Large Losmandy Dovetail Saddle

Built for serious visual observers and astrophotographers, this Large Losmandy Dovetail Saddle is CNC-machined from high-grade aluminium and finished in a durable matte-black anodised coating to eliminate stray reflections during imaging sessions. The saddle accepts the industry-standard Losmandy-style (D-plate) dovetail — the 3-inch-wide profile trusted for carrying heavier optical tubes, imaging trains, and side-by-side configurations.

Key features:

• Universal mounting pattern — Multiple counterbored and through-holes along the base allow the saddle to be fitted to a wide range of equatorial and alt-az mount heads, as well as custom plates and pier adapters. Slot-style cutouts accommodate common bolt spacings used by major manufacturers.
• Dual brass-tipped clamping screws — Twin knurled stainless steel locking knobs drive soft brass pads against your dovetail bar, providing even clamping pressure across a broad contact area. The brass tips bite firmly without scratching or denting anodised dovetail plates.
• Large load capacity — The extended footprint and robust aluminium construction make this saddle well suited to heavier refractors, SCTs, Newtonians, and fully loaded astrophotography rigs with guide scopes, cameras, filter wheels, and focusers.
• Precision machining — Tight tolerances on the dovetail channel ensure a snug, wobble-free fit with standard Losmandy-profile bars, giving you confidence that pointing accuracy and guiding performance won't be compromised by mechanical slop.

Whether you're upgrading a mount's stock saddle, building a custom pier-top adapter, or converting a smaller mount to accept D-series bars, this Large Losmandy Dovetail Saddle provides the rigid, repeatable clamping platform that long-exposure astrophotography demands.