Orion Magnetic 1 lb Dobsonian Counterweight – 07006

Keep your Dobsonian telescope properly balanced with the Orion Magnetic 1 lb Counterweight. Designed for steel-tube Dobsonian telescopes, this convenient magnetic weight provides an easy way to compensate for heavy eyepieces, Barlow lenses, finderscopes, and other accessories that can cause your telescope to become front-heavy.

Featuring a powerful ceramic magnet housed in a durable steel casing, the counterweight attaches directly to your telescope's optical tube without requiring tools, brackets, or permanent modifications. Simply position it along the tube to achieve the desired balance.

A large integrated handle makes the counterweight easy to attach, remove, and reposition, while a felt-lined base and foam rubber stabilizers help protect your telescope's finish and prevent rocking on curved surfaces.

Key Features

• Magnetic Attachment: Easily attaches to compatible steel telescope tubes without tools or additional mounting hardware.

• 1 lb Counterweight: Provides approximately 1 lb 1 oz (482 g) of counterbalancing weight to offset heavy accessories.

• 50 lb Magnetic Pull Strength: Powerful ceramic magnet helps keep the counterweight securely attached to suitable steel surfaces.

• Adjustable Positioning: Move the counterweight closer to or farther from the telescope's balance point to fine-tune its effect.

• Protective Base: Felt lining and foam rubber stabilizing strips help prevent scratches and improve stability.

• Convenient Handle: Integrated handle makes installation, removal, and repositioning easy.

• Durable Construction: Black powder-coated steel housing provides a robust, long-lasting finish.

• Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for steel-tube Dobsonian telescopes and other compatible steel-tube Newtonian reflectors.

• Expandable Balancing: Multiple counterweights can be used when additional balancing weight is required.

Specifications

Included in the Box

• 1 × Orion Magnetic 1 lb Dobsonian Counterweight

Compatibility Note: This counterweight requires a magnetically receptive steel telescope tube. It will not attach magnetically to aluminum, carbon-fibre, or other non-magnetic telescope tubes.