This Cradle Assembly from Explore Scientific is a replacement for the cradle assembly included with the carbon fiber ED127mm refractor telescope OTA but can also be used with other telescopes that would snugly fit its 5.7" inside diameter. It features aluminum construction, is 8" 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 5.7" Diameter Telescopes    Hinged Rings with Oversized Thumbscrews    Aluminum Construction    1/4"-20 Accessory Mount    Length: 8"    Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used for Deep Sky Photography?

A: Yes, it would be possible.

Q: 2. Will this fit the Sky Watcher 127mm MakCas and how long will it take to get it in?

A: The telescopes listed as compatible for the Explore Scientific Cradle Assembly for White 127mm Telescope are": The Explore Scientific AR127 Explore Scientific ED127 Explore Scientific FCD100 ED127 Explore Scientific FirstLight And the computer says, the Cradle Ring will be in 7 to 14 days from the day it is ordered.

Q: 3. Will this [safely] fit a 130mm (5.1") reflector tube?

A: This Cradle Assembly from Explore Scientific is a replacement for the cradle assembly included with the white 127mm telescope OTA but can also be used with other telescopes that would snugly fit its 5" inside diameter.

Q: 4. What is needed to mount this telescope on a RRS series 4 tripod?

A: The Explore Scientific FirstLight 254mm f/5 Dobsonian Telescope is about 11 inches in diameter, 65 inches tall and weighs about 50 pounds. It cannot be used on a tripod.

Q: 5. Does the mirror come with a center dot?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 6. The image from the telescope is upside down and backwards. How do I fix this?

A: You would just need to add a 90 Degree Star Diagonal. The Celestron 90° Star Diagonal (1.25") will work. Link: https://bhpho.to/3t4ZEMK

Q: 7. I see the telescope comes with a 1.25" reducer adapter to accommodate 1.25" eyepieces. What is the diameter of the focuser?

A: The reducer that is part of the diagonal in this FirstLight 114mm F/4.3 Reflector Telescope is 1.25" diameter .

Q: 8. Is this the Generation II scope?

A: It is the second generation.

Q: 9. Is this a Bird Jones design?

A: Explore Scientific does not indicate if the Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4.3 Reflector Telescope BH #EXFLN114NT • MFR #FL-N114500TN has a spherical primary mirror in place of a parabolic one, with spherical aberrations corrected by sub-aperture corrector lens usually mounted inside the focusser tube or in front of the secondary mirror.

Q: 10. the description say it has oversized thumbscrews to secure the cradle ring to the OTA but the pictures shows the old style buckle latch to secure the OTA , i want the new version with the oversized thumbscrews , can you tell me which cradle will be sent?

A: To make sure you get MFR #TED127CFCRDL , that is the Cradle Assembly with the översized thumbscrews". The photo is not always the exact item described, but the MFR# is.