{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-ag14-losmandy-attachment-plate-450mm-long","title":"Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 450mm Long","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450mm length matches larger aperture telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosmandy D-style dovetail standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined from a single block of aero-grade aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly mounts Orion Optics UK CT \u0026amp; AG telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Losmandy and Paramount mount saddles\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 450mm Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK AG14 Losmandy Attachment Plate provides a rigid, secure connection between your telescope and a high-capacity mount. Machined from a solid billet of aero-grade aluminum, this 450mm long plate is engineered to eliminate flexure when mounting large Orion Optics UK CT or AG optical tubes onto Losmandy or Paramount equatorial 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\u003eA 450mm Solid Aluminum Plate for Losmandy \u0026amp; Paramount Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate is the correct interface for attaching larger Orion Optics UK telescopes to mounts equipped with a Losmandy D-style saddle. Its 450mm length is specifically recommended for telescopes with a matching aperture, ensuring multiple points of contact with the tube rings for a balanced and stable imaging platform. The entire plate is milled from a single piece of aerospace-grade aluminum, creating a solid, vibration-resistant foundation that won't compromise your tracking or guiding.\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\u003eVersatile Platform for Guide Scopes and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its primary function, this 450mm plate serves as a robust base for building a complete imaging system. When used with Orion Optics UK CNC tube rings, it provides ample surface area for mounting secondary accessories. You can attach a separate Vixen-style dovetail on top for a guide scope or other equipment, creating a piggyback setup that is both stable and precisely aligned with your main optical tube.\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 450mm Losmandy plate for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AG14 450mm plate is designed for Orion Optics UK's \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 ideal for a 450mm (18\") instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the AG14 plate fit my Paramount mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This plate is machined to the standard Losmandy D-style dovetail specification, which is compatible with the saddles used on Software Bisque Paramount mounts as well as Losmandy's own G11, Titan, and HGM mounts.\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 dovetail plate that is the same length as your telescope's aperture. This ensures the tube rings are spaced widely enough for maximum stability and balance. For example, a 300mm aperture telescope would use a 300mm plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 450mm Losmandy plate to attach my AG450 telescope to an HEQ5 mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. The HEQ5 mount uses a narrower Vixen-style saddle. To connect this Losmandy D-style plate to a Vixen-style mount, you would need an additional adapter or a different mounting plate system. This plate is intended for mounts that accept the wider Losmandy standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat's the difference between this Losmandy plate and a Vixen-style plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary difference is size and stability. \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy plates (D-style)\u003c\/strong\u003e are wider and thicker, providing a more rigid connection for heavier telescopes. \u003cstrong\u003eVixen plates (V-style)\u003c\/strong\u003e are narrower and are typically used for lighter, smaller optical tubes. This 450mm plate is a Losmandy-style plate designed for large instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount a guide scope to my CT450 using this AG14 plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This plate acts as a foundation. When your CT450 is mounted in CNC rings attached to this 450mm plate, you can then bolt a smaller dovetail bar (like a Vixen-style bar) to the top of the rings. This allows you to mount a guide scope or other accessories parallel to your main telescope.\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\u003eAG14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLosmandy D-Style Attachment Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAero-grade aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrion Optics UK CT \u0026amp; AG Telescopes\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 450mm\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":52942363787549,"sku":"OOUK-AG14-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-450MM","price":424.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Losmandy-attachment-plate-400mm-long-1_0322ccf6-21cd-44a7-bf13-4cffc49def70.jpg?v=1789606796","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/orion-optics-uk-ag14-losmandy-attachment-plate-450mm-long","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}