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Large Vixen-Style Saddle Plate (VXNLG)

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$43.39 $69.99 In stock

Category: Plates and Rings

Description

A saddle plate is not the most exciting astronomical accessory in the world, but it is one of the most important when it comes to the stability and safety of your telescope system. Just like a saddle is usually the only piece of equipment between you and a horse, a telescope saddle plate is often times the only piece of hardware used to attach your optical tube assembly to its mount.

At Explore Scientific, our industry-standard saddle plates facilitate flexibility when it comes to mounting our telescopes. The large Vixen-style saddle plate is 11 inches long and is made of one solid piece of extruded aluminum with a sleek black anodized finish for longevity. Lightweight but rigid, the plate attaches to the bottom of your OTA and then to the saddle of a wide range of popular Vixen-style mounts.

Specifications

Description Large Vixen-Style Saddle Plate
Item Number VXNLG
Dimensions 279mm / 11"

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Christopher ★★★★★

The machining on this saddle plate is impressively precise, and the fit onto my dovetail bar is snug with zero play, which gives me total confidence when I've got the full imaging rig hanging off it. It's one of those boring parts you don't think about, but the peace of mind is worth every penny.

Zoe Y. ★★★★★

I was a bit nervous about the weight of my gear, but the machining on this heavy-duty saddle plate is absolutely flawless and the locking grooves are precise. It gives me total confidence my expensive scope won't budge.

James F. ★★★★★

Finally got this saddle plate and the fit is precise with no play, which gives me real peace of mind that my scope won't shift during imaging. The anodized finish looks clean and matches my setup perfectly.