{"product_id":"orion-magnetic-1-lb-dobsonian-counterweight-07006","title":"Orion Magnetic 1 lb Dobsonian Counterweight – 07006","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrion Magnetic 1 lb Dobsonian Counterweight – 07006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic Attachment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easily attaches to compatible steel telescope tubes without tools or additional mounting hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 lb Counterweight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides approximately 1 lb 1 oz (482 g) of counterbalancing weight to offset heavy accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 lb Magnetic Pull Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powerful ceramic magnet helps keep the counterweight securely attached to suitable steel surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Positioning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Move the counterweight closer to or farther from the telescope's balance point to fine-tune its effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective Base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Felt lining and foam rubber stabilizing strips help prevent scratches and improve stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated handle makes installation, removal, and repositioning easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black powder-coated steel housing provides a robust, long-lasting finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for steel-tube Dobsonian telescopes and other compatible steel-tube Newtonian reflectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpandable 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Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic Telescope Counterweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 lb 1 oz (482 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic Pull Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 lb (rated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnet Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic Block Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing 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