{"product_id":"celestron-counterweight-advanced-vx-12-lb","title":"Celestron Advanced VX Counterweight 12 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron Counterweight Advanced VX - 12 lb is a 12 lb counterweight from Celestron for the Advanced VX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h6\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron 5.44 kg Counterweight Advanced VX (for 19mm Shaft) Whether you're upgrading your mount setup or sourcing a replacement component, the counterweight plays a crucial role in balancing the weight of the optical tube (OTA) and any additional accessories on the opposing side of the Right Accession (RA Axis).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're incorporating accessories into your telescope setup, such as a camera or guider, you may find the need to introduce extra counterweights to counterbalance the added weight. An imbalance on either side could potentially cause harm to your OTA and setup, the motor gear, and could even compromise tracking accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding more counterweights, you can enhance the system's responsiveness by minimising mass inertia. However, it's essential to evenly distribute the counterweights along the shaft to prevent damage to your setup and ensure it's a cost-effective solution for your telescope setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular counterweight is equipped with a robust knurled knob lock to secure it safely on the counterweight shaft and is designed to accommodate 19mm counterweight shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h6\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlays a crucial role in balancing the weight of the optical tube and any additional accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances system's responsiveness by minimising mass inertia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a robust knurled knob lock for secure attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to accommodate 19mm counterweight shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45540020256944,"sku":"94286","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/0753\/8352\/files\/celestron-counterweight-advanced-vx-12-lb.jpg?v=1787864519","url":"https:\/\/acstechnology.com.au\/products\/celestron-counterweight-advanced-vx-12-lb","provider":"ACS Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}