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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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Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 530mm (20.5") – for Celestron / Custom builds
$155.00 - $155.00
$155.00
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$155.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 530mm (20.5") – for Celestron / Custom builds

BAA-1501620

530mm (20.5") Length 3" Losmandy D-Style Standard Ideal for Celestron SCTs and Custom Builds Black Anodized Finish Description FAQ Specificatio...

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$155.00 - $155.00
$155.00
$155.00 - $155.00
$155.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 610mm (24") – for Celestron / Custom builds
$182.00 - $182.00
$182.00
$182.00 - $182.00
$182.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar 3", 610mm (24") – for Celestron / Custom builds

BAA-1501625

3" Losmandy-Style Dovetail 610mm (24") Total Length Black Anodized Finish Ideal for Celestron OTAs and Custom Builds Description FAQ Specificat...

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$182.00 - $182.00
$182.00
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$182.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 200mm (7.9") – for Vixen, Celestron and Skywatcher Mounts
$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00
$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 200mm (7.9") – for Vixen, Celestron and Skywatcher Mounts

BAA-2451661

200mm (7.9") Length Vixen-Style V-Profile 44mm Base Width Compatible with Vixen, Celestron, and Sky-Watcher Mounts Description FAQ Specificatio...

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$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00
$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00
Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"
$86.00 - $86.00
$86.00
$86.00 - $86.00
$86.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar V, 495mm (19,5") – for Celestron RASA 8"

BAA-2451735

495mm (19.5") Vixen-style dovetail bar Designed for the Celestron RASA 8" astrograph Provides extended length for balancing imaging equipment Comp...

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$86.00 - $86.00
$86.00
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Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 120mm (4.7") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics
$43.00 - $43.00
$43.00
$43.00 - $43.00
$43.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 120mm (4.7") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics

BAA-2451103

120mm (4.7") Length Zeiss / Astro-Physics Mount Compatible "Z" Profile Dovetail Bar Provides Secure, Precision Fit Description FAQ Specificatio...

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$43.00
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Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 200mm (7.9") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics
$51.00 - $51.00
$51.00
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$51.00

Baader Planetarium Dovetail Bar Z, 200mm (7.9") – for Zeiss/Astro-Physics

BAA-2451104

200mm (7.9") Length Zeiss / Astro-Physics "Z" Dovetail Profile Dedicated Fit for Non-Vixen/Losmandy Mounts Provides Secure OTA-to-Mount Connection...

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$51.00 - $51.00
$51.00
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Baader Planetarium Handle for Telescopes with 3" dovetail, incl. 2x 3" clamps
$101.00 - $101.00
$101.00
$101.00 - $101.00
$101.00

Baader Planetarium Handle for Telescopes with 3" dovetail, incl. 2x 3" clamps

BAA-2451581

Provides a secure carrying point for large telescopes Mounts directly to 3-inch Losmandy-style dovetail bars Includes two integrated 3-inch rider ...

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$101.00 - $101.00
$101.00
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$101.00
Baader Planetarium Mounting Block for M14 Balancing Shaft, straight – for PlaneWave CDKs
$64.00 - $64.00
$64.00
$64.00 - $64.00
$64.00

Baader Planetarium Mounting Block for M14 Balancing Shaft, straight – for PlaneWave CDKs

BAA-2451549

Mounting block for M14 balancing shafts Straight-through, non-angled design Engineered specifically for PlaneWave CDK telescopes Component part fo...

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$64.00 - $64.00
$64.00
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$64.00
Baader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster Adapter to mount onto PlaneWave L-350
$181.00 - $181.00
$181.00
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$181.00

Baader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster Adapter to mount onto PlaneWave L-350

BAA-2451516

Adapts Baader PAN-Adjuster for use with PlaneWave L-350 mounts Attaches to the side port of the L-350 mount Enables precise parallel alignment of ...

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$181.00 - $181.00
$181.00
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$181.00
Baader Planetarium Baader PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment
$1,489.00 - $1,489.00
$1,489.00
$1,489.00 - $1,489.00
$1,489.00

Baader Planetarium PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment

BAA-2451515

Enables precise optical axis alignment of parallel-mounted telescopes Designed for PlaneWave L-Mounts and dual mounting plates Compatible with 3" ...

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$1,489.00 - $1,489.00
$1,489.00
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$1,489.00
Baader Planetarium Rider Clamp 3" / 60, fitting for Stronghold
$64.00 - $64.00
$64.00
$64.00 - $64.00
$64.00

Baader Planetarium Rider Clamp 3" / 60, fitting for Stronghold

BAA-2450316

Accepts standard 3" Losmandy D-style dovetail bars Features a 60mm bolt pattern for direct mounting Designed specifically for the Baader Stronghol...

