Mount a guide scope on an optical tube assembly (OTA) or two telescopes side-by-side with this Baader Double Mounting Plate with 3" Dovetail from Alpine Astronomical. Measuring 11.8", the mounting plate is compatible with 3" Losmandy-style dovetail clamps. The plate accepts Baader guide scope ring sizes #1 and #2 and offers numerous mounting options for bars and clamps, including Baader 190mm and 230mm Pan EQ clamps, V-clamps, and Stronghold Tangent Assembly. It is pre-drilled to fit 10Micron and Astro Physics mounts.

3" Losmandy-Style Dovetail    Mount Guide Scope on OTA    Mount 2 Telescopes Side by Side    11.8" Long

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Why are there two Herschel wedges, photo and visual?? why can't one wedge be used for both with some adjustments?

A: The Alpine Astronomical Baader Cool-Ceramic Safety Herschel Solar Photographic Prism Mark II includes all the items in the visual version with the addition of 1.8, 0.9, and 0.6 neutral density filters. Aside for the extra filters, the other components are exactly the same.

Q: 2. Baader sells this part packaged also with an M48 ring insert (only in the case of the Sony adapter). Do you include this extra ring?

A: Here is a list of the Baader rings B&H sells for Sony https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/astrophotography-adapter-rings-extension-tubes/ci/48682?filters=fct_brand_name%3Aalpine-astronomical&searchWithin=sony

Q: 3. I have this unit purchased, but it is on back order. Now I am looking at filters to go with it. Do filters need to be 1.25" or 2" in diameter to work in combination with this eyepiece?

A: You may use both 1.25" filters and 2" filters with the Alpine Astronomical Baader Hyperion 8-24mm Mark IV Zoom Eyepiece (1.25"/2"). According to the manufacturer, the Alpine Astronomical Baader Hyperion 8-24mm Mark IV Zoom Eyepiece (1.25"/2") includes both 1.25" and 2" barrels. The 1¼" Barrel is threaded for standard 1¼" filters, and the 2" Barrel for standard 2" filters.

Q: 4. what is the filter factor, i.e., by how many stops does white light get diminished?

A: Depending on the subject, the Alpine Astronomical H-Alpha 20nm Bandpass Filter could reduce light by a factor of fifty or more.

Q: 5. I'm new to astronomy. I have Orion ED triplet 130mm refactor. So I want to make sure this binoviewer fits and what are all the accessories needed before placing order?

A: It comes with all you need to mount it to the scope It dose not come with any eyepieces

Q: 6. It looks like the ASFT 100 and the ASSF 80 will both fit my telescope. The Baader film is the same in both filters. What am I getting in the ASFT 100 that warrants spending the extra $10?

A: A larger metal ring. A larger film area.

Q: 7. how to adapt this to a camera lens with a 62mm thread (yes, this will result in some vignetting which I will have to tolerate)?

A: Currently B&H does not stock an adapter allowing the Alpine Astronomical H-Alpha 20nm Bandpass Filter (2") to a camera lens with a 62mm thread.

Q: 8. Can you please list out the items come with this package $657.00 : 2.6X glasspath compensator and 2 inch nosepiece?

A: In the Box Alpine Astronomical Baader MaxBright II Binoviewer (1.25") Carrying Case Zeiss Micro-Bayonet Mounting Adapter Limited 2-Year Warranty Alpine Astronomical Glasspath Corrector 2.6x for Maxbright/Mark V Binoviewers BH #ALGLASS3 • MFR #GLASS-3 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1405373-REG/alpine_astronomical_glass_3_glasspath_corrector_1_2_6_for.html Alpine Astronomical Baader 2" T-2 Nosepiece BH #ALT216 • MFR #T2-16 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1406318-REG/alpine_astronomical_t2_16_baader_2_nosepiece.html

Q: 9. My Nikon Action EX 16x50 binos have an outside diameter of exactly 60mm. Should I order the 60mm filters or the 70mm?

A: The Alpine Astronomical 60mm Baader AstroSolar White-Light Solar Filter for Binoculars (Single) would be too large to fit 16x50 binoculars. This Daystar kit would fit instead: https://bhpho.to/3qFnkJe

Q: 10. What is the distance between the rods ?

A: 60mm