Farpoint Dovetail System · Vixen Saddle · Dual Mount
Two telescopes, one mount — a 12″ bar carrying two Vixen saddles.
Safely attach multiple telescope optical tubes with the Farpoint Vixen Side by Side Dovetail Saddle. Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this 12″ Vixen-style dovetail bar carries two of our Vixen saddles — attaching two telescopes side by side to a single mount. Run your imaging scope next to your guide scope, or a widefield refractor next to a planetary tube, without swapping anything. CNC-machined in the USA.
Specifications
Configuration
12″ connecting bar with two Vixen-style (V-size) saddles — mounts two telescopes side by side
Bar standard
V-size (Vixen-style) — the bar drops into your mount's V-size saddle
Saddles
Two Farpoint Vixen-style saddles, mounted
Material
Black anodized aluminum
Construction
CNC-machined in the USA
Which V-Size Saddle?
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Dual
Two telescopes on one mount — 12″ bar with two saddles
Already own two Vixen saddles? The connecting bar alone saves you the difference.
Mind your mount's payload. Two tubes plus the bar add up — make sure your mount's capacity covers the full side-by-side load. Questions? Email us and we'll talk through your setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it attach to my mount?
The 12″ connecting bar is itself a Vixen-style dovetail — it drops into your mount's V-size saddle just like a single telescope would. The two saddles on top then each clamp a telescope's V-size bar.
What would I use a side-by-side rig for?
Anywhere two optical tubes beat one: an imaging scope with a guide scope alongside, a widefield refractor paired with a long-focal-length tube, or visual observing through one scope while the other images.
Can I buy just the bar?
Yes — the Side by Side Connecting Bar is the same bar and screws without the two saddles, for astronomers who already own Vixen saddles.
Building out a Vixen dovetail rig?
Browse the V-size saddle line, or start with the dovetail system guide.
Shop all V-size saddles Read the dovetail guide
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