounts. It is engineered for a direct fit on these models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this saddle to mount a guidescope on my iOptron AZ Mount Pro for imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is an excellent application. Mounting a guidescope side-by-side with your main imaging scope using the Secondary Dovetail Saddle provides a stable, balanced configuration that is often superior to piggybacking the guidescope on top of the main optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow can I use the Secondary Dovetail Saddle for solar observing with my MiniTower mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dual-scope setup is ideal for comprehensive solar observing. You can mount one telescope with a white-light filter to see sunspots and granulation, and a second telescope (like a Lunt or Coronado) for H-alpha viewing to see prominences and surface details simultaneously. This saddle allows you to have both views available without changing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the iOptron Secondary Dovetail Saddle support Vixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specific dovetail style (narrow Vixen-style or wider Losmandy-style) is not specified in the product data. Most iOptron mounts in this class feature Vixen-style saddles, but it is best to confirm the saddle type on your specific mount to ensure your telescope's dovetail bar is compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre mounting screws included with the Secondary Dovetail Saddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included accessories are not specified. It is recommended to consult your mount's manual for the correct screw type and size needed to attach a secondary saddle. Often, the required hardware may already be part of your mount or will need to be sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917277786397,"sku":"IOP-8953","price":123.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Secondary-Dovetail-Saddle-1_796afccd-df45-416d-b586-92e14a17cbdc.jpg?v=1789141781","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/ioptron-8953","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}