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TEC APO250VT Counterweight System
TEC APO250VT counterweight system The TEC catalogue identifies this balancing accessory for the APO250VT.
Balancing adjustment A sliding weight changes the position of the balancing mass along its support. The quoted weight refers to the counterweight, not the complete accessory or telescope.
Installation information The full fixing kit is also not defined, so fitting details must be established for the intended assembly.
TEC catalogue specification ·
About the photograph Installation illustration: the photograph shows an APO250VT telescope installation, not a detailed photograph of this counterweight system. The telescope, mount and other illustrated equipment are not included.
Compatibility notes Baader's TEC catalogue identifies 1353144 for APO250VT and specifies a scale and 7 lb counterweight. The approximate kg value is a unit conversion, not the whole assembly mass. It is not the early prototype's internal counterweight discussed in 2014.
Additional specifications Manufacturer TEC Product Counterweight system with scale Counterweight mass 7 lb (approximately 3.18 kg), counterweight only
Reference
1353144
Data sheet
Adjustment
Sliding system
Catalogue reference
1353144
Intended telescope
TEC APO250VT
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TEC APO250VT counterweight system The TEC catalogue identifies this balancing accessory for the APO250VT. It includes a scale and a 7 lb counterweight.
Manufacturer model: TEC APO250VT counterweight system — 1353144 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04