{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-losmandy-baseplate-400mm-long","title":"Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400mm Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosmandy D-Style Dovetail Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Aero-Grade Aluminium Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Orion Optics UK CT \u0026amp; AG Telescopes\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\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate provides a solid, 400mm long mounting platform for securely attaching telescopes to Losmandy-style saddle plates. Machined from a single block of aero-grade aluminium, this 400mm dovetail plate is the recommended size for Orion Optics UK telescopes with a 400mm aperture, ensuring a stable connection to high-capacity Losmandy or Paramount mounts.\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\u003eMounting 400mm Aperture Telescopes on Losmandy \u0026amp; Paramount Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 400mm Losmandy-style dovetail plate is engineered specifically for mounting Orion Optics UK's CT and AG series telescopes onto high-capacity mounts from Losmandy or Paramount. Following the manufacturer's recommendation, the plate's 400mm length directly corresponds to the ideal size for a 400mm (approx. 16-inch) aperture telescope, providing a rigid, full-length connection that prevents flexure.\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\u003e400mm Solid Aero-Grade Aluminium for CNC Rings \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined from a solid billet of aerospace-grade aluminium, this plate is more than just a primary dovetail. It serves as a versatile base for attaching additional equipment to any telescope fitted with CNC tube rings. You can use this 400mm plate to mount guide scopes, secondary dovetails, or adapt your CNC rings for use with Vixen-style mounts like the Sky-Watcher EQ5, HEQ5, and EQ6.\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 purpose of the Losmandy 400mm attachment plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Losmandy 400mm attachment plate is designed to securely mount Orion Optics UK CT and AG telescopes onto mounts featuring a Losmandy-style (D-style) saddle plate, such as those manufactured by Losmandy and Paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if the Losmandy 400mm attachment plate is the right size for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrion Optics UK recommends choosing a plate that matches the aperture of your telescope. This \u003cstrong\u003e400mm plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ideal choice for an instrument with a 400mm (approximately 16-inch) aperture, ensuring a stable, full-length connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Losmandy 400mm attachment plate to mount my Orion Optics UK telescope on a Vixen-style mount like an HEQ5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is possible with additional hardware. When used with a set of CNC tube rings, this 400mm plate can act as a rigid base. You can then attach a separate Vixen-style dovetail bar to the plate, allowing you to connect your telescope to mounts like the Sky-Watcher HEQ5, EQ5, or EQ6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this Losmandy 400mm attachment plate compatible with Orion Optics UK ODK telescopes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Orion Optics UK ODK telescopes are already equipped with the correct length and style of dovetail plate from the factory. This 400mm plate is not required for ODK models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the Losmandy 400mm attachment plate made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is machined from a single, solid piece of \u003cstrong\u003eaerospace-grade aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e. This construction provides maximum rigidity and strength, ensuring a secure connection to your mount with minimal flexure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Losmandy 400mm attachment plate to mount a guide scope on my Orion Optics AG16 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If your AG16 (or other large telescope) is fitted with CNC rings, you can attach this 400mm plate to the top of the rings. This creates a long, stable platform ideal for mounting a guide scope, a secondary camera, or other imaging accessories.\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\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy D-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Aero-Grade Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrion Optics UK CT \u0026amp; AG Telescopes\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\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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":52942511735069,"sku":"OOUK-LOSMANDY-BASEPLATE-400MM","price":414.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Losmandy-attachment-plate-400mm-long-1_9f8f6f11-d3b8-45cd-9d59-ffcf78904b6d.jpg?v=1789607797","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/orion-optics-uk-losmandy-baseplate-400mm-long","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}