A mount is only half of the equation, perhaps even less than half; the best telescope and the best mount still need a versatile mounting plate to go with them.Introducing the new William Optics Double-Decked Saddle Plate (DDS).It fits both Vixen and Losmandy dovetail plates on the same saddle so it is elegant, solid, and machined to the highest standards as with any William Optics product.Top QualityWilliam Optics uses only high-grade aluminum and anodizing for their products. This guarantees your plate to last a lifetime.Precision-machined for a perfect and smooth fit.Red anodized to enhance good looks and durability.VersatileThis Double-Decked Saddle Plate will mount on various German Equatorial Mounts (GEM).Fits Losmandy, Vixen, Celestron CGS, Meade and Orion.
C**L
Although advertised to accept both Losmandy (D-type) and Vixen (V-type) ...
Although advertised to accept both Losmandy (D-type) and Vixen (V-type) dovetail plates, only dovetail plates produced by William Optics will work. D-type dovetails produced by Losmandy and ADC are too narrow and cannot be clamped. V-type dovetails from a variety of sources, including Vixen, are too wide and will not even fit into the static channel. Therefore, unless you are willing to purchase the William Optics dovetails with their nonstandard hole patterns, do not bother.
W**O
Five Stars
It works perfect with Losmandy D type plate on my mount.
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