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

OOUK-AG16-LOSMANDY-ATTACHMENT-PLATE-450MM

Length: 450mm Profile: Losmandy "D" Style Material: Solid Aero-Grade Aluminum Compatibility: Losmandy & Paramount Mounts Primary Use: Mounting...

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Orion Optics UK Losmandy dovetail 250mm long
CA$353.00 - CA$353.00
CA$353.00
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CA$353.00

Orion Optics UK Losmandy dovetail 250mm long

OOUK-LOSMANDY-DOVETAIL-250MM

250mm length Fits Losmandy-standard mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 250mm Losmandy Dovetail ...

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Orion Optics UK Losmandy Dovetail 300mm long
CA$363.00 - CA$363.00
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Orion Optics UK Losmandy Dovetail 300mm long

OOUK-LOSMANDY-DOVETAIL-300MM

300mm length Fits Losmandy-standard mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 300mm Losmandy Dovetail ...

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Orion Optics UK Losmandy Dovetail 350mm long
CA$374.00 - CA$374.00
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Orion Optics UK Losmandy Dovetail 350mm long

OOUK-LOSMANDY-DOVETAIL-350MM

350mm length Fits Losmandy-standard mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 350mm Losmandy Dovetail ...

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Orion Optics UK Losmandy dovetail plate 585mm long used on VX20
CA$446.00 - CA$446.00
CA$446.00
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Orion Optics UK Losmandy dovetail plate 585mm long used on VX20

OOUK-LOSMANDY-DOVETAIL-PLATE-585MM-USED

585mm length Fits Losmandy-standard mounts CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty 585mm Losmandy Dovetail ...

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Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks for 200mm Scopes
CA$100.00 - CA$100.00
CA$100.00
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Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks for 200mm Scopes

OOUK-200MM-RADIUS-BLOCKS-EACH

Precision-machined for 200mm diameter optical tubes Provides a stable, non-flexing mounting point for accessories Ideal for finderscopes, guide sc...

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Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks for 300mm Scopes
CA$100.00 - CA$100.00
CA$100.00
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Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks for 300mm Scopes

OOUK-300MM-RADIUS-BLOCKS-EACH

Designed for 300mm Diameter Telescope Tubes Provides a Stable, Curved Mounting Surface Distributes Clamping Force to Prevent Tube Damage Ideal for...

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Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks for 350mm Telescopes
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CA$100.00
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CA$100.00

Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks for 350mm Telescopes

OOUK-350-400-MM-RADIUS-BLOCKS

Provides a stable, flat mounting surface on a curved tube Precisely machined to match the radius of a 350mm telescope Ideal for attaching dovetail...

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Orion Optics UK Radius blocks to fit 150mm scope
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Orion Optics UK Radius blocks to fit 150mm scope

OOUK-150MM-RADIUS-BLOCKS-EACH

Designed for 150mm Telescope Tubes Provides a Curved Mounting Surface Ensures a Secure, Flush Fit for Accessories Sold Individually Description...

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Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks to Fit 250mm Scope
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CA$100.00
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CA$100.00

Orion Optics UK Radius Blocks to Fit 250mm Scope

OOUK-250MM-RADIUS-BLOCKS-EACH

Designed to perfectly match 250mm diameter telescope tubes Provides a stable, no-flex mounting surface for accessories Prevents tube damage by dis...

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CA$49.00

Pegasus Aluminum Standoffs (3 pcs) for NYX-101 and NYX-88

PEG-ADAPT101-STDOFF

A pier extension (+18 cm / 7” is available). The pier can be easily constructed by purchasing the three (3) following parts: EQ6 / Universal adap...

