Farpoint Heavy-Duty Dovetail Plate - Celestron 14 Inch SCT

Product Overview

Twice as thick, many times stiffer — the C-14 support bar built for serious imaging.

The Losmandy-style dovetail that became the standard for attaching Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tubes to German equatorial mounts was originally designed as an accessory mounting device — it was never intended to carry the full weight of a telescope the size of the C-14. With high-precision mounts, automated pointing, and unattended imaging now the norm, your support system deserves an upgrade.

This heavy-duty D-size support plate for the Celestron C-14 is 1.5″ thick — twice as thick as the standard — and many times stiffer, yet spacecraft-like light-weighting keeps it at only 6 pounds . The kit includes radius blocks matched to the C-14 tube. And the classic Farpoint fit, finish, and flair will make your rig the envy of your friends.

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: Celestron C-14 optical tube assembly
• Plate thickness: 1.5″ — twice the standard plate, many times stiffer
• Weight: Only 6 lb, thanks to spacecraft-like light-weighting
• Bar standard: D-size (Losmandy-style)
• Kit includes: Heavy-duty support plate and radius blocks matched to the C-14 tube
• 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

What does the extra stiffness actually buy me?
Less vibration — which means less wind sensitivity, shorter settling time after every pointing move, better pointing accuracy, and less work for your auto-guider. On an unattended imaging rig, those gains compound all night long.

Isn’t a 1.5″-thick plate heavy?
Spacecraft-like light-weighting keeps it at only 6 pounds — remarkably light for a plate twice the standard thickness and many times stiffer.

What mounts will this work with?
Any mount with a D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle. Unsure whether your saddle accommodates the 1.5″ thickness? Email us and we’ll confirm your fit.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint Heavy-Duty Dovetail Plate - Celestron 14 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.