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Montures et trépieds

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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Sky-Watcher Monture SolarQuest

SW-S21170

Caractéristiques Capacité de poids : 11 lb poids total : 8,9 livres Alimentation : 8 piles AA (non fournies) ou 12V avec plaque adaptateur in...

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Forfait photo Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i

SW-S20520

MAINTENANT AVEC WIFI! Le Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i est une monture conviviale et multifonctions pour satisfaire tous vos besoins en astronomi...

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Pack Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro

SW-S20512

Caractéristiques Monture de suivi équatorial multifonction Star Adventurer Capacité de charge utile de 11 livres Lunette polaire intégrée avec...

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Sky-Watcher Rotule Star Adventurer

SW-S20550
1 en stock

Adaptateur rotule pour monture Star Adventurer.

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Sky-Watcher Kit de Contrepoids pour Star Adventurer

SW-S20540

Kit de contrepoids pour monture Star Adventurer.

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Sky-Watcher Support de DEC Star Adventurer

SW-S20560

Support Dec pour monture Star Adventurer.

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Sky-Watcher Star Aventurier GTi

Options available

Performances GoTo complètes dans une monture portable Star Adventurer Monture équatoriale légère pour l'astrophotographie de l'espace lointain, d...

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Sky-Watcher Base Latitude (EQ) pour Star Adventurer

SW-S20530

Base Latitude (EQ) pour monture Star Adventurer.

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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer to Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod Adapter / Pier Extension
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer to Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod Adapter / Pier Extension
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Sky-Watcher Adaptateur Star Adventurer pour trépied en fibre de carbone Wave / Rallonge de colonne

SW-S30920

Installe une Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer sur le trépied en fibre de carbone Wave (S30910) Sert aussi de rallonge de colonne pour plus de dégagemen...

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Sky-Watcher Trépied Star Adventurer

SW-S20555

Star Adventurer Mini et trépied Star Adventurer. Également compatible avec les séries AZ-GT et AZ5

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Sky-Watcher Extension de Trépied Star Adventurer

SW-S20565

Accessoire Star Adventurer Mini et Star Adventurer. Ajoute une extension de 8,5" • Également compatible avec les séries AZ-GT et AZ5.

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Sky-Watcher Module GPS SynScan

SW-S30104

Le module GPS SynScan entre la date, l'heure et les données de localisation dans la télécommande SynScan. Compatible avec tous les supports utilis...

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Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter
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Sky-Watcher Adaptateur USB SynScan

SW-S30107

Convertit la connexion série d'une monture GoTo Sky-Watcher en port USB-B Connexion USB 2.0 à votre PC Commande la monture directement, sans raque...

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Sky-Watcher Adaptateur Wifi SynScan

SW-S30103

Permet à n'importe quel support Sky-Watcher SynScan GoTo d'être utilisé avec l'application SynScan Pro Wifi (disponible pour iOS et Android) Com...

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Contrôleur de boîte à main Sky-Watcher V5 Synscan

SW-S30106
2 en stock

Base de données de 42 000 objets Port USB-B 2.0 intégré pour un contrôle facile via PC ou mises à jour du micrologiciel Uniquement compatible a...

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Sky-Watcher Wave 100i Pro Mount with Carbon Fiber Tripod & Pier Extension

SW-S40013

Complete mount kit weighs only 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) Strain wave drive supports 22 lb (10 kg) without a counterweight 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) mount head with E...

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Sky-Watcher Wave 100i Pro Mount with Steel Tripod & Pier Extension

SW-S40014

Supports a 22 lb imaging payload on a mount head that weighs only 9.5 lbs Includes a heavy-duty 2-inch adjustable steel tripod and extension tube ...

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Support d'onde de contrainte Sky-Watcher Wave 100i

SW-S30900
1 en stock

Tête à ondes de contrainte Wave 100i GoTo Modes égaliseur et AZ Pèse 9,5 livres (4,3 kg) Capacité de charge utile de 22 livres (10 kg) san...

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Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Pro Mount Kit w/ Carbon Fiber Tripod and Pier Extension Tube

SW-S40015

Tête GoTo Wave 150i à réducteur harmonique Modes EQ et AZ Gestion des câbles intégrée Poids de 12.8 lb (5.8 kg) Capacité de charge de 33 lb (15 kg...

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Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Pro Mount Kit w/ Steel Tripod and Pier Extension Tube

SW-S40016
1 en stock

Supports 33 lbs without counterweights, expandable to 55 lbs Ultra-portable 12.8 lb mount head weight Dual AZ and EQ tracking modes for visual and...

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Support d'onde de contrainte Sky-Watcher Wave 150i

SW-S30905
1 en stock

Tête à ondes de contrainte Wave 150i GoTo Modes égaliseur et AZ Gestion des câbles intégrée Pèse 12,8 livres (5,8 kg) Capacité de charge...

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Trépied en fibre de carbone Sky-Watcher Wave

SW-S30910

Trépied en fibre de carbone haute résistance pour supports Wave Longueur étendue maximale de 29 pouces (747 mm) Longueur rétractée minimale ...

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Kit de contrepoids Sky-Watcher Wave

SW-S30914

Kit de contrepoids en acier inoxydable pour têtes de montage Wave Barre de contrepoids : 0,79 pouce (20 mm) de diamètre x 12,4 pouces (314 mm)...

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Sky-Watcher Wave to EQ6 Tripod Adapter / Pier Extension

SW-S30916
2 en stock

Securely adapts Sky-Watcher Wave mounts to EQ6 tripods Functions as a pier extension for added height Improves stability by utilizing the heavy-du...

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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.