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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 ME/ME II/MX/MX+/MYT 1.5" Bore 20 lb Counterweight

SB10106

Adds 22 lbs of counterweight 1.5" (3.81 cm) center bore Compatible with Paramount ME, ME II*, MX, MX+, and MYT mounts Stainless steel construction...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MYT 1.5" Bore 10 lb Counterweight

SB10274

10 lb (4.5 kg) Counterweight 1.5-inch (3.81 cm) Bore Diameter Compatible with Paramount MYT, MX+, ME, and MX Stainless Steel Construction +/- 5% W...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge

SB10104

Extends polar alignment latitude range to 0-15° and 58-90° Designed exclusively for Software Bisque Paramount ME and ME II mounts Enables equatori...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX Heavy Duty Wedge-to-Pier Adaptor Plate

SB10103

Adapts custom piers for Paramount ME, ME II, MX, and MYT mounts Heavy-duty 15 lb construction prevents flexure Provides a large 14 x 14 inch mount...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier

SB10244

Provides a stable, portable foundation for Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+ mounts Weighs only 35 lbs for easy transport to dark sky sites Stands 40 inche...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 4" Extension

SB10248

Adds a full 4 inches of height to your Paramount Pyramid Pier Prevents collisions between long optical tubes and the pier legs Compatible wi...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 6" Extension

SB10247

Adds 6 inches of height to compatible Pyramid Portable Piers Prevents telescope collision with pier legs at high altitudes Solid 6 lb construction...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+/MYT Counterweight Knob

SB10198

Official Software Bisque Replacement Part Compatible with Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+/MYT Mounts Weight: 3 lbs Ergonomic Design for Secure Grip De...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+/MYT Permanent Pier

SB10110

Engineered for Paramount ME/MEII/MX/MX+/MYT Mounts All-Steel Construction for Maximum Rigidity and Vibration Damping Available in 8 Standard Heigh...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MX/MYT Counterweight Shaft Safety Knob

SB10230

Official Software Bisque Replacement Part Compatible with Paramount ME, MX, and MYT Mounts Prevents Counterweights from Sliding Off Shaft Precisio...

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Software Bisque Paramount MEII Counterweight Shaft Safety Knob

SB10292

Official replacement part for the Software Bisque Paramount ME II mount Prevents counterweights from accidentally sliding off the shaft Constructe...

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Software Bisque Paramount MEII DEC Axis to Versa-Plate Spacer

SB10280

Creates clearance for custom through-the-mount cables Designed specifically for the Paramount ME II mount Weight: 7 lbs Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 6 in...

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Software Bisque Paramount MEII Versa-Plate

SB10295

Weight: 7 lbs Dimensions: 12 in × 12 in × 24 in Compatibility: Paramount ME & ME II Mounts Interface: Built-in Female Dovetail Mounting: Pre-d...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX Base to Pier Adaptor Plate

SB10215

Adapts Paramount MX/MX+ Mounts to Custom Piers Weight: 7 lbs Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 6 in Provides a Stable, Non-Flexing Connection Description F...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX Pier to Paramount MYT Base Adaptor Plate

SB10283

Adapts Paramount MYT Mount to Paramount MX Pier Weight: 7 lbs Solid, Single-Piece Construction Preserves Existing Pier Installation Description...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX Robotic Telescope System

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Transportable Observatory-Class German Equatorial Mount Includes one 20 lb. (9 kg) stainless-steel counterweight 48V DC, 4.6A power system for hig...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Latitude Adjustment Wedge

SB10240

Extends Polar Alignment Range: Enables precise alignment at extreme polar and equatorial latitudes. Mount Compatibility: Designed specifically for...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier

SB10205

Provides a rigid, stable platform for Paramount MX and MX+ mounts Weighs 29 lbs for a balance of stability and portability Stands at a fixed heigh...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 4" Extension

SB10245

Adds 4 inches (10.2 cm) of height to the Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 8-inch (20.3 cm) diameter matches the pier for a seamless fit Prev...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 6" Extension

SB10246

Adds 6 inches of height to the Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier Prevents collisions between long optical tubes and pier legs Solid, single-p...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate

SB10254

Direct replacement for Software Bisque Paramount MX and MX+ mounts Universal hole pattern accepts most telescope mounting hardware Integrated fema...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate Brass Plunger

SB10226

Official OEM replacement knob for the Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate Single (1) quantity brass plunger Ensures secure locking of telescope dovetails...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+/MYT Permanent Pier

SB10207

Engineered for Paramount MX, MX+, and MYT mounts All-steel construction for maximum rigidity Weighs 65 lbs to effectively damp vibrations Availabl...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MYT Base Mounting Knob

SB10236

Direct Replacement for Paramount MX, MX+, and MYT Mounts Single OEM Replacement Knob Ensures Secure Mount-to-Pier Connection Weight: 3 lbs Desc...

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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.