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iOptron 3-Pound Counterweight

BH #IO8605 • MFR #8605
 19 reviews
iOptron 3-Pound Counterweight
Key Features
  • Properly Balance Mount and OTA
  • For SkyTracker Pro CW Package
  • Compatible with Select Mounts
Properly balance your SkyTracker Pro camera mount or other compatible mounts with this iOptron 3-Pound Counterweight. It has a 0.8" (20.5mm) center hole for the counterweight shaft, and a thumbscrew that allows the weight to be secured anywhere along the shaft's length to achieve the precise balance required for smooth tracking.
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iOptron 8605 Overview

Properly balance your SkyTracker Pro camera mount or other compatible mounts with this iOptron 3-Pound Counterweight. It has a 0.8" (20.5mm) center hole for the counterweight shaft, and a thumbscrew that allows the weight to be secured anywhere along the shaft's length to achieve the precise balance required for smooth tracking.

Compatibility
  • SkyTracker Pro counterweight package
  • SkyGuider
  • Cube Pro
  • Cube-A (Dual AltAz/EQ mounts)
  • Cube-G
  • Cube-E
  • CEM25/CEM25P/ZEQ25
  • iEQ30 Pro/iEQ30
  • MiniTower/ II / Pro
  • AZ Mount Pro

iOptron 8605 Specs

Counterweight Bar
0.8" / 20.5 mm, center bore hole
Dimensions
3.1 x 1.5" / 7.9 x 3.9 cm
Weight
3.0 lb / 1.35 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.035 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.65 x 3 x 1.5"

iOptron 8605 Reviews

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Would this fit in a Skywatcher eqm35 pro ?

Would this fit in a Skywatcher eqm35 pro ?
Asked by: Carlos
That is not listed as compatible.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2020-10-22

Will I need this additional counterweight to ...

Will I need this additional counterweight to balance a 5.2lb setup on the Skyguider Pro? The tracker already comes with one, but I'm not sure if it will be enough to balance the mount.
Asked by: Pera
It will depend on the items you are mounting.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2020-10-29

From the photo, it looks like there is a "step" ...

From the photo, it looks like there is a "step" inside the counter weight hole. Is the .8" diameter measurement the wider part or the narrower part of the hole?
Asked by: John
The image is the same image that is on the iOptron website. There is no step.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-12-28
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