{"product_id":"explore-scientific-exos2cwb5","title":"Explore Scientific Counterweight 5 Pounds","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Explore Scientific EXOS-2 and EXOS-2GT Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking Mechanism: Large, secure hand-tightening knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black with silver stripe\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\u003eCounterweight 5 Pounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis 5 lb counterweight is the essential accessory for balancing lightweight optical tubes on Explore Scientific EXOS-2 and EXOS-2GT German Equatorial Mounts. Proper balance is critical for the health of your mount's motors and the accuracy of your tracking, and this 5 lb weight provides the means to achieve it when using smaller refractors or camera lenses.\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\u003ePrecision Balancing for Lightweight Payloads on EXOS-2 Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhen your primary telescope is a small refractor, a DSLR with a telephoto lens, or another payload under about 7 lbs, a standard 9 or 10 lb counterweight is often too heavy. This creates an imbalance on the counterweight side, forcing the mount's motors to work harder. This 5 lb counterweight solves that problem, allowing you to achieve perfect equilibrium for your lightest imaging or visual setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe weight features a large, easy-to-grip hand knob that ensures a secure lock on the counterweight shaft, preventing any slippage during a slew or throughout a long imaging session. Finished in black with a silver accent stripe, it perfectly matches the aesthetics of your Explore Scientific mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\"\u003eWhen should I use the 5 lb counterweight on my EXOS-2GT mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003e5 lb counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e for very light payloads, such as a small 60mm refractor, a guide scope, or a DSLR camera with a telephoto lens. It is designed for situations where a single, heavier counterweight is too much, causing an imbalance on the counterweight side of the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I stack this 5 lb counterweight with other Explore Scientific weights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. This \u003cstrong\u003e5 lb counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added to the counterweight shaft along with other EXOS-2 compatible weights. This is useful for fine-tuning the balance for payloads that fall between standard weight increments, giving you more precise control over your setup's equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat telescope setup is ideal for a single 5 lb counterweight on an EXOS-2 mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA lightweight wide-field refractor like a 70mm f\/5, or a DSLR camera with a 200mm lens mounted directly to the saddle plate, are excellent candidates for balancing with a single \u003cstrong\u003e5 lb counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e. In general, it's suited for optical tubes and camera rigs weighing approximately 5-7 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this 5 lb counterweight compatible with mounts other than the EXOS-2 series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis counterweight is specifically machined for the counterweight shaft diameter of the \u003cstrong\u003eExplore Scientific EXOS-2 and EXOS-2GT mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compatibility with other mount brands is not guaranteed and would depend entirely on their counterweight shaft's diameter and locking mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is proper balance so important for my EXOS-2GT mount's tracking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA properly balanced mount experiences significantly less stress on its motors and drive gears. This leads to more accurate GoTo slewing, smoother tracking for long-exposure astrophotography, and extends the operational life of your mount by preventing unnecessary wear and tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the 5 lb Counterweight include a locking knob?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the counterweight has an integrated, large hand-tightening knob. This allows you to securely lock the weight in any position on the counterweight shaft without needing additional tools.\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\u003e5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplore Scientific EXOS-2 \/ EXOS-2GT Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e812257016532\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\"\u003eCounterweight 5 Pounds\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\/explore-scientific-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore Scientific Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909295829277,"sku":"ES-EXOS2CWB5","price":84.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/ExploreScientific-Counterweight-5-Pounds-1_2b3b2dcc-bce5-4311-baf9-667870f39422.jpg?v=1789061116","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/explore-scientific-exos2cwb5","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}