{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-balancing-weight-1kg-with-1-4-inch-photo-thread-male-female","title":"Baader Planetarium Balancing Weight 1kg, with ¼\" photo thread (male\/female)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg Counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal ¼\" Photo Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale and Female Threads for Stacking\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, with ¼\" photo thread (male\/female)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis 1kg Balancing Weight provides a compact and universal solution for fine-tuning your setup's balance, featuring a standard ¼\" photo thread for direct attachment. Constructed from solid stainless steel, it's designed to precisely offset the weight of cameras, guidescopes, or other accessories that can compromise tracking accuracy.\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\u003eUniversal 1kg Balancing for Mounts, Rigs, and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePerfect balance is critical for sharp, long-exposure images, and small accessories often create imbalances that a mount's main counterweights can't fix. This 1kg weight is the ideal tool for correcting top-heavy or side-heavy loads caused by guidescopes, piggybacked cameras, or heavy eyepiece setups. Its universal ¼\" photo thread allows it to be mounted directly to dovetail bars, tube rings, or camera bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe stackable design, with both male and female ¼\" threads, lets you combine multiple weights to precisely match your needs. Made from solid stainless steel, this weight resists corrosion and will provide reliable service for years, whether in a permanent observatory or out in the field.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eWhat is the Balancing Weight 1kg used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBalancing Weight 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e is used to make small, precise adjustments to the balance of a telescope setup. It's ideal for offsetting the weight of accessories like guidescopes, cameras, or heavy eyepieces that are mounted away from the optical tube's center of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I stack multiple 1kg Balancing Weights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weight features a male ¼\" photo thread on one side and a female ¼\" thread on the other. This allows you to screw multiple weights together to create a 2kg, 3kg, or heavier stack as needed for your specific setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a heavy DSLR and lens piggybacked on my refractor. How can the 1kg Balancing Weight help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can attach the \u003cstrong\u003e1kg Balancing Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e to a threaded hole on your telescope's tube rings or dovetail bar, on the opposite side of your DSLR. This directly counteracts the off-axis load from the camera, restoring proper balance and preventing strain on your mount's RA and Dec motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 1kg weight fit on a standard Vixen or Losmandy dovetail bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt can be attached to any dovetail bar that has a standard \u003cstrong\u003e¼\"-20 threaded hole\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most universal dovetail bars include multiple threaded holes specifically for mounting accessories like this balancing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Balancing Weight 1kg made of a material that will rust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is machined from solid stainless steel, which is highly resistant to rust and corrosion. This ensures it remains durable and functional even when used in damp, outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 1kg weight to balance a guidescope on my 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely.\u003c\/strong\u003e An 8\" SCT with a guidescope mounted on top is a classic scenario where this weight is useful. You can attach the 1kg weight to the underside of the main dovetail bar, directly opposite the guidescope, to perfectly counteract the top-heavy imbalance and ensure smooth tracking.\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\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" photo-thread, V-clamp or 3\" clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV2A-Steel (stainless)\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    \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":52913219567901,"sku":"BAA-2951401","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Balancing-Weight-1kg-with-photo-thread-male-female-1_b04abd27-e44f-47f6-ac6c-01bcc42af080.jpg?v=1789088412","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-balancing-weight-1kg-with-1-4-inch-photo-thread-male-female","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}