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Mounts and Tripods

The mount is the part of a telescope system that decides what is possible. It sets how long you can expose before stars trail, how much optic you can carry, and how much of a night you spend imaging rather than troubleshooting. David Astro stocks mounts and tripods in Canada — equatorial, alt-azimuth, harmonic drive and star tracker — with piers, wedges and counterweights to match, shipped domestically.

We help customers size mounts to real payloads rather than optimistic ones, and we are candid about where a mount's rated capacity stops being realistic for imaging. If you tell us your optic and your intended use, we will tell you what it actually needs.

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Orion Optics UK 400mm Trunion rings, spacers and blocks for 3rd party telescopes.
CA$341.00 - CA$341.00
CA$341.00
CA$341.00 - CA$341.00
CA$341.00

Orion Optics UK 400mm Trunion rings, spacers and blocks for 3rd party telescopes.

OOUK-400MM-TRUNION-RINGS-SPACERS-BLOCKS

Sized for 400mm Dobsonian mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 400mm Trunion Rings, Spacers and B...

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CA$341.00
CA$341.00 - CA$341.00
CA$341.00
Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 250mm Length
CA$187.00 - CA$187.00
CA$187.00
CA$217.00
CA$217.00 - CA$217.00
CA$217.00

Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 250mm Length

OOUK-BASE-PLATE-250MM-4-WIDE

Length: 250mm Width: 4 inches Thickness: 10mm Provides a stable, non-flexing mounting surface Ideal for custom telescope and astrophotography setu...

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CA$187.00 - CA$187.00
CA$187.00
CA$217.00
CA$217.00 - CA$217.00
CA$217.00
Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 400mm Length
CA$270.00 - CA$270.00
CA$270.00
CA$300.00
CA$300.00 - CA$300.00
CA$300.00

Orion Optics UK Base Plate - 400mm Length

OOUK-BASE-PLATE-400MM-4-WIDE

400mm Total Length Provides a Solid Connection Between OTA and Mount Engineered to Minimize Mechanical Flexure Designed for Orion Optics UK Telesc...

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CA$270.00 - CA$270.00
CA$270.00
CA$300.00
CA$300.00 - CA$300.00
CA$300.00
Orion Optics UK Base Plate 300mm length
CA$218.00 - CA$218.00
CA$218.00
CA$248.00
CA$248.00 - CA$248.00
CA$248.00

Orion Optics UK Base Plate 300mm length

OOUK-BASE-PLATE-300MM-4-WIDE

Engineered by Orion Optics UK Provides a Rigid, Flex-Free Mounting Platform Connects Telescope Tube Rings to Mount Saddles Solid Metal Constructio...

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CA$218.00 - CA$218.00
CA$218.00
CA$248.00
CA$248.00 - CA$248.00
CA$248.00
Orion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length
CA$249.00 - CA$249.00
CA$249.00
CA$279.00
CA$279.00 - CA$279.00
CA$279.00

Orion Optics UK Base Plate 350mm length

OOUK-BASE-PLATE-350MM-4-WIDE

Provides a solid, flat mounting surface for telescope tube rings Engineered to eliminate flexure in the optical train Serves as the core structura...

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CA$249.00 - CA$249.00
CA$249.00
CA$279.00
CA$279.00 - CA$279.00
CA$279.00
Orion Optics UK Base Plate 450mm length
CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
CA$363.00
CA$393.00
CA$393.00 - CA$393.00
CA$393.00

Orion Optics UK Base Plate 450mm length

OOUK-BASE-PLATE-450MM-4-WIDE

450mm Length 4-inch Width 10mm Thickness Provides a rigid mounting surface for telescope tube rings Description FAQ Specifications In the Box W...

