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Stainless steel counterweight with 70 mm Vixen dovetail clamp

Baader Planetarium

Baader Planetarium 1 kg Leveling Counterweight with 70 mm Vixen Dovetail Clamp

SKU CH-4P17-QVFPF

A 1 kg stainless-steel counterweight with a 70 mm Vixen dovetail clamp for precise telescope balance

  • Product typeBinoculars
  • V2A stainless steel construction ensures lasting durability and corrosion resistance
  • 1 kg mass provides stable balance for telescope payloads
  • 70 mm Vixen dovetail clamp mounts directly onto standard V-dovetail bars
  • Secure clamping mechanism prevents shift during tracking or slewing
  • Leveling counterweight design simplifies precise balance adjustments for astrophotography

1 kg Leveling Counterweight

This 1 kg counterweight is made from robust V2A stainless steel for durability and precision. It is designed for astronomers and astrophotographers who need to balance telescopes or optical instruments on Vixen-style dovetail rails. The clamp mounts directly onto 70 mm V-dovetails to provide a secure connection. Ideal for both professional and amateur stargazing sessions.

Vixen Dovetail Clamp for Secure Mounting

The bundled 70 mm Vixen Dovetail Clamp enables a firm attachment to compatible V-dovetail bars without extra hardware. It allows quick, precise balance adjustments when adding or shifting accessories on the optical tube. This integrated clamp removes the need for separate mounting plates or adapters. The stainless-steel construction resists corrosion during outdoor observing.

Vixen Dovetail Standard Compatibility Limits

The clamp only fits 70 mm Vixen-format dovetail rails; narrower or wider bars will not engage correctly. It cannot be used with Losmandy D-plate or other proprietary saddle types without a separate adapter. The single clamp design offers one fixed mounting point, so multiple counterweights cannot be stacked on the same rail. Buyers needing a different rail standard or multi-weight stacking must source additional hardware.

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Price $137.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 1,401 comparable items (median $93.99).

Specifications

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Product typeBinoculars

Questions about this item

Will the V2A stainless steel counterweight or the 70 mm Vixen dovetail clamp need periodic tightening or replacement?

The V2A stainless steel construction resists corrosion and wear, so neither the 1 kg counterweight nor the 70 mm Vixen dovetail clamp requires scheduled replacement; only occasional bolt checks are needed.

What is the first limit reached during a long imaging session — clamp slip or balance drift?

The precision-machined 70 mm Vixen dovetail clamp locks solidly to the rail, so clamp slip is virtually eliminated; balance drift from flexure becomes the practical limit first.

Does the stainless steel counterweight radiate noticeable heat or add vibration when the mount tracks all night?

The solid V2A stainless steel mass stays at ambient temperature and adds no vibration; it simply provides inert 1 kg balance without thermal or mechanical noise.

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