The Celestron Narrow Dovetail Bar Kit allows you to replace the wider CGE (Losmandy-style) dovetail bar that comes with most Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD optical tube assemblies (OTAs) with a narrow dovetail to allow them to be used on mounts that accept the narrower CG-5 (Vixen-style) bar. It comes with a pre-drilled mounting hole pattern that matches the OTA's mounting holes, along with a complete mounting hardware kit. The bar is made of aluminum and treated with a scratch-resistant anodized finish in the iconic Celestron orange color. The bar is 13" long and weighs just 11 ounces. To avoid damage to delicate gears and/or motors, check the payload capacity of your mount to make sure it can carry the weight of the OTA before installing it.

For 8" SCT & EdgeHD OTAs    Pre-Drilled Mounting Hole Pattern    Aluminum with Orange Anodized Finish    Fits CG-5 (Vixen-Style) Dovetail Saddles    Includes Mounting Hardware Kit    13" Length, 11-Ounce Weight

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the Sky CD Software only compatible with Windows? Thanks.

A: I believe so. It has been about a year but we have a Mac and I think I had to go to work to get the info. Should not be a factor though.

Q: 2. Can I use a 2" Eyepiece with this scope?

A: Yes, you can use 2" eyepieces with the proper 2" SCT Diagonal. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425415-REG/Celestron_93527_90_Degree_Mirror_Diagonal_2.html

Q: 3. I see that Celestron doesn't make a bag for the 6 inch Evolution. Will my Evolution fit in this bag with the RACI view finder?

A: The Celestron Padded Soft Telescope Bag for 8" SCT/EdgeHD OTAs will fit the Evolution 6 OTA with the standard red dot finder. There will be a little extra room due to the length but you can pad the empty space with something like a wind breaker jacket.

Q: 4. Will this fit Celestron NexStar 127SLT 127mm f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope?

A: I would recommend the Farpoint Flexible Dew Shield for Celestron NexStar 5/5SE BH #FAFP337 • MFR #FP337 Farpoint Flexible Dew Shield for Celestron NexStar 5/5SE BH #FAFP337 • MFR #FP337 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1585404-REG/farpoint_fp337_flexible_dew_shield_for.html

Q: 5. What adapters available for attaching a camera to this telescope?

A: That depends on what camera. For a Canon you need a T Adapter, 93633-A and SLR camara adapter 93419. If you intend on using eyepieces with your camera you may want to get the extender, 93643.

Q: 6. Hi, Can this be installed on the top side of the 11" OTA (rather than replacing the button Lusmandy bar)?

A: It can but you would have to drill additional holes in the OTA

Q: 7. What are the center to center dimensions of the middle mounting screws? I'd like to use this to replace the CG-3 Dovetail bar on my AstroMaster 130EQ as a means to balancing the scope rather than having to undo the tube straps.

A: Celestron does not publish the information on the Celestron Narrow Dovetail Bar Kit for 8" Cassegrain OTAs BH #CEDBKN8 • MFR #94501 other than it is specific for the 8" SCT & EdgeHD OTAs

Q: 8. will this fit the 8se sct?

A: The Celestron Flexible Dew Shield DX for 6" & 8" Cassegrain OTAs BH #CEDFDS68 • MFR #94018 will fit the Celestron 8SE

Q: 9. Does ir fit in the Celestron 8 XLT? The gap between the holes in the scope is around 4.8 mm, which is wider than the dovetail, 4.3 mm, I think

A: The only information Celestron has provided is Optical Tube Compatibility: Current Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and 8" EdgeHD optical tubes with the wide CGE bar

Q: 10. Will this fit my Celestron Classic C-8? I purchased this SC telescope 30 years ago and it still performs very well.

A: The Celestron Flexible Dew Shield DX for 6" & 8" Cassegrain OTAs BH #CEDFDS68 • MFR #94018 should fit your Celestron Classic C-8