--- product_id: 502138385 title: "Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base for Vixen Style Dovetail Plate Bar, with M6 M8 Countersunk Bores for Astronomical OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter, Support Drop-in Mounting" brand: "yueoct" price: "AR$185386" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Yueoct" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/502138385-telescope-dovetail-saddle-clamp-mount-base-for-vixen-style-dovetail store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Drop-in loading for quick, secure mount Precision M6 & M8 countersunk bores Versatile 3/8" & 1/4" threaded hole adapter Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base for Vixen Style Dovetail Plate Bar, with M6 M8 Countersunk Bores for Astronomical OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter, Support Drop-in Mounting **Brand:** yueoct **Price:** AR$185386 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔭 Elevate your astrophotography game with pro-grade mounting precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base for Vixen Style Dovetail Plate Bar, with M6 M8 Countersunk Bores for Astronomical OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter, Support Drop-in Mounting by yueoct - **How much does it cost?** AR$185386 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/502138385-telescope-dovetail-saddle-clamp-mount-base-for-vixen-style-dovetail) ## Best For - yueoct enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yueoct brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built-In Reference Scale:** Fine 1mm increment markings on both sides let you dial in perfect alignment every time—precision meets convenience. - • **Effortless Drop-In Loading:** Tilt and lock your Vixen-style dovetail plate in seconds—no fumbling, just focus on the stars. - • **Ergonomic Large Knob Design:** Grooved, long-stem knob offers superior grip and leverage for quick, secure clamping without strain. - • **Universal Tripod Compatibility:** 3/8" threaded hole with included 1/4" adapter fits virtually any tripod or bracket for seamless integration. - • **Precision-Machined Countersunk Bores:** Multiple M6 and M8 bores ensure rock-solid attachment to your equatorial mount and optical tube assembly. ## Overview The Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base is expertly engineered for Vixen-style dovetail plates, featuring multiple M6 and M8 countersunk bores for secure attachment to equatorial mounts and optical tube assemblies. Its drop-in loading design enables quick setup, while the central 3/8" threaded hole with 1/4" adapter ensures broad tripod compatibility. Crafted from solid aluminum with an ergonomic large knob and integrated reference scale, this mount base delivers professional-grade stability and precision for serious astronomy enthusiasts. ## Description The Dovetail Saddle of Vixen Style with M6 M8 countersunk bores that could attach to equatorial mount head and optical tube assembly. 3/8" threaded hole (with 1/4" adapter) in the center allows you to quickly attach the saddle to the tripod or other bracket that with 3/8" or 1/4" screw. Engineered to accept the Vixen-style dovetail plates, it allows for drop-in loading by tilting and lowering the dovetail plate into the saddle. Standard Vixen-style Saddle Engineered to accept the Vixen-style dovetail plates. Support Drop-in Loading It allows for drop-in loading by tilting and lowering the dovetail plate into the saddle. M6 M8 Countersunk Bores There are two M8 countersunk bores with a spacing of 35mm, four M6 countersunk bores with a spacing of 38mm, one M6 countersunk bore 19mm from center. M6 countersunk bores also accept 1/4" screws. They help you properly attach the saddle to equatorial mount head and optical tube assembly. 3/8" Threaded Hole (with 1/4" adapter) 3/8" threaded hole (with 1/4" adapter) in the center allows you to quickly attach the saddle to the tripod or other bracket that with 3/8" or 1/4" screw. 6.4mm Countersunk Bores There are three 6.4mm countersunk bores in both end, the bores with a spacing of 10mm. The 6.4mm countersunk bores matching M6 and 1/4"-20 screws. Large Knob with Long Stem The long stem keeps the knob away from the equipment so that you could attach the saddle to most equipment. Large knob with grooves provides a larger force bearing area for easy operation. Reference Scale The dovetail saddle with reference scale of 1mm increments on both sides for easy adjustments. Specifications: Dimension: 116.5x91x19.5mm / 4.59x3.58x0.77in Weight: 235g / 8.29oz Package included: 1 x Vixen Style Dovetail Saddle 1 x 3/8" to 1/4" Screw Adapter Review: Pro-quality mounting - I'm using this dovetail adapter to mount my Spacecat to my Manfrotto geared head for daytime use. This adapter is strong and well-made like a piece of professional cine gear. The weak point of the assembled quick release plate and the dovetail adapter is actually the 3/8"-16 camera screw that comes with the tripod. The 3/8"-16 hole in the center of the dovetail adapter is threaded for its entire 13mm depth. However, the typical camera screw has only 6mm or so of threaded portion. It is very difficult to locate an alternate camera screw with a longer threaded portion. In addition, tightening the camera screw is an all-or-nothing proposition: you turn it to the hard stop and it's not possible to turn it further. I didn't feel comfortable trusting my 'scope and fancy camera to this one limited fastener. If some shock ever dislodged it, the mounted equipment wouldn't fall off, but would be free to rotate. The extra holes in the dovetail adapter provided a solution. The Manfrotto quick release plate's slot for positioning the camera screw also allows a second nut/bolt, for a more secure connection to the dovetail adapter. I used an M5.8 x 16mm bolt with matching nut and a couple flat washers. Together with the camera screw, this provides a semipermanent secure connection. The photos show the top and bottom of the assembly with the extra nut/bolt. Review: Excellent! - I got this to attach my scope to my vixen dovetail so it could be quickly removed when needed. I wasn’t sure how well it would have held up since it only has one tightening knob and is a relatively small unit but as soon as I took the product out of the package I knew it was quality. The entire body is SOLID aluminum that has been expertly machined and the clamping section is spring loaded with a nice amount of tension. It feels of quality all around and is a serious piece of kit. I use it to hold my wide field scope along with thousands of dollars worth of filters/cameras and I am not at all concerned about the clamp failing. I will be ordering more for my other rigs. ## Features - Engineered to accept the Vixen-style dovetail plates, it allows for drop-in loading by tilting and lowering the dovetail plate into the saddle. - There are two M8 countersunk bores with a spacing of 35mm, four M6 countersunk bores with a spacing of 38mm, one M6 countersunk bore 19mm from center. M6 countersunk bores also accept 1/4" screws. They help you properly attach the saddle to equatorial mount head and optical tube assembly. - 3/8" threaded hole (with 1/4" adapter) in the center allows you to quickly attach the saddle to the tripod or other bracket that with 3/8" or 1/4" screw. 