Proper balancing of the instrument ensures optimal tracking of the equatorial mount without forcing the mechanical and electrical elements of the motorisation. Takahashi offers a range of counterweights adapted to all its equatorial mounts.
Takahashi counterweights are made of cast aluminium. The finishing of each counterweight is done manually. A system combining a screw with an internal metal extension allows an efficient tightening on the counterweight bar of the equatorial mount, without any risk of slipping.
| Characteristic | Takahashi 1.4 kg counterweight |
| Item number | TCW01500 |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Hole diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter x thickness | 78 mm x 40 mm |
| Compatible mounts | Takahashi PM-1, EM-2, EM-10, EM-11 equatorial mounts |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 2.1 kg counterweight |
| Item number | TCW01600 |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Hole diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter x thickness | 78 mm x 66 mm |
| Compatible mounts | Takahashi EM-2, EM-10, EM-11, EM-200 equatorial mounts |
| Characteristics | Takahashi 3.5 kg counterweight |
| Item number | TCW01800 |
| Poids | 3.5 kg |
| Hole diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter x thickness | 78 mm x 81 mm |
| Compatibility | Takahashi EM-2, EM-10, EM-11, EM-200 equatorial mounts |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 4.6 kg counterweight |
| Item number | TCW02000 |
| Weight | 4,6 kg |
| Hole diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter x thickness | 98 mm x 81 mm |
| Compatibility | Takahashi EM-2, EM-10, EM-11, EM-200 equatorial mounts |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 5 kg counterweight |
| Item number | TCW02300 |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Hole diameter | 18 mm |
| Diameter x thickness | 138 mm x 44 mm |
| Compatibility | Takahashi EM-200 equatorial mount |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 10 kg counterweight (EM-500) |
| Item number | TCW02400 |
| Weight | 10 kg |
| Hole diameter | Thread |
| Diameter x thickness | 198 mm x 47 mm |
| Compatibility | Takahashi EM-500 equatorial mount |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 8 kg counterweight |
| Item number | TCW02500 |
| Weight | 8 kg |
| Hole diameter | 25 mm |
| Diameter x thickness | 168 mm x 51 mm |
| Compatibility | Takahashi EM-400, JP-Z equatorial mounts |
