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Product Overview
A complete ring set — two 90mm rings pre-mounted on an 8″ Vixen bar, ready to drop into your saddle.
Safely attach telescope optical tubes and accessories with this complete Vixen dovetail ring set . It includes two 90mm I.D. rings with 3-point adjustment , mounted on an 8″ Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail bar — clamp your tube in the rings, drop the bar in your saddle, and you're observing. Made 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 guide scope rings 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:
- Ring inside diameter: 90mm
- Fits tube O.D.: Up to 80mm (ring I.D. minus 10mm) and down
- Rings included: Two, with 3-point adjustment
- Dovetail bar: 8″ Vixen-style (V-size), rings pre-mounted
- Construction: Made 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's included?
Two 90mm I.D. rings with 3-point adjustment, pre-mounted on an 8″ Vixen-style dovetail bar — a complete, ready-to-use assembly. No separate bar purchase, no drilling.
What ring size does my scope need?
Measure your tube's outside diameter and pick a ring I.D. at least 10mm larger. The 90mm set fits tubes up to 80mm O.D.; need bigger, step up to the 108mm or 125mm set.
What mounts will this work with?
Any mount with a Vixen-style (V-size) saddle — the smaller of the two common dovetail standards, found on most small and mid-size equatorial and alt-az mounts.
Our Recommendation
If you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint 90mm Vixen Dovetail Rings with Dovetail 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.
| Ring inside diameter | 90mm |
| Fits tube O.D. | Up to 80mm (ring I.D. minus 10mm) and down |
| Rings included | Two, with 3-point adjustment |
| Dovetail bar | 8″ Vixen-style (V-size), rings pre-mounted |
| Construction | Made in the USA |
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