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Baader V Series Dovetail Bar Mark III - 470mm fits C8/C9.25/C11
Baader V Series Dovetail Bar Mark III - 470mm fits C8/C9.25/C11

Baader V Series Dovetail Bar Mark III - 470mm fits C8/C9.25/C11

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2451101
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
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  • 470mm total length provides extensive balancing range
  • Vixen-style (V-Series) profile fits Celestron, Sky-Watcher, and Vixen GP mounts
  • Pre-drilled for direct mounting to Celestron C8, C9.25, C11, and Meade 8" SCTs
  • Wide 70mm top surface supports large tube rings securely
  • Weighs 640g, offering rigidity for heavy accessory loads
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  • Baader V Series Dovetail Bar Mark III - 470mm fits C8/C9.25/C11

    The Baader V Series Dovetail Bar Mark III extends your mounting platform to a full 470mm, providing the leverage needed to balance Celestron C8, C9.25, C11, and Meade 8" telescopes with heavy imaging trains. Weighing 640g, this Vixen-style bar features a 70mm wide support surface for tube rings and is pre-drilled for direct attachment to these common SCTs, solving the critical balance issues caused by short stock rails.

    The 470mm Solution for Balancing SCT Imaging Rigs

    The primary limitation of factory-supplied dovetails on Schmidt-Cassegrains is their inadequate length. Once you add a reducer, off-axis guider, filter wheel, and camera, the telescope's center of gravity shifts dramatically rearward, making it impossible to balance. This 470mm bar provides the necessary length to slide the entire optical tube forward in the saddle, achieving perfect equilibrium and reducing strain on your mount's drive motors for smoother tracking.

    Drilled for Direct SCT Mounting & 70mm Ring Support

    This dovetail is engineered for a perfect fit on popular SCTs, with pre-drilled holes matching the mounting block spacing on Celestron C8, C9.25, C11, and Meade 8" optical tubes. The top of the bar features a broad, flat 70mm wide surface, creating a stable platform for mounting guide scope rings, a piggyback camera adapter, or other accessories without risk of flexure or slippage.

    Baader 470mm Dovetail vs. Stock SCT Rails: A Stability Upgrade

    While the dovetail included with your telescope is functional for light visual use, it falls short for serious astrophotography. The stock rail is often too short and less rigid, compromising balance and stability with heavier loads.

    • Balance Range: The Baader bar's 470mm length offers a significantly larger adjustment range, essential for accommodating the weight of a full imaging setup. A stock bar often leaves you unable to achieve balance, forcing you to use cumbersome counterweights.
    • Accessory Platform: The 70mm wide, flat top of the Baader bar provides a much more secure and versatile platform for mounting additional equipment compared to the narrow, often rounded surface of a stock rail.
    • Rigidity: Designed to support heavy accessories, the Mark III bar is constructed for rigidity, ensuring your optical train remains stable and aligned throughout an imaging session.

  • I have a Celestron C8 with a focal reducer and a heavy camera. Will the Baader 470mm bar let me balance it?

    Yes, this is precisely the problem the Baader 470mm bar is designed to solve. Its extended length allows you to slide the C8 optical tube much further forward in the mount saddle, counteracting the rear-heavy weight of your imaging train to achieve perfect balance.

    Can I mount a large guide scope on my C11 using this Baader dovetail bar?

    Absolutely. The top of the Baader Mark III bar features a 70mm wide flat surface, providing a stable and secure platform for attaching guide scope rings. This is a significant improvement over narrow stock rails and ensures your guiding setup is rigid and free of flexure.

    What mounts are compatible with the Baader V Series 470mm Dovetail Bar?

    This is a V-Series (Vixen-style) dovetail. It is compatible with any mount that uses a Vixen-style saddle plate, which includes most mounts from Celestron (Advanced VX, CGEM), Sky-Watcher (HEQ5, EQ6-R), and Vixen (GP, Sphinx).

    Does the Baader 470mm bar require drilling to fit my Celestron C9.25?

    No, drilling is not required. The bar comes pre-drilled with holes that match the factory mounting points on Celestron C8, C9.25, and C11 optical tubes, as well as the Meade 8" SCT, for a direct bolt-on installation.

    Why is the Baader Mark III bar 470mm long when the C8 tube is shorter?

    The extra length is intentional. It allows the bar to protrude significantly from the front or back of the telescope's mounting blocks. This provides the necessary leverage to slide the optical tube within the mount's saddle over a wide range, enabling you to balance the telescope with various accessory configurations.

    What is the difference between a Baader "V Series" and "D Series" dovetail?

    "V Series" refers to the narrower Vixen-style dovetail standard, common on smaller to medium-sized mounts. "D Series" refers to the wider and more robust Losmandy-style dovetail standard, typically found on larger, higher-capacity mounts. This 470mm bar is a V-Series model.

  • SKU 2451147
    Length 470 mm
    Dovetail Style V-Series (Vixen-style)
    Weight 640 g
    Top Support Surface Width 70 mm
    Telescope Compatibility Celestron C8, C9.25, C11; Meade 8"
    Mount Compatibility Mounts with Vixen-style saddles (Celestron, Sky-Watcher, Vixen GP, Synta EQ)
    Thread Drillings for Celestron C8, Celestron C9¼, Celestron C11
    Bar or Clamp? Bar
    Dual mounting No
    Screws included? Yes
    Clamping System Dovetail clamp
    Design V (44mm) Celestron/Vixen

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