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Rider Clamp 3" / 60, fitting for Stronghold
This Baader Planetarium Rider Clamp is the specific mechanical adapter required to mount telescopes and accessories equipped with a 3" Losmandy-style dovetail bar onto the Baader Stronghold Tangent Assembly. It is 60mm wide, has additional holes and screws matching the Stronghold, and can be mounted on the Stronghold's top plate or base plate.
Securely Mount 3" Losmandy Bars on Your Stronghold
The 3" Losmandy "D-style" plate is the standard for mounting larger telescope optical tubes. This Rider Clamp allows you to attach any instrument using this dovetail standard directly to the Stronghold Tangent Assembly, enabling precise pointing adjustments for framing, guiding, or finders. The clamp's robust design ensures your equipment remains securely locked down throughout an imaging session.
Matching Holes and Screws for the Baader Stronghold
This is a 3-inch Losmandy rider clamp, 60mm wide, with additional holes matching the Stronghold Tangent Assembly and the screws to attach it. It can be mounted on the Stronghold's top plate or base plate, and it is also drilled for Baader guidescope rings.
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What is the primary purpose of the Rider Clamp 3" / 60 for Stronghold?
Its primary purpose is to provide a secure mounting point for telescopes or heavy accessories that use a 3" Losmandy-style dovetail bar onto a Baader Stronghold Tangent Assembly. It acts as the bridge between these two specific components.
Will this Rider Clamp fit any standard 3" Losmandy dovetail bar?
Yes. The clamp is designed to accept any dovetail bar that adheres to the standard 3" Losmandy "D-style" plate dimensions, which is a common standard for many telescope manufacturers.
Can I mount this 60mm Rider Clamp to a mount from another brand?
Baader drills it for the Baader Stronghold and Baader guidescope rings. Whether it attaches to other hardware depends on that hardware's hole positions, so check them before buying.
I have a guidescope with a Vixen-style bar; can I use this Rider Clamp?
No. This clamp is designed for the wider 3" Losmandy D-style bar only. It will not securely hold the narrower Vixen V-style dovetail bar. You would need a different clamp designed for the Vixen standard.
Does the Rider Clamp 3" / 60 include mounting hardware?
Yes, the clamp includes the necessary screws to attach it directly to the Baader Stronghold Tangent Assembly, ensuring you have the correct hardware for a secure fit right out of the box.
How do I attach my imaging camera to the Baader Stronghold assembly using this clamp?
To attach a camera, you would first need to mount your camera and lens onto a 3" Losmandy-style dovetail bar. Once the camera is secured to the bar, you can then slide the bar into this Rider Clamp, which would be pre-installed on your Stronghold Tangent Assembly.
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| Net weight (kg) |
0.14 |
| Thread Drillings for |
Baader GuideScope Rings, Baader Stronghold |
| Bar or Clamp? |
Clamp |
| Dual mounting |
No |
| Screws included? |
Yes |
| Clamping System |
Dovetail clamp |
| Design |
3“ (76mm) Losmandy |
| Bar length |
60 mm |
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mounting screws for the Stronghold
× 1
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Baader Planetarium Warranty
