Astrophotography Lens Support System
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The Astrophotography Lens Support System (ALSS) is a convenient platform for smaller lens setups in the 20mm - 85mm focal length range, or any lens that has a diameter less than 100mm. The system cam be mounted on a Buckeyestargazer Vixen or Arca-Swiss dovetail bar (see below) or on any Vixen, Arca-Swiss, or Losmandy dovetail bar that has a center slot for adjustable mounting options.
The ring includes two Synta style dovetail shoes to mount accessories like a small guidescope and ASI Air or miniPC, held by two M6x10mm stainless steel screws. The center of the ring is located 68mm above the top of a dovetail bar.
The Camera Mount securely holds a camera using the camera's 1/4-20 threaded connection. It uses an innovative rubber like pad in between the camera and Camera Mount to prevent the camera from moving side to side, and a large knob for clamping firmly.
The available Buckeyestargazer Vixen or Arca-Swiss dovetail bars are the perfect size for the ALSS and can be purchased separately or as a complete system.
Critical parts are made with a super strong nylon filament for strength and rigidity.
All necessary hardware is included.
| ALSS-RingCam | Includes Camera Mount and 100mm ring, supports two devices (ASIAir, MiniPC, Guidescope, etc) for shorter focal length lenses (14mm - 85mm) or any lens with a diameter less than 100mm. Can be used with any dovetail bar with center slot. |
| ALSS-Ring | 100mm inner diameter ring only |
| ALSS-Cam | Camera mount (1/4-20) only |
| ALSS-Dove-V | 8" Vixen dovetail bar for ALSS-Ring and ALSS-Cam |
| ALSS-Dove-AS | 8" Arca-Swiss style dovetail bar for ALSS-Ring and ALSS-Cam |
| ALSS-Set-V | Set of ALSS-Ring, ALSS-Cam and ALSS-Dove-V |
| ALSS-Set-AS | Set of ALSS-Ring, ALSS-Cam and ALSS-Dove-AS |