Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems

MSRP: $199.99 - $229.99 Please see your local authorized reseller for pricing and availability.

  • Balance heavy accessories attached to the front or rear of the telescope
  • Compatible systems for all sizes of Meade LX90 and LX200 ACF and SCT designs
  • Each system includes one 3-lb weight, one 2-lb weight, and one 1-lb weight (total of 6 lb.)
  • One or more weights can be positioned along the included aluminum rail to achieve proper balance
  • Attaches in minutes with included hardware using existing mounting holes on your scope; no drilling required

Where To Buy?

  • Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
  • Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
  • High Point Scientific
  • Mile High Astronomy
  • Astroshop.eu
  • Agena Astro
  • Khan Scope
  • First Light Optics
  1. Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems
    Meade Tube Balance Weight System for 8" SCT/ACF
    MSRP: $199.99
    Balance heavy accessories attached to the front or rear of the telescope with this handy tube weight that attaches easily to the factory-prepared tube of your telescope. Attaches in minutes using existing accessory mounting bolts on your scope.
  2. Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems
    Meade Tube Balance Weight System for 10" SCT/ACF
    MSRP: $199.99
    Balance heavy accessories attached to the front or rear of the telescope with this handy tube weight that attaches easily to the factory-prepared tube of your telescope.
  3. Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems
    Meade Tube Balance Weight System for 16" SCT/ACF
    MSRP: $199.99
    Balance heavy accessories attached to the front or rear of the telescope with this handy tube weight that attaches easily to the factory-prepared tube of your telescope.
  4. Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems
    Meade Tube Balance Weight System for 12" SCT/ACF
    MSRP: $199.99
    Balance heavy accessories attached to the front or rear of the telescope with this handy tube weight that attaches easily to the factory-prepared tube of your telescope.
  5. Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems
    Meade Tube Balance Weight System for 14" SCT/ACF
    MSRP: $229.99
    Balance heavy accessories attached to the front or rear of the telescope with this handy tube weight that attaches easily to the factory-prepared tube of your telescope.

Attaching accessories to the front or rear of your fork-mounted Meade ACF or older Meade SCT telescope could throw it out of balance. Whether you’re connecting a camera for prime focus astrophotography or a heavy 2" eyepiece and Barlow lens, or placing a glass solar filter on the front aperture — or a combination of multiple items — you want proper balance to ensure accurate tracking and to avoid putting undue stress on the motor drives. Not to worry — any resulting tube imbalance can be quickly corrected with this handy multi-weight balancing system.

The Meade Tube Balance Weight Systems consist of a set of three cylindrical steel counterweights that slide along an included aluminum rail. It installs on the bottom of the optical tube with included mounting screws that thread into existing holes in the scope. Installation takes just minutes, and no drilling is required. The weight set includes one 3-lb weight, one 2-lb weight, and one 1-lb weight, for a total of 6 lb. One or more of the weights can be positioned along the rail to perfectly counterbalance the added load. You just loosen the weight's knurled thumbscrew locking bolt to slide the weight as needed along the rail, then tighten the bolt again when the weight is in the desired position.

Tube Balance Weight Systems are available to fit the different sizes of Meade LX90 and LX200 Advanced Coma Free and older Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tubes ranging from 8" up to 16" models. Choose the size you need from the drop-down list above. Additional 2-lb weights are available separately (#07300).

Warranty:
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.