TS-Optics counterweight 3.5 kg for counterweight shafts 12 mm diameter

TS-Optics counterweight for 12mm counterweight shafts, e.g. EQ1 and EQ2 from Skywatcher

The counterweight is pushed over the counterweight shaft of the mount and fixed with the knurled screw on the side. The counterweight can be used on all mounts with a counterweight rod with a diameter of 10 mm to 12 mm.

The counterweight fits, among others, to the following mounts:

Skywatcher EQ1 and EQ2 mount

TS-Optics equatorial mount of the STARSCOPE beginner´s telescopes and Megastar

Celestron CG2 and CG3 - for example Powerseeker 80 beginner´s telescope

Practical tip from TS - how can I get the telescope into balance:

For completely using the full stability of the mount, it is important to balance the telescope as well as possible. Proceed as follows:

1. Slide the counterweight to a lower position of the counterweigth shaft and unlock both axes of the mount (right ascension and declination axis).

2. Turn the telescope to a horizontal position. Then, move the telescope tube in the direction of the focuser or main optics until the tube is balanced.

3. Rotate the RA axis until the counterweight shaft is horizontal. Now slide the counterweight until telescope and counterweight balance each other out.

Now the telescope is balanced and you can start.

Practical tip from TS - how many counterweights:

We recommend not to put the counterweight at the lowest end of the counterweight rod. The disadvantage lever causes vibrations. If the balance can only be achieved by placing the counterweight to the lowest end, it is better to use a heavier or an additional counterweight. By this, you can place the counterweigth at a better position, so vibrations are reduced.