Accessoires de montures
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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Barre de contrepoids iOptron HEM27/HEM44
Cette barre de contrepoids s'adapte à un support HEM27/HEM44. C'est également la barre CW d'origine pour une monture CEM26/GEM28. Dimensions: ...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Illuminating LED for CEM26/GEM28 AccuAlign Polar Scope
Official accessory for iOptron CEM26 and GEM28 mounts Illuminates the AccuAlign polar scope reticle Enables fast and accurate polar alignment in t...
Afficher tous les détailsPolarscope électronique iOptron iPolar
I ntroducing iOptron iPolar TM - un polarscope électronique de haute précision et facile à utiliser (e-PS). Qu'est-ce qui rend iPolar unique ? 1. ...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron iPolar Electronic Polarscope for HEM15/HEM27/HEM44 Mounts
Achieves polar alignment precision of approximately 30 arcseconds Designed for internal installation on iOptron HEM15, HEM27, and HEM44 mounts Sim...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron iPolar Internal Electronic Polar Scope for CEM120 Mounts
Achieves polar alignment with 30 arcsecond resolution 13° wide field of view digital camera Designed for internal installation in iOptron CEM120 m...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron iPolar Internal Electronic Polar Scope for CEM26/GEM28/SkyGuider Pro Mounts
Internal design for CEM26, GEM28, and SkyGuider Pro mounts Achieves polar alignment with 30 arcsecond resolution 13° wide field of view camera Sof...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron iPolar Internal Electronic Polar Scope for CEM40 Mounts
Achieves polar alignment to a resolution of 30 arcseconds Wide 13° field of view for rapid plate solving Installs internally on iOptron CEM40 and ...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron iPolar™ Electronics Polar Scope
Achieves polar alignment precision of approximately 30 arcseconds Wide ~13 degree field of view for easy pole acquisition High-resolution sensor p...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron iStarFi Wi-Fi Adapter for CEM40/GEM45
Wireless Mount Control for CEM40/GEM45 Mounts Supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Protocol Access Point (AP) and Station (STA) Modes ASCOM and SkySafari Pr...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron MiniTower Pro/II Altitude Gear and Clutch Upgrade Kit
Direct upgrade for iOptron MiniTower Pro and MiniTower II mounts Improves altitude axis performance Reduces gear backlash and slipping Enhances st...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron MiniTower Pro/II Altitude Locking Knob Upgrade Kit
Direct upgrade for iOptron MiniTower Pro and MiniTower II mounts Improves altitude axis locking and stability Large, easy-to-grip design Ideal for...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Polar Scope for SmartEQ
Enables Precise Polar Alignment Designed Specifically for the iOptron SmartEQ Mount Essential for Long-Exposure Astrophotography Improves GoTo Poi...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Polar Scope Kit for CEM26
Designed specifically for the iOptron CEM26 mount Provides a direct, through-the-axis optical view of the celestial pole Enables fast and intuitiv...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Polar Scope Kit for GEM28
Optical Polar Alignment Accessory for iOptron GEM28 Mounts Enables Fast, Computer-Free Setup Illuminated Reticle for Easy Sighting of Polaris Idea...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Polar Scope Mounting Bracket for PST Micro Tracker
Enables Precise Polar Alignment Designed for the iOptron PST Micro Tracker (#3680) Compatible with AccuAlign (#3330-HST) Polar Scopes Compatible w...
Afficher tous les détailsCâble série iOptron RS232-RJ9
Le câble série iOptron RS232 vers RJ9 est utilisé pour la mise à niveau du micrologiciel (contrôleur manuel et/ou cartes de commande), le contrôle...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron SkyTracker Pro Counterweight Package (3324)
Enables balancing of heavier camera and lens combinations Improves tracking accuracy by reducing motor strain Attaches directly to the iOptron Sky...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Stainless Steel Extension Bar for CEM40/50/60/70/etc.
Extends counterweight shaft length Increases counterweight leverage Allows for balancing heavier payloads with fewer weights Stainless steel const...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Star Knobs
Ergonomic Star-Shaped Grip Enables Tool-Free Adjustments Improves Ease of Use in the Field Ideal for Use with Gloves Description FAQ Specificat...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron Star Knobs with Center Post
Ergonomic star shape for enhanced grip Integrated center post protects equipment surfaces Ideal replacement for standard bolts on mounts and acces...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron StarFi TM Wi-Fi Telescope Adapter
Adds 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi control to compatible iOptron mounts Enables wireless GoTo from smartphones, tablets, and computers Supports Sky Safari Pro...
Afficher tous les détailsConvertisseur iOptron USB vers RS232
Convertisseur USB vers RS232 utilisant le chipset FTDI. Testé pour la monture iOptron. Convertir un port USB en port série RS232 USB 2.0/1,0, f...
Afficher tous les détailsiOptron ZEQ25/CEM25 Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar
Extends Counterweight Shaft Length Increases Balancing Leverage Allows for Heavier Telescope Payloads Compatible with iOptron ZEQ25 Mounts Compati...
Afficher tous les détailsOrion Optics UK 150mm Small Dob brake (recommended)
Recommended for the 150mm Dobsonian mount Smooth, controllable altitude motion CNC machined in the UK Description Specifications In the Box War...
Afficher tous les détailsWhat 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.