Farpoint Vixen Side by Side Dovetail Saddle

Product Overview

Two telescopes, one mount — a 12″ bar carrying two Vixen saddles.

Safely attach multiple telescope optical tubes with the Farpoint Vixen Side by Side Dovetail Saddle . Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this 12″ Vixen-style dovetail bar carries two of our Vixen saddles — attaching two telescopes side by side to a single mount. Run your imaging scope next to your guide scope, or a widefield refractor next to a planetary tube, without swapping anything. 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 saddle 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:

• Configuration: 12″ connecting bar with two Vixen-style (V-size) saddles — mounts two telescopes side by side
• Bar standard: V-size (Vixen-style) — the bar drops into your mount's V-size saddle
• Saddles: Two Farpoint Vixen-style saddles, mounted
• Material: 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

How does it attach to my mount?
The 12″ connecting bar is itself a Vixen-style dovetail — it drops into your mount's V-size saddle just like a single telescope would. The two saddles on top then each clamp a telescope's V-size bar.

What would I use a side-by-side rig for?
Anywhere two optical tubes beat one: an imaging scope with a guide scope alongside, a widefield refractor paired with a long-focal-length tube, or visual observing through one scope while the other images.

Can I buy just the bar?
Yes — the Side by Side Connecting Bar is the same bar and screws without the two saddles, for astronomers who already own Vixen saddles.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint Vixen Side by Side Dovetail Saddle 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.