Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts vs Guiding scope rings with finder dovetail mounting plate

Key Differences

Yueoct's guiding scope rings (A) are adjustable for 38–72 mm diameters and include three M6 threaded holes plus a Synta-style dovetail, making them a more versatile, lighter guide-scope accessory. Celestron's wide dovetail plate (B) is a heavier, purpose-built 8" plate for CGE/CGX mounts that offers enhanced stability and comes with mounting screws, suiting heavier OTA or mount setups

Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts

Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts

Celestron • ★ 3.8/5 • Mid-Range

Dovetail plate for telescope mounts, enhancing stability and compatibility with CGE, CGEM, and CGX Pro. Users note solid fit and included mounting screws, with mixed opinions on weight

Pros

  • enhanced stability
  • secure mounting platform
  • includes mounting screws
  • wide compatibility with CGE/CGEM/CGX Pro

Cons

  • weight heavier than expected
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Guiding scope rings with finder dovetail mounting plate

Guiding scope rings with finder dovetail mounting plate

Yueoct • ★ 3.9/5 • Budget

Adjustable guide rings for mounting a guide scope (38–72 mm). Includes M6 threaded holes for connection and a Synta-style dovetail bar. Customers note solid build and alignment features

Pros

  • adjustable 38 to 72 mm diameter
  • three M6 threaded holes on bottom
  • Synta-style dovetail compatibility
  • alignment-friendly ring notches

Cons

  • limited to 38–72 mm diameter
  • requires compatibility with existing gear
  • no included mounting hardware details
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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price Yueoct
Durability Celestron
Versatility Yueoct
User Reviews Yueoct