{"product_id":"primalucelab-pll-contrplus","title":"PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 1 Kg for precise balance adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 65x60mm footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable design for creating heavier weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates with the PrimaLuceLab PLUS system\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 PLUS 1Kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg provides a compact, 65x60mm solution for precise telescope balancing. With a thickness of just 35mm, this 1 Kg weight allows for fine adjustments to your optical tube's balance, eliminating the need for large, imprecise shifts of main counterweights on the declination axis.\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\u003eThe 1 Kg Solution for Fine-Tuning Your Rig\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhen you add a camera, guidescope, or heavy eyepiece to your telescope, the center of balance shifts. The Counterweight PLUS 1Kg is designed to correct these minor but critical imbalances directly on the optical tube assembly. By mounting this weight to a Vixen or Losmandy dovetail bar (using an optional PLUS clamp), you can place the 1 Kg mass precisely where it's needed—at the front to balance a heavy camera, or at the rear to compensate for a large objective or dew shield.\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\u003ePLUS System Integration: A Stackable 65x60mm Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEngineered as a core component of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS ecosystem, this counterweight offers more than just dead weight. Its 65x60mm body features central threaded holes designed to connect multiple weights together. This allows you to stack two, three, or more units to create a custom 2 Kg or 3 Kg weight block without increasing the footprint, solving more significant balance issues with the same modular system.\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\"\u003eHow do I attach the Counterweight PLUS 1Kg to my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Counterweight PLUS 1Kg is designed to be mounted onto a Vixen or Losmandy style dovetail plate. You will need an optional \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuceLab PLUS Dovetail Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure the counterweight to the plate on your optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I stack multiple Counterweight PLUS 1Kg units?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The counterweights are designed to be modular and stackable. They feature a central threaded connection that allows you to screw multiple 1 Kg weights together, effectively creating a single 2 Kg, 3 Kg, or heavier counterweight as needed for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the advantage of the Counterweight PLUS 1Kg over a standard mount counterweight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA standard counterweight balances your setup on the right ascension axis. The Counterweight PLUS 1Kg balances the optical tube itself on the \u003cstrong\u003edeclination axis\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is crucial for smooth, precise movements and reduces stress on your mount's motors, especially when your OTA is front- or rear-heavy due to accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy 100mm refractor is front-heavy with my imaging camera. Will one Counterweight PLUS 1Kg be enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA single 1 Kg weight is often sufficient to correct minor imbalances on a small-to-medium refractor. By mounting it on a dovetail bar as far to the rear as possible, you maximize its effect. If the imbalance is significant, the stackable design allows you to add a second 1 Kg weight for more corrective force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have an 8\" SCT with a guidescope. Where should I place the Counterweight PLUS 1Kg for best balance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor an 8\" SCT, a guidescope typically makes the setup top-and-rear heavy. To compensate, you would mount the Counterweight PLUS 1Kg on a dovetail bar attached to the underside of your main optical tube. Position it as far forward as possible to counteract the weight of the guidescope and focuser at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Counterweight PLUS 1Kg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe counterweight has a compact footprint of \u003cstrong\u003e65mm x 60mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003e35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick. This allows it to be placed in tight spaces on your telescope rig without interfering with the mount or other accessories.\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\u003e1 Kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm x 60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimaLuceLab PLUS\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  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/primalucelab-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913398448413,"sku":"PLL-CONTRPLUS","price":63.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab-Counterweight-PLUS-1Kg-1_1ad6f5bc-640e-440e-84bb-a7064705ed53.jpg?v=1789090366","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/primalucelab-pll-contrplus","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}