{"product_id":"farpoint-dovetail-plate-celestron-8-inch-rasa","title":"Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Celestron 8 Inch RASA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything to put your Celestron 8″ RASA on a D-size saddle — bar, radius blocks, and hardware in one kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete kit mounts the Celestron 8″ RASA astrograph on any D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle. The 19″ dovetail bar pairs with radius blocks machined to match the 8″ RASA tube , spreading the clamping load across the curve of the optical tube instead of pinching it at two points — a solid, stress-free foundation for the fast wide-field imaging the RASA was built for. Mounting screws included; CNC-machined in the USA from black anodized aluminum.\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 Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Losmandy-style (D-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 Losmandy-style (D-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 Losmandy-style (D-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\u003eFits telescope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celestron 8″ RASA optical tube assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19″ — see product drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-size (Losmandy-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19″ dovetail bar, radius blocks matched to the 8″ RASA tube, mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\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 Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with V-size (Vixen-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’s included in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 19″ D-size dovetail bar, radius blocks machined to match the Celestron 8″ RASA tube, and the mounting screws — everything needed to attach the bar to your optical tube. The telescope itself is not included. The bar drawing shows the hole pattern and measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mounts will this work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny mount with a D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle — Losmandy, and the many mounts that accept the wider D standard. Mount still has a small Vixen saddle? Our D-size saddles and conversions upgrade it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy radius blocks instead of bolting the bar straight on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RASA tube is round; the bar is flat. Radius blocks are machined to the exact curve of the 8″ RASA tube so the clamping load spreads across the contact surface instead of concentrating at the bolt holes — a stiffer connection that doesn't stress the optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Celestron 8 Inch RASA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farpoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53297415913583,"sku":"FDC8-RASA","price":175.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/upload-1781722040214.jpg?v=1781722042","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/farpoint-dovetail-plate-celestron-8-inch-rasa","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}