How do I know if the Lunt 12" V-Series Dovetail Bar will fit my mount?
This bar is designed with a standard Vixen-style profile. It will fit any mount that accepts "V-style" or "Vixen-style" dovetails, which is a common standard for many commercially available mounts.
What is the Lunt 12" V-Series Dovetail Bar made of?
It is constructed from a single piece of black anodized aluminum for durability, rigidity, and high corrosion resistance.
Is the Lunt 12" V-Series Dovetail Bar the correct one for my Lunt telescope?
Yes, Lunt Solar Systems uses the Vixen-style dovetail as the standard for all their solar telescopes. This 12" bar provides ample length for balancing most of their optical tube assemblies.
I have a Lunt LS100THa telescope; is the 12" V-Series Dovetail Bar a good choice?
Yes, the 12-inch length is an excellent choice for a telescope like the Lunt LS100THa. It provides sufficient travel to properly balance the telescope and any attached accessories, such as a camera or finder scope, on your Vixen-style mount.
Can I use the Lunt 12" V-Series Dovetail Bar to mount a non-Lunt telescope on my Vixen mount?
Absolutely. While it is the standard for Lunt telescopes, its Vixen-style profile makes it a universal solution for attaching any telescope with compatible tube rings to a Vixen-compatible mount.
Why choose a 12" dovetail bar over a shorter one?
A longer 12" bar provides more surface area for your tube rings and offers a greater fore-and-aft adjustment range. This is critical for achieving perfect balance, especially when you add or remove accessories of different weights like cameras, finders, or heavy eyepieces.
