iOptron Counterweight Kit for SkyTracker and SkyTracker Pro (#3324)
Balance your setup, boost your tracking.
When you're pushing your iOptron SkyTracker or SkyTracker Pro to carry heavier gear—like long telephoto lenses, camera bodies with battery grips, or compact refractors—the iOptron Counterweight Kit (#3324) delivers the balance you need for better performance. This complete kit includes everything required to stabilize your tracker for smoother motion and improved polar tracking accuracy under load.
Adding a counterweight not only eases strain on the motor but also reduces tracking drift and improves results in long-exposure astrophotography—especially near the celestial equator.
Key Features:
Complete Counterweight Kit: Includes a 2.2 lb (1 kg) counterweight, counterweight shaft, Vixen-style dovetail, and a locking handle—everything you need to add balanced support to your tracker setup.
Improves Tracking Accuracy: Balancing your rig prevents motor strain and backlash, reducing tracking error during long exposures.
Essential for Heavier Payloads: Ideal when working with DSLR and mirrorless cameras paired with heavy telephoto lenses, lens rings, or guidescopes.
Designed for SkyTracker and SkyTracker Pro: Integrates directly with the mounting system of your iOptron SkyTracker or SkyTracker Pro for a clean, solid fit.
Simple to Install and Adjust: The included locking handle allows you to fine-tune the counterweight position along the shaft to dial in precise balance.
What’s Included:
1 x 2.2 lb (1 kg) counterweight
1 x counterweight shaft
1 x Vixen-style dovetail bar
1 x locking handle
Observing Tip:
When balancing your SkyTracker Pro with a counterweight, be sure to keep the RA axis horizontal and adjust the counterweight along the shaft until the mount holds steady with minimal drift. A well-balanced mount uses less power and delivers better tracking—especially critical when shooting targets near the celestial equator where the apparent motion is fastest.
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