Losmandy V-Series Dovetail Side by Side Plate

A side-by-side plate allows you to mount two optical tubes or a telescope and a camera system onto a single equatorial mount simultaneously. This is ideal for astrophotography setups where you might want to image through a main telescope while guiding with a secondary scope or camera.

This plate is engineered specifically for Losmandy D and V Series equatorial mounts. If your mount uses a different dovetail system, this plate will not be compatible without an adapter.

Yes, the plate is designed to be versatile and is compatible with a wide range of telescope types, including Refractors, Reflectors, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Maksutov-Cassegrains, and Dobsonians, provided they can be mounted via a 2-inch interface.

Yes, the plate is machined from robust aluminum, which is chosen for its high strength-to-weight ratio. It provides a stable, rigid platform that minimizes flexure, which is critical for maintaining alignment during long-exposure imaging.

The plate is designed for straightforward attachment to your mount's saddle. While you won't need specialized tools, you should ensure you have the appropriate knobs or bolts that came with your specific mount to secure the plate firmly in place.