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Astro-Physics Tube rings with 4,7“, 5,5“ und 8“ (120mm, 140mm und 205mm) diameter
Astro-Physics tube rings attach to the mounting plate and hold your tube assembly firmly in place. The tops of the rings are flat which allows you to support your guidescope, camera or other accessories. The rings feature a hinged assembly with thumbscrew closure. They are felt-lined to prevent marring of your tube. Please order the size that corresponds to the outside diameter of your tube assembly.
Bottom of rings: Drilled and tapped for 1/4-20 screws for connection to Astro Physics mounting plates. Detailed schematic of the Ring Hole Pattern. There are also internal threads on the top of the rings for attaching accessories.
Please order the size that corresponds to the outside diameter of your tube assembly.
Available Rings:
- #1405307, 1 pair for Astro-Physics 130 Starfire EDF GT or other telescope tubes with 4.7" (120mm) diameter; weight of set: 1.9 lb. (0,8 kg.).
- #1405310 (new version from 2016), 1 pair for Astro-Physics 130 Starfire GTX and 130 Starfire EDT/EDF, MEADE 127ED or other telescope tubes with 5.5" (140mm) diameter; weight of set: 1,3 kg (2,80 lb.). Note: New top-of-ring hole-pattern allows direct connection of dovetail plates (no riser block needed).
- #1405311, 1 pair for Astro-Physics 130 Starfire EDT/EDF, MEADE 127ED or other telescope tubes with 5.5" (140mm) diameter; weight of set: 1,3 kg (2,80 lb.).
- #1405317, 1 pair for Astro-Physics 175 StarFire EDF / , 180 StarFire EDT/EDF, 206 StarFire EDF and other telescope tubes with 8.0"(205mm) diameter, weight of set: 2,4 kg (5,4 lb.).
- #1405318, single pair for Astro-Physics 175 StarFire EDF / , 180 StarFire EDT/EDF, 206 StarFire EDF and other telescope tubes with 8.0" (205mm) diameter, weight of set: 2,4 kg (5,4 lb.).
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