Simply screw the dovetail clamp onto your photo tripod or tripod head; and you can mount your telescope on the tripod
A generously dimensioned surface with 25 mm width presses the bar against the othe side of the clamp
Areal clamping - protects the accessories and provides a very stable connection; two drilled "but not threaded" in the middle with to accommodate screws up to 6mm in diameter; center-to-center screw hole spacing is from 27 to 43mm
The Astromania Short Full Aluminum Prism Rail is a particularly sturdy dovetail plate; fits narrow "Vixen-style" saddles; connects cameras to astronomical mounts with Vixen GP-style quick release system
Elongated hole allows you to balance the camera on the dovetail plate; attach all manner of accessories including rings and cameras with a tripod socket; comes with one 1/4" screw