{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-base-plate-350mm-long-4-wide-x-10mm","title":"Orion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a solid, flat mounting surface for telescope tube rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered to eliminate flexure in the optical train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as the core structural link between the OTA and mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured by Orion Optics UK\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\u003eOrion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK Base Plate provides a rigid and stable platform for securely mounting telescope tube rings and other accessories. Engineered as a core structural component, this plate creates a flexure-free foundation, ensuring that your telescope and imaging equipment are perfectly aligned and mechanically sound.\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\u003eA Rigid Foundation for Telescope Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA base plate is the critical interface between your telescope tube assembly and the mount's saddle plate. This component from Orion Optics UK is designed to provide a broad, stable surface that prevents twisting and bending under load. A solid mechanical connection here is essential for maintaining collimation and achieving sharp, pinpoint stars during long exposures.\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\u003eOrion Optics UK: Engineering for Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their world-class optics, Orion Optics UK applies the same philosophy of precision to their mechanical components. This base plate is manufactured to tight tolerances to ensure a perfectly flat and true surface. This attention to detail eliminates a common source of tracking errors and image shift, making it a reliable choice for serious astrophotographers.\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 primary function of the Orion Optics UK Base Plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary function of the Orion Optics UK Base Plate is to provide a strong, rigid connection between your telescope's tube rings and your equatorial or alt-azimuth mount. It creates a stable, flat platform that prevents mechanical flexure, which is critical for both visual observation and long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does a rigid base plate improve astrophotography with an Orion Optics UK telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor astrophotography, any flex in the mounting system can cause trailed stars and poor autoguiding. A rigid base plate, like this one from Orion Optics UK, ensures that the telescope, guide scope, and camera move as a single solid unit. This stability leads to better guiding accuracy and sharper final images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of using a longer base plate for balancing a telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer base plate offers more surface area to adjust the position of the tube rings. This allows for a greater range of fore-aft movement, making it much easier to achieve perfect balance, especially when using heavy cameras, filter wheels, or large eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of mounting hardware is typically used with this Base Plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase plates are typically attached to telescope tube rings from the top and to a mount's saddle plate from the bottom. You will need bolts that match the thread size of your specific tube rings and the clamps on your mount's saddle. Hardware is not included, as the required sizes vary widely between different manufacturers' equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Orion Optics UK Base Plate pre-drilled for specific ring spacings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis base plate is designed for universal applications. It may feature a combination of slots and holes to accommodate various tube ring spacings. It is recommended to measure the hole spacing on your specific tube rings to ensure compatibility before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy choose an Orion Optics UK base plate over a generic one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrion Optics UK is known for its high standard of precision engineering. Choosing their base plate ensures you are getting a component manufactured to tight tolerances from quality materials, designed to match the high-performance expectations of their telescopes. This minimizes the risk of introducing mechanical issues into your imaging setup.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942496170269,"sku":"OOUK-BASE-PLATE-350MM-4-WIDE","price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Orion-Optics-UK-Logo_3d9acd4f-bd81-4fa0-b8f9-1f8b1d1bcb58.jpg?v=1789607749","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/orion-optics-uk-base-plate-350mm-long-4-wide-x-10mm","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}