{"product_id":"sky-watcher-counterweight-bar-extension-for-neq6","title":"SkyWatcher Counterweight Bar Extension for NEQ6","description":"\u003c!-- jacobs-auto-desc v1 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAchieve flawless equatorial balance without overloading your mount with heavy discs. The genuine Sky-Watcher Counterweight Bar Extension adds vital leverage to your setup, allowing you to balance larger telescopes up to 254 mm (10\") effortlessly. Crafted from solid stainless steel, it is the straightforward solution to optimising the tracking performance of your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"7\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"9\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"17\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e18.5 cm Extra Reach\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eExtended balance arm\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003ePolished, durable finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eStandard M12 Thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eSecure direct attachment\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eBetter Leverage, Less Dead Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBalancing heavier optical tubes on your equatorial mount often demands stacking multiple heavy counterweights, putting unnecessary strain on internal bearings. By lengthening your mount's reach by 18.5 cm (7.3\"), this extension allows your existing weights to sit further down the shaft. This dramatically increases leverage, letting you balance tubes up to 254 mm (10\") while keeping total carried mass lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eFactory-Standard Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMachined from stainless steel with a clean, polished surface, this is the genuine component supplied as standard with Sky-Watcher NEQ6 mounts. It threads cleanly onto any compatible 18 mm counterweight shaft equipped with an M12 thread, ensuring a seamless, rigid extension that will not flex under your counterweights during long-exposure imaging runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #e06a0f;background:#FDF1E7;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Balance Telescopes Up to 254 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGain the mechanical advantage required to counterbalance larger optical tube assemblies smoothly without purchasing or stacking excessive heavy weights.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e18.5 cm (7.3\") Added Length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides increased leverage to counterbalance larger telescope payloads effortlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"11\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 11V7a5 5 0 0 1 10 0v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eM12 Threaded Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Screws firmly into the base of the primary shaft for a tight, stable extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e18 mm Shaft Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Matches standard Sky-Watcher NEQ6 counterweights and newer HEQ5 mount specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"8.21 13.89 7 23 12 20 17 23 15.79 13.88\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Year Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Backed by complete manufacturer protection for genuine long-term reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e20858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003esw_neq6_cweight_ext_20858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eExtension Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e18.5 cm (7.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eShaft Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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#E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49551898345731,"sku":"SWA-CWBAREXT","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/1859\/files\/SWA-CWBAREXT.jpg?v=1788581252","url":"https:\/\/www.jacobsdigital.co.nz\/products\/sky-watcher-counterweight-bar-extension-for-neq6","provider":"Jacobs Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}