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Mount Accessories

A mount rarely arrives complete. Polar alignment needs a scope or a camera, balance needs the right counterweights and extension bars, meridian clearance often needs a pier extension, and the whole thing needs power that survives a cold night. David Astro carries mount accessories in Canada, polar scopes, counterweights, wedges, pier extensions, hand controller brackets, cable management and power distribution, stocked in Canada and shipped worldwide.

These are the parts that turn a working mount into a well-behaved one. Tell us your mount model and what is bothering you about your setup and we will point at the accessory that fixes it.

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PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg
CA$63.00 - CA$63.00
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PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg

Adds 1 Kg for precise balance adjustments Compact 65x60mm footprint 35mm thickness Stackable design for creating heavier weights Integrates with t...

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PrimaLuceLab PLUS 10mm Spacers

Adds 10mm of separation between PLUS system components Prevents collisions between parallel telescopes, cameras, and focusers Maintains PLUS syste...

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PrimaLuceLab PLUS 20mm Spacers

Adds 20mm of separation between components Prevents collisions between parallel-mounted scopes Compatible with PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Pre-drille...

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PrimaLuceLab PLUS 30mm Spacers

Creates a rigid 30mm standoff between components Prevents interference between main scope, guide scope, and accessories Maintains PLUS system comp...

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QHYCCD Adapter for PoleMaster - Paramount MX (Not MYT/MX+)
CA$63.00 - CA$63.00
CA$63.00
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QHYCCD Adapter for PoleMaster - Paramount MX (Not MYT/MX+)

Securely mounts the QHY PoleMaster to your mount Designed specifically for the Software Bisque Paramount MX Provides a rigid, non-flexing connecti...

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QHYCCD PoleMaster

Achieves polar alignment accuracy of up to 30 arc seconds Wide 11° x 8° field of view makes finding Polaris simple High-sensitivity sensor detects...

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QHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter

Enables secure mounting of the QHYCCD PoleMaster to your equatorial mount Custom-designed for specific mount models from Celestron, Sky-Watcher, i...

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QHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter for Takahashi NJP Mount

Custom-designed for the Takahashi NJP mount Enables use of the QHY PoleMaster Electronic Polar Scope Provides a secure, stable connection for accu...

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QHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter for Vixen GP-N Mount

Connects QHYCCD PoleMaster to Vixen GP-N Mounts Enables Polar Alignment to 30 Arc Second Accuracy Wide 11° x 8° Field of View Simplifies Finding P...

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QHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter for Vixen Sphinx SX4/SXD/SXW/SX2/SXD2 Mounts
CA$42.00 - CA$42.00
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QHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter for Vixen Sphinx SX4/SXD/SXW/SX2/SXD2 Mounts

Adapts QHY PoleMaster to select Vixen Sphinx mounts Compatible with SX4, SXD, SXW, SX2, and SXD2 models Enables high-precision electronic polar al...

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RB Focus Mount Tripod Leg Hooks (Pair)
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RB Focus Mount Tripod Leg Hooks (Pair)

Fits 1.75" and 2" diameter tripod legs Includes a pair of 2 hooks Keeps controllers and cables organized and off the ground Description FAQ Spe...

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Seestar TH10 3/8" Screw Quick Release Plate

Designed for Seestar S50 Pro and TH10 Tripod Head Mounts with a 3/8" screw Improves imaging stability for a more reliable EQ mode experience 60 mm...

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Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Counterweight

Adds 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) of balancing capacity Fits the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 and EQ6 mounts Fits the standard 18 mm diameter counterweight shaft Locks o...

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Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 Polar Scope

Designed for the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 (GT) Mount Northern Hemisphere Reticle with Circles for 2012, 2020, and 2032 Southern Hemisphere Reticle with ...

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Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Counterweight

11 lb (5 kg) Counterweight Designed for the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Mount Enables Balancing of Heavier Telescope Payloads Durable, High-Quality Finish ...

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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Counterweights

11 lbs (5 kg) Counterweight Compatible with Sky-Watcher EQ6-R, EQ6, and HEQ5 Mounts Large Locking Knob for Secure Attachment Durable, High-Quality...

