{"product_id":"farpoint-vixen-quick-mount-adapter","title":"Farpoint Vixen Quick Mount Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick-release mounting for your telescope accessories — on the Vixen (V-size) dovetail standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farpoint Vixen Quick Mount Adapter provides a quick-release mount for dovetail bar telescope accessories. Instead of bolting a finder, guide scope, or other accessory down permanently, put it on a V-size bar and click it on and off your rig in seconds — no tools, no re-alignment of hardware. Made 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 adapter 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\u003eDovetail standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-size (Vixen-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrough holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four — sized for #10 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two on the opposite side — blind (don't go all the way through), tapped 8-32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made 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 is the Quick Mount Adapter for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt gives any telescope accessory a quick-release dovetail interface. Mount the accessory on a V-size bar, and the adapter lets you attach and detach it from your setup in seconds instead of unbolting hardware every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat screws does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe four through holes are sized for #10 screws. The two threaded holes on the opposite side are blind (they don't go all the way through) and are tapped 8-32. The product drawing shows the full hole pattern and measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs V-size the same as Vixen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — V-size is the Vixen-style dovetail, the smaller of the two common dovetail standards (the larger being the D-size, or Losmandy-style). This adapter works with V-size bars and accessories.\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 Quick Mount Adapter is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. 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