Platemate Microload Pair 2 1/2 Lb. Magnetic Donut Weights

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The root principle of the Dobsonian mount is that the CoG is always below the Altitude axis line and the gravity vector down from it is always exactly in the middle between Altitude PTFE tabs. Counterweight weighs around 2,2 kg which seems enough for balancing my moonlite focuser with spacers and my heaviest eyepiece which is in fact not that heavy at just below 0. SW S line dobs are using the side brake mechanism to adjust the friction in altitude as their mount trunnions are rolling on plastic wheels there. I've recently got a few heavier accessories for my 150p skywatcher dob: a 2" 70 degrees eyepiece and upgraded the finderscope from a 6x30 to a 9x50.

Pace Weights let you “pace” your weight increments, if you choose, to match the fastest rate at which your muscles can grow, so you can build your muscles faster and achieve your development goals sooner.I'm sure i could upgrade to a better mount to solve this, but I'm not looking to spend that money at the moment. I also love the fact the weight(s) can be moved quickly and easily up and down to achieve perfect balance. Tried some deep sky when it got dark enough and picked out M57, the double cluster and Albireo reaching altitudes of +60 degrees and still well balanced. However, I was observing without the counter weight a few nights ago and I cannot say I noticed a difference. Orion Optics UK dobs like Johns have aluminium tubes so can’t attach magnets directly hence the kitchen knife strip.

With weights available in 1kg increments, these plates are easy to attach and remove, making them perfect for progressively making your workouts harder as you get stronger.Pace Weights are“ The Keys to Paced Weight Training”™, the most exciting advance in strength training and body shaping since the invention of barbells. The lower the scope elevation, the greater the amount of chain suspended to balance the increased moment from the eyepiece end.