{"product_id":"farpoint-4-inch-universal-dovetail-plate-vixen","title":"Farpoint 4 Inch Universal Dovetail Plate - Vixen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4″ Vixen bar drilled for whatever you're building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision machined:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Vixen-style (V-size) hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey compatibility and fit details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-size (Vixen-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variety of hole options for telescope mounts, accessories, and general-purpose uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black anodized aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Vixen-style (V-size) component and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it “universal”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs V-size the same as Vixen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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. 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