{"product_id":"takahashi-counterweight-8kg-17-6-lbs-tcw02500","title":"Takahashi Counterweight 8kg (17.6 lbs) (TCW02500)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakahashi Counterweight 8kg (17.6 lbs)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"des\" class=\"tab_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEM-400\/JP-Z mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahashi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bloc_title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCHARACTERISTIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTAKAHASHI 8 KG COUNTERWEIGHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eItem number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTCW02500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHole diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDiameter x thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e168 mm x 51 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTakahashi EM-400, JP-Z equatorial mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bloc_title\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakahashi Counterweight 8kg (17.6 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--16185084641509__description\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"container clearfix loaded ignore\" data-carousel-type=\"section\" data-url=\"\/\/takahashiamerica.com\/cdn\/shop\/t\/3\/assets\/script.tabbed.js?v=83467205078527531921656105673\" data-section-type=\"tabbed\" data-section-id=\"template--16185084641509__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine center text-left bottompad clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"product-desc tab-body tab-body-content tab-body-id-template--16185084641509__description\" id=\"description\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabindex\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/takahashiamerica.com\/pages\/warranty-service?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/takahashiamerica.com\/pages\/warranty-service?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eTakahashi 5-Years Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloc_title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44151301505253,"sku":"TAK-TCW02500","price":535.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/takahashi-counterweight-8kg-17-6-lbs-tcw02500-astronomy-plus.jpg?v=1690492112","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/takahashi-counterweight-8kg-17-6-lbs-tcw02500","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}