--- product_id: 135473531 title: "Sky Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black" brand: "sky-watcher" price: "R2957" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135473531-sky-watcher-s20540-star-adventurer-counter-weight-kit-telescope-accessory store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Supports up to 11 lbs payload Threaded counterweight shaft 25 lb precision counterweight Sky Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black **Brand:** sky-watcher **Price:** R2957 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚖️ Elevate your astrophotography game with perfect balance every time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sky Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black by sky-watcher - **How much does it cost?** R2957 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135473531-sky-watcher-s20540-star-adventurer-counter-weight-kit-telescope-accessory) ## Best For - sky-watcher enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sky-watcher brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Essential Add-On:** Must-have for serious astrophotographers using the Dec. Bracket - • **Max Payload Power:** Unlock the full 11 lbs capacity of your Star Adventurer mount - • **Heavy-Duty Compatibility:** Ideal for full-frame cameras paired with 200-400mm lenses - • **Precision Threaded Shaft:** Secure, stable attachment ensures zero wobble during long exposures - • **Effortless Balance Mastery:** Smoothly counterbalance heavy cameras and lenses for flawless tracking ## Overview The Sky Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit is a 25-pound precision accessory designed to balance heavier camera setups on the Star Adventurer mount (excluding GTi). Featuring a threaded shaft for secure attachment, it enables smooth tracking and reduces motor strain, allowing users to maximize the mount’s 11 lb payload capacity. Essential for astrophotographers using heavy full-frame cameras with long telephoto lenses, this kit requires the Dec. Bracket for installation. ## Description For those looking to mount heavier cameras, lenses or telescopes the Star Adventurer counter weight kit is a must. In order to provide smooth tracking and less stress on the mount’s motor the counter weight kit allows you to counter balance your payload. With the counter weight kit you can take the Star Adventurer to its maximum payload of 11lbs. For those using heavy full frame camera with popular 200, 300 or 400mm lenses the counter weight kit is a must. NOTE: You must have the Dec. Bracket in order to use the counter weight kit. ## Features - Star Adventurer accessory - 2. 25 pound counterweight with threaded counterweight shaft - Counterweight kit for Star Adventurer mount. Not compatible with Star Adventurer GTi. - Package Weight: 1.323 kilograms ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00XX646MG | | Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | 151 in Telescope Accessories | | Brand | Sky-Watcher | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (500) 4.5 out of 5 stars | | Date First Available | 25 Jan. 2016 | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Guaranteed Software Updates Until | unknown | | Included Components | Star Adventurer counter weight bad and counter weight. | | Item Model Number | S20540 | | Item Weight | 1.29 kg | | Package Dimensions L X W X H | 28.3 x 8.9 x 8.7 centimetres | | Package Weight | 1.34 Kilograms | | Part Number | S20540 | | Product Dimensions L X W X H | 28.3 x 8.3 x 8.3 centimetres | | Style | Single | ## Images ![Sky Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Wx-SU2JLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish it was longer *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 December 2024* Worked fine, but I replaced the bar with a threaded bolt to get extra length. Worked well for the entire of the solar eclipse. ### ⭐ Missing part *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 May 2023* To attach this to the ALT-GTI you need to purchase an additional male /female m8-m12 screw or it doesn’t fit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Não há muito o que se dizer *by on Reviewed in Brazil 10 September 2021* É um peso cilíndrico, com um buraco no meio e que corre ao redor de uma haste de aço, não há muito o que se dizer a respeito de algo tão simples. Os materiais são bons, a haste é curta, porém com o peso na extremidade mais afastada da rosca, a força de torque é grande. Comprei apenas porque o conjunto apareceu em promoção por menos de 200 reais, cerca da metade do preço médio, e envio grátis. Ainda não testei porque estou esperando chegarem outros componentes da montagem. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sky Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black - SkyWatcher S20560 Star Adventurer Dec Bracket, Telescope Accessory, Black, Single - Sky Watcher S20550 Star Adventurer Ball Head Adapter, Telescope Accessory, Green --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135473531-sky-watcher-s20540-star-adventurer-counter-weight-kit-telescope-accessory](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/135473531-sky-watcher-s20540-star-adventurer-counter-weight-kit-telescope-accessory) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*