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$64.00 - $64.00
$64.00
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Baader Planetarium Stronghold Tangent Assembly – Blue
$429.00 - $429.00
$429.00
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$429.00

Baader Planetarium Stronghold Tangent Assembly – Blue

BAA-2450310B

Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downloads Warranty Stronghold Tangent Assembly – Blue The Baader Stronghold Tangent Assembly is...

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$429.00 - $429.00
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$59.00
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$59.00

Baader Ensemble Supplémentaire de Support pour Platines EQ Stronghold

BAA-2450317

Oculaire 1¼ "/ T-2 avec mise au point fine (course de mise au point de 5 mm) Avec trois vis de serrage d'oculaire pour un centrage précis - ains...

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$59.00
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$109.00 - $109.00
$109.00
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$109.00

Baader Série V - Barre à queue d'aronde Mark III - 470mm pour C8/C9.25/C11

BAA-2451101

Convient aux OTA C8 / 9/11 "(largeur de base 44 mm) sur les supports Vixen-GP-ou Synta-EQ5 / HEQ5 / 6 ou Celestron AVX / AS-GT Longueur = 470 mm...

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$109.00 - $109.00
$109.00
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$109.00
$153.00 - $153.00
$153.00
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$153.00

Baader Série V - Contrepoids Série V 1kg

BAA-2451531
1 en stock

Fabriqué en acier inoxydable V2A Y compris collier en V 70mm diam. à monter sur queues d'aronde en V (norme Vixen) 1 kg

$153.00 - $153.00
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$153.00
$43.00 - $43.00
$43.00
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Baader Série V - Barre à queue d'aronde - 120mm

BAA-2451650

V (EQ) avec rainures fraisées au centre Longueur : 120 mm Largeur socle 44mm Compatible avec Vixen, Celestron, Skywatcher et autres supports ...

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$43.00 - $43.00
$43.00
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$43.00
$46.00 - $46.00
$46.00
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$46.00

Baader Série V - Barre à queue d'aronde - 180mm

BAA-2451660

$46.00 - $46.00
$46.00
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$46.00
$90.00 - $90.00
$90.00
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$90.00

Baader Série V - Barre à queue d'aronde - 345mm pour C8 SCT/HD

BAA-2451734

Rail en queue d'aronde en V avec rayon et avec trous pour 8 "SC / HD Longueur : 345 mm Percé et comprend des vis de montage pour Celestron 8" ...

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$90.00 - $90.00
$90.00
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$90.00
$105.00 - $105.00
$105.00
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$105.00

Baader Série V - Barre à queue d'aronde - 455mm pour C9.25/C22 SCT/HD

BAA-2451745

Rail à queue d'aronde en V avec rayon et trous pour 9" SC/HD et 11" SC/HD Longueur : 455 mm Percé et comprend des vis de montage pour Celestron...

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$105.00 - $105.00
$105.00
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$105.00
$73.00 - $73.00
$73.00
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$73.00

Baader Série V - Platine pour Barre à queue d'aronde

BAA-2451530

Queue d'aronde en V, diamètre 70 mm Appairage Vixen / Synta / SkyWatcher / Celestron / Baader V - pour GIRO II Massive EQ-clamp, anodisé noir, ...

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$73.00 - $73.00
$73.00
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$73.00
$117.00 - $117.00
$117.00
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$117.00

Baader Série V - Poignée pour Télescopes

BAA-2451582

Poignée pour télescopes Comprend une pince en V 2 pièces à monter sur queue d'aronde EQ-5/HEQ-5

$117.00 - $117.00
$117.00
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$117.00
$303.00 - $303.00
$303.00
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$303.00

Baader V-Series PAN/EQ V190 Queue d'Aronde Selle

BAA-2451525

Montage rapide des optiques avec tous les EQ standard Celestron / Skywatcher / Vixen dovetail Pince EQ massive mais légère, 190 mm (7,5") de lon...

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$303.00 - $303.00
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$235.00 - $235.00
$235.00
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$235.00

Baader Barre à queue d'aronde Baadar Z (AP) - 200mm

BAA-1401130

Queue d'aronde en V, diamètre 70 mm Appairage Vixen / Synta / SkyWatcher / Celestron / Baader V - pour GIRO II Massive EQ-clamp, anodisé noir, ...

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$235.00 - $235.00
$235.00
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$235.00
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$111.00
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$111.00

Baader Barre à queue d'aronde Z (AP) Mark IV - 470mm pour C8/C9.25/C11

BAA-2451102

Convient aux OTA C8/9/11" sur les pinces Zeiss/Astro Physics Longueur = 470 mm, avec une surface de contact plus large de 40 mm pour la fixation...

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$111.00 - $111.00
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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.