Sky-Watcher 8-inch dovetail mounting bar This 8-inch Sky-Watcher mounting bar provides a quick-release platform for attaching an optical tube to a compatible saddle.
Manufacturer model: Sky-Watcher 8-inch dovetail mounting bar · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
This 8-inch Sky-Watcher mounting bar provides a quick-release platform for attaching an optical tube to a compatible saddle.
Mount compatibility
Sky-Watcher identifies NEQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 and EQ6 mount compatibility for this bar family.
Alignment adjustment
Adjusting screws at each end support cone-error calibration of the telescope/mount combination. Use the correct tube-ring bolts and ensure full saddle engagement before releasing the telescope.
Manufacturer designates this size as 8 inches; store nominal 21 cm is not asserted as an exact measured metric length. Hole spacing and bolt thread are unpublished.
Additional specifications
Manufacturer length (in)
8
Cone error adjustment
Adjusting screws at both ends
SW0149
Data sheet
Attachment
Quick-release telescope mounting platform
Compatible mounts
NEQ3; EQ5; HEQ5; EQ6
Model
Sky-Watcher 8-inch dovetail mounting bar
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Sky-Watcher 8-inch dovetail mounting bar This 8-inch Sky-Watcher mounting bar provides a quick-release platform for attaching an optical tube to a compatible saddle.
Manufacturer model: Sky-Watcher 8-inch dovetail mounting bar · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
