Farpoint Vixen Dovetail Plate - Celestron 9.25 Inch SCT (pre 2008)

Product Overview

A 19″ Vixen bar for the pre-2008 Celestron 9.25″ SCT — complete kit with radius blocks and mounting screws.

Safely attach your telescope optical tube with the Farpoint Vixen dovetail plate for the Celestron 9.25″ SCT (pre-2008) . Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this 19″ Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail bar is compatible with older (pre-2008) Celestron 9.25″ SCT Optical Tube Assemblies. Radius blocks and mounting screws are included. CNC-machined in the USA.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This 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.

Why Choose This Product?

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

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

Key compatibility and fit details:

• Fits: Celestron 9.25″ SCT Optical Tube Assembly — older models (pre-2008)
• Bar length: 19″ — see product drawing
• Bar standard: V-size (Vixen-style)
• Includes: Dovetail bar, radius blocks, and mounting screws
• Finish: Black anodized aluminum
• Construction: CNC-machined in the USA

Important Limitations

This is a Vixen-style (V-size) component and is not 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this kit do?
It gives your pre-2008 Celestron 9.25″ 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.

Should I get the Armored Strip version instead?
If your saddle clamps with a set screw , yes — set screws mar and pit a bare aluminum dovetail edge over time, which eventually causes slop. The Armored Strip version adds a stainless steel strip that takes the abuse instead. Saddles with a clamping bar don't need it.

What mounts will this work with?
Any mount with a Vixen-style (V-size) saddle — the smaller of the two common dovetail standards, found on most small and mid-size equatorial and alt-az mounts.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint Vixen Dovetail Plate - Celestron 9.25 Inch SCT (pre 2008) 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.