Farpoint Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Takahashi Clamshell -Two Mounting Positions — Losmandy-style telescope dovetail plate, main product view
Farpoint Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Takahashi Clamshell -Two Mounting Positions — Farpoint dovetail plate for Takahashi clamshell with two mounting positions, with shell attached
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Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Takahashi Clamshell -Two Mounting Positions

FarpointSKU: FTAK01DP
Price:
$158.46 CAD
Stock:
On Backorder — ships when available
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Product Overview

A 12″ D-size bar for your Takahashi clamshell — with two mounting positions for balance flexibility.

This 12″ Takahashi clamshell-to-D bar bolts to your clamshell and gives it a D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail interface — with two mounting positions , so you can shift the clamshell fore or aft along the bar to balance your rig. Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish. CNC-machined in the USA.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This product is designed for telescope owners and astrophotographers who use Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail hardware.

What’s In The Box

  • Farpoint Dovetail Plate - Takahashi Clamshell with Two Mounting Positions
Designed forTakahashi clamshell
Bar length12″ — see product drawing
Bar standardD-size (Losmandy-style)
Mounting positionsTwo
FinishBlack anodized aluminum
ConstructionCNC-machined in the USA

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