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Need help please there are different mount brackets this one wasn't listed .using with a HD tripod for now. Wasn't sure if correct thanks in advance. Tom
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That looks like a Losmandy dovetail but it could be a Vixen. Either way it's fairly standard for a mount. I'm not sure what you're asking but it sounds like you mount it on a photographic tripod. Such a nice Stellarvue scope should be on a mount not a tripod.
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Yup putting on a heavy duty tripod used for a video camera wasn't sure if plate was on correct. Its from stellavue t9 I believe. Thanks tom
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Is that plate upside down?
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Hello Tom, two items.
1. Place the tube clamps in the slotted section so things can move as you will need to find the balance point.
2. You have the plate upside down from what I can tell in the image. (Thin slot goes to the bottom with a Losmandy style plate.
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thank you appreciate the info also if i flip plate aroung, the screws don't get anywhere close to grabbing the the tube clamps . the way in picture the screws fall in screw hole and grab rings
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tomthetank wrote: Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:44 am thank you appreciate the info also if i flip plate aroung, the screws don't get anywhere close to grabbing the the tube clamps . the way in picture the screws fall in screw hole and grab rings
It will not attach to the mount that way though, you will need to purchase some longer bolts.
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I'm late to the game but seems everyone has answered your questions.
That is definitely a Losmandy style plate and you definitely have it on upside down.
The screws "should" still fit if you are attempting to place them in the correct slots but as @Lady Fraktor has already mentioned, it will not fit into a standard mount dovetail this way so longer bolts may be needed. Careful they are not too long as they will penetrate the felt liner on the rings and dent/damage your optical tube.

Also, some smaller mounts will not accept the Losmandy style plate, only the narrower Vixen-style plate. What telescope mount do you have?
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