Celestron Narrow Dovetail Plate – 11" (#94503)
Adapt your 11" Celestron OTA to fit CG-5 style mounts with this lightweight, sturdy, narrow dovetail upgrade.
Many Celestron 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD optical tubes come pre-installed with a wide CGE-style dovetail bar, designed for use on CGE, CGX, or Losmandy-style mounts. But if you want to use one of these OTAs on a CG-5 compatible mount, such as the Advanced VX, you’ll need a narrower dovetail to match.
That’s where the Celestron Narrow Dovetail Plate (11") comes in. This orange anodized aluminum bar is precision-machined to match the Vixen/CG-5-style dovetail saddle, giving your OTA a secure and vibration-resistant fit on lighter-weight GoTo mounts.
Built for Compatibility and Strength
The dovetail bar is designed to attach directly to the pre-drilled front and rear cells of modern Celestron 11" optical tubes, including:
It uses the same mounting holes as the CGE bar, making the swap easy and straightforward. All required hardware is included in the kit, so you’ll be ready to mount your OTA in just a few minutes using basic tools.
Crafted from solid aluminum and finished in Celestron’s signature orange anodizing, this dovetail bar is both durable and corrosion-resistant, ensuring long-term stability while maintaining a lightweight profile.
Why Use a Narrow Dovetail?
Celestron’s narrow dovetail follows the Vixen/CG-5 standard, which is widely used on mid-weight mounts such as:
Switching to a narrow dovetail opens up compatibility with a broader range of mounts and can reduce the overall weight of your imaging or observing setup—particularly important for travel or remote deployment.
Final Thoughts
If you own a Celestron 11" OTA with a CGE dovetail and want to mount it on a CG-5-compatible system, the Celestron 11" Narrow Dovetail Plate is a clean, simple, and reliable solution. It maintains optical alignment and tube balance while giving you the flexibility to use your OTA on a wider variety of mounts.
