- Give your Atlas EQ-G GoTo Mount a performance upgrade with this longer,
stronger counterweight shaft
- Increased length allows use of fewer counterweights to balance most telescopes
and astrophotography payloads
- More robust 1" diameter counterweight shaft virtually eliminates flexure
- Thread-on attachment collar provides a secure, rigid connection to the Atlas
EQ-G GoTo Mount
- Compatible with 11 lb. Counterweight for Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Mount
This 1" diameter counterweight shaft upgrade minimizes flexure, increases
stability, and significantly optimizes performance of the Atlas EQ-G GoTo Telescope
Mount. The upgrade is thicker than the standard, 3/4" diameter shaft that
comes with the Atlas EQ-G Mount for enhanced stability. Since the upgrade is
not retractable like the standard shaft, it eliminates any potentially troublesome
weight shifts during tracking of celestial objects, which can wreak havoc on
tracking accuracy. The Shaft Upgrade features a threaded Declination axis collar
to provide a more rigid and secure coupling to the Atlas EQ-G Telescope Mount.
Its 13" length is a full 2" longer than the standard Atlas shaft,
which allows use of fewer counterweights for balancing most astronomical equipment
payloads. A large, threaded "toe-saver" knob at the end of the shaft
keeps installed counterweights from falling on the ground (or your feet - ouch!),
even if their lock knobs inadvertently become loose. On top of these great performance
enhancements, the Counterweight Shaft Upgrade's attractive chrome finish also
gives the Atlas EQ-G Mount a nice aesthetic boost.
Warranty
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from
date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser
only.
In the box:
- Deluxe counterweight shaft for Atlas EQ-G Computerized Telescope Mount
- Declination axis collar
- Safety "toe-saver" stop knob
