Why would I need the PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers?
You need the PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers if components in your imaging train are too close together. This often happens when a guide scope, camera, or focuser motor physically touches the main telescope, mounting rings, or the mount itself. These spacers lift one of the components by 30mm to create essential clearance.
Are the PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers compatible with both Vixen and Losmandy plates?
Yes. The PLUS 30mm Spacers are designed with the standard PrimaLuceLab PLUS hole patterns. They feature a 20mm hole separation for connecting to PLUS Vixen dovetail bars and guide rings, and a 55mm hole separation for connecting to PLUS Losmandy dovetail bars.
Do the PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers come with the necessary screws?
Yes, the package includes four extended M6 screws. At 45mm in length, they are designed to pass through the 30mm spacer and securely thread into the connecting PLUS component, such as a dovetail plate or support ring.
My guide scope camera hits my main OTA's focuser. Will the PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers fix this?
This is the exact problem the PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers are designed to solve. By placing the spacers between your guide scope rings and the top dovetail plate, you will raise the entire guide scope assembly by 30mm, which is typically more than enough to clear a focuser knob or camera body.
I'm mounting an EAGLE computer on my 125mm PLUS rings, but it's too close to the telescope's handle. Can the PLUS 30mm Spacers help?
Absolutely. You can install the PLUS 30mm Spacers between your 125mm PLUS rings and the dovetail bar that the EAGLE is attached to. This will create a 30mm gap, providing ample room for the EAGLE and its cables to clear the telescope's handle or other hardware.
How many PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers do I need for a pair of tube rings?
You will need two PLUS 30mm Spacers to properly support a telescope or guide scope via a pair of tube rings. This ensures the instrument is raised evenly and remains parallel to the main optical axis.