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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS

PrimaLuceLab Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS

par PrimaLuceLab
UGC PLLPDVIX350P
CA$301.00 - CA$301.00
CA$301.00
CA$301.00 - CA$301.00
CA$301.00
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  • 350mm total length for mounting two optical tubes
  • Mounts to any Vixen-style saddle plate
  • Dual clamps accept both Vixen and Losmandy dovetails
  • 310mm spacing between clamp centers
  • Part of the modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS system
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  • Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS

    The PrimaLuceLab Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS allows you to mount two separate optical systems in parallel on a single mount. This 350mm plate features two dual-saddle clamps spaced 310mm apart, providing a rigid, stable platform for complex imaging or visual setups. Each clamp accepts both Vixen and Losmandy-style dovetails, offering maximum compatibility for your telescopes, guide scopes, or DSLR cameras.

    Dual Telescope Mounting: 350mm Plate with 310mm Spacing

    By placing two instruments next to each other instead of stacking them, you achieve a more balanced and stable system. The 350mm length and 310mm center-to-center spacing on the Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS provide ample room for most setups, such as a primary imaging telescope next to a dedicated guide scope. You can also mount a DSLR camera with its own lens parallel to your main telescope to capture wide-field views of the same celestial target simultaneously.

    Modularity and Rigidity with the PrimaLuceLab PLUS System

    This plate is a core component of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS (Prima Luce Universal System) ecosystem. Every element in the PLUS system is designed with threaded holes, slots, and precise profiles to connect seamlessly, ensuring maximum rigidity. This modularity allows you to build custom support systems with other PLUS rings, plates, and clamps, adapting your rig to any application without flexure.

    CNC-Machined and Anodized Aluminum Construction

    Each component of the Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS is high-precision CNC machined from solid aluminum blocks for a perfect fit and finish. The aluminum is then sandblasted to create a smooth surface and hard-anodized to increase its durability and protect it from oxidation. This robust construction ensures your equipment remains securely attached and aligned throughout long imaging sessions.

    Side-by-Side Plates vs. Piggybacking: A More Stable Platform

    While piggybacking (stacking one scope on top of another) is a common practice, it can introduce balance issues and mechanical flex, especially with heavier guide scopes. A side-by-side configuration offers several key advantages:

    • Better Balance: Placing instruments on either side of the mount's central axis makes balancing in both Right Ascension and Declination significantly easier and more precise.
    • Reduced Flexure: By avoiding the "diving board" effect of a piggybacked scope, a side-by-side plate provides a much more rigid connection, which is critical for accurate autoguiding.
    • Lower Profile: The overall setup has a lower center of gravity, reducing the moment arm and placing less strain on your mount's motors and gears.

  • What types of dovetails can I mount on the Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS?

    The two clamps on the plate are a dual-saddle design. This means each clamp can securely hold accessories with either a narrow Vixen-style dovetail or a wider Losmandy-style dovetail, offering universal compatibility for your telescopes and guide scopes.

    How does the Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS attach to my mount?

    The main bar of the assembly is a 350mm Vixen-style dovetail plate. It is designed to be inserted into any telescope mount equipped with a standard Vixen-style saddle plate.

    What is the main advantage of using this 350mm side-by-side plate?

    The primary advantage is achieving better balance and stability for your imaging rig. By mounting two instruments next to each other, you minimize flexure and make it easier to balance your mount, leading to more accurate tracking and guiding compared to stacking instruments on top of one another.

    Can I use the Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS to mount a Celestron C8 and a 60mm guide scope?

    Yes, this is an excellent application. The 310mm spacing between the clamps provides enough room for a C8 OTA and a typical 60mm guide scope. This configuration creates a well-balanced imaging system that is far more rigid than piggybacking the guide scope on top of the C8.

    I want to take wide-field images of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) while imaging its core. Is the Side by side plate 350mm PLUS suitable?

    Absolutely. You can mount your primary long-focal-length telescope on one clamp to capture detail in the core of M31, and a DSLR or dedicated astronomy camera with a wide-angle lens on the other clamp. This allows you to capture both a detailed close-up and a stunning wide-field image of the entire galaxy during the same imaging session.

    What is the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system?

    The PrimaLuceLab PLUS system is a comprehensive ecosystem of rings, plates, clamps, and accessories that are all designed to be mechanically compatible with one another. With threaded holes and slots in standardized positions, the PLUS system allows you to build rigid, modular, and customized telescope support systems without worrying about component flexure or incompatibility.

  • Plate Length 350mm
    Clamp Spacing 310mm (center-to-center)
    Mount Connection Vixen-style dovetail
    Accessory Connection 2x Dual Vixen/Losmandy saddle clamps
    Material CNC-machined Aluminum
    Finish Sandblasted and Hard Anodized
    System Compatibility PrimaLuceLab PLUS
    Component Parts n.2 PLLMORVLP + PLLVIX350P

    • Side by side Vixen plate 350mm PLUS Assembly

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