Mountain Instruments...Makers of Fine Equatorial Mounts and Telescopes

MI- SD Saddle

We are pleased to announce the development of the new super deluxe saddle assembly. As our machining capabilities grow, so does our product line. The new SD Saddle is now standard equipment on the MI-250 Go-To german equatorial mounts.

We wish to offer this saddle for MI-250 Go-To owners that wish to upgrade their existing mount. Installation time is less than 5 minutes. The saddle will accept any of the Losmandy type male dovetail bars.

The SD saddle is a perfect retrofit for those transportable users. Set up just became easier! This is a "drop in" type of saddle that alleviates the need to lift the OTA up high and sliding the male dovetail down.

Additionally, the new SD Saddle is pre machined to accept the Losmandy declination counter weight assembly. This can be especially useful for the back- heavy SCT's. It takes less than a minute to install on the new SD Saddle!

MI-SD Saddle Features:

* 14" Long x 5" wide
* 5 lbs- about the same as the original deluxe saddle
* UHMW runners for smooth gliding of male dovetail
* Stainless steel hardware
* Spring loaded
* Knurled aluminum knobs
* CNC machined
* Lightened wherever possible
* Accepts the Losmandy declination counter weight assembly (3 lb. weight)
* Black anodized
* Scribed for balance marks- Scribe the male dovetail for quick and repeatable trouble free balance

PRICE: $229 plus S&H

Losmandy Dec counter weight system $120 plus S&H

Older MI-250 Go-To mounts.
It will be necessary to measure the clearance from the bottom of the saddle to the top of the cover plate. We need necessary clearance for the SD Saddle knobs. If your mount does not have the clearance, a ¼" adapter plate will be necessary. Measure your existing saddle clearance to be sure.