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Scope rings to fit Celestron 130 slt.

GeoffM54

By GeoffM54
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GeoffM54

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I'm looking to put some mounting rings with a longer dovetail bar on my OTA, to try to improve the stability, any one done this, and recommendations please. It looks like Skywatcher 160mm rings may fit.

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Hi @GeoffM54 and welcome to SGL. :hello2:

I think that is the correct size for your 'scope.

An alternative or 'cheapskate' method... Jubilee/hose rings. I use a pair on my 're-modded' ETX105 as I cannot find anything that was of the correct diameter. So I do not scratch the OTA, I applied some self adhesive neoprene and felt on the inside surface of the rings. Only downside is that you cannot rotate the tube if it is fitted to a GEM/EQ mount. (images below).

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It may not be the most elegant solution, but it works for me.

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