Handle with 6.3" Spacing for 1/4-20 Threaded Holes, Ideal for Stowaway or 110/130 Refractor (63HANDLE)
Brand : Astro-Physics
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- 63HANDLE
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Our CNC-machined handle provides a secure grip for carrying your telescope and for installing it on or removing it from the mount. It attaches to the center hole on top of our scope rings; early ring models may not have this hole. The handle is designed for telescopes mounted on our SBD12, SBV08, or SB0800 dovetail plates and bars. It is especially useful in cold weather when you are wearing gloves.
Use with the Following Telescopes:
- 130mm f6.3 StarFire GTX (130GTX)
- 110mm f6 StarFire GTX (110GTX)
- 92mm f6.65 Stowaway (92F665)
- 90mm F7 or F5 Stowaway from previous years that has been updated to newer mounting rings with center holes.
- Any mounting rings with 1/4"-20 center hole and 6.3" center-to-center ring spacing.
In order to use the 63HANDLE with our larger scopes that have 13.75” front-to-back ring spacing, you will need a dovetail plate spanning the top of the rings. Attach the handle to the plate and secure the screws with a washer and ¼”-20 nut (neither supplied) to the plate via the center pass-through holes.
Note that if you store your scope in its case after every use, the handle may not fit.
Other uses:
This handle is included with our 6" Eagle Adjustable Folding Pier (EAGLE-EZ). If you own one of the original EAGLE piers or aluminum pier post, you may drill the appropriate holes and secure the handles with a nut on the other side. Be sure that you determine the center of balance when locating the handle.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: length 6.8", width 0.8", height 1.8".
- Weight: 6.1 oz (0.17kg)
What's Included:
- Handle, clear anodized
- (2) 1/4-20 x 1.25" socket head cap screws. Do not use longer screws with the Stowaway mounting rings or you may damage the tube.