What is the Pegasus Astro Dovetail 335mm best suited for?
The 335mm length is ideal for medium-sized telescopes, such as 4-5" refractors or 6-8" Schmidt-Cassegrains and Newtonians. It provides enough length to space tube rings appropriately for maximum stability and allows for significant fore-aft adjustment to balance accessories like cameras, filter wheels, or heavy eyepieces.
Is the Pegasus Dovetail 335mm compatible with Losmandy-style mounts?
No, this is a Vixen-style dovetail. It is designed to fit mounts with a Vixen-compatible saddle clamp. It will not fit in a wider Losmandy D-style saddle without a Vixen-to-Losmandy adapter.
What kind of telescope rings can I mount on the Dovetail 335mm?
The dovetail is designed with multiple pre-drilled holes to accept most common telescope tube rings that use M6 or 1/4"-20 mounting bolts. The variety of holes allows for flexible spacing to match your specific ring set.
How does the 320g weight of the Pegasus Dovetail 335mm affect my setup?
At only 320g, the dovetail adds minimal weight to your imaging train. This is a significant advantage as it consumes very little of your mount's total payload capacity, leaving more capacity for your primary optics, camera, and guiding equipment.
Can I attach a guidescope directly to the Pegasus Dovetail 335mm?
Yes, if your guidescope rings or mini-dovetail adapter can be bolted on. The multiple hole pattern provides options for mounting a guidescope alongside your main telescope rings, creating a rigid, parallel guiding platform.
Will the black anodized finish on the Dovetail 335mm wear off from mount clamps?
The black anodizing is a durable surface treatment that resists minor scuffs. However, like all dovetails, the pressure from the mount's saddle clamp screw will eventually create cosmetic marks. This is normal wear and does not affect the dovetail's structural integrity.
