{"product_id":"svbony-sv116-guide-scope-rings","title":"SVBONY SV116 Adjustable Guide Scope Rings Kit (43–70 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/F9187A-0_20251231162305_6847.webp?v=1791670186\" alt=\"SVBONY SV116 guide scope rings kit\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV116 is a pair of adjustable metal rings for mounting a guide scope with a tube diameter of 43–70 mm parallel to your main telescope. Knurled 12 mm thumbscrews with nylon tips centre and aim the guide scope without marking its tube. The rings use M5 threads, and the base accepts M8, 1\/4″-20 UNC and M6 fasteners, so it can bolt to a tube-ring top, a dovetail bar or another flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385881997538004466606465.jpg?v=1791669841\" alt=\"SVBONY SV116 guide scope rings for 43–70 mm tubes\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you autoguide with a separate guide scope and want to piggyback it on your imaging telescope with the ability to point it at a suitable guide star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e43–70 mm adjustable range:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits a wide span of guide scopes and finders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon-tipped thumbscrews:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft tips protect the guide scope's finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled 12 mm screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to turn by hand in the dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple base threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8, 1\/4″-20 UNC and M6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet of two rings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385882008971157002908435.jpg?v=1791669841\" alt=\"SVBONY SV116 nylon-tipped thumbscrews\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2_20250806105007_0468.jpg?v=1791670186\" alt=\"SVBONY SV116 guide scope rings\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting a guide scope on top of an imaging scope\u003c\/strong\u003e for autoguided astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort dovetail setups:\u003c\/strong\u003e attaching the rings to a dovetail bar for a compact guide-scope assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAligning a finder or guide scope\u003c\/strong\u003e on a bright star centred in the eyepiece or autoguider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385882024017571415420485.jpg?v=1791669841\" alt=\"SVBONY SV116 rings mounting a guide scope on an imaging scope\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuide scope tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43–70 mm diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8, 1\/4″-20 UNC and M6 base threads for tube-ring handles, dovetail bars and plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend us your telescope's ring or plate details and we will confirm which fastener fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/5_20250806105007_0498.jpg?v=1791670187\" alt=\"SVBONY SV116 guide scope ring base threads\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTwo guide scope rings with thumbscrews\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRings only:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dovetail bar or mounting plate is not part of the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY does not publish a usable weight for this item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Bolt the rings to your tube rings or a dovetail bar, place the guide scope in them, and use the thumbscrews to centre a bright star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size guide scopes fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTubes from 43 mm to 70 mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the screws scratch my guide scope?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thumbscrews have nylon tips to protect the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a pair of adjustable 43–70 mm guide scope rings with nylon-tipped knurled thumbscrews and M8, 1\/4″-20 and M6 base threads for piggyback guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722243342447,"sku":"F9187A","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/F9187A-0_20251231162305_6847.webp?v=1791670186","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-sv116-guide-scope-rings","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}