Baader Planetarium V-Dovetail Clamp 70mm
Need to attach a finderscope, counterweight or accessory to your mount quickly and reliably? The Baader Planetarium V-Dovetail Clamp 70mm is designed for standard Vixen, Celestron and Sky-Watcher dovetail systems. At 70 mm in length, its clamp design lets you attach and remove accessories in seconds - no tools required.
Key features
- Fits standard V-format (44 mm) dovetail bars used on Vixen, Celestron and Sky-Watcher mounts
- Tool-free attachment and removal in seconds
- Top mounting plate accepts a Tariergewicht counterweight up to 1 kg for fine tube balancing
- Lightweight at only 163 g - minimal impact on your mount's load capacity
- Suitable for finderscopes, counterweights and other accessories
Designed for quick and simple use
The top mounting plate lets you install a counterweight of up to 1 kg. This means the clamp works not only as a finderscope holder, but also as a simple way to fine-balance your optical tube. The whole unit weighs just 163 g, so it adds almost nothing to your mount's total payload.
Compatible with most popular mounts
The V-format dovetail clamp (44 mm) fits the standard dovetail bars found on Celestron and Vixen mounts - covering a large proportion of telescopes and mounts in this price range. If you want to expand your setup without drilling or modifying any parts, this clamp gives you exactly that.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Dovetail format |
V (Vixen-style), 44 mm |
| Clamp length |
70 mm |
| Weight |
163 g |
| Max. counterweight |
1 kg |
| Compatible systems |
Vixen, Celestron, Sky-Watcher |
| Tool-free operation |
Yes |
Who is this clamp for?
This clamp suits anyone who wants a fast and reliable way to attach accessories to a Vixen, Celestron or Sky-Watcher mount. Beginners appreciate the tool-free design. More experienced observers value the precision fit and the option to add a small counterweight for better balance. No modifications to your existing equipment are needed.
