{"product_id":"tele-vue-3-ring-mount-satin","title":"Tele Vue 3\" Ring Mount - Satin","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescope Compatibility: Fits any 3-inch (76.2mm) outer diameter tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Interface: Three 1\/4\"-20 tapped holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory Interface: Dual top-side channels for Tele Vue finders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking Mechanism: Tool-free bat-handle for balance adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Anodized Aluminum with satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Protective felt interior\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\u003eThe Foundation for a Perfectly Balanced Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue 3 Ring Mount in satin finish is the definitive mounting solution for Tele Vue refractors, engineered to provide a secure, balanced, and versatile connection between your telescope and mount. Designed specifically for the TV-76, TV-85, and Pronto, this clamshell-style ring is the core component for achieving optimal performance, whether you are swapping heavy eyepieces or attaching imaging accessories. It is more than a holder; it is an integrated part of the Tele Vue observing 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\u003eClamshell Design for Solid, Repeatable Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount is machined from aluminum and anodized in a durable satin finish that perfectly matches the focuser and dew shield of modern Tele Vue telescopes. Its two-piece clamshell design bolts together around the optical tube, creating a rigid, flexure-free connection. Unlike hinged rings, this solid-body construction ensures the telescope returns to the same position every time, maintaining mechanical alignment with your mount.\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\u003eEffortless Balance with the Bat-Handle Lock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key feature is the large, tool-free \"bat-handle\" locking screw. This mechanism allows you to make precise fore-and-aft balance adjustments without any extra tools. When you switch from a lightweight Plössl to a heavy Ethos eyepiece, a simple twist of the handle is all it takes to loosen the ring's grip, slide the telescope tube to its new balance point, and lock it down securely. This workflow benefit means less time fumbling in the dark and more time observing.\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\u003eProtective Felt-Lined Interior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside surface of the ring is lined with a thin, dense layer of felt. This lining serves two critical functions. First, it protects your telescope's tube from scratches and scuffs as you make balance adjustments. Second, it provides just the right amount of friction, allowing the telescope to slide smoothly when the bat-handle is loosened without slipping uncontrollably.\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\u003eIntegrated Accessory Channels for Finderscopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the ring features two machined channels designed to accept Tele Vue's range of finder accessories. This provides a secure, low-profile attachment point for the Starbeam, Sol-Searcher, or Piggy-Cam. By integrating the finder mount directly into the main ring, Tele Vue eliminates the need for additional brackets, reducing weight and potential sources of 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\u003eVersatile Mount Connection Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat base of the ring mount is drilled with three 1\/4\"-20 threaded holes. This pattern allows for direct, secure attachment to Tele Vue's Gibraltar and Tele-Pod mounts, forming a cohesive, manufacturer-designed system. For observers using other mounts, these standard attachment points provide broad compatibility with Vixen or Losmandy style dovetail plates, making it a versatile choice for any setup.\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 Note on Hingeless Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne trade-off with this clamshell design is the lack of a hinge. To mount the telescope, you must fully separate the two halves of the ring. While this creates a more solid and compact connection that fits inside Tele-Pod yokes, it is a slightly more involved process than with a simple hinged ring. This is a deliberate engineering choice that prioritizes rigidity and system compatibility over the convenience of a quick-release hinge.\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\u003eChoosing the Right Tele Vue Mounting System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTele Vue offers single rings for smaller scopes and dual ring sets for larger instruments. The choice depends on your telescope and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\" Ring Mount (This Product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for the TV-76, TV-85, and Pronto. Its single-ring design is lightweight and perfectly suited for the smaller optical tubes, providing secure mounting and easy balancing for visual use on alt-azimuth mounts like the Tele-Pod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\" and 5\" Ring Mount Sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for larger telescopes like the NP101 and NP127is. These sets use two rings connected by plates for increased stability, which is essential for preventing flexure during long-exposure astrophotography and for handling the greater weight of the larger instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eWill this ring mount fit a non-Tele Vue telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your telescope's outer tube diameter is exactly 3 inches (76.2mm). The fit is precise, so it is important to measure your telescope tube accurately before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach this ring to a Vixen-style dovetail bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can attach a Vixen-style dovetail bar to the bottom of the ring mount using one or two 1\/4\"-20 screws. The three holes in the base of the ring provide flexibility for matching the hole spacing on most standard dovetail bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy doesn't this ring have a hinge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid, two-piece clamshell design provides a more rigid and secure connection than a hinged ring, minimizing potential flexure. It is also more compact, allowing it to fit within the narrow yoke of Tele Vue's Tele-Pod mounts, which a wider hinged ring could not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I balance my telescope easily with this ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, balancing is its primary function. The large bat-handle allows you to loosen the ring's grip with a simple twist, slide the entire telescope tube forward or backward to achieve perfect balance, and then re-tighten it securely without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat finderscopes can I mount on this ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two channels on top of the ring are specifically designed for Tele Vue accessories like the Starbeam red-dot finder, the Sol-Searcher solar finder, and the Piggy-Cam camera mount. It is not directly compatible with finders that use a standard dovetail foot.\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\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS3-8003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue TV-76, TV-85, Pronto, or any 3\" diameter OTA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior Lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFelt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree (3) 1\/4\"-20 tapped holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo (2) Tele Vue accessory channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 oz (340 g)\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\"\u003e3\" Ring Mount - Satin\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\/tele-vue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223885283613,"sku":"TV-RS3-8003","price":231.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_3in_Ring_Mount_Satin_1.jpg?v=1777515018","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/tele-vue-3-ring-mount-satin","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}