Dovetail Systems

TUBE AND RING MOUNTED D SERIES DOVETAIL PLATES & ACCESSORIES

D Series Dovetail Plates and Accessories

The Dovetail Plates are the heart of the Losmandy Secondary System. 0.5" x 4.0" x length of the tube assembly. Dovetail Bars may be mounted to the top and bottom of tube assembly for mounting of all D series accessories, making it possible to use both sides of tube for equipment. Mounts to all Astrophysics, Celestron, and Meade systems. The dovetail plates, like all accessories in the Losmandy line, are machined for lightness and rigidity from aluminum stock, then black anodized for a tough, corrosion free surface.

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DAP series: for Astrophysics Telescopes
DC series: for Celestron Telescopes
DM series: for Meade Telescopes
DUP Universal Dovetail Plate
DVA Dovetail Adapter
DVCM series: Camera Mounts
DVR series: Guide Scope Rings
Counterweight Systems

PART NO.	PRICE	DESCRIPTION

DAP4	$100.00
Click for larger image		Astrophysics dovetail plate for 4", will fit top or bottom of their rings. Wt. 2 lbs. Length 13.5" HS 12.325/12.70, Ht. top of rings to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .5"

DAP5	$100.00
		Astrophysics dovetail plate for 5", will fit top or bottom of their rings. Wt. 2 lbs. Length 13.5" HS 12.325/12.70, Ht. top of rings to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .5"

DAP6	$100.00
		Astrophysics dovetail plate for 6", will fit top or bottom of their rings. Wt. 2.5 lbs. Length 17.25" HS 16.0/16.50, Ht. top of rings to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .6"

DAP7	$100.00
		Astrophysics dovetail plate for 7", will fit top or bottom of their rings. Wt. 2.5 lbs. Length 17.25" HS 16.0/16.50, Ht. top of rings to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .6"

AP	$65.00
Click for larger image		Riser block set for Astrophysics rings.

DC8	$79.00
Click for larger image		Celestron dovetail plate for 8", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 2 lbs. Length 13.5" HS 12.325/12.70, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .5"

DC 9.25	$130.00
Click for larger image	Bottom view	Celestron dovetail plate for 9.25", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 3.5 lbs. Length 18.925" HS 17.25, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.20" Thickness .7"

DC 9.25 N	$89.00
		NEW - With 16.5" hole spacing. Celestron dovetail plate for 9.25", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 2.25 lbs. Length 17.25" HS 16.50, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .6"

DC11	$89.00
		Celestron dovetail plate for 11", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 2.25 lbs. Length 17.25" HS 16.0/16.50, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .6"

DC14	$130.00
		Celestron dovetail plate for 14", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 3.75 lbs. Length 23.75" HS 23.00, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.20" Thickness .7"

DM7	$85.00
		Meade dovetail plate for 7" Mac., bolts to existing holes. Wt. 2.5 lbs. Length 17.25" HS 16.0/16.50, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .6"

DM8	$75.00
Click for larger image		Meade dovetail plate for 8", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 2 lbs. Length 13.5" HS 12.325/12.70, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .5"

DM10	$85.00
		Meade dovetail plate for 10", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 2.5 lbs. Length 17.25" HS 16.0/16.50, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.00" Thickness .6"

DM12	$130.00
Click for larger image	Bottom view	Meade dovetail plate for 12", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 3.5 lbs. Length 18.925" HS 18.175, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.20" Thickness .7"

DM14	$130.00
		Meade dovetail plate for 14", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 5.5 lbs. Length 23.75" HS 22.00, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.20" Thickness .7"

DM16	$300.00
		Meade dovetail plate for 16", bolts to existing holes. Wt. 5.5 lbs. Length 23.75" HS 23.00, Ht. top of tube to top of dovetail bar 1.45" Thickness .7"

CB	$65.00
Click for larger image		Curved Block Set For any plate except Meade 12". Please specify radius.

CB12	$65.00
		Curved Block Set For Meade 12"

DVA	$35.00
Click for Larger Image Click for Larger Image	Click for Larger Image	Dovetail plate adapter. Works with both D and V series plates. Mounts to existing rings or telescopes. For use with dovetail plate. Once mounted, no tools are needed to interchange equipment. Wt. 7.25 oz., Ht. from top of dovetail plate to top of DVA: D plates=.800" V plates=.550"

DVCM	$59.00
Click for larger image	Click for larger image	Works with both D and V series plates. One axis, 360 deg. camera rotation, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. Wt. 10.75 oz. Ht. from top of dovetail plate to top of camera mount: D plates=1.800" V plates=1.550"

DVCM 2	$150.00
Click for larger image	Click for larger image	Works with both D and V series plates. Three axis, 360 deg. camera rotation, +/- 45 deg. camera tilt, 360 deg. unit rotation, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. Wt. 2.7 lbs. Ht. from top of dovetail plate to top of camera mount: D plates=3.95" V plates=3.65" Click for larger image

