{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-balancing-weight-1kg-75-x-30mm-for-16mm-balancing-shaft","title":"Baader Planetarium Balancing Weight 1kg, Ø75 x 30mm – for Ø16mm Balancing Shaft","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft Diameter Compatibility: 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter Diameter: 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eBalancing Weight 1kg, Ø75 x 30mm – for Ø16mm Balancing Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis compact balancing weight provides a precise 1kg of counterbalance for telescope mounts using a 16mm diameter shaft. With a diameter of 75mm and a thickness of 30mm, it offers a dense form factor for achieving equilibrium without excessive bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e1kg of Compact Counterbalance for 16mm Shafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eProperly balancing your mount in both Right Ascension and Declination is essential for precise tracking and minimizing stress on the drive motors. Baader makes it for its M14 Ø16mm balancing shafts (150mm #2451554, 300mm #2451553).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (1kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a standard increment for balancing small refractors, camera lenses, or other light optical tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\nBore Diameter (16mm): Made for the Baader M14 Ø16mm balancing shafts (150mm #2451554, 300mm #2451553).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Ø75mm x 30mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact, disc-like shape prevents interference with the mount or tripod legs during slewing, even at high latitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy mount has a 20mm shaft. Will this 16mm bore balancing weight fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, this counterweight is specifically machined for a \u003cstrong\u003e16mm diameter balancing shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e and will not fit on a larger 20mm shaft. Always measure your mount's counterweight shaft diameter before purchasing weights to ensure compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the purpose of this 1kg balancing weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis 1kg weight is used to perfectly balance the load of a telescope and accessories on an equatorial mount. Proper balance ensures the mount's motors can track celestial objects smoothly and accurately, which is critical for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I stack multiple 1kg weights on my 16mm shaft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, provided your counterweight shaft is long enough, you can stack multiple weights to balance heavier telescope setups. The compact \u003cstrong\u003e30mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e of this weight allows several to be placed on a standard shaft without taking up excessive room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this 1kg weight come with a locking screw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBaader does not list a locking screw for this weight. It is made for the Baader M14 Ø16mm balancing shaft; check the product images for how it is secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is this balancing weight's diameter 75mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e75mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and 30mm thickness are a deliberate design choice. This creates a dense, compact form factor that provides the full 1kg of mass without being physically large, which helps avoid collisions with the tripod or pier when the telescope is pointing near the meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanewave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emade of V2A stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e1kg Balancing Weight for 16mm Shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913239228701,"sku":"BAA-2951390","price":137.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Balancing-Weight-1kg-75-x-30mm-for-16mm-Balancing-Shaft-1_2430be52-ceaf-4b96-bc6e-96e6405e4df5.jpg?v=1789088595","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-int\/products\/baader-planetarium-balancing-weight-1kg-75-x-30mm-for-16mm-balancing-shaft","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}