Spare Parts
Equipment rarely fails all at once. A thumbscrew strips, a tension spring loses its set, a plastic gear cracks in the cold, a knob goes missing in the grass — and a working telescope becomes a project. David Astro carries spare parts in Canada and can source many more through dealer channels, in stock and shipped from our Canadian warehouse.
Most manufacturers do not list service parts publicly but will supply them to authorized dealers. Tell us the model and what broke and we will check availability.
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Baader Adjustable Spanner Wrench w/ 2mm Pins
Adjustable jaw design fits a wide range of retaining rings Precision-machined 2mm pins for secure engagement Prevents scratches and damage to opti...
View full detailsBaader Rubber Eyeshield for Diam 31-32.5mm
With folding side wing For diamter 31mm - 32.5mm
Baader Rubber Eyeshield for Diam 33.5-34mm
Fits Eyepieces with 33.5mm to 34mm Diameter Blocks Stray Light to Improve Contrast Improves Viewing Comfort and Eye Placement Made from Flexible, ...
View full detailsBaader Rubber Eyeshield for Diam 40.5-41.5mm
With side flap For diamter 40.5mm - 41.5mm
Baader Rubber/Metal Foldable Morpheus Eyecup M43
Foldable rubber eyecup Designed for observers with or without eyeglasses Durable metal base with M43 threads Blocks stray light to improve contras...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 150mm F/4 Mirror
150mm aperture, f/4 Research grade, 1/8 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 150mm F/5 Mirror
150mm aperture, f/5 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 150mm F/8 Mirror
150mm aperture, f/8 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 200mm F/4.5 Mirror
200mm aperture, f/4.5 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descript...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 200mm F/6 Mirror
200mm aperture, f/6 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 250mm F/4.8 Mirror
250mm aperture, f/4.8 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descript...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 250mm F/6.3 Mirror
250mm aperture, f/6.3 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descript...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 300mm F/4 Mirror
300mm aperture, f/4 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 300mm F/5.3 Mirror
300mm aperture, f/5.3 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descript...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 350mm F/4.7 Mirror
350mm aperture, f/4.7 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descript...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 35x49x10mm Plate elliptical flat mirror
35x49mm minor/major axis 10mm thick Plate substrate Precision ground and coated in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty ...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 400mm F/4 Mirror
400mm aperture, f/4 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsOrion Optics UK 500mm F/4 Mirror
500mm aperture, f/4 Standard grade, 1/4 PV wavefront accuracy Hand-figured in the UK Supplied with a Zygo interferometer test report Descriptio...
View full detailsQHYCCD Level Convertor Board Kit (for Scientific Cameras)
Interfaces with camera's high-speed 6-pin GPIO port Provides safe, buffered access to FPGA signals User-configurable VCC supports logic levels fro...
View full detailsQHYCCD Liquid Cooling Kit for Astronomy Cameras
Dedicated Liquid Cooling: Engineered for compatible LQ-series astronomy cameras. Physical Footprint: Measures 29cm x 13cm x 17cm. Substantial B...
View full detailsSBIG Replacement AllSky Dome
Replacement acrylic dome for the AllSky camera
Tele Vue Eyeguard Extender - Twist-on Style
Compatibility: Tele Vue Delos, DeLite, Nagler T6 (7, 9, 11, 13mm), Panoptic (19, 24mm), and Ethos-SX (3.7, 4.7mm) eyepieces Adjustment: Twist-up v...
View full detailsZWO Replacement Antenna for ASIAIR Plus
ZWO Replacement Fan for ASI Cameras
Official ZWO OEM replacement fan Restores original cooling performance to Cooled/Pro cameras Includes all necessary mounting hardware Backed by a ...
View full detailsThe Parts That Fail First
Failures cluster around a small number of components, most of them inexpensive and most of them disabling.
- Thumbscrews and set screws: Stripped, lost or seized fasteners on focusers, rings and saddles — the single most common small failure.
- Tension springs and clutches: Focuser tension springs and mount clutch components that lose grip over time and cause slipping.
- Gears and worm components: Drive parts, particularly plastic gears in lower-cost mounts, which become brittle after repeated cold cycling.
- Hand controllers and cables: Coiled cables that fail internally after flexing, and connectors that corrode at the mount end.
- Knobs and locking levers: Altitude and azimuth adjusters, focus knobs and locking levers that shear or strip.
- Felt, liners and seals: Ring liners and light-baffle felt that compress or peel over time and are easy to replace.
Why Choose David Astro for Spare Parts
Being an authorized dealer matters most in the categories nobody thinks about at the point of purchase.
- Dealer channel access: We can request service parts that are not publicly listed, which is often the only route to a specific fastener or gear.
- Identification from a photo: Send us a picture and the model and we will identify the part rather than requiring a part number you do not have.
- In-house repair as an alternative: If the part is unavailable, we can often repair or fabricate a solution rather than declaring the equipment finished.
- Genuine components: Manufacturer parts with warranty where applicable, stocked in Canada and shipped worldwide.
- Ships from Canada: Small parts delivered quickly and without duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.
Spare Parts in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you get parts for a discontinued telescope?
- Often yes. Many manufacturers maintain service stock well beyond a product's sales life and supply it to dealers. Tell us the model and the part and we will check.
- I do not know the part number. Can you still help?
- Yes. Send us a photograph and the equipment model and we will identify it. Part numbers for fasteners and small components are rarely documented for customers anyway.
- Why do plastic parts fail in winter?
- Polymers become brittle at low temperatures, and a gear or knob that flexes fine at room temperature can crack at minus 25 under normal force. Metal replacements exist for some common failures.
- What if the part is not available?
- We can often repair the assembly in-house or fabricate a functional replacement, which is usually faster and cheaper than replacing the whole component.
Something broken?
Send us a photo and the model and we will find the part or repair it. Canadian stock and in-house service.