DVR 90	$95.00
Click for Larger Image		DVR90 Guide Scope Rings. Works with both Losmandy D Style and V Series Vixen Style plates. 90mm (3.5") I.D. rings with three point adjustment. Adjustment screws made of 7075 aluminum (85% stronger then 6061), with machined 1/4" Delrin tips. Wt. 25.5 oz. per set, 2 rings per set, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. I.D. size from 2.48" TO 3.78" Ht. from top of dovetail plate to center of rings: D plates=3.265" V plates=3.015"

DVR 108	$95.00
Click for Larger Image		DVR108 Guide Scope Rings. Works with both Losmandy D Style and V Series Vixen Style plates. 108mm (4.25") I.D. rings with three point adjustment. Adjustment screws made of 7075 aluminum (85% stronger then 6061), with machined 1/4" Delrin tips. Wt. 29 oz per set, 2 rings per set, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. I.D. size from 2.96" to 4.32" Ht. from top of dovetail plate to center of rings: D plates=3.437" V plates=3.187"

DVR 125	$95.00
Click for Larger Image		DVR125 Guide Scope Rings. Works with both Losmandy D Style and V Series Vixen Style plates. 125mm (5.0") I.D. rings with three point adjustment. Adjustment screws made of 7075 aluminum (85% stronger then 6061), with machined 1/4" Delrin tips. Wt. 31.5 oz. per set, 2 rings per set, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. I.D. size from 3.66" to 5.02" Ht. from top of dovetail plate to center of rings: D plates=3.837" V plates=3.587"

DVR 160	$125.00
Click for Larger Image		DVR160 Guide Scope Rings. Works with both Losmandy D Style and V series Vixen Style plates. 160mm (6.3") I.D. rings with three point adjustment. Adjustment screws made of 7075 Aluminum (85% stronger then 6061), with machined 1/4" Delrin tips. Wt. 41.5 oz per set, 2 rings per set, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. I.D. size from 5.3" to 6.3" Ht. from top of dovetail plate to center of rings: D plates=4.65" V plates=4.40"

DVWS	$59.00
Click for Larger Image		Works with both D and V series plates. Dovetail adapter with a 5 inch long threaded stainless steel shaft and 2.5 lb weight. Mounts to dovetail plate, is used for the balancing of a fork mounted telescope. Wt. 3.2 lbs. total.

DVDWS	$59.00
Click for Larger Image		Works with both D and V series plates. Dovetail adapter with a 2 inch long threaded stainless steel shaft and 2.5 lb weight. Mounts to dovetail plate for the balancing of the DEC. axis on the G-11 & HGM 200 mounts. Wt. 3.2 lbs. total.

DMM	$65.00
Click for Larger Image		Male to male dovetail plate. For use of secondary equipment on equatorial mount and DSBS. Wt. 1.75 lbs., Length 13.5", Thickness 0.75"

DMMS	$55.00
Click for Larger Image		Male to male dovetail plate - short. For use of secondary equipment on equatorial mount and DSBS. Wt. 13 oz., Length 7", Thickness 0.75"

DVSBS	$195.00
Click for Larger Image		Side by side plate. Incorporates two saddle plates mounted parallel to each other. Used for mounting two optical systems side by side, by rotating the G-11 saddle 90 degrees. Accepts D and V series dovetail plates. Wt. 7.25 lbs., Total thickness 1.5", Saddle plate separation 10.0", center to center.

DUP	$70.00
Click for Larger Image	Bottom view	Universal dovetail plate for use on Tele Vue, Parks, Takahashi, Questar, Vixen and Meade refractors. Wt. 2.4 lbs., Length 14", thickness 0.5", one 0.250 wide slot w/ c'bore x 5.0" long. Click here for diagram of hole pattern (PDF)

DUPS	$60.00
Click for Larger Image	Bottom view	Short Universal dovetail plate for use on Tele Vue, Parks, Takahashi, Questar, Vixen and Meade refractors. Wt. 12 oz., Length 7", thickness 0.5", one 0.250 wide slot w/ c'bore x 5.0" long. Click here for diagram of hole pattern (PDF)

DP 13.5	$55.00
		.50" thick x 13.5" long Dovetail Plate only

DP 17.25	$55.00
Click for Larger Image	Bottom view	.75" thick x 17.25" long Dovetail Plate only

DP 19	$75.00
		.75" thick x 19" long Dovetail Plate only

DP 23.75	$85.00
		.75" thick x 23.75" long Dovetail Plate only

DV ADAPTER	$160.00
Click for Larger Image		Male D Series Saddle to Female V Series Plate

APP	$30.00
Click for Larger Image		Adapter plate for mounting GM 8 or G-11 saddle plate to polaris mount. Saddle plate needs to be ordered separately. Wt. 12 oz. Size of plate .5" x 2.0" x 6.75".