Skip to content
Price match 30-day returns* Talk to an astronomer before you buy

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.

Filters

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 530mm (20.5") – for Celestron / Custom builds
CA$188.00 - CA$188.00
CA$188.00
CA$188.00 - CA$188.00
CA$188.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 530mm (20.5") – for Celestron / Custom builds

BAA-1501620

530mm (20.5") Length 3" Losmandy D-Style Standard Ideal for Celestron SCTs and Custom Builds Black Anodized Finish Description FAQ Specificatio...

View full details
CA$188.00 - CA$188.00
CA$188.00
CA$188.00 - CA$188.00
CA$188.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 610mm (24") – for Celestron / Custom builds
CA$222.00 - CA$222.00
CA$222.00
CA$222.00 - CA$222.00
CA$222.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 610mm (24") – for Celestron / Custom builds

BAA-1501625

3" Losmandy-Style Dovetail 610mm (24") Total Length Black Anodized Finish Ideal for Celestron OTAs and Custom Builds Description FAQ Specificat...

View full details
CA$222.00 - CA$222.00
CA$222.00
CA$222.00 - CA$222.00
CA$222.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 200mm (7.9") – for Vixen, Celestron and Skywatcher Mounts
CA$72.00 - CA$72.00
CA$72.00
CA$72.00 - CA$72.00
CA$72.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 200mm (7.9") – for Vixen, Celestron and Skywatcher Mounts

BAA-2451661

200mm (7.9") Length Vixen-Style V-Profile 44mm Base Width Compatible with Vixen, Celestron, and Sky-Watcher Mounts Description FAQ Specificatio...

View full details
CA$72.00 - CA$72.00
CA$72.00
CA$72.00 - CA$72.00
CA$72.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
CA$113.00 - CA$113.00
CA$113.00
CA$113.00 - CA$113.00
CA$113.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"

BAA-2451735

495mm (19.5") Vixen-style dovetail bar Designed for the Celestron RASA 8" astrograph Mounts on top of the RASA 8" tube to carry accessories Compat...

View full details
CA$113.00 - CA$113.00
CA$113.00
CA$113.00 - CA$113.00
CA$113.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 120mm (4.7") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 120mm (4.7") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics

BAA-2451103

120mm (4.7") Length Zeiss / Astro-Physics Mount Compatible "Z" Profile Dovetail Bar Provides Secure, Precision Fit Description FAQ Specificatio...

View full details
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 200mm (7.9") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 200mm (7.9") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics

BAA-2451104

200mm (7.9") Length Zeiss / Astro-Physics "Z" Dovetail Profile Dedicated Fit for Non-Vixen/Losmandy Mounts Provides Secure OTA-to-Mount Connection...

View full details
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00
Baader Planetarium Handle for Telescopes with 3" dovetail, incl. 2x 3" clamps
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00

Baader Planetarium Handle for Telescopes with 3" dovetail, incl. 2x 3" clamps

BAA-2451581

Provides a secure carrying point for large telescopes Mounts directly to 3-inch Losmandy-style dovetail bars Includes two integrated 3-inch rider ...

View full details
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
Baader Planetarium Mounting Block for M14 Balancing Shaft, straight – for PlaneWave CDKs
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00

Baader Planetarium Mounting Block for M14 Balancing Shaft, straight – for PlaneWave CDKs

BAA-2451549

Mounting block for M14 balancing shafts Straight-through, non-angled design Engineered specifically for PlaneWave CDK telescopes Component part fo...

View full details
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
Baader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster Adapter to mount onto PlaneWave L-350
CA$209.00 - CA$209.00
CA$209.00
CA$209.00 - CA$209.00
CA$209.00

Baader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster Adapter to mount onto PlaneWave L-350

BAA-2451516

Adapts Baader PAN-Adjuster for use with PlaneWave L-350 mounts Attaches to the side port of the L-350 mount Enables precise parallel alignment of ...

View full details
CA$209.00 - CA$209.00
CA$209.00
CA$209.00 - CA$209.00
CA$209.00
Baader Planetarium Baader PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment
CA$1,726.00 - CA$1,726.00
CA$1,726.00
CA$1,726.00 - CA$1,726.00
CA$1,726.00

Baader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment

BAA-2451515

Enables precise optical axis alignment of parallel-mounted telescopes Designed for PlaneWave L-Mounts and dual mounting plates Compatible with 3" ...

View full details
CA$1,726.00 - CA$1,726.00
CA$1,726.00
CA$1,726.00 - CA$1,726.00
CA$1,726.00
Baader Planetarium Rider Clamp 3" / 60, fitting for Stronghold
CA$57.00 - CA$57.00
CA$57.00
CA$57.00 - CA$57.00
CA$57.00

Baader Planetarium Rider Clamp 3" / 60, fitting for Stronghold

BAA-2450316

Accepts standard 3" Losmandy D-style dovetail bars 60mm wide, with matching holes and screws for the Stronghold Also drilled for Baader guidescope...

