{"product_id":"pw1000-counterweight","title":"PlaneWave PW1000 Counterweight","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"196\"\u003ePlaneWave 1-Meter Counterweights – Precision Balance for PW1000 Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eAchieve perfect optical balance in your PlaneWave PW1000 telescope system with these dedicated counterweights. Designed for use with the 1-meter optical tube and associated instrumentation, these weights allow users to fine-tune their payload alignment for optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e PlaneWave PW1000 telescope system\u003cbr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eWeight Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb and 4 lb variants\u003cbr data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balancing imaging trains, instrumentation, or Nasmyth port configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"723\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables precise counterbalancing of heavy or asymmetrical equipment\u003cbr data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps maintain optimal mount performance and reduce tracking error\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for setups utilizing off-axis guiders, filter wheels, or dual-instrument ports\u003cbr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable and easy to integrate into existing PW1000 configurations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlaneWave Instruments","offers":[{"title":"3lbs","offer_id":49937790763296,"sku":"1000910","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lbs","offer_id":49937790796064,"sku":"1000911","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/image_2025-09-18_113541533.png?v=1758220541","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/pw1000-counterweight","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}