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Sky-Watcher 5 kg Counterweight for EQ6 / HEQ5 / EQ6-R

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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

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 mountEQ6-R
Manufacturer us compatibilityAZ-EQ5; EQ6; EQ6-R
SW0138

Data sheet

Model
EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight
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