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Product Overview
A 4″ Vixen bar drilled for whatever you're building.
Safely attach telescope optical tubes and accessories with the Farpoint 4″ Universal Dovetail Plate — Vixen . Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this universal dovetail bar is 4″ long with a variety of mounting hole options for various telescope mounts and other general-purpose uses. Vixen compatible. CNC-machined in the USA.
Who Is This Product Best For?
This product is designed for telescope owners and astrophotographers who use Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Vixen-style (V-size) ecosystem of plates, saddles, and accessories.
Why Choose This Product?
- Precision machined: CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Vixen-style (V-size) hardware.
- Built to last: Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.
- Trusted brand: Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.
Recommended Uses
Use this telescope dovetail plate for visual observing and astrophotography setups that rely on the Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail standard, including mounting optical tubes, guide scopes, cameras, and accessories.
Compatibility and Accessory Notes
Key compatibility and fit details:
- Length: 4″
- Bar standard: V-size (Vixen-style)
- Mounting holes: Variety of hole options for telescope mounts, accessories, and general-purpose uses
- Finish: Black anodized aluminum
- Construction: CNC-machined in the USA
Important Limitations
This is a Vixen-style (V-size) component and is not compatible with D-size (Losmandy-style) hardware unless an adapter is used. Verify your telescope's mounting pattern and your mount's saddle width before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it “universal”?
Instead of a hole pattern matched to one specific telescope, the bar carries a variety of mounting hole options — so one bar handles different mounts, accessories, and general-purpose mounting jobs.
Which length do I need?
The 4″ bar suits compact accessories and small payloads where space is tight. Longer bars give you more mounting positions and more room to slide for balance — step up to the 7″ or 14″ for bigger jobs.
Is V-size the same as Vixen?
Yes — V-size is the Vixen-style dovetail, the smaller of the two common dovetail standards (the larger being the D-size, or Losmandy-style). This bar drops into any V-size saddle.
Our Recommendation
If you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint 4 Inch Universal Dovetail Plate - Vixen is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. Ontario Telescope and Accessories stocks the full Farpoint lineup to help you build a complete, matched mounting solution.
| Length | 4″ |
| Bar standard | V-size (Vixen-style) |
| Mounting holes | Variety of hole options for telescope mounts, accessories, and general-purpose uses |
| Finish | Black anodized aluminum |
| Construction | CNC-machined in the USA |
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