Explore Scientific Short Vixen Style Saddle Plate 5.125" Long - VXNSML - Perfect for Telescope Mounting & Astronomical Observation

Explore Scientific Short Vixen-Style Saddle Plate - 5.125"

This Explore Scientific 5.125" saddle plate can fit many different Vixen-style mounts. 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. 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.