Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Kit for iEXOS-100 Mount

1. Enhanced Versatility: This kit transforms your iEXOS-100 mount into a dedicated astrophotography platform, allowing direct attachment of a camera body. This direct connection minimizes flexure and ensures stable tracking for long exposures.

2. Secure Mounting: Equipped with a robust Vixen-style dovetail bar, the kit provides a secure and widely compatible interface for attaching a DSLR or mirrorless camera, ensuring your imaging setup is firmly in place.

3. Optimized for Astrophotography: Specifically engineered for prime-focus imaging, this accessory is crucial for capturing stunning wide-field celestial objects with your camera and a suitable lens or small telescope, leveraging the mount's precise tracking capabilities.

4. Durable Construction: Made from high-quality aluminum alloy, the kit offers excellent rigidity and durability while remaining lightweight. This material choice ensures a long service life and resistance to environmental elements.

ABOUT THE Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Kit for iEXOS-100 Mount

The Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Kit is a specialized accessory designed to unlock the full astrophotography potential of your iEXOS-100 GOTO Equatorial Mount. Unlike general-purpose adapters, this kit provides a dedicated, rigid platform for directly attaching a camera (such as a DSLR or mirrorless camera) for prime-focus imaging. Its integration allows for exceptional stability and minimizes flexure, crucial for long-exposure astrophotography. This setup is particularly effective for capturing wide-field nebulae, galaxies, and star fields when using a telephoto lens or a small, lightweight telescope. The kit ensures precise tracking, critical for sharp, unstreaked astro-images. Utilizing original Explore Scientific accessories and spare parts, like this dovetail kit, helps maintain the integrity, optimal performance, and prolonged lifetime of your valuable astronomical equipment, ensuring seamless compatibility and reliability.

ABOUT Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific, based in Springdale, Arkansas, USA, is a reputable company founded with a passion for astronomy and scientific exploration. Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality optical instruments and accessories, the brand specializes in telescopes, eyepieces, and astrophotography equipment. Explore Scientific prides itself on creating innovative products that offer both optical excellence and robust mechanical design, catering to both amateur astronomers and serious astrophotographers. Their philosophy centers on making the wonders of the cosmos accessible through reliable and user-friendly gear, focusing on providing exceptional value and performance.

MAIN FEATURES

• Compatibility: Exclusively designed for the Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 GOTO Equatorial Mount.

• Function: Enables direct attachment of a camera body (DSLR/mirrorless) to the mount for prime-focus astrophotography.

• Mounting Standard: Features a standard Vixen-style dovetail bar for secure camera mounting.

• Material: Constructed from durable, lightweight aluminum alloy for stability and minimal added weight.

• Weight: Approximately 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs), ensuring the mount's balance is maintained.

• Application: Ideal for wide-field astrophotography using telephoto lenses or smaller telescopes.

IN THE BOX

• Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Kit for iEXOS-100 Mount

• Mounting screws

• Allen key for installation