3/8" to 1/4" screw adapter is included. - There are three 6.4mm countersunk bores in both end, the bores with a spacing of 10mm. The 6.4mm countersunk bores matching M6 and 1/4"-20 screws. - The long stem keeps the knob away from the equipment so that you could attach the saddle to most equipment. Large knob with grooves provides a larger force bearing area for easy operation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BMB84MNL | | Additional Features | Drop-in loading for Vixen-style dovetail plates, versatile attachment options, easy operation knob | | Best Sellers Rank | #131,924 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #90 in Telescope Photo Adapters | | Brand | Yueoct | | Coating | Fully Coated | | Compatible Devices | Telescope, Mount, Tripod | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 7 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Eye piece lens description | Plossl | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 787.5 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Focus type | Manual Focus | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.1D x 11.7W x 2H centimeters | | Item Weight | 235 Grams | | Manufacturer | Yueoct | | Manufacturer Part Number | AT-14 | | Model Number | AT-14 | | Mount | Equatorial Mount | | Objective Lens Diameter | 91 Millimeters | | Objective lens diameter | 91 Millimeters | | Power Source | Manual Operation | | Product dimensions | 9.1D x 11.7W x 2H centimeters | | Telescope mount description | Equatorial Mount | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Yueoct - **Model name:** Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base - **Objective lens diameter:** 91 Millimeters - **Telescope mount description:** Equatorial Mount - **Product dimensions:** 9.1D x 11.7W x 2H centimeters ## Images ![Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base for Vixen Style Dovetail Plate Bar, with M6 M8 Countersunk Bores for Astronomical OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter, Support Drop-in Mounting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SRHm9HUQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pro-quality mounting *by C***C on 10 November 2024* I'm using this dovetail adapter to mount my Spacecat to my Manfrotto geared head for daytime use. This adapter is strong and well-made like a piece of professional cine gear. The weak point of the assembled quick release plate and the dovetail adapter is actually the 3/8"-16 camera screw that comes with the tripod. The 3/8"-16 hole in the center of the dovetail adapter is threaded for its entire 13mm depth. However, the typical camera screw has only 6mm or so of threaded portion. It is very difficult to locate an alternate camera screw with a longer threaded portion. In addition, tightening the camera screw is an all-or-nothing proposition: you turn it to the hard stop and it's not possible to turn it further. I didn't feel comfortable trusting my 'scope and fancy camera to this one limited fastener. If some shock ever dislodged it, the mounted equipment wouldn't fall off, but would be free to rotate. The extra holes in the dovetail adapter provided a solution. The Manfrotto quick release plate's slot for positioning the camera screw also allows a second nut/bolt, for a more secure connection to the dovetail adapter. I used an M5.8 x 16mm bolt with matching nut and a couple flat washers. Together with the camera screw, this provides a semipermanent secure connection. The photos show the top and bottom of the assembly with the extra nut/bolt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! *by N***D on 2 December 2023* I got this to attach my scope to my vixen dovetail so it could be quickly removed when needed. I wasn’t sure how well it would have held up since it only has one tightening knob and is a relatively small unit but as soon as I took the product out of the package I knew it was quality. The entire body is SOLID aluminum that has been expertly machined and the clamping section is spring loaded with a nice amount of tension. It feels of quality all around and is a serious piece of kit. I use it to hold my wide field scope along with thousands of dollars worth of filters/cameras and I am not at all concerned about the clamp failing. I will be ordering more for my other rigs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well built, features very much as expected *by K***S on 24 January 2024* I needed to modify this dovetail base a bit in order to make it work on my equatorial telescope mount. There was nothing wrong with it, just that the holes were not perfectly lined up as-is. I think the quality is very good and the "grab" it has on my dovetail bar is excellent. I am including a couple of photos to illustrate the unit in place and with my telescope attached. ## Frequently Bought Together - YUEOCT Telescope Dovetail Saddle Clamp Mount Base for Vixen Style Dovetail Plate Bar, with M6 M8 Countersunk Bores for Astronomical OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter, Support Drop-in Mounting - YUEOCT 120mm/4.72" Telescope Rail Bar Vixen Style Dovetail Mounting Plate, with 1/4" 3/8" D Ring Camera Screw for Telescope Saddle Mount Base OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter Sky Astrophotography - YUEOCT 230mm/9.05" Telescope Rail Bar Vixen Style Dovetail Mounting Plate, with M6 1/4" 3/8" Camera Screw for Telescope Saddle Mount Base OTA Equatorial Head Tripod Adapter Sky Astrophotography --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/502138385-telescope-dovetail-saddle-clamp-mount-base-for-vixen-style-dovetail](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/502138385-telescope-dovetail-saddle-clamp-mount-base-for-vixen-style-dovetail) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*