Counter weight. 3.75Kg 125mm diameter Stainless Steel.
SKU: M-R-16033200a
Starting at
$165.00
Details
125 mm diameter, 3.75Kg stainless steel weight. 40mm thick. 25mm bore. Use this with the Rowan mounts when used with only one telescope. Your mount will need the following counterweight shaft and adapter:
- For the AZ75 use: This shaft and adapter
- For the AZ100 use: This shaft and adapter
The mount does not have to be perfectly balanced and you can use the guide below to get the proper weights for your telescope.
How many counter-weights to order?
For scopes under 5Kg or 10 pounds: Use without a counter-weight.
For scopes from 5-8Kg or 11 - 17 pounds: Use 1 counter-weight.
For scopes from 9Kg to 14 kg or 19 - 30 pounds: Use 2 counter-weights.
For scopes from 15Kg to 20Kg 0r 31 - 45 pounds: Use 3 counter-weights.
These figures are approximate and equate to counter-weights of 1/2 to 2/3 the weight of the OTA.
For scopes under 5Kg or 10 pounds: Use without a counter-weight.
For scopes from 5-8Kg or 11 - 17 pounds: Use 1 counter-weight.
For scopes from 9Kg to 14 kg or 19 - 30 pounds: Use 2 counter-weights.
For scopes from 15Kg to 20Kg 0r 31 - 45 pounds: Use 3 counter-weights.
These figures are approximate and equate to counter-weights of 1/2 to 2/3 the weight of the OTA.
