Dovetail Plate, Wide - 8" for CGE/CGX Mounts vs Guiding Scope Rings for telescope guidescope (65–113mm) set of 2

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

Key Differences

Yueoct rings (A) offer an adjustable 65–113mm diameter and nylon-tipped thumbscrews for guide-scope mounting, making them more versatile and lower-priced. Celestron's 8" dovetail plate (B) is a heavier, sturdier mounting platform intended for CGE/CGX mounts and includes mounting screws, with many more user reviews indicating durability but higher weight

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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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price Yueoct
Durability Celestron
Versatility Yueoct
User Reviews Celestron