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Celestron 8" Dovetail Bar for CGE # 94216

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Brand Celestron
Part Number 94216
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Product Info

Manufacturer Description

The Celestron 94216 Dovetail bar is for mounting a Celestron 8" telescope optical tube to a CGE mount or to attach accessories to the top of the optical tube. Having an extra dovetail bar means that a telescope can have its tube rings attached to its own dovetail bar.

The rectangular dimensions of the dovetail bar are approximately 13.1" x 4" (please see the pdf file below for the item schematic and exact details).

Product carries full 2 year Celestron factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

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4.8 (Based on 9 Reviews) 100% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Arion H.
      1554173714
      Apr 1, 2019

      3.0 Losmandy style dovetail for Celestron 9.25.

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      A D style dovetail for mounting a C9.25 on an equatorial mount. Visually it looks good and anodized to matche the Celestron orange color. The version I got though, was unfortunately banged and therefore was making contact with the OTA only at three positions (rather than all four corners). Tightening this dovetail could lead to warping of the Aluminum OTA. So, I ended up using a metal file, to remove the raised lip and make it flat again. Now all 4 sides sit tightly and hold the OTA well.
      A second concern was that the hole spacing on the dovetail was barely matching the OTA spacing, and the screws needed to be "pushed" to match the OTA, raising some concern for cross threading the OTA.

      At the end, it works well, but this product is by far not as good as an ADM product. You do get what you pay for.

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      Review by Peter T.
      1534650582
      Aug 18, 2018

      5.0 Perfect upgrade

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      Now that I have upgraded my GEM mount, I needed a more secure way to hold my C8 OTA. This larger mounting rail was just the trick.

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      Review by Samuel K.
      1529244056
      Jun 17, 2018

      5.0 It fits as described. Reasonably

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      It fits as described. Reasonably priced

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      Review by Richard J.
      1499450356
      Jul 7, 2017

      5.0 Works Perfectly

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      Building some mounting rings to attach my 12 inch DOB OTA to a Celestron GTX mount. Works perfectly.

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      Review by Gary M.
      1482949844
      Dec 28, 2016

      5.0 Celestron dovetail bat

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      A perfect fit on my 9.25 Edge. I use it for my guide scope setup.

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      Review by they call me "Mr. Jim". of Little Rock, AR.
      1454630400
      Feb 4, 2016

      5.0 Solid Dovetail

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      Accurate,Lightweight,Easy to Use,Strong Construction

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      Attaches solidly to my C9.25 top and bottom, I have one on each. Hook scope to mount or accessories to scope. Great for either.

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      Review by NITEGUY of Alliance, Ohio.
      1436227200
      Jul 6, 2015

      5.0 VERY NICE DOVETAIL BAR

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      Accurate,Strong Construction,Lightweight

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      I REPLACED THE STOCK V SERIES DOVETAIL BAR WITH THIS D STYLE ON MY 9.25 SCT SCOPE FOR A BETTER MOUNTING PLATFORM. IT REALLY ADDS MORE STABILITY ON A BIGGER MOUNT. I INTEND TO ADD ANOTHER ON TOP FOR A GUIDE SCOPE ON. NICE PRODUCT BY CELESTRON!

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      Review by Dave of Swarthmore, PA.
      1427500800
      Mar 27, 2015

      5.0 Great!!!!!!

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      Easy to Use,Strong Construction

      Cons:

      Heavy

      Comments:

      Great for guide-scopes.

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      Review by Astro of Colorado.
      1413676800
      Oct 18, 2014

      5.0 Dove Bar

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      Dovetail bar works as advertised. Sturdy construction and easy to install. Works with other brands of dovetail clamps.

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