Large Vixen-Style Saddle Plate Dielectric Coatings Built for stability yet light

Built for stability yet light enough to travel

5-inch) and azimuth (13-inch) bearings provide smooth and precise motion

producing some of the highest magnification views that most astronomers will observe at

Designed for curious minds eager to dive into the details of the cosmos

please make sure you check the Inside Diameter (ID) measurements of the assembly in question before you buy

Large Vixen-Style Saddle Plate Dielectric Coatings Built for stability yet lightA 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