{"product_id":"ioptron-7126","title":"iOptron ZEQ25\/CEM25 Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends Counterweight Shaft Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases Balancing Leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows for Heavier Telescope Payloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with iOptron ZEQ25 Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with iOptron CEM25 Mounts\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\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\u003eiOptron ZEQ25\/CEM25 Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease the payload capability of your iOptron ZEQ25 or CEM25 mount with the official Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar. This simple accessory provides greater leverage, allowing you to balance heavier or longer optical tubes on your ZEQ25 or CEM25 mount, often without needing to purchase additional, heavy counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncrease Balancing Capacity for ZEQ25\/CEM25 Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy extending the length of the counterweight shaft on your ZEQ25 or CEM25, this bar increases the moment arm for your counterweights. This gives each weight more leverage, enabling you to achieve perfect balance with heavier telescope payloads that might otherwise be a challenge for the mount. It can also allow you to balance your existing setup with less counterweight, reducing the total weight you carry to your observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the ZEQ25\/CEM25 Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of the ZEQ25\/CEM25 Ext Bar is to increase the leverage of your existing counterweights. By moving the weights further from the mount's axis of rotation, you can balance a heavier telescope or use fewer counterweights for your current setup, making your rig more efficient and often lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this extension bar compatible with mounts other than the iOptron ZEQ25 and CEM25?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this counterweight shaft extension is specifically designed and threaded for the iOptron ZEQ25 and CEM25 series of equatorial mounts. It is not compatible with other iOptron models or mounts from other brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy ZEQ25 mount can't quite balance my new 80mm refractor. Will this Ext Bar help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is the ideal scenario for the extension bar. If your telescope is only slightly too heavy for your counterweight, adding the ZEQ25\/CEM25 Ext Bar will likely provide the extra leverage needed to achieve perfect balance without the expense and weight of an additional counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan the ZEQ25\/CEM25 Ext Bar help reduce the total weight of my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. If you are currently using two counterweights to balance your telescope, the added leverage from the extension bar may allow you to achieve the same balance with just one of those counterweights, thereby reducing the overall weight of your mount setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy CEM25 mount struggles to balance my 6-inch Newtonian for astrophotography. Is this extension bar a good solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEQ25\/CEM25 Ext Bar is a critical first step. Proper balance is essential for accurate tracking in astrophotography. A 6-inch Newtonian is often at the upper end of the mount's capacity, and this extension provides the necessary mechanical advantage to properly balance longer or heavier optical tubes for better imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install the iOptron ZEQ25\/CEM25 Ext Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. You simply unthread the toe-saver stop from the end of your mount's existing counterweight shaft, thread the extension bar on securely, and then re-attach the toe-saver to the end of the new extension bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOptron ZEQ25, iOptron CEM25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\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\"\u003eZEQ25\/CEM25 Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar\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\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917302395165,"sku":"IOP-7126","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-ZEQ25-CEM25-Ext-Bar-1_7db8f21f-1bc6-4d9b-b8a1-ebe2e6f672f3.jpg?v=1789142374","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/ioptron-7126","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}