Planewave Counterweights and Bracket
Best precision balancing solution for serious astrophotography enthusiasts.
This essential balancing kit provides the necessary stability for high-precision imaging setups. By including a dedicated mounting bracket and a trio of precision-weighted components, it ensures your optical tube assembly remains perfectly balanced during long-exposure tracking, preventing strain on the drive system and maintaining optimal performance throughout the night.
$265.00
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Planewave
Who it's for
- Astrophotographers requiring pinpoint accuracy for long-exposure imaging
- Observatory owners seeking durable hardware that lasts for years
- Planewave mount users wanting a guaranteed hardware fit
Who should skip it
- Mobile observers who frequently move their equipment to dark sites
- Budget-conscious hobbyists looking for the most affordable balancing options
- Astronomy enthusiasts who frequently swap between different mounting systems
Performance breakdown
Build Integrity
Stainless steel construction ensures long-term durability in harsh outdoor observatory environments.
Balancing Precision
Incremental weight adjustments allow for exact center-of-gravity tuning on heavy rigs.
System Compatibility
Tailored specifically for Planewave CDK series, ensuring a perfect, secure fit.
Ease of Adjustment
Modular design makes swapping weights quick when changing your imaging train.
Mount Stress Reduction
Properly balanced loads significantly extend the lifespan of expensive mount motors.
Scalability
Easily accommodates additional weights as your equipment setup grows over time.
Key Specs
Material
Stainless steel
Total weight
1.5 lbs
Includes
Mounting bracket and three 0.5 lb weights
Compatibility
CDK14, CDK17, CDK20
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