View full details
CA$57.00 - CA$57.00
CA$57.00
CA$57.00 - CA$57.00
CA$57.00
Baader Planetarium Stronghold Tangent Assembly – Blue
CA$503.00 - CA$503.00
CA$503.00
CA$503.00 - CA$503.00
CA$503.00

Baader Planetarium Stronghold Tangent Assembly – Blue

BAA-2450310B

Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downloads Warranty Stronghold Tangent Assembly – Blue The Baader Stronghold Tangent Assembly is...

View full details
CA$503.00 - CA$503.00
CA$503.00
CA$503.00 - CA$503.00
CA$503.00
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00

Baader Stronghold Additional set of EQ-clamp Brackets

BAA-2450317

Adds a Vixen-Style Mounting Point Designed for the Baader Stronghold Tangent Assembly Mounts to the Underside of the Stronghold Set of Two EQ-Clam...

View full details
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00
CA$66.00 - CA$66.00
CA$66.00
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00

Baader V Series Dovetail Bar Mark III - 470mm fits C8/C9.25/C11

BAA-2451101

470mm total length provides extensive balancing range Vixen-style (V-Series) profile fits Celestron, Sky-Watcher, and Vixen GP mounts Pre-drilled ...

View full details
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
CA$121.00 - CA$121.00
CA$121.00
CA$132.00 - CA$132.00
CA$132.00
CA$132.00 - CA$132.00
CA$132.00

Baader V-Series 1kg Leveling Counterweight & Clamp

BAA-2451531
1 in stock

Leveling counterweight for fine balance adjustments Integrated V-Series (Vixen-style) dovetail clamp Compatible with Synta EQ dovetail bars Slidin...

View full details
CA$132.00 - CA$132.00
CA$132.00
CA$132.00 - CA$132.00
CA$132.00
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00

Baader V-Series Dovetail - 120mm

BAA-2451650

V-Style Dovetail Bar Compatible with Vixen, Celestron, and SkyWatcher Mounts Provides a Secure, Rigid Connection for Optical Tubes Precision-Engin...

View full details
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00
CA$56.00 - CA$56.00
CA$56.00
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00

Baader V-Series Dovetail Bar - 345mm for C8 SCT/HD

BAA-2451734

345mm Length V-Series (Vixen-Style) Profile Pre-Drilled for Celestron 8" SC/HD with New Round Backplate Celestron-Orange Anodized Finish Descri...

View full details
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00

Baader V-Series Dovetail Bar - 455mm for C9.25/C11 SCT/HD

BAA-2451745

455mm Vixen-Style Dovetail Bar Pre-Drilled for Celestron 9.25" & 11" SC/HD with New Round Backplate Improves Balance with Heavy Accessories Du...

View full details
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00

Baader V-Series Dovetail Clamp

BAA-2451530

Compatible with Vixen/Synta Style Dovetails Massive EQ-Clamp, Black Anodized 70mm Long Ideal for Custom Mounting Solutions Description FAQ Spec...

View full details
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
CA$139.00 - CA$139.00
CA$139.00
CA$139.00 - CA$139.00
CA$139.00

Baader V-Series Handle for Telescopes

BAA-2451582

Provides a Secure Carrying Point for Telescopes Clamps Directly to Vixen-Style (V-Series) Dovetail Bars Compatible with EQ-5/HEQ-5 Standard Doveta...

View full details
CA$139.00 - CA$139.00
CA$139.00
CA$139.00 - CA$139.00
CA$139.00
CA$319.00 - CA$319.00
CA$319.00
CA$319.00 - CA$319.00
CA$319.00

Baader V-Series PAN/EQ V190 Dovetail Saddle

BAA-2451525

Accepts Vixen-style (EQ Standard) dovetail bars 190 mm total length for maximum stability Features a 3-inch Losmandy-style dovetail on the base Tw...

View full details
CA$319.00 - CA$319.00
CA$319.00
CA$319.00 - CA$319.00
CA$319.00
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00

Baader Z(AP) Dovetail Bar Mark IV - 470mm fits C8/C9.25/C11

BAA-2451102

Length: 470mm OTA Compatibility: Celestron C8, C9.25, C11 Mount Compatibility: Zeiss / Astro Physics Standard Description FAQ Specifications In...

View full details
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00
CA$124.00 - CA$124.00
CA$124.00
CA$286.00 - CA$286.00
CA$286.00
CA$286.00 - CA$286.00
CA$286.00

Baader Z(AP) Dovetail Clamp - 200mm

BAA-1401130

200mm Z Dovetail Clamp Designed for Zeiss Mounts Fits Astro-Physics 400, 600, Mach 1 (900 with adapter #1401155) "Z" Profile Dovetail Standard ...

View full details
CA$286.00 - CA$286.00
CA$286.00
CA$286.00 - CA$286.00
CA$286.00
CA$83.00 - CA$83.00
CA$83.00
CA$83.00 - CA$83.00
CA$83.00

Celestron 11-inch Dovetail bar - CGE

CEL-94219
2 in stock

444.5 mm (17.5") Overall Length CGE "Wide" Dovetail Standard Engineered for Celestron CGEM and CGX Mounts Provides a Rigid, Low-Flexure Connection...

View full details
CA$83.00 - CA$83.00
CA$83.00
CA$83.00 - CA$83.00
CA$83.00

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.