Farpoint Vixen Dovetail Plate - Meade 8 Inch SCT

Product Overview

A 13.5″ Vixen bar for the Meade 8″ SCT.

Safely attach your telescope optical tube with the Farpoint Vixen dovetail plate for the Meade 8″ SCT . Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this 13.5″ Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail bar is compatible with the Meade 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly. 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: Meade 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
• Bar length: 13.5″ — see product drawing
• Bar standard: V-size (Vixen-style)
• 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 Meade 8″ SCT a Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail interface so the tube drops into any V-size saddle — replacing or supplementing the factory rail. The product 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 - Meade 8 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.