Sky-Watcher Dovetail Bar for Esprit 120, D-Style, Green

The Sky-Watcher Dovetail Bar for Esprit 120 is a wide, Losmandy D-style mounting solution specifically engineered to support the precision of the Esprit 120 triplet refractor. Featuring optimal dimensions of 29.5cm in length and 10cm in width, this plate provides the perfect balance between strength and weight while ensuring a secure and snug attachment that minimizes the risk of slippage. Its wide design is essential for enhanced stability, effectively reducing vibrations to improve the overall observational and imaging experience. Crafted from high-quality materials and finished in signature Sky-Watcher Green, this dovetail adds a professional touch of style to your setup while offering the reliable performance needed to withstand the rigors of long-term astronomical use.

Beyond its specialized fit for the Esprit 120, this dovetail bar offers excellent versatility through its compatibility with the popular Losmandy D-style mounting system. This industry-standard interface allows for seamless integration with a wide range of heavy-duty mounts and accessories, providing flexibility should you choose to use it with other compatible optical tubes. Installation is quick and hassle-free, as the bar comes equipped with pre-drilled holes and the necessary mounting hardware for a convenient setup. Whether you are conducting deep-sky astrophotography or high-resolution planetary observation, this robust 1.5cm deep dovetail provides a stable and secure foundation for your high-end optical equipment.

Product Features in Detail

Ultra-Wide Mounting Footprint

At 10cm wide, this dovetail bar provides a much larger contact patch with the mount's saddle than standard plates. This width is critical for heavy refractors like the Esprit 120, as it prevents the telescope from "twisting" or oscillating during high-speed slewing or in windy conditions.

Optimized for Astrophotography

Every millimeter of this bar is designed for stability. The 1.5cm thickness ensures zero flexure between the telescope and the mount, which is vital when using heavy imaging gear like dedicated cooled CMOS cameras, filter wheels, and off-axis guiders.

Precision CNC Machining

Crafted from a solid block of aluminum, the bar undergoes precise CNC milling to ensure perfectly flat surfaces and accurate bevels. This precision guarantees a "no-slop" fit into your mount’s saddle, providing peace of mind when your expensive optics are pointed at the zenith.

Seamless Integration with Esprit Rings

Unlike "universal" bars that require guesswork, this dovetail is pre-drilled to match the exact spacing of the Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 tube rings. This ensures that the weight of the triplet objective is perfectly distributed across the plate for better balance.

Durable Anodized Protection

The signature green finish isn't just paint—it’s an electrochemical anodization process. This makes the surface extremely hard and resistant to the scratches and "teeth marks" typically caused by mount locking screws, preserving the bar's integrity over time.

Multi-Mount Versatility

While it is an "Esprit" accessory, the D-style profile is a global standard. This allows you to take your Esprit 120 and mount it on a variety of professional-grade mounts from brands like Software Bisque, 10Micron, or Celestron without needing to swap plates.