{"product_id":"farpoint-heavy-duty-dovetail-plate-celestron-14-inch-sct","title":"Farpoint Heavy-Duty Dovetail Plate - Celestron 14 Inch SCT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice as thick, many times stiffer — the C-14 support bar built for serious imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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 C-14 optical tube assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5″ — twice the standard plate, many times stiffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 6 lb, thanks to spacecraft-like light-weighting\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 Heavy-duty support plate and radius blocks matched to the C-14 tube\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 does the extra stiffness actually buy me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLess 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsn’t a 1.5″-thick plate heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpacecraft-like light-weighting keeps it at only 6 pounds — remarkably light for a plate twice the standard thickness and many times stiffer.\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. Unsure whether your saddle accommodates the 1.5″ thickness? Email us and we’ll confirm your fit.\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 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. 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