{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-ag12-losmandy-attachment-plate-350mm-long-recommended","title":"Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 350mm Long","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350mm Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosmandy D-Style Dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Aero-Grade Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Losmandy \u0026amp; Paramount Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Platform for Accessories\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\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\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate 350mm Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK AG12 is a 350mm Losmandy-style attachment plate designed as the primary mounting interface for CT and AG telescopes. Machined from a single block of aero-grade aluminum, this 350mm plate provides a rigid, flex-free connection essential for stable imaging on Losmandy and Paramount mounts.\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\u003eSolid Mounting for Losmandy Systems: The 350mm AG12 Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate serves as a robust foundation for attaching your telescope to a high-capacity mount. The 350mm length is recommended for telescopes with a similar aperture, providing ample support along the optical tube to prevent mechanical flexure. Its precision-machined dovetail ensures a secure, non-slip fit into any Losmandy-D compatible saddle plate.\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\u003eA 350mm Platform for Guidescopes and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its primary mounting function, the AG12 plate acts as a versatile accessory platform. When used with Orion Optics UK's CNC tube rings, this 350mm plate provides the necessary structure for attaching guidescopes, secondary Vixen-style dovetails, or other imaging equipment. It can also be paired with base plates to adapt CNC rings for use with EQ5, HEQ5, EQ6, or Vixen-style mounts.\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\"\u003eWhich Orion Optics UK telescopes is the AG12 350mm Losmandy plate for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AG12 350mm Losmandy plate is designed for Orion Optics UK \u003cstrong\u003eCT (Classical Cassegrain)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAG (Astrograph)\u003c\/strong\u003e telescopes. As a general rule, the plate length should match the aperture of your telescope, making this 350mm plate ideal for instruments around that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat mounts are directly compatible with the AG12 350mm Losmandy plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate features a standard \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy D-style dovetail\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is directly compatible with any mount that uses a Losmandy-D saddle plate, including most mounts from \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Bisque (Paramount)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose the right length Losmandy plate for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrion Optics UK recommends selecting a plate that is approximately the same length as your telescope's aperture. For example, a 350mm (14-inch) telescope would be best paired with this \u003cstrong\u003e350mm plate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures the tube is supported adequately by the CNC rings to prevent sagging or flexure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the AG12 350mm plate to mount a guidescope on my Orion Optics UK AG12 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When your AG12 is mounted to this plate via its CNC rings, you can attach a secondary dovetail bar (such as a Vixen-style bar) to the top of the rings. This provides a platform to mount your guidescope, finder scope, or other accessories parallel to the main optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have an EQ6 mount. How can I use the AG12 350mm plate with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile an EQ6 mount typically uses a Vixen-style saddle, you can use this Losmandy plate by either replacing the stock saddle with a dual Losmandy\/Vixen saddle or by using it as a base plate. The product description notes it can be fitted to base plates to mate CNC tube rings to mounts like the EQ6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the AG12 350mm Losmandy plate made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is machined from a single, solid piece of \u003cstrong\u003eaero-grade aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e. This construction ensures maximum rigidity and strength with minimal weight, preventing any flexure in your imaging train that could be caused by the telescope's connection to the mount.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAG12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Aero-Grade Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy D-Style, Paramount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eLosmandy Attachment Plate 350mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942361592093,"sku":"OOUK-AG12-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-350MM","price":404.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Losmandy-attachment-plate-250mm-long-1_476ffd0c-319a-417f-a4c8-e313b8d4719f.jpg?v=1789606730","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/orion-optics-uk-ag12-losmandy-attachment-plate-350mm-long-recommended","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}