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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.

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 II Large Dovetail

SB10258

Adapts Paramount ME II Versa-Plate for Planewave-style dovetails Compatible with PlaneWave Instruments and Officina Stellare telescopes Solid, sin...

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II Side by Side Ring Plate Large Dovetail

SB10334

Mount multiple telescopes side-by-side Designed for Software Bisque Paramount ME and ME II mounts Substantial 30 lb weight for maximum stability L...

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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 Robotic Telescope System

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Observatory-Grade German Equatorial Mount Belt-driven gears for virtually zero backlash Includes two 14 kg (30 lb.) counterweights MKS 6000 contro...

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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 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 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 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 Robotic Telescope System

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Robotic German equatorial mount Included 20 lb. counterweight balances 25-30 lbs. of instruments Achieves 10 to 15-minute unguided exposures Inclu...

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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 Versa-Plate

SB10414

Designed for the Software Bisque Paramount MYT Mount Pre-drilled with a wide array of mounting holes Integrated female dovetail for direct mountin...

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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.