Explore Scientific Cradle Ring Set With Slotted Carry Handle for Doublet Achromatic Series 152 mm Telescope – DAR152CRDL
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Description
The Explore Scientific DAR152CRDL Cradle Ring Set With Slotted Carry Handle is a purpose‑built support and handling accessory designed specifically for Doublet Achromatic Series 152 mm telescopes. This cradle ring assembly provides secure support for your optical tube assembly (OTA) while improving portability, handling, and integration with compatible mounts.
Key Features
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Hinged Ring Support System: Precision hinged rings with oversized thumbscrews offer easy opening and secure closure around the telescope tube for protection and stability during use and transport.
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Slotted Carry Handle: Integrated slotted carry handle enhances ergonomics when lifting, carrying, or repositioning the OTA and provides a 1/4‑20 slot for mounting accessories such as guide scopes or cameras.
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Vixen‑Style Dovetail Plate: Includes a Vixen‑style dovetail base that allows for quick and secure attachment to a broad range of equatorial and alt‑azimuth mounts that accept this standard interface.
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Durable Aluminum Construction: Solid extruded aluminum cradle design delivers reliable structural support while minimizing additional weight to the telescope setup.
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Protective Tube Support: Engineered to hold the OTA snugly while protecting the delicate surface finish during handling and storage.
Specifications
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Compatible Tube Inside Diameter: Approximately 6.1" / 154 mm, designed for Doublet Achromatic Series 152 mm OTAs.
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Overall Length: Approximately 11" / 279 mm — provides stable support length for the OTA.
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Construction Material: Durable extruded aluminum with integrated slotted carry handle.
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Mount Interface: Vixen‑style dovetail plate for broad mount compatibility.
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Usage: Ideal for securely supporting and handling Doublet Achromatic Series 152 mm refractor optical tube assemblies.
Why It Matters
A reliable cradle ring assembly is essential for supporting your 152 mm refractor OTA during observation, transport, and setup. The integrated slotted carry handle enhances portability and accessory mounting flexibility, while the Vixen‑style dovetail plate ensures seamless integration with most standard telescope mounts.
Shipping & Returns
Order Shipment:
If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within five business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at shipping@telescopewolves.com.
Cancellations & Refunds:
All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If your order has shipped, you (the buyer) will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.
Damages:
Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your item(s) do arrive damaged, please send photos to shipping@telescopewolves.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.
Price Match
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To request your partial refund simply e-mail us a link to the same product on our website, or on our competitors website within six months from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.
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We know you'll like the products we offer as much as we do- that's a Telescope Wolves Guarantee. In fact, if for any reason there is an issue with your products, please contact us upon receipt of your order with your order number and concern, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you from there.
Telescope Wolves will be happy to refund you the difference in price:
- if you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date, OR
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Please consult our Price Match Guarantee for further details.
Product Warranty Policies
We also offer warranties from each of our partners (to ensure that you enjoy the products as much as we do).
Vixen's Warranty :
Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:
- Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
- Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty
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Bresser's Warranty :
Bresser offers a limited USA one year warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Interested? Shop for all of Bresser's products here.
Explore Scientific's Warranty :
Explore Scientific offers a limited USA one year Warranty, which also converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty. Product must be registered within 60 days of purchase for this warranty to apply.
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Daystar Filters's Warranty:
If used as directed, your DayStar filter is guaranteed for ten years. Should the filter become inoperative due to optical or mechanical failure, Daystar will repair the filter or replace it with an equivalent filter at no repair cost to the customer.
Under no circumstances shall a refund be issued:
- due to application issues or the buyer's lack of skills in application of the product
- Application of the DayStar product requires a degree of technical expertise specific to the exact product line, which is not common to other optical applications
- if the product’s technical application procedures are NOT followed properly and poor results are yielded
- Application procedures are posted on Daystar’s website and are stated in further detail in the client's operation manual
- due to buyer’s remorse
Goods are warranted to be in operative, working condition as stated in specifications of product at the time of delivery. Should the goods not meet these specifications, Telescope Wolves will put a request in on your behalf to repair or replace the goods with items which meet stated specifications of product.
- Goods shipped shall meet specifications stated by means of optical laboratory testing using independently verified spectrometer testing methods, visual inspection, and visual qualification of performance.
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Hutech's Warranty:
Hutech offers a one year warranty on all its products.
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