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Sky-Watcher 5 kg Counterweight for EQ6 / HEQ5 / EQ6-R
EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight This counterweight is the 5 kg EQ6-family unit. Sky-Watcher Japan identifies it for the EQ6-R and states an 18 mm shaft diameter.
Balancing Place the weight on the correct counterweight shaft and secure it after balancing the complete telescope. The shaft’s retaining stop remains essential during setup and handling.
Model compatibility Sky-Watcher lists this counterweight for the AZ-EQ5, EQ6 and EQ6-R mounts.
Sky-Watcher manufacturer documentation
Sky-Watcher USA counterweight page
Additional specifications Counterweight mass (kg) 5 Shaft diameter (mm) 18 Manufacturer identified mount EQ6-R Manufacturer us compatibility AZ-EQ5; EQ6; EQ6-R
Reference
SW0138
Data sheet
Model
EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight
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EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight This counterweight is the 5 kg EQ6-family unit. Sky-Watcher Japan identifies it for the EQ6-R and states an 18 mm shaft diameter.
Manufacturer model: EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04