Celestron CGE Pro 22 lb Counterweight

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Celestron Counterweights for EQ Mounts

Achieve Perfect Balance for Smooth, Accurate Tracking

Whether you’re upgrading your telescope configuration or replacing a lost component, Celestron counterweights are essential for properly balancing your optical tube and accessories around the mount’s right ascension (RA) axis. A well-balanced setup ensures optimal performance, reduces motor strain, and helps maintain precise tracking—especially important for astrophotography and long observation sessions.

Why Counterweights Matter

Adding imaging gear, guide scopes, or other accessories increases the payload on one side of your mount. To compensate, additional counterweights may be required. Imbalance can lead to:

  • Strain on motors and gear mechanisms

  • Reduced tracking accuracy

  • Long-term wear on your mount or OTA

By distributing counterweights along the shaft, you minimise torque, reduce mass inertia, and improve responsiveness without overloading any part of the system.

Construction and Compatibility

Each Celestron counterweight features a robust metal body and a sturdy knurled locking knob for secure placement on the counterweight shaft. Counterweights are available in several sizes to match different mounts and setups.

Model Weight Shaft Size Compatible Mounts
94203 11 lbs 0.75" (19 mm) Advanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX
94186 11.8 lbs 0.75" (19 mm) Advanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX
94286 12 lbs 0.75" (19 mm) Advanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX
94189 17 lbs 0.75" (19 mm) Advanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX
94187 22 lbs 1.25" (32 mm) CGX-L, CGE Pro, CGEM DX

Mount-to-Counterweight Reference

Mount Model Compatible Counterweights
Advanced VX 94186, 94189, 94203, 94286
Advanced CG-5 94186, 94189, 94203, 94286
CGEM 94186, 94189, 94203, 94286
CGEM II 94186, 94189, 94203, 94286
CGX 94186, 94189, 94203, 94286
CGX-L 94187
CGE Pro 94187
CGEM DX 94187

Quick Tips for Best Results

  • Use multiple smaller counterweights spaced along the shaft for finer balance control

  • Always double-check your polar alignment and balance before imaging sessions

  • For heavier imaging rigs, consider using the 22 lb (94187) counterweight with compatible mounts

Perfect balance leads to better astrophotography and more satisfying observing sessions. Celestron’s counterweights provide the support, flexibility, and security your setup needs—whether you're observing planets or imaging deep-sky wonders.

Shipping Options

Fast & Reliable UK Delivery

We offer flexible delivery options across the UK, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

  • FREE Next Working Day Delivery (Mon–Fri)
    On all orders £300 and over
  • FREE Express Delivery (1–3 Working Days)
    On orders £49.99 – £299.99
  • Express Delivery – £3.99
    On orders under £49.99
  • Standard Delivery (2–4 Working Days) – £2.99
    A great value option for smaller orders
  • Priority Shipping – £8.99
    A fully tracked, guaranteed delivery service, including Saturday delivery options

Order Fulfilment

Some items, as clearly stated on the product page, may be fulfilled directly by our partners or manufacturers. In these cases, your order will be shipped to you straight from the brand’s warehouse. This helps us provide a wider range of specialist equipment and may result in slightly different delivery times.

Returns Policy

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.
Celestron CGE Pro 22 lb Counterweight

£154.99

Does it come with a warranty?

All our products are UK stock so come with manufacturers warranty

What happens if I don't like it?

We always want you to be happy with your purchase — so if you’re unsure, please ask us first. We’re always happy to give honest advice before you buy.

If the product arrives and you simply decide it isn’t for you, you can usually return it within the cooling-off period — as long as it’s unused, in perfect condition, and returned with all original packaging and accessories.

Because telescopes and optical equipment are large, delicate and expensive to ship, you’ll need to cover the cost of sending it back, and if we originally subsidised delivery, we may deduct our outbound shipping costs from your refund.

We’re a small specialist business, and unnecessary returns genuinely hurt us — so if you’re unsure at all, please talk to us first. We’d rather help you choose the right item than process a return.

How fast is shipping?

We aim to ship in-stock items as quickly as possible.

  • Most in-stock orders dispatch within 1–2 working days
  • Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days after dispatch (UK mainland)
  • Heavier / oversized items and special orders may take a little longer

You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.

Astronomy equipment often requires specialist packing and trusted couriers — we do this to keep your gear safe, not to slow things down. If you need something urgently, just ask and we’ll do our best.

What's the returns policy?

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

What are your opening hours?

Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed