Telescope Counterweight Systems

Most telescope systems are designed to balance with only minimal accessories attached. Counterweight systems are often needed when heavy accessories are added. Examples of such accessories include binoviewers, cameras and guide scopes.

These counterweight systems are designed with dovetail bars and mounting hardware for specific telescope models. They attach to the optical tube using preexisting accessory mounting holes. A properly balanced telescope places less strain on the drive motors, which may promote both quieter slewing and smoother tracking. If your telescopes sounds different when slewing in one direction vs. the other (i.e up vs. down), then you may need a counterweight system.

ADM D Series Counterweight

Three dimensional counterweight assembly for ADM or Losmandy "D" Series dovetails. The 3.5lb counterweight mounted a dovetail plate adapter moves horizontally along the length of the dovetail bar, or vertically on its own mounting stud.

$59.00

ADM Extra Counterweights

These ADM counterweights may be used with any ADM MDS, D, or V style counterweight adapter. See part numbers MDS-DCW, DCW, or VCW under each respective accessory series.

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ADM Mini Dovetail System Counterwieight

The ADM Mini Dovetail System Counterwieight is a perfect solution for balancing a guidescope or piggybacked camera. The dovetail bar is made from 5/8" 6061 Aluminum. It is 1.5" wide with a small channel machined in the underside for a perfect fit.

$44.10

ADM Vixen Style Counterweight Adapter

VCW Vixen Dovetail Counterweight Adapter (VCW) for counterbalancing accessories. Use in combination with Vixen Style Dovetails for SCTs.

$59.00

JMI Counterweights for Meade LightBridge

These counterweights help counterbalance heavy eyepiece or other equipment on the upper cage assembly of the Meade LightBridge Dobsonians. This makes the telescope more enjoyable to use with heavy 2" eyepieces and/or aftermarket finder scopes.

$79.00

Losmandy Extra 2.5# Weight for Weight Systems

Losmandy Extra 2.5 pound Counterweight for DDWS, DWS or WS counterweight systems.

$19.00

Losmandy Extra 5# Counterweight for Weight Systems

Extra 5 LB weight for Losmandy DDWS, DWS or WS counterweight systems.

$33.00

Losmandy VWS13 Counterweight System

The Losmandy VWS13 is a complete counterweight system for Celestron or Meade 8-inch Schmidt Cassegrain tube assemblies. Dovetail mounted, dual axis movement, 2.5 lb weight. No tool operation.

$102.00

Losmandy VWS17 Counterweight System

The Losmandy VWS17 is a complete counterweight system for Celestron 11, 9.25, Meade 10, and Meade 7 Maksutov tube assemblies. Dovetail mounted, dual axis movement, 2.5 lb weight. No tool operation.

$102.00

Takahashi 1.5Kg Tube Weight for TOA-130

TCW0130 Takahashi 1.5KG Tube Weight for TOA-130

$169.00