Agena 11" Dovetail Bar for Vixen/EQ5 Mounts
Brand | Agena AstroProducts |
Part Number | PAMA-AG-CRHEQ5L |
Availability | available |
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Manufacturer Description
The Agena Vixen-style 11" dovetail bar is made of aluminum and features a gunmetal gray finish similar to the color of many equatorial mounts sold today. This will allow you to couple telescope tubes to a telescope mount. It will fit most Vixen, Synta and other mounts that use a Vixen standard mounting base. The dovetail bar is 11" long and 1.57" wide. The 4 holes are all non-threaded and will allow 1/4"-20 screws to pass through. The two holes in the center of the plate are 1.38" apart (center-to-center) and the two holes at the edges are 9.45" apart. Please check the detailed product dimensions in photo 3 above to determine compatibility with your mount. Weight = 10.9oz / 309g.
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Oct 17, 2014
Well-thought out design
Pros:Easy to Use,Lightweight
Cons: Comments:What sets this dovetail apart from the typical dovetail that is included with many scopes is its design features: 1) it 'nests' in the saddle of many common EQ mounts, like the EQ-3 and EQ-5, which is very helpful in the dark. 2) it holds the centerline of the OTA closer to the mount, reducing the moment arm of the entire balanced system. 3) the mounting holes on the backside are recessed, so the tube ring mounting bolts/screws do not protrude.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Only one small negative: the 'nesting' design doesn't allow the dovetail to be adjusted fore/aft within the mount's saddle to compensate for small balance adjustments. This must be done by sliding the OTA fore/aft within the tube rings, which can be a challenge with shorter OTAs.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
hdtran New Member
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- Review by hdt of Albuquerque, NM.
Oct 16, 2014Not a good fit for Celestron AVX mounts
Pros:Lightweight
Cons:Unstable
Comments:The Celestron AVX uses a Vixen-style dovetail. However, while this dovetail fits, it's not an accurate fit. I used it to mount a newtonian; the cradle rings fit on the dovetail, but if you're not extra careful in putting the dovetail into the mount, the lips on the front or back can put your OTA in a strange orientation on the mount itself. The width does fit the Vixen-style mount on the AVX, but the inset of the middle is not a good fit with the AVX.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
I am returning this for a different dovetail. I will add that Agena Astro has good communications for their return policy.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Paul Schofield New Member
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- Review by Paul of North Carolina.
Jun 13, 2014Works great!
Pros:Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Lightweight,Accurate
Cons: Comments:I bought this dovetail bar to use with my 6" Newtonian on my LXD75 mount. Usually my refractors are on the mount but now I have the flexibility to use the AR5, my 80mm f/11.4, or the Newtonian. The bar holds the rings low so the optical tube is closer to the mount head for greater stability. It's well made, lightweight, inexpensive, and works perfectly. Thanks again, Agena, for a great product at a low price.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jeff B New Member
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- Review by Jeff K9YR of Lindenhurst, IL.
Sep 29, 2013Vixen 8" and 11" Dovetail Bars
Pros:Lightweight,Strong Construction,Easy to Use
Cons: Comments:I needed a few Vixen Dovetail Bars to use on my Meade LXD-75 mount and my Canadian Telescopes Alt Az mount. I have several small telescopes OTAs that needed to be used, ranging from a 4" refractor to 6"and 8" reflectors. I mounted rings to the Dovetail Bars for all the OTA's and now have great versatility on what scope to use on either mount.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Aug 2, 2013Good design
Pros:Compact,Strong Construction,Lightweight
Cons: Comments:Perfectly adequate and very lightweight. The design does not allow the bar to slide back and forth on the mount for balance, but on the plus side it lowers the OTA's center of gravity reducing the necessary counterweighting. Nice finish, especially considering the price. Great service from Agena, as always.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
May 24, 2013Awesome economical lighweight design
Pros:Lightweight,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Accurate,Compact
Cons: Comments:Bought 2 of these a couple of years ago. Still have them mounted and going strong. Attached them to my Saxon 8" Mak tube rings and mounted my Canon dslr on one of them. The pre drilled holes are real handy to attach stuff to. I was really amazed how light and strong they are, a real bargain! :-)
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Sep 21, 2012Dovetail Bar
Pros:Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Accurate
Cons: Comments:I used this to adapt an older 4.5" reflector to my Celestron CG4 mount. Worked out perfect after attaching the tube rings to the bar.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Nov 4, 2011A Must In Certain Applications
Pros: Cons: Comments:When you need to use higher quality tube rings with a wider 2-bolt base on a Vixen type mount, this is the adapter you need.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
A little pricey, but it works perfectly.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Oct 28, 2011Good mount required some minor mod.
Pros:Lightweight,Easy to Use
Cons:Minor Modification
Comments:Nice design which offers structural strength and light weight. Because of its notched design where it mates with the mount (Kronus Em 10), I had to grind it down a bit for it to fit. After that, it was a solid flush low profile fit.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
hdelano1 New Member
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- Review by Scott of Lowell, NC 28098.
hdelano1 New Member
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- Review by Scott Holland of Lowell, NC 28098.
Aug 5, 2009Excellent Vixen/EQ5 Dovetail Bar
Pros:Compact,Strong Construction
Cons:None noted
Comments:I bought this to match up with a scope I purchased that came with tube rings but no dovetail. I has a couple of Vixen dovetails, but they weren't standard. Either too long or slightly too wide for the saddle. This one fits perfectly on several different scopes. Buy two... they are a real bargain.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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