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* Easily increase the versatility of your Atlas EQ-G mount
* Saddle allows attachment of "wide" dovetail mounting bar-equipped OTAs and tube ring systems
* Makes the Atlas EQ-G an affordable option for mounting heavy non-Orion telescopes
* Simple installation will have you set-up in minutes
Until now, if you wanted to use our sturdy Orion Atlas EQ-G Mount with a non-Orion Optical Tube Assembly (OTA), you were out of
luck. Those days are over! Now, with one of our Wide Dovetail Saddles, you can increase the versatility of the Atlas EQ-G Mount,
making it compatible with a larger variety of OTAs.
For years, telescope manufacturers have typically utilized two types of dovetail mounting systems. A "wide" version (such as the
one used by Losmandy) and a "narrow" version (which fits telescopes made by Orion, Vixen, etc.). Unfortunately, this limited which
Optical Tube Assembly could be used with your mount. Specifically if you had a telescope or tube ring system with a "wide"
dovetail bar, and wanted to use our Orion Atlas EQ-G Mount which requires the "narrow" bar.
With the new Wide Dovetail Saddle, your Atlas mount can be joined in harmony with its non-Orion OTA companion. Simply remove the
"narrow" saddle and replace it with "wide" saddle. There are two saddles available with slightly different base components. Atlas
mounts manufactured in 2009 require the #7951 saddle, whereas Atlas mounts made prior to 2009 accept only the #7950 saddle. If
you're not sure which vintage of mount you have, simply measure the height of the declination collar with a metric ruler. For
Atlas mounts manufactured in 2009, the collar is 57mm tall and will require saddle #7951. For those made before 2009, the collar
is 53mm and will require saddle #7950.
Both Wide Dovetail Saddles are precision machined from die-cast aluminum for long-lasting durability. The spring-loaded,
split-clamp design allows the saddle to be opened wide for easy drop-in attachment of the dovetail bar. Two large knobs provide
excellent grip for tightening the saddle clamp, even with gloves on.
The verdict is in - our Atlas EQ-G Mount isn't just for Orion OTAs anymore, so saddle up!
Weighs just 1lb. 13 oz. and includes installation instructions and a one-year limited warranty. Note: Wide Dovetail Saddles are
not compatible with Orion Sirius or SkyView Pro mounts.
Product Specifications:
Weight rating 40 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled 1.8 lbs.
Warranty One year
Included Items:
Wide dovetail saddle
hex key (for installation)
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