{"id":90990,"date":"2025-12-03T15:12:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90990"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:10:54","slug":"sky-watcher-white-counterweight-az-eq6","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-wit-contragewicht-az-eq6\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Counterweight for AZ-EQ6 (5.1 kg)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher White Counterweight for AZ-EQ6 (5.1 kg): balance is the basis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An equatorial mount only performs when balanced: the counterweight compensates for the weight of the telescope and accessories, allowing the motors to run lightly and evenly. Too little counterweight means wear, tracking errors, and vibrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-AZ-EQ6-51kg-Tegengewicht.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 5.1kg white round counterweight with center bore and black clamping screw for AZ-EQ6 mount.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In EQ mode, the AZ-EQ6 can handle serious optics, and especially in a dual setup with two scopes, the demand for counterweight grows quickly. This original white 5.1 kg weight slides onto the standard shaft and also matches the mount's color scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Weight: 5.1 kg<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Axle diameter 26 mm<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Slides on the counterweight rod and clamps with grub screw<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compatible with the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6. Check the shaft diameter of your mount before ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Counterweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>AZ-EQ6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Piston diameter<\/strong><\/td><td>26 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>5.1 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Original white 5.1 kg counterweight for the AZ-EQ6: extra balance mass for heavier tubes and dual setups, in the original color scheme.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":98244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[3085],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-90990","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-contragewichten","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":90992,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-wit-contragewicht-eq5-heq5-eq6\/","url_meta":{"origin":90990,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Counterweight for EQ5, HEQ5 &amp; EQ6 (5.1 kg)","author":"Info telescoop","date":"03-12-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Original 5.1 kg white counterweight for the EQ5, HEQ5, and EQ6 classes: the standard mass to balance heavier telescopes and astrophotography setups.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":27741,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-az-eq6-gt-synscan-goto\/","url_meta":{"origin":90990,"position":1},"title":"Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT SynScan GoTo Mount &amp; Tripod","author":"","date":"02-09-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The most versatile mount in the EQ6 series: 20 kg payload capacity, can be used equatorially and azimuthally, dual encoders and belt drive. 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