Sky-Watcher Counterweight for EQ5

Sky-Watcher Counterweight for EQ5
( Sky-Watcher SWACWEQ5)

• Australian Sky-Watcher Warranty
• Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
• EQ5 Counterweights
• 3.45kg & 1.85kg
• For EQ3/EQ5
• Balances telescope

Overview

Sky-Watcher’s Counterweight Kit is specifically designed for EQ3 and EQ5 mounts, ensuring optimal telescope balance. The kit includes one 3.45kg and one 1.85kg counterweight, allowing users to adjust weight distribution depending on the telescope and accessories used. Proper balancing reduces strain on mount motors, enhances tracking accuracy, and provides smoother manual or motorized movement. Ideal for astrophotography and visual observing, these counterweights are essential for maintaining stability when using heavier optical tubes. Compatible with a wide range of Sky-Watcher telescopes, this kit improves both performance and safety, helping to protect equipment while ensuring precise, steady observations of celestial objects.

Key Features:

Counterweight Kit
Sky-Watcher EQ5 Counterweight Kit includes 3.45kg and 1.85kg weights for balancing EQ3 and EQ5 mounts.

Easy Telescope Balance
Ensures proper counterbalancing of your telescope for smooth movement and stable tracking.

Durable Construction
Made from high-quality materials for long-lasting performance and reliable support during observations.

Compatible Mounts
Designed specifically for Sky-Watcher EQ3 and EQ5 mounts, making setup quick and secure.

Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company

In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.

'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality.  Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day,  every person in the world can be a part of our community!

• 1 x Sky-Watcher Counterweight for EQ5