{"product_id":"farpoint-vixen-dovetail-plate-celestron-11-inch-sct","title":"Farpoint Vixen Dovetail Plate - Celestron 11 Inch SCT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 17.25″ Vixen bar for the Celestron 11″ SCT — complete kit with radius blocks and mounting screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafely attach your telescope optical tube with the Farpoint Vixen dovetail plate for the Celestron 11″ SCT . Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this 17.25″ Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail bar is compatible with the Celestron 11″ SCT Optical Tube Assembly. Radius blocks and mounting screws are included — everything needed to bolt the bar to your tube. CNC-machined in the USA.\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 Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Vixen-style (V-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 Vixen-style (V-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 Vixen-style (V-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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celestron 11″ SCT Optical Tube Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.25″ — see product drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-size (Vixen-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dovetail bar, radius blocks, and mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\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 Vixen-style (V-size) component and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with D-size (Losmandy-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 this kit do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt gives your Celestron 11″ SCT a Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail interface so the tube drops into any V-size saddle. The radius blocks match the bar to the tube's curvature, and the mounting screws are included. The bar drawing shows the hole pattern and measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an armored version available for the C11?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot currently — the Armored Strip versions in the Vixen lineup cover the Celestron 8″ and 9.25″ and the Meade tubes. If your saddle clamps with a set screw and you want armor on a C11 bar, email us .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mounts will this work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny mount with a Vixen-style (V-size) saddle. For a tube as large as the C11 on a heavy-duty mount, also consider our D-size (Losmandy-style) kits — the larger standard is often preferred at this payload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint Vixen Dovetail Plate - Celestron 11 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":53297482924143,"sku":"FVC11","price":141.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/upload-1781724687673.jpg?v=1781724689","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/farpoint-vixen-dovetail-plate-celestron-11-inch-sct","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}