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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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PrimaLuceLab 134mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU134P

Designed for 134mm Diameter Optical Tubes Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS Modular System CNC-Machined from a Solid Block of Aluminum Hard Anodized F...

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PrimaLuceLab 140mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU140P

Securely holds optical tubes with a 140mm diameter CNC machined from a solid aluminum block for maximum rigidity Part of the modular PrimaLu...

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PrimaLuceLab 145mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU145P

145mm Internal Diameter PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Integration CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Hard Anodized Finish Universal Hole and Slot Patte...

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PrimaLuceLab 150mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU150P

Fits 150mm Diameter Optical Tubes Precision CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Part of the Modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Universal Hole and Slo...

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PrimaLuceLab 155mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU155P

Internal Diameter: 155mm Compatible with Takahashi FS-152 and TOA-130 refractors Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS modular system CNC machined from a ...

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PrimaLuceLab 168mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU168P

Designed for optical tubes with a 168mm diameter Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS modular mounting system Precision CNC-machined from a single alumin...

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PrimaLuceLab 180mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU180P

180mm Internal Diameter Compatible with Takahashi TOA150 and similar OTAs PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Integration CNC-Machined from a Single Aluminum...

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PrimaLuceLab 235mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU235P

235mm Internal Diameter CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Hard Anodized for Durability Part of the Modular PLUS System Universal Hole and Slot Pa...

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PrimaLuceLab 80mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU80P

80mm Internal Diameter for Compact Refractors and Telescopes CNC-Machined from a Solid Aluminum Block for Maximum Rigidity Part of the PLUS (Prima...

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PrimaLuceLab 85mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU85P

Designed for 85mm Diameter Telescope Tubes High-Precision CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Hard-Anodized for Durability and Corrosion Resistance...

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PrimaLuceLab 90mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU90P

Fits 90mm Diameter Optical Tubes Part of the Modular PLUS System CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Weight: 0.5 kg Multiple Threaded Holes and Slo...

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PrimaLuceLab 95mm PLUS Support Rings

PLL-PLLANSU95P

Internal Diameter: 95mm Material: CNC-machined aluminum Finish: Sandblasted and hard-anodized Mounting System: PrimaLuceLab PLUS Compatible Telesc...

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PrimaLuceLab Adapter EQ6 / AZ-EQ6 / CGEM for C82 pier for concrete base
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PrimaLuceLab Adapter EQ6 / AZ-EQ6 / CGEM for C82 pier for concrete base

PLL-C82-C-EQ6-FL

Securely attaches Sky-Watcher EQ6, AZ-EQ6, and Celestron CGEM series mounts Designed specifically for the PrimaLuceLab C82 concrete pier Enables a...

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PrimaLuceLab Adapter for EQ5 / HEQ5 / AZ-EQ5 for C82 pier for concrete base
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PrimaLuceLab Adapter for EQ5 / HEQ5 / AZ-EQ5 for C82 pier for concrete base

PLL-C82-C-EQ5-FL

Direct-fit adapter for PrimaLuceLab C82 Pier Compatible with Sky-Watcher EQ5 mounts Compatible with Sky-Watcher HEQ5 mounts Compatible with Sky-Wa...

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PrimaLuceLab AZ-EQ5 PLUS Adapter Plate

PLL-PLLFLAZEQ5
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AZ-EQ5 PLUS adapter plate

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PrimaLuceLab Big Dovetail Clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS

PLL-PLLMORVLPB
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Accepts both Vixen and Losmandy-style dovetail plates CNC machined from a single block of aluminum for maximum rigidity Hard-anodized finish for d...

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PrimaLuceLab Blank adapter for C120 pier
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PrimaLuceLab Blank adapter for C120 pier

PLL-C120-BLANK

Blank top plate for custom drilling to match any mount pattern Designed specifically for the PrimaLuceLab C120 Pier Aluminum plate, 300mm diameter...

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PrimaLuceLab C120 Pier for Concrete Base

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150 kg (330 lbs) Load Capacity 120 cm (47.2") Height 220mm Diameter Steel Construction M20 Precision Leveling System Modular Adapter System for Po...

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PrimaLuceLab C82 Pier for Concrete Base with Adapter for EQ5 / HEQ5 / AZ-EQ5

PLL-C82-C-EQ5

Permanent pier designed for concrete base installation Includes adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ5, HEQ5, and AZ-EQ5 mounts Provides superior stability a...

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PrimaLuceLab C82 Pier for Concrete Base with Adapter for EQ6 / AZ-EQ6 / CGEM

PLL-C82-C-EQ6

Permanent pier designed for concrete base installation Includes adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ6, AZ-EQ6, and Celestron CGEM mounts Provides exceptiona...

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PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg

PLL-CONTRPLUS
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Adds 1 Kg of targeted weight to your optical tube Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS modular system Attaches to Vixen or Losmandy plates via an optiona...

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PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg
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PrimaLuceLab Counterweight PLUS 1Kg

PLL-CONTRPLUS
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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 Dovetail Clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS

PLL-PLLMORVLP
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Accepts both Vixen-style and Losmandy-style dovetail plates Part of the modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS system High-precision CNC machined from a solid ...

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PrimaLuceLab EQ6, Atlas EQ-G, AZ-EQ6, Atlas Pro AZ/EQ6-G PLUS Adapter Plate

PLL-PLLFLEQ6
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Adapter for EQ6, Atlas EQ-G, AZ-EQ6, and Atlas Pro Mounts Enables Installation of a PLUS Vixen+Losmandy Clamp Creates a More Stable Connection Tha...

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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.