{"product_id":"celestron-counterweight-cgem-11-lb","title":"Celestron CGEM 11 lb Counterweight","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Counterweights for 19mm Shafts – Balance for Peak Mount Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimise Your Telescope Balance for Smooth Tracking and Motor Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're upgrading your astrophotography rig or replacing essential hardware, a properly balanced mount is critical for precision tracking and reliable operation. These \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron counterweights\u003c\/strong\u003e are specifically designed to offset the weight of your optical tube assembly (OTA) and any additional accessories—such as cameras, guide scopes, or filter wheels—on the opposite side of the \u003cstrong\u003eRight Ascension (RA) axis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Counterweight Balance Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn imbalanced setup can lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased strain on motors and gears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecreased tracking accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential long-term mechanical wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding the correct counterweight improves balance and reduces mass inertia, ensuring smoother slewing and tracking. For best results, distribute the weight evenly along the counterweight shaft for optimal performance and minimal stress on the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Design with Secure Locking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach counterweight features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edurable metal construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-lasting reliability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eknurled locking knob\u003c\/strong\u003e that fastens securely to 19mm (0.75\") shafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility with multiple \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron German equatorial mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Counterweight Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\" (19 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\" (19 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94286\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\" (19 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\" (19 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced VX, CG-5, CGEM, CGEM II, CGX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a larger weight or shaft size? 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