{"product_id":"svbony-sv219-300mm-black-vixen-style-dovetail-mounting-plate","title":"SVBONY SV219 300mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined to Vixen Standard Width for broad compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and rigid Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Black Anodized finish to resist corrosion and wear\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\u003eSVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate provides a secure, industry-standard connection between your optical tube and any equatorial or alt-azimuth mount equipped with a Vixen-style saddle. Built from extruded aluminum, it offers a rigid, flex-free mounting solution without adding significant weight to your setup. The black anodized finish ensures long-term durability against dew, scratches, and scrapes from normal field use.\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\u003eVixen-Standard Design: A Universal Mounting Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV219 is machined to the Vixen standard width, one of the most common mounting systems in amateur astronomy. This ensures out-of-the-box compatibility with a vast range of mounts from nearly every major manufacturer. This plate serves as the fundamental mechanical interface, allowing you to quickly attach and detach your telescope while maintaining a reliable connection for imaging or visual observation.\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\u003eExtruded Aluminum with Anodized Finish: Strength and Longevity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from a single piece of extruded aluminum, the SV219 plate delivers the rigidity needed to prevent mechanical flexure, which can ruin long exposures. This material choice keeps the overall weight low, making your telescope easier to balance and transport. The entire surface is treated with a black anodized finish, creating a hard, corrosion-resistant layer that protects the aluminum from the inevitable moisture and physical contact of repeated use.\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\"\u003eHow do I know if the SVBONY SV219 plate is compatible with my mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV219 uses the \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style standard\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check your mount's saddle—the part that clamps onto the dovetail. If it's designed for a narrow plate (typically around 44mm or 1.75\" at the base), it is Vixen-compatible. This is the most common standard for small to medium-sized mounts. It is not compatible with wider Losmandy-style saddles without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount a guide scope directly to the SVBONY SV219 dovetail plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SVBONY SV219 features integrated threaded holes along its length, which are designed for attaching accessories like guide scope rings, camera mounts, or other hardware directly to the plate. This creates a more stable and compact setup than mounting accessories on top of the main telescope's tube rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have an 8\" SCT. Is the SVBONY SV219 strong enough to hold it securely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003eextruded aluminum construction\u003c\/strong\u003e of the SVBONY SV219 is more than strong enough to support the weight of a typical 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) or similar optical tubes. The key is to ensure your mount's saddle gets a firm grip on the plate and that the plate is securely bolted to the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the advantage of the SVBONY SV219's aluminum construction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an excellent balance of strength and low weight. A steel plate would be stronger but also much heavier, making your telescope assembly more difficult to carry and balance on the mount. The SV219's aluminum design provides all the necessary rigidity to prevent flexure during use without overburdening your mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the black anodized finish on the SV219 scratch from the mount's set screws?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack anodized finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardened surface treatment that is significantly more durable than paint. While direct contact with steel set screws will eventually leave marks, this is normal cosmetic wear and does not affect the plate's structural integrity. The anodizing primarily protects the underlying aluminum from corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy choose a Vixen-style plate like the SV219 instead of a Losmandy-style plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice depends entirely on your mount. \u003cstrong\u003eVixen-style plates\u003c\/strong\u003e like the SV219 are lighter, more compact, and fit the majority of entry-level to mid-range mounts. \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy-style plates\u003c\/strong\u003e are wider and heavier, designed for larger telescopes and higher-capacity mounts. You must use the style that matches your mount's saddle.\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVBONY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen-Style Dovetail Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes the dovetail plate only. Mounting hardware is not specified as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSVBONY 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861237428509,"sku":"SV-W9175C","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-SV219-Vixen-Style-Dovetail-Plate-for-Telescope-Mounting-1-W9175C_0b1633d2-23a4-4710-90e1-62c3ea6176b8.jpg?v=1788660364","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/svbony-sv219-300mm-black-vixen-style-dovetail-mounting-plate","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}