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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 EQ8 Adapter for C120 Pier

PLL-C120-EQ8

Securely adapts Sky-Watcher EQ8 and EQ8-R mounts Designed exclusively for the PrimaLuceLab C120 Pier Provides a rigid, stable connection for perma...

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PrimaLuceLab GM1000 Adapter for C120 Pier

PLL-C120-GM1000

Connects 10Micron GM1000 HPS Mount to PrimaLuceLab C120 Pier Creates a Rigid, Stable Connection for Astrophotography Engineered for a Precise Mech...

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PrimaLuceLab GM2000 Adapter for C120 Pier

PLL-C120-GM2000

Connects 10Micron GM2000 mounts to PrimaLuceLab C120 piers Provides a rigid, non-flexing mechanical interface Ensures perfect alignment between mo...

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PrimaLuceLab GM3000 Adapter for C120 Pier

PLL-C120-GM3000

Connects 10Micron GM3000 HPS Mounts Designed for PrimaLuceLab C120 Pier Ensures a Rigid, Stable Mechanical Connection Precision-Engineered for a P...

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PrimaLuceLab HEQ5, Sirius EQ-G PLUS Adapter Plate

PLL-PLLFLHEQ5

Adapter plate for Sky-Watcher HEQ5 and Orion Sirius EQ-G mounts Lets you fit a PrimaLuceLab Vixen+Losmandy PLUS dovetail clamp (sold separately) C...

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Plate 140mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS140P
2 in stock

Compact Form Factor Losmandy D-Style Profile PrimaLuceLab PLUS System Integration CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction Hard Anodized Finish for Dura...

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Plate 240mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS240P
5 in stock

240mm Losmandy-style dovetail plate Part of the modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS system CNC machined from a single block of aluminum for maximum rigidity...

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Plate 350mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS350P
6 in stock

350mm Losmandy-Style Dovetail Plate Part of the Modular PrimaLuceLab PLUS System CNC Machined from a Single Aluminum Block Multiple Threaded Holes...

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Plate 495mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS495P

495mm length provides extensive support for large optical tubes Losmandy-style dovetail compatible with mounts like the SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 and EQ8 ...

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Plate 915mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS915P

915mm Losmandy-style dovetail plate Supports optical tubes up to 30 kg 13mm thick CNC-machined aluminum construction Weighs 2.3 kg Part of the mod...

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Style Dovetail Plate 1100mm PLUS
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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy Style Dovetail Plate 1100mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS1100P

1100mm full length for mounting large optical tubes 13mm thickness prevents flexure under heavy loads Supports optical tubes up to 30 kg Weighs 3....

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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy style dovetail plate 645mm PLUS
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PrimaLuceLab Losmandy style dovetail plate 645mm PLUS

PLL-PLLLOS645P

645mm Losmandy-Style Dovetail Plate Part of the PrimaLuceLab PLUS Modular System CNC Machined from a Solid Aluminum Block Hard-Anodized Finish for...

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PrimaLuceLab Maxi Dovetail Clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS

PLL-PLLMORVLPM
3 in stock

Single clamp accepts both Vixen and Losmandy-style dovetail plates CNC-machined from a solid block of aluminum for maximum rigidity Hard-anodized ...

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PrimaLuceLab Observatory Dovetail Clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS
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PrimaLuceLab Observatory Dovetail Clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS

PLL-PLLMORVLPO

Supports both Vixen and Losmandy-style dovetail bars Designed for heavy telescope payloads Multiple locking blocks for secure, rigid attachment Fu...

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PrimaLuceLab Paramount MX Adapter for C120 Pier

PLL-C120-PMX

Securely adapts Software Bisque Paramount MX mounts Designed specifically for the PrimaLuceLab C120 Pier Provides a precise, stable mechanical con...

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PrimaLuceLab PLUS 10mm Spacers

PLL-PLLSPES10
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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

PLL-PLLSPES20
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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

PLL-PLLSPES30
1 in stock

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

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PrimaLuceLab PLUS Curved Blocks for Celestron C8, C9.25, C11, EdgeHD 800, 925, 1100 or Meade SC and ACF 8"

PLL-PLLSAG925
2 in stock

Provides a secure mounting base for Losmandy-style dovetail plates Precisely curved to match Celestron C8, C9.25, C11, and EdgeHD tubes Compatible...

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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 240mm PLUS
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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 240mm PLUS

PLL-PLLPDLOS240P

Losmandy-Style Side-by-Side Plate Mounts Two Telescopes in Parallel Dual Vixen and Losmandy Compatible Saddles CNC-Machined Aluminum Construction ...

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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 240mm PLUS large dovetail clamps
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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 240mm PLUS large dovetail clamps

PLL-PLLPDLOS240PL

Mounts two telescopes in parallel on a single mount Main bar features a Losmandy-style dovetail for mount connection Dual clamps accept both Vixen...

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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS
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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS

PLL-PLLPDLOS350P
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Mounts Two Telescopes in Parallel Dual Saddles Accept Vixen & Losmandy Plates Attaches to any Losmandy-Style Mount Saddle Part of the PrimaLuc...

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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS large dovetail clamps
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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 350mm PLUS large dovetail clamps

PLL-PLLPDLOS350PL

350mm Side-by-Side Mounting Platform Mounts Two Optical Systems in Parallel Dual Clamps Accept Vixen & Losmandy Dovetails Attaches to Losmandy...

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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 495mm PLUS maxi dovetail clamps
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PrimaLuceLab Side by side Losmandy plate 495mm PLUS maxi dovetail clamps

PLL-PLLPDLOS495PM

495mm total length for ample instrument spacing Mounts two telescopes or instruments side-by-side Two maxi dovetail clamps accept both Vixen and L...

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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.