This 11lb. counterweight has a 1" center bore to fit the 1" (25mm) counterweight shaft of the Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Mount. When using larger telescopes with the Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Mount, an extra counterweight or two may be needed to achieve proper balance. Balanced payloads ensure smooth tracking and slewing, and help to optimize motorized functions such as computerized GoTo pointing. This 11lb. counterweight has a 1" center bore to fit the 1" (25mm) counterweighht shaft of the Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Mount. It is also compatible with the Orion Counterweight Shaft Upgrade for Atlas EQ-G Mount, the Skywatcher AZ-EQ6, and any other mount with a 1" shaft. The counterweight has an attractive powder-coat finish and a nylon-tipped lock knob which will not mar the counterweight shaft. The tri-lobe lock knob is easy to tighten and loosen, even while wearing gloves. |
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