How to Install a Counterweight for The Sky-Watcher SK8035TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

A counterweight is an important part of a telescope. It locks the telescope into the mount for proper transport and balancing. To install a counterweight, the counterweight rod must first be installed. Follow the procedure below to install a counterweight for the Sky-Watcher SK8035TAEQ Tabletop Telescope.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Counterweight
• Counterweight rod

1. Fasten the counterweight rod with a screw into the threaded hole on the end of the declination shaft.
2. Unscrew the threaded cap from the end of the counterweight rod.
3. Slip the counterweight halfway along the counterweight rod that has been installed. Subsequently tighten the screw of the counterweight to ensure locking.
4. Replace the cap on the end of the counterweight rod.

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