Attach Losmandy's Dovetail Saddle Plate to the head of a GM 8, G-11, or Takahashi mount to make assembling your observation rig fast and easy. The saddle accepts OTAs outfitted with their larger D-series and smaller V-series plates and lock into place using two included thumbscrews. Two sets of holes, one set spaced 3" apart and the other 35mm apart, align with the saddle mounting holes on the mount head.

Fits GM 8, G-11, and Takahashi Mounts    Accepts D and V-Series Dovetails    Two Holes with 35mm Separation    Two Holes with 3" Separation

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this clamp to the Dovetail of a EdgeHD 1400?

A: The Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate for GM-8 & Takahashi Mounts BH #LOGM8SPDV • MFR #GM-8 SPDV is a receiver for standard large Losmandy D-series and the smaller V-series (Vixen-style) dovetail plate. It is designed to fit GM-8 and Takahashi equatorial mounts. Refer to the second picture on the B&H website. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1279959-REG/losmandy_gm_8_spdv_gm_8_saddle_plate_for.html

Q: 2. Will I be able to mount this saddle on to the tube rings of my Sky Watcher Esprit 100 mm ED telescope?

A: You should be able to mount the Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Adapter Bracket BH #LODVA • MFR #DVA on to the tube rings of my Sky Watcher Esprit 100 mm ED telescope.

Q: 3. Do 1/4 20 screws come with the dovetail?

A: Screws do not come with this dovetail plate. A plate with screws: Coronado Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate (6") BH #COVSDTMP • MFR #07932 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1303865-REG/coronado_7932_vixen_style_dovetail_mounting_plate.html

Q: 4. Can it be attached to a Televue TV-85 so that the telescope can be put on a equatorial mount that has a V dovetail clamp?

A: Yes this Model can be attached to that Scope Model for that set up.

Q: 5. What is the spacing between the 4 1/4" holes? I would like to mount on an optical breadboard with 25 mm M6 holes.

A: The only information the manufacture is that the Hole information: center hole threaded 5/16" - 18, remaining mounting holes are pass through (unthreaded) 1/4"

Q: 6. Does a Vixen style dovetail fit in this saddle plate?

A: Yes, the Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate for GM-8 & Takahashi Mounts accepts the standard large Losmandy D-series and the smaller V-series (Vixen-style) dovetail plates.

Q: 7. Can it fit for celestron 6se?

A: All Nexstar SE accept Vixen (or CG-5) Saddle mounts.

Q: 8. The title says 11" but the drawing shows 7". Which is it?

A: It will be corrected The B&H and the manufacture product code indicate an 11" plate

Q: 9. Will this mount onto the Celestron 8" Accessory Dovetail Bar?

A: The Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Adapter Bracket BH #LODVA • MFR #DVA will work wit the Celestron dovetail bar.

Q: 10. Can this be fixed on iOptron CEM26 side to mount guidescope?

A: Yes the Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate could be fixed to the iOptron. However, you would have to drill your own holes and the plate is flat. It will not follow the curved contour of the scope.