Sky-Watcher Counterweight Bar Extension for NEQ6

The Sky-Watcher Counterweight Bar Extension for NEQ6 is a high-quality stainless steel accessory designed to enhance the balancing capabilities of your mount. Measuring 184mm in length and weighing just 350 grams, this polished shaft is supplied as standard with NEQ6 models but serves as an essential replacement or addition for those needing extra leverage. By simply screwing onto the existing counterweight rod, it extends the bar’s length, allowing you to balance larger telescopes up to 10″ in aperture without the need for adding excessive, heavy counterweights.

This extension is specifically engineered for modern setups, providing a sleek and durable solution that integrates seamlessly with your mount’s hardware. However, it is important to note that this specific model will not fit the earlier Sky-Watcher "EQ6" counterweight shafts. By increasing the torque of your existing weights through added length, this extension helps maintain a lighter overall equipment load while ensuring the precise balance required for smooth tracking and successful astrophotography.

Product Features in Detail

Enhanced Balancing Physics

By increasing the length of the counterweight bar, you increase the "moment arm." This allows you to achieve the same balance with less total weight, which reduces the overall burden on your mount's tripod and bearings.

Professional Stainless Finish

The extension is machined from high-grade stainless steel and polished to a mirror finish. This ensures it won't rust from dew or humidity and maintains a smooth surface so weights can slide easily along its length.

Perfect for Large Apertures

If you are moving up to a 10" Newtonian or a large Schmidt-Cassegrain, you often run out of room on the standard bar. This 184mm extension provides the necessary "runway" to get those heavy weights exactly where they need to be.

Lightweight but Rigid

At only 350g, the extension itself adds very little dead weight to the mount. Its strength comes from its rigidity, ensuring that even when fully loaded with 10kg or more of weights, it will not flex or vibrate.

Seamless Integration

Because this is the same part supplied as standard with NEQ6 mounts, you can be certain the threading is precise. It creates a continuous, flush surface with the main bar so your counterweights don't snag as they pass over the joint.

Motor Protection

A better-balanced mount means your RA and Dec motors work significantly less. Using this extension to find the "perfect center" helps prevent the motor housing from overheating and reduces the risk of gear slippage during fast slews.