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CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
CA$363.00
CA$393.00
CA$393.00 - CA$393.00
CA$393.00
Orion Optics UK Celestron CGEM Dovetail 3" wide plate 250mm long
CA$353.00 - CA$353.00
CA$353.00
CA$383.00
CA$383.00 - CA$383.00
CA$383.00

Orion Optics UK Celestron CGEM Dovetail 3" wide plate 250mm long

OOUK-CELESTRON-CGEM-DOVETAIL-3-WIDE

250mm length Fits Celestron CGEM mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 250mm Celestron CGEM Doveta...

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CA$353.00 - CA$353.00
CA$353.00
CA$383.00
CA$383.00 - CA$383.00
CA$383.00
Orion Optics UK Celestron CGEM Dovetail 3" wide plate 350mm long
CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
CA$374.00
CA$404.00
CA$404.00 - CA$404.00
CA$404.00

Orion Optics UK Celestron CGEM Dovetail 3" wide plate 350mm long

OOUK-CELESTRON-CGEM-DOVETAIL-3-WIDE-2

350mm length Fits Celestron CGEM mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 350mm Celestron CGEM Doveta...

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CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
CA$374.00
CA$404.00
CA$404.00 - CA$404.00
CA$404.00
Orion Optics UK Dovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles
CA$129.00 - CA$129.00
CA$129.00
CA$159.00
CA$159.00 - CA$159.00
CA$159.00

Orion Optics UK Dovetail Plate for Orion Tube Cradles

OOUK-DOVETAIL-PLATE-ORION-CRADLES-EQ5

Connects Orion Optics UK Tube Cradles to a Mount Vixen-Style Dovetail Profile Compatible with VX and IDEAL Series Telescopes Fits EQ5, EQ6, GP, an...

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CA$129.00 - CA$129.00
CA$129.00
CA$159.00
CA$159.00 - CA$159.00
CA$159.00
Orion Optics UK Dovetail Plate Skywatcher/Vixen 355mm
CA$165.00 - CA$165.00
CA$165.00
CA$265.00
CA$265.00 - CA$265.00
CA$265.00

Orion Optics UK Dovetail Plate Skywatcher/Vixen 355mm

OOUK-DOVETAIL-PLATE-43MM-X-355MM

Length: 355mm Width: 43mm Compatibility: Vixen / Sky-Watcher Style Saddles Provides Secure Mounting for Optical Tubes Description FAQ Specifica...

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CA$165.00 - CA$165.00
CA$165.00
CA$265.00
CA$265.00 - CA$265.00
CA$265.00
Orion Optics UK Female Losmandy Baseplate 400mm long
CA$533.00 - CA$533.00
CA$533.00
CA$563.00
CA$563.00 - CA$563.00
CA$563.00

Orion Optics UK Female Losmandy Baseplate 400mm long

OOUK-FEMALE-LOSMANDY-BASEPLATE-400MM

400mm length Fits Losmandy-standard mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 400mm Female Losmandy Ba...

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CA$533.00 - CA$533.00
CA$533.00
CA$563.00
CA$563.00 - CA$563.00
CA$563.00
Orion Optics UK Handle to fit flat surface (HANDLE-FLAT-SURF)
CA$167.00 - CA$167.00
CA$167.00
CA$167.00 - CA$167.00
CA$167.00

Orion Optics UK Handle to fit flat surface (HANDLE-FLAT-SURF)

OOUK-HANDLE-FLAT-SURFACE

CNC-machined aluminum construction Durable black anodized finish Ergonomic, ambidextrous grip Mounts to any flat surface Counterbored holes for fl...

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CA$167.00
CA$167.00 - CA$167.00
CA$167.00
Orion Optics UK KN40GP CNC machined Mount Knob set
CA$263.00 - CA$263.00
CA$263.00
CA$263.00 - CA$263.00
CA$263.00

Orion Optics UK KN40GP CNC machined Mount Knob set

OOUK-CNC-MACHINED-KNOB-SET-ONE

Replaces stock plastic knobs on equatorial mounts Precision CNC machined aluminum construction Durable black anodized finish Fits common 6mm diame...