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Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Mount Bundle with Carbon Fiber Tripod and Hand Controller
Pegasus Astro NYX-88 mount, carbon fiber tripod and NYX hand controller bundle
CA$3,462.62 - CA$3,462.62
CA$3,462.62
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CA$3,462.62

Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Mount Bundle with Carbon Fiber Tripod and Hand Controller

PEG-DEAL1-2611

Mount Type: German Equatorial or Alt-Azimuth Payload Capacity: 14 kg (no counterweights), 20 kg (with counterweights) Mount Head Weight: 5.0 kg...

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CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
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CA$490.00

Pegasus Carbon Fiber Tripod

PEG-TRPD101
1 in stock

Engineered specifically for the Pegasus Astro NYX-101 Harmonic Drive Mount Weighs only 2000 gr (2 kg) for exceptional portability Supports a maxim...

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CA$58.00

Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD

Options available
11 variants in stock

Our new compact EQDir USB Stick Adapter for EQMOD allows direct connection of Skywatcher HEQ5 Syntrek/PRO, NEQ6 Syntrek/PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 moun...

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CA$4,144.00 - CA$4,144.00
CA$4,144.00
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CA$4,144.00

Pegasus NYX-101 Harmonic Gear Mount

PEG-NYX101

Payload Capacity: 20 kg without counterweights, 30 kg with Mount Weight: 6.5 kg Mount Drive: Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear with 500:1 (RA) and 30...

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CA$43.00

Pegasus NYX-101 Polemaster Detachable Adapter

PEG-NYX-PLMSTR

Enables use of QHY Polemaster on Pegasus Astro NYX-101 and NYX-88 mounts Streamlines polar alignment for faster, more accurate setup Detachable de...

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CA$43.00
Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Mount Bundle with Carbon Fiber Tripod and Hand Controller
CA$2,730.00 - CA$3,259.00
CA$2,730.00 - CA$3,259.00
CA$2,730.00 - CA$3,259.00
CA$2,730.00

Pegasus NYX-88 Harmonic Gear Mount

Options available
1 variants in stock

Strain wave (harmonic) gear system on both axes 14 kg payload capacity without counterweights 20 kg payload capacity with optional counterweights ...

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CA$2,730.00 - CA$3,259.00
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CA$2,730.00
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CA$70.00
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CA$70.00

Pegasus Universal Pier Adapter

PEG-ADAPT101-EQ6

Mounts the Pegasus NYX-101 to any EQ6-type tripod Enables construction of a half-pier extension Universal fit for a wide range of tripods Desc...

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CA$70.00
Player One Adjustable Mini Tripod
CA$55.00 - CA$55.00
CA$55.00
CA$55.00 - CA$55.00
CA$55.00

Player One Adjustable Mini Tripod

POA-MINITPD

Standard 1/4" Mounting Screw 4-Level Leg Angle Adjustment Compact and Lightweight Design Ideal for DSLRs, Guide Cameras, and All-Sky Cams Descr...

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CA$55.00
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CA$315.00

PrimaLuceLab 100mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU100P

Designed for 100mm Diameter Optical Tubes Part of the Modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Precision CNC-Machined from a Single Aluminum Block Hard An...

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CA$329.00 - CA$329.00
CA$329.00
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CA$329.00

PrimaLuceLab 105mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU105P

105mm Internal Diameter Prima Luce Universal System (PLUS) Compatible High-Precision CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Hard Anodized Finish for D...

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CA$343.00 - CA$343.00
CA$343.00
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CA$343.00

PrimaLuceLab 115mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU115P

Designed for 115mm diameter optical tubes Part of the modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS system CNC-machined from a single block of aluminum Hard-anodized ...

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CA$357.00
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CA$357.00

PrimaLuceLab 125mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU125P

125mm Internal Diameter PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Integration CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Hard-Anodized Finish Optimized for Takahashi FSQ10...

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CA$399.00 - CA$399.00
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CA$399.00 - CA$399.00
CA$399.00

PrimaLuceLab 131mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU131P

Internal Diameter: 131mm Material: CNC-machined from a single block of aluminum System Compatibility: Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS modular system...

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CA$399.00

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.