$85.00
14" Losmandy Universal Dovetail Plate
Accessories
The 14" Losmandy Universal Dovetail Plate is a perfect fit for heavy astrophotography equipment on TEC's larger models and to mount a guidescope on top of your TEC refractor. It comes with the following hole separations: 60mm, 2.00 inch, 35mm, 1.5 inch, 1.25 inch. Prior to shipping, TEC will mount the plate directly onto your refractor with 8-32 security screws so that it is ready to go. For all long Focal Length Refractors, TEC recommends pairing this plate with a carrying handle. We would recommend purchases with Tube Rings, pair it with a 12" Carrying Handle and a Custom Length Handle for all Long Focal Ratio Models.
Best when used with the following models: APO140FL F/9.6, APO160FL F/7, APO160FL F/11, and APO180FL F/7. Please know that this plate can only be ordered with a telescope. TEC will not accept orders for the 14" Losmandy Universal Dovetail Plate without an accompanying telescope purchase.
The dimensions are as follows: Weight = 2.4 lbs., Length = 14", Thickness = 0.7"
Losmandy Dovetail Plate Hole Pattern Available for Download:
Click here to download the Losmandy Dovetail Plate Hole Pattern
Also in Accessories
9" Dovetail Plate
$75.00
The TEC Dovetail Plate features a lightweight and effortless design. because of the short length, the plate is lighter than average and will not catch when the front baffle is retracted for storage or transport. The TEC Dovetail Plate is compatible with losmandy, WYO, and Casady Saddle systems and is installed with two 8-32 security screws on both ends of the plate to prevent slipping. The 9″ Dovetail option fits especially well with the APO140FL F/7 and pairs with the 9″ Carry Handle.
12" Dovetail Plate
$95.00
The TEC Dovetail Plate features a lightweight and effortless design. because of the short length, the plate is lighter than average and will not catch when the front baffle is retracted for storage or transport. The TEC Dovetail Plate is compatible with losmandy, WYO, and Casady Saddle systems and is installed with two 8-32 security screws on both ends of the plate to prevent slipping. The 12" Dovetail option seamlessly fits every TEC telescope, especially the APO160FL F/7 and larger. It also pairs with the 12" Carry Handle.
9" Carry Handle
$60.00
The TEC Carry handle makes transport and storage simple. It secures to the TEC Tube Rings with ease and does not impede the movement of the front sliding baffle. It is extremely lightweight; the 9" carrying handle weighs approximately 90g. The TEC Carry handle easily fits all of our telescope models. The 9" Carrying handle is recommended for the APO140FL and the 12" Carrying handle is recommended for all other models. When ordering, the Carry Handle length must match the length of the Dovetail Plate or it will not fit securely to the Tube Rings.
12" Carry Handle
$64.00
The TEC Carry handle makes transport and storage simple. It secures to the TEC Tube Rings with ease and does not impede the movement of the front sliding baffle. It is extremely lightweight; the 9" carrying handle weighs approximately 90g. The TEC Carry handle easily fits all of our telescope models. The 9" Carrying handle is recommended for the APO140FL and the 12" Carrying handle is recommended for all other models. When ordering, the Carry Handle length must match the length of the Dovetail Plate or it will not fit securely to the Tube Rings.
Tube Rings APO140FL F/7
$330.00
TEC Tube Rings are extremely lightweight and durable, with a set of two rings for an APO140FL F/7 weighing under 750g. The Tube Rings are CNC machined for clean edges with black anodized aluminum that is scratch resistant. They are outfitted with adjustable stainless-steel latches and are able to fit the TEC Dovetail Plates, Losmandy Plates, and AP Plates for secure mounting. Each Ring contains an upper base, an adjustable latch, and a lower base. The upper base of the Tube Rings also connects to the TEC Carry Handles for easy transport.