Explore Scientific is offering this 7 lb Counterweight to help you balance your rig more precisely on their PMC-Eight GoTo System that uses the Losmandy G-11 equatorial mount and tripod. This can be used in conjunction with the counterweight that came with the mount for heavier scopes and accessories, or in place of it for lighter gear. In addition to the G-11 mount, this counterweight can also be used with Losmandy's GM-8, G-9, and Titan mounts; or on any 1.25" diameter counterweight bar.

7 lb / 3.2 kg    1.25" Diameter Center Bore Hole

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does ot come with a acrew dor the camera?

A: Yes, the Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Vixen-Style Dovetail Assembly (11") comes with a standard 1/4"-20 bolt installed in one of the slots. Installed onto the 1/4"-20 bolt is a 3/8"-16 adapter, which is a European standard. To use the 1/4"-20 bolt, simply unscrew the 3/8"-16 adapter.

Q: 2. What is country of Origin?

A: The country of origin for the Explore Scientific 82° Series 30mm Eyepiece (2") BH #EXEPWP823001 • MFR #EPWP8230-01 is China.

Q: 3. Does this mount come fully assembled out of the box...?? If not, what needs to be put together...??

A: The kit comes almost fully assembled. All you need to do is attach the T-rod and screw the head into the tripod.

Q: 4. Would this coma corrector work for an F/5.9 newtonian?

A: Yes, as long as your telescope accepts 2" eyepieces

Q: 5. if i have a 127mm reflector , which one shld i go for

A: So I would really need to know exactly which Telescope you have. I also would need to know what you are mounting it to.

Q: 6. Any front filter threads? If yes, what size?

A: There is no front filter threads in the Explore Scientific BT-70 SF Giant Binoculars.. In the instructions, Explore Scientific explains, the filters will be mounted in the 1.25" eyepiece threads.

Q: 7. I have a celestron SE8, and would like to know if this would be a good choice for deep space viewing, and what accessories I would need to make this work?

A: Sure, you would need to upgrade into this Celestron 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal (2") for SCT Scopes BH #CEDM2S • MFR #93527 Being a 28 mm, the eyepiece would provide 72x . Note that the included 8se eyepiece is a 25mm, so in theory it would be similar to the magnification. Usually a much lower power is used, which would provide a wider view, like , Explore Scientific 62° Series 40mm LE Eyepiece (2") B&H # EXEPWP6240LE MFR # EPWP6240LE-01 or Tele Vue Plossl 55mm Eyepiece (2") B&H # TEEPL55P MFR # EPL-55.0

Q: 8. I see the telescope comes with a 1.25" reducer adapter to accommodate 1.25" eyepieces. What is the diameter of the focuser?

A: The reducer that is part of the diagonal in this FirstLight 114mm F/4.3 Reflector Telescope is 1.25" diameter .

Q: 9. How much does this cradle assembly weigh?

A: It weighs about 2 lbs.

Q: 10. would this coma corrector work for an AR152 F/6.5 Refractor?

A: Yes it should.