{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-universal-red-dot-mount-rdm","title":"Baader Planetarium Universal Red Dot Mount RDM","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts 11mm Weaver-rail finders to standard Vixen\/Synta-style finder shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70mm riser height for comfortable head positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable all-metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Celestron, Sky-Watcher, Vixen, and Bresser finder bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable base for custom mounting applications\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\u003eUniversal Red Dot Mount RDM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Red Dot Mount RDM solidly adapts any red dot finder using the common 11mm Weaver standard rail for use on astronomical telescopes. Its 70mm riser height provides critical clearance and comfortable head positioning, solving a common ergonomic problem, especially for observers using Newtonian reflectors.\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\u003eBridge the Gap: Mount 11mm Weaver-Rail Finders on Your Telescope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mount is the essential link between the widely available red dot finders designed for the 11mm Weaver rail standard and the Vixen\/Synta-style dovetail shoe found on most modern telescopes. Constructed from sturdy metal, it provides a secure, flex-free platform for your finder scope. The V-shaped base slides directly into the finder shoe on telescopes from Celestron, Sky-Watcher, Vixen, and Bresser, allowing you to use a high-quality terrestrial red dot sight for astronomical aiming.\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\u003e70mm Riser Height for Comfortable Sighting on Any OTA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount's 70mm height is a deliberate ergonomic choice. This elevation creates effective \"face-space,\" lifting the finder away from the main optical tube. For Newtonian users, this means you no longer have to press your cheek against a cold telescope tube to align your eye, while for SCT or refractor users, it provides clearance over diagonals and focusers. The V-shaped base can also be removed, allowing the rail section to be mounted directly to custom platforms for specialized imaging rigs.\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 primary purpose of the Universal Red Dot Mount RDM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Red Dot Mount RDM is designed to bridge two different mounting standards. It allows you to attach a red dot finder that uses an \u003cstrong\u003e11mm Weaver-style rail\u003c\/strong\u003e onto an astronomical telescope equipped with a standard \u003cstrong\u003eVixen, Sky-Watcher, or Celestron-style dovetail finder shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Universal Red Dot Mount RDM fit my Sky-Watcher telescope's finder shoe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The V-shaped dovetail base is designed for a universal fit with the finder-shoes on most telescopes from major brands, including \u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher, Celestron, Vixen, and Bresser\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the 70mm height of the Universal Red Dot Mount RDM important for a Newtonian reflector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e70mm riser\u003c\/strong\u003e provides essential \"face-space,\" lifting the red dot finder away from the telescope tube. On a Newtonian, this prevents you from having to press your head uncomfortably against the optical tube to look through the finder, making aiming much easier and more intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use a non-astronomy red dot sight with the Universal Red Dot Mount RDM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is its main function. Any red dot sight that mounts to the common \u003cstrong\u003e11mm Weaver gun rail standard\u003c\/strong\u003e can be attached to the RDM and used as a finder scope on your astronomical telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I mount the Universal Red Dot Mount RDM if my telescope doesn't have a Vixen-style finder shoe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Red Dot Mount RDM is modular. The \u003cstrong\u003eV-shaped base part can be removed\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to mount the upper rail section directly onto a custom or third-party flat platform using your own hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Universal Red Dot Mount RDM a good choice for my Celestron 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's an excellent choice. A Celestron 8\" SCT uses a standard finder shoe that is compatible with the RDM's V-shaped base. The \u003cstrong\u003e70mm height\u003c\/strong\u003e will place the red dot finder well above the back of the telescope, making it easy to sight along the tube without interference from diagonals or other accessories.\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\u003eRail Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaver Standard (11mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen\/Synta-style Dovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiser Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits most Celestron, Sky-Watcher, Vixen, Bresser finder shoes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.06\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 consists of a single mounting bracket. No additional items are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo downloads are available for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913210753309,"sku":"BAA-2457010","price":54.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Universal-Red-Dot-Mount-RDM-1_cb63361c-f394-4c59-be74-896ce36801db.jpg?v=1789088216","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/baader-planetarium-universal-red-dot-mount-rdm","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}