{"id":33172,"date":"2025-11-09T16:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T15:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33172"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:20","slug":"ioptron-counterweight-counterweight-for-skytracker-pro","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-tegengewicht-contragewicht-voor-skytracker-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron Counterweight Kit for SkyTracker Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron Counterweight Set for SkyTracker Pro: balance set for the SkyTracker Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this set you balance a heavier camera setup on the SkyTracker Pro. From a load of approximately 1.2 kg, for example a mirrorless camera with telephoto lens, the counterweight keeps the tracking mount in balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The set is complete: 1.35 kg counterweight, counterweight rod, mounting rail, and mounting screw. Assemble and photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-Tegengewicht-Contragewicht-voor-Skytracker-Pro-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron Counterweight Kit for SkyTracker Pro\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why balance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-balanced SkyTracker Pro tracks more smoothly and causes less wear on the motor. This translates directly to sharper stars at longer exposure times with telephoto lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Counterweight 1.35 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counterweight bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounting rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fastening screw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine the set with the iPolar for the SkyTracker Pro for a quick and accurate polar alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For whom yes and for whom no<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2713 SkyTracker Pro users with a camera plus telephoto lens starting from approx. 1.2 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Light setups with wide-angle lens: balancing is not necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Content<\/strong><\/td><td>Weight 1.35 kg, rod, mounting rail, screw<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>iOptron SkyTracker Pro<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recommended from<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately 1.2 kg camera weight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more mounts and accessories for this brand at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron brand page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron Counterweight Kit for SkyTracker Pro: 1.35 kg counterweight with bar, mounting rail, and locking screw, recommended from approx. 1.2 kg camera 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