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Celestron 11-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

Celestron 11-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

by Celestron
SKU CEL-94219
CA$83.00 - CA$83.00
CA$83.00
CA$83.00 - CA$83.00
CA$83.00
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  • 11-inch Overall Length
  • CGE "Wide" Dovetail Standard
  • Engineered for Celestron CGEM and CGX Mounts
  • Provides a Rigid, Low-Flexure Connection for Imaging
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  • Celestron 11-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

    The Celestron 11-inch Dovetail Bar provides a secure, wide-format CGE mounting platform for optical tubes on Celestron's heavy-duty CGEM and CGX series mounts.

    The 11-inch CGE Standard: Rigid Mounting for CGEM & CGX Scopes

    This dovetail bar utilizes the CGE "wide" mounting standard, engineered specifically for the higher payload capacities of Celestron's CGEM and CGX equatorial mounts. The wider plate provides a more substantial contact area with the mount saddle, significantly reducing flexure and torsional instability compared to narrower dovetail systems.

    At 11 inches in length, this bar offers a versatile footprint for a wide range of optical tubes. It provides sufficient travel for balancing the telescope, especially when adding accessories like guide scopes, cameras, or heavy eyepieces, ensuring your mount can track accurately without strain.

    CGE vs. Vixen: Why the "Wide" Standard Matters for Stability

    While the narrower Vixen-style dovetail is lighter and common on smaller mounts, the CGE standard is the preferred choice for serious imaging. The primary advantage is its superior rigidity. For long-exposure astrophotography, any amount of flexure between the telescope and the mount can lead to trailed stars and compromised images.

    By connecting your optical tube to a CGEM or CGX mount with this matching CGE bar, you create a mechanically sound system from end to end. This ensures that you are leveraging the full stability and tracking precision your heavy-duty Celestron mount was designed to deliver.

  • What is the difference between this Celestron CGE dovetail bar and a Vixen-style bar?

    The primary difference is width and rigidity. The Celestron CGE dovetail bar is a "wide" or "D-style" plate, designed for heavier loads on mounts like the CGEM and CGX. A Vixen-style bar is narrower and lighter, intended for smaller telescopes and mounts with lower capacity, such as the Advanced VX.

    Will this 11-inch CGE dovetail bar fit my Celestron Advanced VX mount?

    No. The Celestron Advanced VX (AVX) mount comes standard with a saddle that accepts the narrower Vixen-style dovetail. This CGE bar is too wide for the stock AVX saddle and is intended for use with CGEM, CGX, and other mounts that accept the wide CGE/Losmandy D-style plate.

    Does the Celestron 11-inch dovetail bar include mounting screws?

    Mounting hardware is not specified as an included item. You will typically use the mounting screws that came with your telescope's tube rings or the optical tube itself to attach the dovetail bar.

    How do I know if the 11-inch length is right for my telescope?

    An 11-inch bar is a common, versatile length suitable for many small-to-medium optical tubes, such as an 8" SCT or a 4" refractor. The key is to have enough length to slide the telescope forward and backward in the saddle to achieve perfect balance with your chosen accessories (camera, eyepieces, etc.).

    Can I use this CGE dovetail bar to mount my 8" EdgeHD on a CGX mount?

    Yes, this is an excellent combination. The CGX mount uses a CGE-style saddle, and the 11-inch CGE dovetail bar is a standard choice for securely mounting a Celestron 8" EdgeHD or standard SCT, providing a rigid connection for both visual use and astrophotography.

    Is this Celestron dovetail bar compatible with Losmandy mounts?

    Yes, the Celestron CGE "wide" dovetail format is dimensionally compatible with the "D-style" plate used by Losmandy and many other manufacturers. It should work with any mount saddle designed for Losmandy D-style plates.

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