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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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Sky-Watcher Wave Counterweight Kit

Boosts Wave 100i Payload to 33 lb (15 kg) Boosts Wave 150i Payload to 55 lb (25 kg) Includes 11 lb (5 kg) Stainless Steel Counterweight Includes 1...

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Software Bisque 1.5" Paramount ME/ME II Counterweight Shaft

The Standard Counterweight Shaft that is included with all original Paramount ME mounts.Specifications Length: 46 cm (18 in.) Diameter: 3.8 cm (1.5...

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Software Bisque 1.5" Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MX+/MYT Counterweight Shaft Extension

Extends counterweight shaft by 7 inches (17.8 cm) Adds capacity for up to 2 additional counterweights Designed for 1.5" diameter Paramount shafts ...

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Software Bisque 1.5" Paramount MX/MX+ Counterweight Shaft

Official Replacement for Paramount MX and MX+ Mounts 1.5-inch Standard Diameter Weighs 9 lbs Ensures Secure Balancing of Heavy Payloads Descrip...

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Software Bisque 1.875" Paramount ME II Counterweight Shaft Extension

Extends the Paramount ME II's 1.875" counterweight shaft Adds 9.7 in (24.6 cm) of length for up to 2 additional counterweights Weighs 7 lbs, contr...

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Software Bisque Paramount and MKS 5000 Hand Paddle/Joystick

Replacement joystick for Paramount mounts Native compatibility with MKS 5000 and MKS 6000 controllers Backward compatible with MKS 4000 systems wi...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME Base Mounting Knob

Direct OEM replacement for the Paramount ME mount Secures the mount base to a pier, wedge or adapter plate Replaces a lost or damaged original kno...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME Homing Sensor Cable - 24"

Direct replacement for the Paramount ME homing sensor Compatible with both MKS 4000 and MKS 5000 control systems Complete assembly includes integr...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II 1.875" Bore 30 lb Counterweight

Nominal Weight: 30 lbs Bore Diameter: 1.875 inches Compatibility: Paramount ME II Counterweight Shaft Material: Solid Stainless Steel Descripti...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II 1.875" Bore 40 lb Counterweight

40 lb (18.1 kg) Counterweight 1.875 in Bore for the ME II Counterweight Shaft Optimized for Paramount ME II Mounts Minimizes Number of Required We...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II Versa-Plate Knob

OEM Replacement Part For Paramount ME II Versa-Plate Single Unit (Quantity 1) Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Warranty Software...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II/ME Base Mounting Knob

Direct OEM replacement for Paramount ME and ME II mounts Ensures secure, factory-spec attachment of the mount head Large, ergonomic design for too...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II/MX/MX+/MYT Homing Sensor Cable

Official Software Bisque replacement part Compatible with Paramount ME II, MX, MX+, MYT and the Series 6 MYT, MX and ME Restores mount homing sens...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME Precision Bubble Level

Precision bubble level for Paramount ME Designed for portable field setups Accuracy to approximately one arcminute Ensures optimal GoTo and tracki...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MX+/MYT 1.5" Bore 20 lb Counterweight

Adds 20 lbs (9 kg) of counterweight 1.5" (3.81 cm) center bore Compatible with Paramount ME, ME II*, MX, MX+, and MYT mounts Stainless steel const...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MYT 1.5" Bore 10 lb Counterweight

10 lb (4.5 kg) Counterweight 1.5-inch (3.81 cm) Bore Diameter Compatible with Paramount MYT, MX+, ME, and MX Stainless Steel Construction +/- 5% W...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+/MYT Counterweight Knob

Official Software Bisque Replacement Part Compatible with Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+/MYT Mounts Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Warrant...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MX/MYT Counterweight Shaft Safety Knob

Official Software Bisque Replacement Part Compatible with Paramount ME, MX, and MYT Mounts Prevents Counterweights from Sliding Off Shaft Precisio...

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Software Bisque Paramount MEII Counterweight Shaft Safety Knob

Official replacement part for the Software Bisque Paramount ME II mount Prevents counterweights from accidentally sliding off the shaft Constructe...

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Software Bisque Paramount MEII DEC Axis to Versa-Plate Spacer

Creates clearance for custom through-the-mount cables Designed specifically for the Paramount ME II mount Shipping weight: 7 lbs Required to route...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate Knob

Official OEM replacement knob for the Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate Single (1) quantity brass plunger Ensures secure locking of telescope dovetails...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MYT Base Mounting Knob

Direct Replacement for Paramount MX, MX+, and MYT Mounts Single OEM Replacement Knob Ensures Secure Mount-to-Pier Connection Description FAQ Sp...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Dec Axis to Versa-Plate Spacer

Adds height for cable clearance Designed for the Paramount MYT declination axis Solves cable routing issues with the Versa-Plate Solid two-piece c...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Versa-Plate Knob

Official Software Bisque replacement part For the Paramount MYT Versa-Plate Secures telescope dovetail plates Quantity: One (1) knob per package ...

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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.