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CA$263.00 - CA$263.00
CA$263.00
CA$263.00 - CA$263.00
CA$263.00
Orion Optics UK KN40x2 CNC machined Mount Knob BLUE set (KN40x2)
CA$226.00 - CA$226.00
CA$226.00
CA$226.00 - CA$226.00
CA$226.00

Orion Optics UK KN40x2 CNC machined Mount Knob BLUE set (KN40x2)

OOUK-CNC-MACHINED-KNOB-SET-BLUE

CNC Machined Aluminum Construction Durable Blue Anodized Finish Ergonomic Grip for Precise Manual Control Designed for Mounts with 6mm Worm Shafts...

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CA$226.00 - CA$226.00
CA$226.00
CA$226.00 - CA$226.00
CA$226.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 250mm Long
CA$353.00 - CA$353.00
CA$353.00
CA$383.00
CA$383.00 - CA$383.00
CA$383.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 250mm Long

OOUK-AG8-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-250MM

250mm length for optimal balance and support Standard Losmandy D-style dovetail profile Machined from a single piece of solid, aero-grade aluminum...

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CA$353.00 - CA$353.00
CA$353.00
CA$383.00
CA$383.00 - CA$383.00
CA$383.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 300mm Long (AG10)
CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
CA$363.00
CA$393.00
CA$393.00 - CA$393.00
CA$393.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 300mm Long (AG10)

OOUK-AG10-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-300MM

300mm Length Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Solid Aero-Grade Aluminum Construction Mounts Orion Optics CT & AG Telescopes Adapts CNC Rings to Vixen...

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CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
CA$363.00
CA$393.00
CA$393.00 - CA$393.00
CA$393.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 350mm Long
CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
CA$374.00
CA$404.00
CA$404.00 - CA$404.00
CA$404.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 350mm Long

OOUK-AG10-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-350MM

Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Profile 350mm Overall Length Solid Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Construction Direct Fit for Losmandy & Paramount Mounts ...

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CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
CA$374.00
CA$404.00
CA$404.00 - CA$404.00
CA$404.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 450mm Long
CA$394.00 - CA$394.00
CA$394.00
CA$424.00
CA$424.00 - CA$424.00
CA$424.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate - 450mm Long

OOUK-LOSMANDY-BASEPLATE-450MM

450mm Length for Large Aperture Telescopes Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Profile Machined from Solid Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Designed for Orion Optic...

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CA$394.00 - CA$394.00
CA$394.00
CA$424.00
CA$424.00 - CA$424.00
CA$424.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 300mm Long
CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
CA$363.00
CA$393.00
CA$393.00 - CA$393.00
CA$393.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 300mm Long

OOUK-AG8-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-300MM

300mm Length Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Solid Aero-Grade Aluminum Compatible with Losmandy & Paramount Mounts Designed for Orion Optics UK CT &...

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CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
CA$363.00
CA$393.00
CA$393.00 - CA$393.00
CA$393.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 350mm Long
CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
CA$374.00
CA$404.00
CA$404.00 - CA$404.00
CA$404.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 350mm Long

OOUK-AG12-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-350MM

350mm Length Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Solid Aero-Grade Aluminum Construction Compatible with Losmandy & Paramount Mounts Mounting Platform fo...

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CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
CA$374.00
CA$404.00
CA$404.00 - CA$404.00
CA$404.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long
CA$386.00 - CA$386.00
CA$386.00
CA$416.00
CA$416.00 - CA$416.00
CA$416.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long

OOUK-AG12-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-400MM

Length: 400mm Dovetail Standard: Losmandy D-Style Compatibility: Losmandy & Paramount Mounts Construction: Solid, single-piece aero-grade ...

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CA$386.00 - CA$386.00
CA$386.00
CA$416.00
CA$416.00 - CA$416.00
CA$416.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long
CA$386.00 - CA$386.00
CA$386.00
CA$416.00
CA$416.00 - CA$416.00
CA$416.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long

OOUK-AG14-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-400MM

400mm Dovetail Plate Losmandy D-Style Profile Solid Aero-Grade Aluminum Construction Mounts CT and AG Telescopes Compatible with Losmandy & Pa...

