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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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Software Bisque Paramount Taurus Model 400 Equatorial Fork Mount

SB10311

Uninterrupted horizon-to-horizon imagingUnlike a German equatorial mount, the symmetric equatorial fork design does not require counterweights to b...

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Software Bisque Telescope Accessory Dovetail Plate

SB10325

Conveniently add equipment to Software Bisque OTA rings.The accessory dovetail plate mounts to Software Bisque OTA Rings as well as truss telescope...

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Software Bisque WiSky MKS 5000 Wi-Fi Control

SB10273

Make your Paramount with MKS5000 control system wireless!WiSky(tm) allows TheSkyX Pro or TheSky for iOS to wirelessly control your Paramount ME II,...

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Starizona PE200 to EQ6 Tripod Adapter

STZ-PE200-EQ6A

Use this adapter to attach a ZWO PE200 pier extension to a Skywatcher EQ6 tripod.  It works with either a standard EQ6 white tripod or the black E...

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Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket for 40-55mm Finder Scope

SI-FSB-CH4055

Fits Finder Scopes with 40-55mm Outside Diameter Lightweight Ring-Based Design Attaches to Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Focusers Requires S...

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Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 45mm-53mm Sleeve

SI-FSB-4553

Accommodates finders with a 45mm to 53mm outer diameter Designed for Starlight Instruments Feather Touch focusers Precision-machined for a zero-fl...

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Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 50mm-60mm Sleeve

SI-FSB-5060

Securely holds finderscopes and guide scopes from 50mm to 60mm in diameter Precision adjustment screws for accurate, stable alignment Designed for...

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Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ Red Dot Finder

SI-FSB-CHRDF

Mounts directly to 2.5", 3.0", and 3.5" Feather Touch focusers Includes a red dot finder for intuitive, zero-magnification aiming Provides a stabl...

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Starlight Instruments Mounting Bracket for FSB-CH4055 Finderscope

SI-FSB-CH-BRACKET

Designed for the FSB-CH4055 Finderscope Base Compatible with 2.5" Feather Touch Focusers Compatible with 3.0" Feather Touch Focusers Compatible wi...

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Starlight Instruments Universal Dovetail Camera Mount

Options available

This Dovetail Camera mount works for control of lenses with Helical focusing on any DSLR camera. This can be controlled via PC or through a Hand p...

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SVBONY Full Metal Finder Scope Dovetail Mounting Set for Telescopes
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SVBONY Full Metal Finder Scope Dovetail Base and Mounting Plate Set

SV-F9176A

Full Metal Construction for Zero Flexure 42mm Wide Universal Mounting Base Fits Celestron, Orion, Sky-Watcher, and Vixen Telescopes Ideal for Addi...

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SVBONY Red Medium Dovetail Clamp

SV-F9144C
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SVBONY SV126 Adjustable Car Window Mount for Scope & Binoculars
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SVBONY SV126 Adjustable Car Window Mount for Scopes and Binoculars

SV-F9197B

Maximum Load Capacity: 5kg Handle Length: 136mm (5.35in) Net Weight: 328g (11.52oz) Material: Metal and ABS Construction Attaches to Vehicle Windo...

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SVBONY SV211 203mm Saddle Handle Bar
SVBONY SV211 203mm Saddle Handle Bar
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SVBONY SV211 203mm Saddle Handle Bar

SV-W9163B

203mm Length 161.5g / 5.7oz Net Weight Machined 6061T Aluminum Construction Direct Fit for SVBONY SV503 102mm & SV550 122mm OTAs Integrated Vi...

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SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting
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SVBONY SV219 120mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate

SV-W9175A

Function: Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate Material: Strong and Lightweight Aluminum Construction Finish: Black Anodized for Corrosion and Wear Resistan...

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SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting
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SVBONY SV219 210mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate

SV-W9175B
4 in stock

Vixen-Standard Width for Broad Mount Compatibility Lightweight and Rigid Aluminum Construction Durable Black Anodized Finish Resists Wear and Corr...

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SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting
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SVBONY SV219 300mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate

SV-W9175C
4 in stock

Functions as a Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate Machined to Vixen Standard Width for broad compatibility Lightweight and rigid Aluminum Construction Dur...

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SVBONY SV224 Universal Dovetail Base for Finder Scope Telescope Mount
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SVBONY SV224 4.2mm Universal Dovetail Base for Finder Scopes

SV-W2370A
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Universal dovetail base for finder scopes and other aiming devices Features 4.2mm universal dovetail slots for wide compatibility Equipped with tw...

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SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
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SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount

SV-W9181A

Payload Capacity: 10kg (22 lbs) Mount Weight: 3kg (6.6 lbs) Drive System: 120-Tooth Worm Gear on Both Axes Saddle Type: Vixen-Style Motion Ra...

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Svbony SV225 MINI Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
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SVBONY SV225 Mini Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount

SV-W9181B

Lightweight CNC Aluminum Construction Net Weight of 1546g Dual Axis Slow-Motion Controls Standard Vixen-style Dovetail Saddle Mounts to Tripods vi...

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Tele Vue 3 Ring Mount - Satin 1
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Tele Vue 3" Ring Mount - Satin

TV-RS3-8003
1 in stock

Telescope Compatibility: Fits any 3-inch (76.2mm) outer diameter tube Mounting Interface: Three 1/4"-20 tapped holes Accessory Interface: Dual top...

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Tele Vue Piggy-Cam 2
Tele Vue Piggy-Cam 1
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Tele Vue Piggy-Cam

TV-PGC-1001

Mounts directly to Tele Vue telescope ring systems Standard 1/4"-20 camera mounting thread Machined from solid, black anodized aluminum Captive, k...

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TS-Optics V-Series Dovetail for DSLR - 120mm

TS-PSFotoDel
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The TS Optics PSFOTODEL dovetail plate allows you to attach heavy cameras, spotting scopes, telephoto lenses ... to an astronomical mount. One scre...

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Wanderer Astro ETA M54 Electronic Tilt Adjuster
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Wanderer Astro ETA M54 Electronic Tilt Adjuster

WA-WETA54

Three Motorized Adjusters 2 Micron Positioning Accuracy 5mm Back Focus Consumption 470g Total Weight Full NINA Integration for Auto-Tilt Descri...

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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.