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Software Bisque Paramount ME II 1.875" Bore 40 lb Counterweight

Software Bisque Paramount ME II 1.875" Bore 40 lb Counterweight

by Software Bisque
SKU SB10293
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$680.00 - $680.00
$680.00
$680.00 - $680.00
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  • 40 lb (18.1 kg) Counterweight
  • 1.875 in Bore for the ME II Counterweight Shaft
  • Optimized for Paramount ME II Mounts
  • Minimizes Number of Required Weights
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  • Software Bisque Paramount ME II 1.875" Bore 40 lb Counterweight

    The Software Bisque Paramount ME II 40 lb (18.1 kg) Counterweight is a solid, single-piece stainless steel weight, designed to balance heavy imaging systems with fewer individual weights. This optional counterweight is the most efficient way to achieve perfect equilibrium when using large-aperture telescopes or complex, accessory-laden imaging trains on the Paramount ME II mount.

    Heavy-Duty Balancing: The 40 lb Counterweight for Paramount ME II

    For large optical tubes or extensive imaging configurations, achieving precise balance is fundamental for accurate tracking and guiding. This single 40 lb counterweight allows you to secure substantial payloads that would otherwise require stacking multiple smaller weights, simplifying your setup and freeing up valuable space on the counterweight shaft.

    Using a single, high-mass weight creates a more rigid and stable system for long-exposure astrophotography. While its 40 lb mass is highly effective on the mount, it requires careful handling during installation and removal to ensure personal and equipment safety.

    • Streamlined Balancing: Use one 40 lb weight to balance payloads that would otherwise require a stack of multiple, smaller counterweights.
    • Optimized Shaft Space: Frees up room on the counterweight shaft, allowing for wider balance adjustments or accommodating extremely heavy instrument packages.
    • Solid Construction: Made from stainless steel, this is a dense, purpose-built weight engineered specifically for the Paramount ME II mount.

  • How does the 40 lb counterweight help when balancing a 14" SCT with a full imaging train on my Paramount ME II?

    The 40 lb counterweight allows you to achieve balance with a single weight instead of stacking multiple smaller ones. This configuration is more secure and leaves more room on the shaft for fine-tuning the balance point, which is critical for precise tracking with a heavy, long-focal-length instrument like an SCT.

    For a remote observatory, is using a single 40 lb Paramount ME II counterweight better than several smaller ones?

    Yes. For a remote or permanent setup, using a single 40 lb counterweight is preferable. It creates a simpler, more rigid system with fewer potential points of failure or slippage over time compared to a stack of multiple, smaller counterweights, enhancing long-term reliability.

    What is the primary advantage of using this specific Paramount ME II 40 lb counterweight?

    The main advantage is efficiency and stability. It lets you balance heavier payloads with fewer individual components, simplifying your setup process and creating a more rigid, secure platform for high-precision imaging.

    Is this 40 lb counterweight compatible with other Software Bisque mounts?

    This counterweight is specifically designed for the Paramount ME II mount series. Compatibility with other mounts is not guaranteed and depends entirely on whether their counterweight shaft matches the bore of this weight.

    Why can the actual weight of the Paramount ME II 40 lb counterweight vary?

    Due to variations in the size of the stainless steel blanks, the exact outer dimensions of individual counterweights may vary and the final weight may vary by +/-5 percent.

    Does the Paramount ME II 40 lb counterweight include a locking knob?

    Software Bisque does not state whether a counterweight knob ships with this weight; please contact us to confirm before ordering. Refer to your mount's documentation for the proper procedure for securing counterweights.

  • Weight 40 lbs (18.1 kg)
    Dimensions Varies with the stainless steel blank
    Fits shaft diameter 1.875 in (47.6 mm)
    Fits (mount / scope) Paramount ME II

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