{"product_id":"primalucelab-plllos1100p","title":"PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Style Dovetail Plate 1100mm PLUS","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1100mm full length for mounting large optical tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13mm thickness prevents flexure under heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports optical tubes up to 30 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 3.0 kg, ensuring a rigid mechanical connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS modular system\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\u003eDownloads\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 Style Dovetail Plate 1100mm PLUS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PrimaLuceLab Losmandy style dovetail plate 1100mm PLUS provides a rigid, full-length mounting platform engineered for large optical tubes up to 30 kg. Machined from a single aluminum block to a uniform 13mm thickness and weighing 3.0 kg, it eliminates the flexure that can compromise imaging performance with long, heavy instruments like a Celestron 14\" Schmidt-Cassegrain.\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\u003e1100mm Rigidity: Supporting 30kg OTAs with a 13mm Thick Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mounting a large telescope, maintaining mechanical rigidity across the entire optical train is critical. This 1100mm plate is specifically designed to provide a continuous, flex-free connection between your telescope and a Losmandy-style mount clamp. Its 13mm thickness and robust construction are engineered to handle instruments up to 30 kg, preventing sag or vibration that can ruin 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\u003e3.0 kg of CNC-Machined Aluminum: The PLUS System Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system is built for mechanical integrity, and this 3.0 kg plate is the foundation for complex setups. It is CNC-machined from a solid block of aluminum, then sandblasted and hard-anodized for a durable, oxidation-resistant finish. The plate features a system of threaded holes and slots designed for seamless, rigid connection to other PLUS components like support rings, guide rings, and dovetail clamps, allowing you to build a completely integrated imaging system.\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\u003eAutomation Platform: Integrating GIOTTO on 11\" and 14\" Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate's primary design purpose is to enable advanced automation for large Celestron telescopes. When installed in parallel to a Celestron SC 14\", EdgeHD 14\", or RASA 11\" optical tube (using the required PLLSAG925 curved blocks), it creates a secure mounting point for the ALTO telescope cover motor. This configuration allows you to attach a GIOTTO smart flat field generator, transforming your telescope into a remotely operated system capable of capturing its own flat calibration frames without your physical intervention.\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 main application for the Losmandy style dovetail plate 1100mm PLUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1100mm PLUS plate is designed to provide a rigid, full-length mounting solution for large telescopes up to 30 kg, such as the Celestron 14\" SCT or EdgeHD. Its primary application is to serve as a mechanical backbone for building a remotely automated imaging system by allowing the attachment of the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuceLab ALTO cover motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO smart flat field generator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the 1100mm PLUS plate with a telescope other than a Celestron 14\" EdgeHD or 11\" RASA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. While specifically designed for parallel mounting on large Celestron OTAs, the Losmandy style dovetail plate 1100mm PLUS can be used with any large telescope up to 30 kg that requires a long, rigid Losmandy-D compatible plate. The system of slots and threaded holes offers flexibility for attaching various brands of tube rings or other accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat additional parts do I need to mount the 1100mm PLUS plate to a Celestron 14\" EdgeHD to use GIOTTO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo install the plate in parallel to a Celestron 14\" EdgeHD for use with the ALTO motor and GIOTTO flat field generator, you will need two additional components:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLLSAG925 Curved Blocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e These match the curvature of the optical tube and provide a flat surface to attach the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLLMORVLP Clamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is required to connect the ALTO cover motor to the dovetail plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 1100mm PLUS plate improve the rigidity of my imaging setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy spanning the full length of a large optical tube, the 1100mm plate acts like a spine, unifying the telescope, rings, and any attached accessories into a single rigid assembly. This prevents differential flexure between the main telescope and a guide scope, which is a common source of tracking errors in long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 30 kg weight capacity of the 1100mm PLUS plate a hard limit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 kg figure is a suggested maximum to ensure optimal rigidity and prevent any flexure. While the plate itself is exceptionally strong, exceeding this weight can introduce subtle flex into the system, especially when multiple accessories are attached. For best imaging results, it is recommended to stay within this capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach guide rings to the Losmandy style dovetail plate 1100mm PLUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system, which features a pattern of threaded holes and slots. You can directly bolt PLUS guide rings to the plate for a secure, no-slip connection. For non-PLUS accessories, the central slots allow you to use standard screws to attach guide rings or other clamps from different manufacturers.\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\u003eDovetail Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuggested Max Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC Machined Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimaLuceLab PLUS\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 style dovetail plate 1100mm PLUS\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/primalucelab-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913400283421,"sku":"PLLLOS1100P","price":455.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab-Losmandy-style-dovetail-plate-1100mm-PLUS-1_bc8f573b-b98a-48a2-9ec7-75a9c34847e7.jpg?v=1789090392","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/primalucelab-plllos1100p","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}