{"product_id":"farpoint-vixen-side-by-side-dovetail-saddle","title":"Farpoint Vixen Side by Side Dovetail Saddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo telescopes, one mount — a 12″ bar carrying two Vixen saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafely 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.\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 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.\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\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12″ connecting bar with two Vixen-style (V-size) saddles — mounts two telescopes side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-size (Vixen-style) — the bar drops into your mount's V-size saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Farpoint Vixen-style saddles, mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\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\u003eHow does it attach to my mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat would I use a side-by-side rig for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnywhere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy just the bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the Side by Side Connecting Bar is the same bar and screws without the two saddles, for astronomers who already own Vixen saddles.\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 Side by Side Dovetail Saddle is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. 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