This Cradle Assembly from Explore Scientific is a replacement for the cradle assembly included with the Comet Hunter telescope OTA but can also be used with other telescopes that would snugly fit its 6.9" inside diameter. It features aluminum construction, is 7.75" long, and the hinged rings have over-sized thumbscrews for easy handling. The top handle makes it easy to handle your OTA while setting and packing-up and a slot that allows the attachment of accessories through the use of 1/4"-20 bolts. The bottom has a Vixen-style dovetail plate for mounting on compatible saddles.

Original Replacement Part    Fits 6.9" Diameter Telescopes    Hinged Rings with Oversized Thumbscrews    Aluminum Construction    1/4"-20 Accessory Mount    Length: 7.75"    Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Any notes on the total setup (OTA & Mount/Tripod) overall weight? Thanks.

A: About 28 lbs.

Q: 2. What do I need to purchase along with this product to connect my Canon 60D for astrophotography ?

A: First you would need a T-Adapter that goes into the eyepiece part of the scope. The Celestron-SLR (35mm OR Digital) Camera Adapter would work great. Wesbite Link to the T-Adapter: a href= http://bhpho.to/1lwAhIO target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1lwAhIO/aNow to mount your Canon 60D you would need what is called a T-Ring, which threads onto the T-Adapter. The Vello Lens Mount Adapter-T-Mount Lens to Canon EOS Camera will be perfect. Website link to the T-Ring: a href= http://bhpho.to/19wYgWY target= _blank http://bhpho.to/19wYgWY/aThese are the 2 adapters you would need to attach your camera to this scope.

Q: 3. Tube dimension ??

A: The Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope BH #EXFLN130NT • MFR #FL-N130600MAZ01 (OTA) is about 24" X 6"

Q: 4. I purchased this scope a few weeks ago. I have yet to achieve focus using a dslr without the diagonal. I've purchased 2" extension tubes that just dont fit on the tubes that came with it. What extention tubes actually fit on this?

A: What make and model of camera are you using and where in the scope are you mounting the camera

Q: 5. Can this be mounted to an eq mount?

A: Unfortunately no. It uses a proprietary yoke mount so it cannot be used on a different mount such as an EQ.

Q: 6. Is there a computerized tripod for the Explore Scientific Firstlight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope?

A: The Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 comes with the manual Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount. You could replace the manual mount with this computerized Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Go-To Tracker System: https://bhpho.to/3qouVtc

Q: 7. Does this telescope have a mount for a EOS dslr? I'd like to do some astrophotography with my 5Dmk4

A: The Canon EOS 5Dmk4 will mount to the Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4.3 Reflector EQ Telescope (BH # EXFLN114EQ3) with a Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Vixen-Style Dovetail Assembly (11"), B&H # EXDSLRCDA.

Q: 8. hello, what size is the focusser,?

A: It is a 2 Focuser.

Q: 9. What other accessories are required to have a flat field with a ZWO ASI533MC-Pro?

A: Will you be using the 2" or the 1.25" for your astrophotohraphy.?

Q: 10. how can I use my nikon DSLR camera with this telescope?

A: There are different ways to attach your Nikon camera to the Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/9.8 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope BH #EXFLAR102RT1 • MFR #FL-AR1021000MAZ01 the most secure way would be to attach the Tele Vue SLR Prime Focus Camera Adapter for 2" Focusers BH #TE2CA • MFR #ACM-2000 to the rear of the scope. Attach a T-mount ring to your camera body and those (2) pieces will screw together. The T-mount or ring is specific to the make and model of your camera.