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 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 Winged Eyeshield for Hyperion and Aspheric Eyepieces (covers M43 Thread)
Blocks stray light for improved contrast Winged design shields eye from ambient light Comfortable for long observing sessions Attaches via the M43...
View full detailsBaader Winged Eyeshield for Hyperion Zoom Mark III - Covers M43 Thread
Blocks stray light to increase image contrast Comfortable winged design for focused observing Threads directly onto the M43 connection of the Hype...
View full detailsCelestron Motor Board for CPC Telescopes
Genuine Celestron replacement motor control board Restores accurate GoTo slewing and tracking Resolves common "No Response" error code...
View full detailsDavid Astro Replacement O-Ring for Sky-Watcher 9x50 Finders
This replacement rubber O-ring fits the Sky-Watcher 9x50 finder scopes and holds the finder securely in its mounting bracket. Over time, the origi...
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 detailsPrimaLuceLab Black color bushing long for SESTO SENSO 2 adapters
Upgrade Path Solution: Enables the use of first-generation SESTO SENSO adapters with the SESTO SENSO 2 motor. Cost-Effective Retrofit: Eliminate...
View full detailsPrimaLuceLab Set 3 locking screws for GIOTTO
Official PrimaLuceLab spare part Set of 3 locking thumbscrews Compatible with all GIOTTO models Secures the flat field generator to the telescope ...
View full detailsSoftware Bisque Paramount ME Base Mounting Knob
Direct OEM replacement for the Paramount ME mount Secures the mount head to a pier or tripod Replaces a lost or damaged original knob Weight: 1 lb...
View full detailsSoftware Bisque Paramount ME Homing Sensor Cable - 24"
Direct replacement for the Paramount ME homing sensor Compatible with both MKS 4000 and MKS 5000 control systems Complete assembly includes integr...
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.