{"product_id":"wanderer-astro-losmandy-dovetail-bracket-kit-long","title":"Wanderer Astro Losmandy Dovetail Bracket Kit for WandererCover - Long","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescopic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows for flexible positioning on the dovetail bar to accommodate accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for minimal impact on balance while providing rigid support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for large OTAs like Celestron RASA and EdgeHD series with extended dew shields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy for strength and longevity.\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eLosmandy Dovetail Bracket Kit (Long) for WandererCover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Mounting for Large OTAs with WandererCovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracket kit provides a robust and reliable connection between your WandererCover automated dust cover and your large telescope optical tube. Machined from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, it offers exceptional rigidity to support the WandererCover V4 Pro-EC or Wanderer Eclipse without adding significant weight to your imaging setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is specifically engineered for larger instruments, such as the Celestron EdgeHD and RASA series, that are equipped with a Losmandy-style dovetail plate. The bracket ensures your automated cover remains securely attached and perfectly aligned through a full night of imaging.\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\u003eTelescopic Design for Perfect Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key feature of this bracket is its telescopic, adjustable design. This allows you to slide and position your WandererCover precisely along the telescope's dovetail, ensuring optimal placement relative to the front of your optical tube. This adjustability is critical for accommodating variations in equipment and achieving a perfect fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is especially useful for imagers who use extended dew shields, where a fixed-length bracket would fail to provide the necessary clearance. The kit includes the standard screws required to attach the bracket directly to the threaded holes on your WandererCover unit.\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\u003eLong vs. Short Bracket Kit: Which One Fits Your Celestron RASA or EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct bracket is essential for a proper fit. The primary difference between the Long and Short kits is their intended use case with Celestron's popular imaging telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy Kit (Short):\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the correct choice if you are using a Celestron EdgeHD or RASA telescope \u003cem\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e an extended dew shield. It provides a compact and secure fit for the standard OTA configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy Kit (Long):\u003c\/strong\u003e This bracket is specifically required when you are using an extended dew shield. Its telescopic adjustability provides the extra reach needed to clear the dew shield and position the WandererCover correctly over the front aperture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 primary purpose of the Losmandy Dovetail Bracket Kit (Long) for WandererCover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of this bracket is to securely mount a WandererCover V4 Pro-EC or Wanderer Eclipse automated dust cover onto a large telescope, such as a Celestron RASA or EdgeHD, that uses a Losmandy-style dovetail plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Losmandy Bracket Kit (Long) fit my Celestron RASA 11 with an extended dew shield?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003eLong kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the specific model designed for this scenario. Its telescopic design provides the necessary clearance to work perfectly with Celestron RASA and EdgeHD telescopes that have an extended dew shield installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a Celestron 14\" EdgeHD but I don't use a dew shield. Do I need the Long bracket kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. For a Celestron EdgeHD or RASA telescope without an extended dew shield, you should use the \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy Dovetail Bracket Kit (Short)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Long kit would provide unnecessary length and might interfere with your setup's balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat material is the WandererCover Losmandy Bracket Kit made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracket is machined from \u003cstrong\u003eaerospace-grade aluminum alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e. This material was chosen for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring a rigid and durable connection without adding excess weight to your telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Losmandy Dovetail Bracket Kit (Long) heavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is designed to be lightweight. By using aerospace-grade aluminum, the bracket provides the necessary support for the WandererCover while minimizing its impact on your telescope's overall balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre mounting screws included with the Losmandy Dovetail Bracket Kit (Long)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the kit includes the standard screws needed to secure the bracket to the threaded mounting holes on the WandererCover V4 Pro-EC and Wanderer Eclipse models.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Wanderer_Astro_WandererCover_V4_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/wanderer-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWanderer Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wanderer Astro","offers":[{"title":"Long","offer_id":52940500369693,"sku":"WA-LDB-L","price":209.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/WandererAstro-Losmandy-Dovetail-Bracket-Kit-Long-for-WandererCover-1_c76d0eb3-4356-46fb-bb73-ab847d2432b6.jpg?v=1789571314","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/wanderer-astro-losmandy-dovetail-bracket-kit-long","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}