Medium-Vixen Style Saddle Plate

Medium-Vixen Style Saddle PlateA saddle plate is not the most exciting astronomical accessory in the world, but it is one of the most important when it comes to the stability and safety of your telescope system. Just like a saddle is usually the only piece of equipment between you and a horse, a telescope saddle plate is often times the only piece of hardware used to attach your optical tube assembly to its mount. At Explore Scientific, our industry standard saddle plates

Built to endure the demands of public star parties and educational outreach

For those eager to capture what they see

this spare LED illuminator offers deep red illumination with variable brightness

Container with Handle Lid and Detachable Magnifier: Designed for easy portability and hands-free viewing

Starting with the lowest power eyepiece

Expect exceptional quality and value versus a comparably priced Plossol

4mm Batteries Requires 2 - AAA Alkaline (not included)

and the integrated accessory tray keeps eyepieces and tools organized and within reach

while the air-spaced doublet lens design minimizes chromatic aberration for clean

while the projection eyepiece allows for image tracing or group viewing

The result is consistent

an ideal starter Dobsonian telescope for beginners