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Orion Telescopes
Counterweight and Shaft for StarShoot Compact Astro Tracker
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  • Allows proper counterbalancing of camera and lens setups on the StarShoot Compact Astro Tracker
  • Shaft threads into Declination Bracket (sold separately) to provide a counterweight system for the StarShoot CAT in equatorial mode
  • Position the cylindrical 2.2-lb. weight anywhere along the 10" steel shaft; locks in place with large lock knob
  • Use of Declination Bracket with Counterweight and Shaft increases payload capacity of the StarShoot CAT from 6.6 lbs. to 8.8 lbs.
  • A must-have accessory for doing astrophotography with the StarShoot CAT


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Item #  04804b

You will get better tracking and put less stress on the motor of the StarShoot Compact Astro Tracker when your camera setup is counterbalanced. For that you need two items: the optional Declination Bracket and the Counterweight and Shaft assembly. The Counterweight and Shaft assembly consists of a 2.2-lb. cylindrical weight and a 10" steel shaft of 7/16" diameter. The shaft threads into the bottom of the Declination Bracket, which is sold separately. A large lock knob on the counterweight allows you to position it anywhere along the shaft to properly balance your camera and lens payload. A retaining screw and washer on the end of the shaft prevents the counterweight from slipping off.

2.2-lb. counterweight
Steel shaft

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Standard Delivery to Canada: $25.00
3 Day Delivery: $15.00
2 Day Delivery: $15.00
Next Day Delivery: $20.00

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