{"product_id":"farpoint-dovetail-plate-celestron-8-inch-sct","title":"Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Celestron 8 Inch SCT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything to put your Celestron 8″ SCT 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″ SCT on any D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle — and it also fits the HD8 . The 13.5″ dovetail bar pairs with radius blocks machined to match the 8″ tube , spreading the clamping load across the curve of the optical tube instead of pinching it at two points. 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″ SCT optical tube assembly — also fits the HD8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5″ — 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 13.5″ dovetail bar, radius blocks matched to the 8″ 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 13.5″ D-size dovetail bar, radius blocks machined to match the Celestron 8″ tube, and the mounting screws — everything needed to attach the bar to your optical tube. It also fits the HD8. 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 SCT tube is round; the bar is flat. Radius blocks are machined to the exact curve of the 8″ 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 SCT 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":53297406476399,"sku":"FDC8","price":158.46,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/upload-1781721935348.jpg?v=1781721937","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/farpoint-dovetail-plate-celestron-8-inch-sct","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}