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PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS Support Rings

PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS Support Rings

by PrimaLuceLab
SKU PLL-PLLANSU155P
CA$469.00 - CA$469.00
CA$469.00
CA$469.00 - CA$469.00
CA$469.00
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  • Internal Diameter: 155mm
  • Compatible with Takahashi FS-152 and TOA-130 refractors
  • Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS modular system
  • CNC machined from a single block of aluminum
  • Hard-anodized for durability and corrosion resistance
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  • PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS Support Rings

    The PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS Support Rings are precision-engineered to provide a rigid, versatile mounting platform for optical tubes with a 155mm outer diameter, such as the Takahashi FS-152 and TOA-130 refractors. These rings are the foundation of a stable imaging setup, allowing you to securely attach your telescope and expand its capabilities with additional accessories.

    Secure Mounting for 155mm OTAs

    Designed specifically for telescopes with a 155mm tube diameter, these rings provide a perfect fit that prevents flexure and maintains alignment. By creating a solid connection between your telescope and mount, they are essential for long-exposure astrophotography where mechanical stability is critical. The design allows for mounting plates and other accessories both above and below the optical tube, enabling you to build a balanced and functional imaging rig.

    The PLUS System: A Rigid, Modular Foundation

    These rings are a core component of the Prima Luce Universal System (PLUS), an ecosystem of plates, guide rings, and clamps designed to work together seamlessly. Every PLUS element features a pattern of threaded holes, plain holes, and slots, giving you maximum freedom to configure your setup. You can easily add a guide scope, control computer, or other hardware, confident that the entire mechanical system maintains exceptional rigidity.

    CNC Machined Construction from a Single Aluminum Block

    Each ring is CNC machined from a solid block of aluminum, ensuring high mechanical precision and strength that cast or molded rings cannot match. After machining, the aluminum is sandblasted to create a smooth surface finish and then hard-anodized. This anodization process increases the material's surface hardness and provides superior protection against scratches and oxidation, ensuring the rings withstand years of use in the field.

  • Which telescopes are compatible with the PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS Support Rings?

    These rings are designed for any telescope with an optical tube diameter of approximately 155mm. They are a confirmed fit for high-end refractors like the Takahashi FS-152 and Takahashi TOA-130.

    What accessories can I attach to the 155mm PLUS Support Rings?

    The rings feature the versatile PLUS system of threaded holes and slots, allowing you to attach a wide range of accessories. Common additions include:

    • Top and bottom dovetail plates (Vixen or Losmandy style) for mounting and for accessory attachment.
    • Guide rings and guide scopes for autoguiding.
    • Dovetail clamps to mount other hardware like an EAGLE control computer.

    How do the 155mm PLUS rings help balance a Takahashi TOA-130 with a guide scope?

    By attaching a PLUS dovetail plate to the top of the 155mm rings, you create a stable platform for your guide scope. You can then slide the guide scope assembly forward or backward to achieve perfect declination balance. A second, longer dovetail plate on the bottom allows you to adjust the entire telescope package for right ascension balance on the mount.

    What are the PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS rings made from?

    They are precision CNC machined from a single block of aluminum. This process ensures superior strength and dimensional accuracy. The rings are then sandblasted and hard-anodized to protect them from corrosion and wear.

    Can I use non-PrimaLuceLab plates with these 155mm rings?

    Yes. While designed for the PLUS system, the rings include a series of central slots. These slots allow you to attach plates or other accessories from different manufacturers using standard screws, offering broad compatibility with your existing equipment.

    I want to mount my Takahashi FS-152 on a Losmandy-style mount. What else do I need with the 155mm PLUS rings?

    To mount your FS-152, you will need the 155mm PLUS rings and a PLUS Losmandy-style dovetail plate. You would attach the rings to the dovetail plate, then clamp the entire assembly into your Losmandy-compatible mount saddle. The length of the plate depends on your balancing needs; longer plates offer more room for adjustment.

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