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IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.
IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.

Mount Accessories

A mount rarely arrives complete. Polar alignment needs a scope or a camera, balance needs the right counterweights and extension bars, meridian clearance often needs a pier extension, and the whole thing needs power that survives a cold night. David Astro carries mount accessories in Canada — polar scopes, counterweights, wedges, pier extensions, hand controller brackets, cable management and power distribution — stocked in Canada and shipped worldwide.

These are the parts that turn a working mount into a well-behaved one. Tell us your mount model and what is bothering you about your setup and we will point at the accessory that fixes it.

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Software Bisque Paramount ME Pier to Paramount MX/MX+/MYT Base Adaptor Plate

SB10279

Adapts Paramount ME piers for use with MX, MX+, or MYT mounts Weight: 10 lbs Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 6 in Preserves investment in existing pier infr...

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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 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 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 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/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 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 MYT DEX Axis to Versa-Plate Spacer

SB10329

Adds 2 inches of height for cable clearance Designed for the Paramount MYT declination axis Solves cable routing issues with the Versa-Plate Solid...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Pier Adaptor Plate

SB10288

Adapts Paramount MYT mounts to non-Software Bisque piers and tripods Solid mechanical interface for stable imaging Weight: 5 lbs Dimensions: 12 × ...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Tripod Extension Tube

SB10296

Adds 5 in. (12.7 cm) or 10 in. (25.4 cm) of height Prevents long OTAs from colliding with tripod legs Weight: 6 lbs Designed exclusively for the P...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT/MX+ Polemaster Adaptor

SB10310

Enables use of QHYCCD PoleMaster on Paramount MYT/MX+ Solid, rigid connection for precise polar alignment Weight: 3 lbs Dimensions: 4.5 × 12 × 4 i...

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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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Tele Vue DSC - Computer Azimuth Spacers for 5 Head 1
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Tele Vue DSC - Computer Azimuth Spacers for 5 Head

TV-STS-5002

Enables Encoder Installation on Gibraltar HD5 Mounts Provides Necessary Clearance for Azimuth Encoder Cover Precision-Machined for a Perfect Fit R...

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Tele Vue Eyepiece Caddy Set 1
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Tele Vue Eyepiece Caddy Set

TV-TEC-1018

Holds three 1.25" and two 2" eyepieces 2" holes have removable 1.25" inserts Attaches with thumb screws to the yoke arms of all Tele Vue mount hea...

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Tele Vue Mount Handle Assembly 2
Tele Vue Mount Handle Assembly 1
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Tele Vue Mount Handle Assembly

TV-HAN-1000

Secure, Comfortable Grip for Transport Improves Manual Slewing Control Reduces Vibration from Hand Contact Attaches with Two Captive Screws Compat...

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Tele Vue Pano-TelePod- Gib Encoder Kit 1
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Tele Vue Pano-TelePod- Gib Encoder Kit

TV-STN-4001

Adds Digital Setting Circle (Push-To) capability to compatible mounts High-Resolution 2160-step encoders for precise pointing Compatible with Tele...

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Tele Vue Telescope Balance Aid 1
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Tele Vue Telescope Balance Aid

TV-APB-1008

Moves the mounting point about 2.5" toward the objective Attaches to the TV-76 mount ring with the screws provided Hardware for Tele-Pod-style mou...

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What Actually Improves a Mount in Use

Most mount complaints resolve to one of four things: alignment accuracy, balance, clearance or power stability. Each has a specific accessory answer.

  • Polar scopes and alignment aids: Illuminated reticles and electronic polar alignment cameras that reduce alignment from a lengthy drift procedure to a few minutes.
  • Counterweights and extension bars: Correct balance reduces motor load and improves guiding; an extension bar lets a short heavy tube be balanced with less total weight.
  • Pier extensions: Raise the mount head so a long tube clears the tripod legs at the meridian, which is the fix for the most common and most annoying mechanical collision.
  • Equatorial wedges: Convert an alt-azimuth fork mount to equatorial tracking, eliminating field rotation for imaging.
  • Cable management: Clips, wraps and routing hardware that prevent the snag which ends an unattended session at 2 a.m.
  • Power supplies and distribution: Regulated supplies sized for cold-weather draw, since voltage sag is a frequent cause of stalls and tracking faults.

Why Choose David Astro for Mount Accessories

Accessory choice here is entirely mount-specific, so identification matters more than selection.

  • Model-specific fitment: Counterweight shaft diameters, pier extension bolt patterns and wedge mounting all vary by mount, and we confirm the match before shipping.
  • Meridian clearance calculated: Give us your tube length and tripod height and we will work out whether you need an extension and how much.
  • Cold-weather power sizing: We size supplies for the current your mount draws when the grease is stiff at minus 25, not for the specification at room temperature.
  • Authorized dealer: Genuine accessories with full manufacturer warranty, in stock, with fast shipping across Canada and worldwide.
  • Domestic shipping: Heavy items like counterweights ship from Canada without duties or brokerage fees.

Mount Accessories in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a pier extension?
If your telescope strikes a tripod leg when crossing the meridian, or you cannot reach targets near the pole, yes. Send us your tube length and mount model and we will calculate the required height.
What counterweight do I need?
Enough to balance your payload at a sensible position on the shaft — roughly two thirds out, not at the very end. Shaft diameter is mount-specific, so tell us the model rather than the weight alone.
Is an electronic polar alignment camera worth it?
For imaging, usually yes. It reaches better accuracy than a polar scope in a fraction of the time and works when Polaris is obscured, which matters from urban backyards.
Why does my mount stall in the cold?
Most often voltage sag under load rather than a mechanical fault. Cold thickens lubricant, current draw rises, and an undersized supply or a long thin cable drops voltage below the mount's tolerance.

Finishing your mount setup?

Tell us your mount model and what is giving you trouble. We will specify the fix. Full warranty, shipped from Canada.