Description
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
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Magnetic Attachment: Easily attaches to compatible steel telescope tubes without tools or additional mounting hardware.
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1 lb Counterweight: Provides approximately 1 lb 1 oz (482 g) of counterbalancing weight to offset heavy accessories.
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50 lb Magnetic Pull Strength: Powerful ceramic magnet helps keep the counterweight securely attached to suitable steel surfaces.
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Adjustable Positioning: Move the counterweight closer to or farther from the telescope's balance point to fine-tune its effect.
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Protective Base: Felt lining and foam rubber stabilizing strips help prevent scratches and improve stability.
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Convenient Handle: Integrated handle makes installation, removal, and repositioning easy.
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Durable Construction: Black powder-coated steel housing provides a robust, long-lasting finish.
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Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for steel-tube Dobsonian telescopes and other compatible steel-tube Newtonian reflectors.
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Expandable Balancing: Multiple counterweights can be used when additional balancing weight is required.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Manufacturer | Orion |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 07006 |
| Product Type | Magnetic Telescope Counterweight |
| Weight | 1 lb 1 oz (482 g) |
| Magnetic Pull Strength | 50 lb (rated) |
| Magnet Type | Ceramic Block Magnet |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black Powder-Coated |
| Base Protection | Felt and Foam Rubber |
| Attachment Method | Magnetic |
| Compatibility | Steel-Tube Dobsonian and Newtonian Telescopes |
Included in the Box
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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.
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