{"product_id":"tele-vue-np127is-bottom-plate","title":"Tele Vue NP127is Bottom Plate","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to Tele Vue MRS-5000 Mounting Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-drilled for Tele Vue Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16 Tripod Sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Machined Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Anodized Finish\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\u003eA Rock-Solid Foundation for the Tele Vue NP127is Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue NP127is Bottom Plate is the essential structural link between your NP127is telescope and its mount. Engineered as a dedicated component for the Tele Vue MRS-5000 mounting rings, this plate creates a rigid, integrated assembly that minimizes vibration and eliminates flexure, which is critical for high-resolution imaging and stable visual observing.\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\u003ePrecision Machined for a Perfect Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a universal plate. It is specifically designed with a hole pattern that matches the Tele Vue MRS-5000 5-inch rings, ensuring a secure, direct-coupled connection without any intermediate adapters. This direct fit is key to the system's stability, preventing the subtle shifts and flex that can ruin a long exposure or soften a planetary view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is machined from a single, solid piece of aluminum. This monolithic construction provides exceptional stiffness-to-weight performance. The result is a foundation that resists twisting and bending forces, effectively transferring the load of the NP127is OTA directly to the mount head without introducing unwanted vibration.\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 Mount and Tripod Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the top of the plate is dedicated to the NP127is rings, the bottom is drilled to offer broad mounting compatibility. It features the standard hole pattern for all Tele Vue alt-azimuth mounts, including the Gibraltar HD4\/HD5 and Tele-Pod, allowing for a quick and secure attachment right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor observers using other systems, the plate also includes standard 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16 threaded sockets. This allows you to mount the entire telescope assembly directly onto a heavy-duty photographic tripod for grab-and-go visual use or to attach a separate dovetail plate (like a Vixen or Losmandy style bar) for use on 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\u003eDurable and Purpose-Built Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NP127is Bottom Plate is finished with a tough, black anodization. This finish protects the aluminum from corrosion and minor abrasions, maintaining a clean look while ensuring longevity in the field. Every aspect of this plate is focused on providing a stable, reliable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one trade-off for this dedicated design is its lack of a built-in dovetail. While this ensures the most rigid possible connection to Tele Vue mounts, users of other mount types will need to supply their own Vixen or Losmandy-style bar. This approach prioritizes mechanical integrity over universal convenience, a choice that imagers, in particular, will appreciate.\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\"\u003eWill this plate fit my non-Tele Vue mounting rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this plate is specifically drilled to match the hole pattern of the Tele Vue MRS-5000 5-inch ring set for the NP127is. It is not a universal mounting plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach the NP127is to a Vixen or Losmandy style mount with this plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to purchase a separate dovetail bar (Vixen or Losmandy style) and bolt it to the underside of the BPL-1098 plate using the provided 1\/4\"-20 threaded holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount my NP127is directly to a photo tripod with this plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The plate has standard 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16 threaded holes, allowing you to attach it to any heavy-duty photo or video tripod head that can support the telescope's weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this plate compatible with the older NP127 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate is designed for the NP127is model and its corresponding MRS-5000 ring set. Compatibility with older NP127 ring mounts is not guaranteed; check your ring's hole spacing before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy use this plate instead of just a generic dovetail bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate creates a wider, more stable footprint when attached to the rings compared to a narrow dovetail bar. This increased surface area improves rigidity and vibration damping, which is especially important for astrophotography.\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 Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPL-1098\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue NP127is with MRS-5000 Mounting Rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Ring Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-drilled for MRS-5000 Rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-drilled for Tele Vue Mounts, 1\/4\"-20 Socket, 3\/8\"-16 Socket\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\"\u003eTele Vue NP127is Bottom Plate\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\/tele-vue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223882465565,"sku":"TV-BPL-1098","price":97.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_NP127is_Bottom_Plate_1.jpg?v=1777515027","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/tele-vue-np127is-bottom-plate","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}