{"id":90987,"date":"2025-12-03T15:07:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90987"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:51:15","slug":"sky-watcher-counterweight-set-eq3-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-contragewicht-set-eq3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Counterweight Set for EQ3-2 (2 pieces)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher EQ3-2 - stable balance for your mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher EQ3-2 Counterweight Set keeps your telescope perfectly balanced. You get two weights: one of 3.5 kg and one of 1.5 kg. Together, they ensure that your mount moves smoothly and remains vibration-free. This keeps your image calm, sharp and easy to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Better control at each observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your telescope is properly balanced, your mount works as it should. You feel the difference immediately. Movements become more fluid. Tracking stars goes more smoothly. Even at higher magnifications, your image remains stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexible and easy to set up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With two separate weights, you can adjust exactly how much balance you need. Heavy eyepieces or longer tubes? Just slide the weights onto the rod until everything is balanced. That way you're ready to observe in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durable and reliable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The counterweights are solidly built and remain reliable for years. You can easily use them again and again, even if you switch to other accessories or add extras later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Ideal for EQ3-2 mounts
\u2713 Perfect for telescopes with changing accessories
\u2713 Helps reduce vibrations
\u2717 Not suitable for very heavy telescopes (use EQ5 or EQ6 weights)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Hole diameter (mm)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Accessories mounts<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Counterweight<\/td><\/tr>
Weight (g)<\/td>5000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher EQ3-2 comes with a set of two counterweights of 3.5kg and 1.5kg with 20mm bore - ideal for perfectly balancing your EQ3-2 mount up to 5kg. \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":98243,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[3085],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-90987","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-contragewichten","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":91632,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-buigzame-assen-set-voor-eq3-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":90987,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Flexible Axes Set for EQ3-2","author":"","date":"22-12-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Skywatcher EQ3-2 comes with a set of bendable axes with large dials for comfortable and precise tracking of celestial bodies. \u00a0","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-EQ3-2-voor-Buigzame-as-set.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-EQ3-2-voor-Buigzame-as-set.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-EQ3-2-voor-Buigzame-as-set.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-EQ3-2-voor-Buigzame-as-set.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":89824,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-150pl-eq3-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":90987,"position":1},"title":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PL EQ3-2 - 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