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Explore Scientific Saddle Plate for ED80 Refractors - TED80CRDL

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$57.59 $79.99 In stock

Category: Telescope Accessories

Explore Scientific Saddle Plate for 80 mm ED Refractors

This Explore Scientific saddle plate has been custom fitted for Explore's ED80 or TED80 refractor telescope. The correct saddle plate is essential to providing your telescope with the proper safety and stability it needs. Like a saddle between a rider and his horse, a telescope saddle plate is often the only piece of hardware between your optical tube assembly and the mount.

Explore Scientific's industry-standard saddle plates provide flexibility for Explore Scientific telescope mounting. This short Vixen-style saddle plate is 5.125" in length and features solid extruded aluminum construction throughout with a smooth black anodized finish for longevity. Stand-off block included with this saddle plate/extender combination enables focuser rotation where applicable. Lightweight yet strong, this saddle plate fits between the bottom of your OTA and the saddle of a wide variety of popular Vixen-style mounts.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Hazel ★★★★★

The machined aluminum base is noticeably sturdier than the plastic plates I've used before, and it bolts directly onto my ED80 without any adapter needed. Setup was a breeze.

Aurora L. ★★★★★

Installed this on my ED80 and the fit is snug with no wobble at all. The dovetail clamp grips securely, making setup much more stable than my old plate.

Edward K. ★★★★★

The machined slots lined up perfectly with the ring mounts on my tube, making installation take less than five minutes. It holds the scope rock-solid without any shifting when I swap in a heavier eyepiece.