{"product_id":"primalucelab-pllpdlos350pl","title":"PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS large dovetail clamps","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350mm Side-by-Side Mounting Platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts Two Optical Systems in Parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Clamps Accept Vixen \u0026amp; Losmandy Dovetails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to Losmandy-Style Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Precision CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction\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\u003eSide by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS large dovetail clamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PrimaLuceLab Side-by-Side Losmandy Plate 350mm PLUS allows you to mount two separate optical tubes onto a single Losmandy-style mount head. This 350mm long plate is engineered as part of the PrimaLuceLab Universal System (PLUS) to provide a rigid, flex-free platform for demanding imaging and visual applications.\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\u003eMount Two Telescopes in Parallel on a Single 350mm Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis side-by-side system unlocks powerful parallel configurations. For imagers, you can mount your primary imaging telescope alongside a dedicated guide scope, ensuring precise tracking without piggybacking. Alternatively, you can pair your telescope with a DSLR and lens to capture stunning wide-field vistas of the night sky simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor visual observers, this setup allows for mounting two different telescopes, such as a refractor for wide views and an SCT for high magnification, letting you switch between targets and perspectives instantly. Balancing a side-by-side setup requires more care than a single telescope, and the combined weight of two optical tubes necessitates a mount with ample payload capacity.\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\u003eDual Vixen and Losmandy Clamps for Universal Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate includes two large, robust dovetail clamps designed to securely hold your equipment. Each clamp features a dual-profile design, accepting both the narrower Vixen-style and the wider Losmandy-style dovetail bars. This removes any worry about equipment compatibility, allowing you to mix and match telescopes and accessories from different manufacturers without needing extra adapters.\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\u003eThe PLUS System Advantage: CNC-Machined for Rigidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS (Prima Luce Universal System), this plate is built to a professional standard. Each component is CNC machined from a single block of aluminum, then sandblasted and hard-anodized. This process results in a mechanically rigid and scratch-resistant finish that protects against oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLUS system is fully modular, featuring a comprehensive pattern of threaded holes and slots. This allows you to securely attach other PLUS components like guide rings, support rings, and clamps, giving you maximum freedom to build a stable and customized imaging rig.\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\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the 350mm PLUS side-by-side plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage is the ability to mount two telescopes or a telescope and a camera in parallel on a single equatorial mount. This is ideal for applications like simultaneous wide-field and deep-sky imaging, or for using a separate, dedicated guide scope for high-precision autoguiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow can I use the PrimaLuceLab side-by-side plate for autoguiding my Celestron 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would mount your Celestron 8\" SCT on one of the clamps and a smaller guide scope, like a 60mm refractor, on the other. This provides a very stable platform for autoguiding, as both telescopes are securely attached to the main plate, minimizing the potential for differential flexure that can occur with piggyback systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount a telescope with a Vixen dovetail and another with a Losmandy dovetail at the same time on this plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both included clamps are designed to accept \u003cstrong\u003eboth Vixen-style and Losmandy-style\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetail bars. This universal design gives you the flexibility to mount equipment from virtually any manufacturer without needing to change clamps or use adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI want to take wide-field images of the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) while imaging it close-up. Can this plate help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. This is a perfect application for the side-by-side plate. You can mount your primary telescope with a camera to capture a detailed view of a specific region of the North American Nebula (NGC 7000), while simultaneously mounting a DSLR with a wide-angle or telephoto lens on the other clamp to capture the entire nebula complex in its broader context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system different from other mounting hardware?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLUS system is a complete, integrated ecosystem of rings, plates, and clamps designed to work together seamlessly. Key features include:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC Machining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every part is machined from solid aluminum for maximum strength and rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Anodizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a durable, scratch-resistant surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pattern of threaded holes and slots ensures compatibility across the entire product line, allowing for custom, flex-free setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 350mm plate connect directly to my Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The base of the Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS is a Losmandy-style dovetail bar. It will connect directly to any mount that is equipped with a Losmandy-D compatible saddle, which includes the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/primalucelab-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913404248349,"sku":"PLLPDLOS350PL","price":531.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab-Side-by-side-Losmandy-plate-350mm-PLUS-large-dovetail-clamps-1_da053a77-9d6f-4fe4-9805-e75773c67526.jpg?v=1789090445","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/primalucelab-pllpdlos350pl","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}