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Explore Scientific Vixen‑Style Dovetail Plate & Block for Essential & Carbon Fiber 80mm Telescopes – TED80CRDL

Explore Scientific Vixen‑Style Dovetail Plate & Block for Essential & Carbon Fiber 80mm Telescopes – TED80CRDL

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The Explore Scientific TED80CRDL Vixen‑Style Dovetail Plate and Block is a purpose‑built mounting accessory engineered for the Essential Series and Carbon Fiber 80mm telescopes. It combines a short Vixen‑style dovetail plate with a stand‑off block — delivering secure and balanced attachment between your optical tube assembly (OTA) and a wide array of equatorial or alt‑azimuth mounts that accept the popular Vixen‑style saddle interface.

Key Features

  • Optimized for 80mm Telescopes: Specifically designed to fit Explore Scientific Essential Series and Carbon Fiber 80mm OTAs with Vixen‑style mounting requirements.

  • Integrated Plate + Block Design: Combines dovetail plate and support block to facilitate balanced mounting and allow for focuser rotation alignment where applicable.

  • Precision Extruded Aluminum: Single‑piece extrusion finished with black anodization for durability, rigidity, and corrosion resistance.

  • Lightweight but Rigid: Engineered to minimize weight added to your telescope while maximizing mechanical strength and stability.

  • Broad Compatibility: Fits most Vixen‑style dovetail saddles found on popular mounts from major manufacturers.

Specifications

  • Compatibility: Essential Series & Carbon Fiber 80mm telescopes (Vixen‑style dovetail interface)

  • Length: Approx. 130 mm / 5.125 in dovetail plate length

  • Material: Extruded aluminum with black anodized finish

  • Mount Style: Vixen‑style dovetail plate and block assembly

  • Weight: Lightweight design optimized for portable telescope setups

Why It Matters
This dovetail plate and block assembly is essential for securely mounting your 80mm refractor OTA onto compatible equatorial or alt‑azimuth mounts. Its precise design ensures balanced attachment and dependable performance for both visual observation and astrophotography setups.

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