Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Meade LX200 f/10 12 Inch SCT

Product Overview

Everything to put your Meade 12″ SCT on a D-size saddle — bar, radius blocks, and hardware in one kit.

This complete kit mounts the Meade LX200 f/10 12″ SCT on any D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle. The 19″ dovetail bar pairs with radius blocks machined to match the 12″ 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.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This 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.

Why Choose This Product?

• Precision machined: CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Losmandy-style (D-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 Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail standard, including mounting optical tubes, guide scopes, cameras, and accessories.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

Key compatibility and fit details:

• Fits telescope: Meade 12″ f/10 SCT optical tube assembly — LX3, LX5, LX6, LX200, LX600, LX850, pre-2012 ACF OTAs, and the new ACF f/10 OTAs
• Bar length: 19″ — see product drawing
• Bar standard: D-size (Losmandy-style)
• Kit includes: 19″ dovetail bar, radius blocks matched to the 12″ tube, mounting screws
• Material: Black anodized aluminum
• Construction: CNC-machined in the USA

Important Limitations

This is a Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is not 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Meade 12″ models does this fit?
LX3, LX5, LX6, LX200, LX600, LX850, pre-2012 ACF OTAs, and the new ACF f/10 OTAs. Unsure about yours? Email us and we'll confirm.

What's included, and where are the dimensions?
The 19″ D-size dovetail bar, radius blocks machined to match the Meade 12″ tube, and the mounting screws. The bar drawing shows the hole pattern and measurements.

What mounts will this work with?
Any 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.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Meade LX200 f/10 12 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.