The Celestron Narrow Dovetail Bar Kit allows you to replace the wider CGE (Losmandy-style) dovetail bar that comes with most Celestron 11" 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 17.5" long and weighs just 15 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 11" SCT & EdgeHD OTAs    Pre-Drilled Mounting Hole Pattern    Aluminum with Orange Anodized Finish    Fits CG-5 (Vixen-Style) Dovetail Saddles    Includes Mounting Hardware Kit    17.5" Length, 15-Ounce Weight

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it fit the Celestron 8 XLT? I've measured the gap between the holes of the scope and is around 4.8 mm, wider than the dovetail, which is 4.3 mm, I think. Regards

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: 2. 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: 3. Can I put the original Lusmandy bar on the top side and attach it to the mount while using this bar instead for accessories?

A: You could but you may need to drill additional holes in the OTA

Q: 4. 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: 5. will it mount to a Advanced VX?

A: Yes. All of the Celestron SCT, Matsukov-Cassegrain, and other catadipotric optiocal tube assemblies use the same dovetail mounting method.

Q: 6. 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: 7. I want to install this Rail in my 8SE along with a set of Farpoint 160mm Mounting Rings with Losmandy Dovetail to fix my guider scope, a 50 mm Astromania Finder and Guidescope, will this set up work?

A: Yes it should

Q: 8. is the scope 100% no doubts in perfect working condition? given you put 8+ in the condition state...

A: The glass and mirrors on the Celestron EdgeHD 14" f/11 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) Used Cat #2560494 • MFR #91060-XLT are clean. Maybe some blemishes on the metal surface.. Used equipment still has the 30 day B&H return policy.

Q: 9. Is this bag long enough to hold Is this bag long enough to hold the whole integrated telescope + 0.7X focal reducer + DLSR camera?

A: The MFR states : External, hidden zippered pocket stores your eyepieces and other accessories.

Q: 10. 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