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CA$386.00 - CA$386.00
CA$386.00
CA$416.00
CA$416.00 - CA$416.00
CA$416.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long
CA$384.00 - CA$384.00
CA$384.00
CA$414.00
CA$414.00 - CA$414.00
CA$414.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 400mm Long

OOUK-LOSMANDY-BASEPLATE-400MM

400mm Length Losmandy D-Style Dovetail Profile Solid Aero-Grade Aluminium Construction Designed for Orion Optics UK CT & AG Telescopes Desc...

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CA$384.00 - CA$384.00
CA$384.00
CA$414.00
CA$414.00 - CA$414.00
CA$414.00
Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 450mm Long
CA$394.00 - CA$394.00
CA$394.00
CA$424.00
CA$424.00 - CA$424.00
CA$424.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy Attachment Plate 450mm Long

OOUK-AG14-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-450MM

450mm length matches larger aperture telescopes Losmandy D-style dovetail standard Machined from a single block of aero-grade aluminum Directly mo...

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CA$394.00 - CA$394.00
CA$394.00
CA$424.00
CA$424.00 - CA$424.00
CA$424.00

Mount Types and What Each One Is For

Choose by what you do, not by capacity alone. A mount that is excellent for visual observing can be poor for long-exposure imaging, and vice versa.

  • German equatorial mounts: The standard for deep-sky imaging. One motor tracks the sky once polar aligned, and periodic error correction plus autoguiding delivers minutes-long sub-exposures.
  • Harmonic drive mounts: Strain-wave gearing carries heavy payloads with little or no counterweight, making a capable imaging mount portable enough to carry in one hand.
  • Alt-azimuth mounts: Intuitive up-down, left-right motion, ideal for visual observing and grab-and-go use; field rotation limits unguided imaging without a wedge.
  • Star trackers: Compact tracking platforms for a camera and lens, the lightest practical route into wide-field astrophotography.
  • Tripods and piers: Rigidity below the mount matters as much as the mount head; a pier removes tripod flex and settles vibration faster.
  • Counterweights and shafts: Correct balance reduces motor load and improves guiding, and extension bars help balance short, heavy optics.

Why Choose David Astro for Mounts and Tripods

Mounts are heavy, expensive and awkward to return. Getting the specification right the first time is worth more than a discount.

  • Realistic payload sizing: We recommend loading an imaging mount to roughly 50 to 60% of its visual rating, and we will say so even when it points you to a larger mount.
  • Pier and tripod height planning: We calculate the height you need to clear your tube at the meridian without striking the tripod legs, which is a common and frustrating surprise.
  • Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty, handled domestically in Canada rather than through international shipping.
  • Canadian inventory: Heavy items shipped from within Canada, avoiding duties, brokerage fees and cross-border freight damage risk.
  • In-house service: Diagnostics and repair for mount electronics and drives, so downtime is measured in days rather than months.

Mounts and Tripods in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

How much payload capacity do I really need?
For imaging, plan on using no more than 50 to 60% of the manufacturer's visual rating. A 20 kg mount is comfortable with a 10 to 12 kg imaging payload including camera, guider, cables and dovetail.
Are harmonic drive mounts good for long exposures?
Yes, with guiding. They have higher periodic error than a well-made worm-gear mount but it is smooth and correctable, and their portability and payload-to-weight ratio are unmatched.
Do I need a pier instead of a tripod?
Only if you have a permanent site or you are seeing vibration settle slowly. A pier improves rigidity and repeatability of polar alignment but sacrifices portability entirely.
How is a heavy mount shipped?
From our Canadian warehouse, with no customs handling for domestic orders. We advise on freight for the largest mounts and piers before you place the order.

Sizing a mount for your optic?

Send us your telescope, camera and site. We will recommend the right mount and tripod combination. In stock and shipping from Canada.