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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Series 22 pound counterweight

Weight: 22 lbs Compatible Mounts: Sky-Watcher EQ8-R, EQ8-Rh, CQ350 Pro Purpose: Precision balancing for heavy payloads Application: Astrophotograp...

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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Series Polar Scope

Dedicated polar scope for Sky-Watcher EQ8-R and EQ8-Rh mounts Etched reticle for Northern and Southern Hemisphere alignment Multi-coated optics wi...

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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Counterweight Kit

1 kg (2.2 lbs) Counterweight Balances Your Telescope or Camera Load Stainless Steel Counterweight Shaft Lock Knob and Safety Stop For Star Adventu...

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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Dec Bracket

Adds a declination axis for fine adjustments Enables precise framing with telephoto lenses Improves accuracy of polar alignment Mounts directly to...

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Sky-Watcher SynScan GPS Module

Automatically inputs GPS data: time, date, and location Compatible with all Sky-Watcher mounts using a SynScan hand controller Supplies local coor...

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Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter
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Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter

Converts a Sky-Watcher GoTo mount's serial connection to a USB-B port USB 2.0 connection to your PC Controls the mount directly, without the hand ...

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Sky-Watcher SynScan Wifi Adapter

Enables full wireless control of all Sky-Watcher GoTo mounts Operated via the free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android Replaces the traditional ha...

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Sky-Watcher V5 Synscan Handbox Controller

GoTo Navigation: Access a database of over 42,000 celestial objects. Native PC Connectivity: Features a built-in USB-B 2.0 port for direct compu...

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What Actually Improves a Mount in Use

Most mount complaints resolve to one of four things: alignment accuracy, balance, clearance or power stability. Each has a specific accessory answer.

  • Polar scopes and alignment aids: Illuminated reticles and electronic polar alignment cameras that reduce alignment from a lengthy drift procedure to a few minutes.
  • Counterweights and extension bars: Correct balance reduces motor load and improves guiding; an extension bar lets a short heavy tube be balanced with less total weight.
  • Pier extensions: Raise the mount head so a long tube clears the tripod legs at the meridian, which is the fix for the most common and most annoying mechanical collision.
  • Equatorial wedges: Convert an alt-azimuth fork mount to equatorial tracking, eliminating field rotation for imaging.
  • Cable management: Clips, wraps and routing hardware that prevent the snag which ends an unattended session at 2 a.m.
  • Power supplies and distribution: Regulated supplies sized for cold-weather draw, since voltage sag is a frequent cause of stalls and tracking faults.

Why Choose David Astro for Mount Accessories

Accessory choice here is entirely mount-specific, so identifying your exact mount comes first.

  • Model-specific fitment: Counterweight shaft diameters, pier extension bolt patterns and wedge mounting all vary by mount, and we confirm the match before shipping.
  • Meridian clearance calculated: Give us your tube length and tripod height and we will work out whether you need an extension and how much.
  • Cold-weather power sizing: We size supplies for the current your mount draws when the grease is stiff at minus 25, not for the specification at room temperature.
  • Authorized dealer: Genuine accessories with full manufacturer warranty, in stock, with fast shipping across Canada and worldwide.

Mount Accessories in Canada: Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a pier extension?

If your telescope strikes a tripod leg when crossing the meridian, or you cannot reach targets near the pole, yes. Send us your tube length and mount model and we will calculate the required height.

What counterweight do I need?

Enough to balance your payload at a sensible position on the shaft, roughly two thirds out, not at the very end. Shaft diameter is mount-specific, so tell us the model rather than the weight alone.

Is an electronic polar alignment camera worth it?

For imaging, usually yes. It reaches better accuracy than a polar scope in a fraction of the time and works when Polaris is obscured, which helps in urban backyards.

Why does my mount stall in the cold?

Most often voltage sag under load rather than a mechanical fault. Cold thickens lubricant, current draw rises, and an undersized supply or a long thin cable drops voltage below the mount's tolerance.

Finishing your mount setup?

Tell us your mount model and what is giving you trouble. We will specify the fix. Full warranty, shipped from Canada.