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Montures Alt-Azimut

An alt-azimuth mount moves the way you point: up, down, left, right. That intuitiveness is why it dominates casual and grab-and-go observing, and why a telescope on one gets used on marginal nights when a telescope needing polar alignment stays indoors. David Astro carries alt-azimuth mounts in Canada, from manual push-to heads to WiFi-controlled GoTo units, in stock and shipping from Canada.

The limitation is field rotation, which constrains long-exposure imaging without a wedge. Tell us whether you plan to image and we will advise honestly on whether this is the right mount type.

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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro GoTo Mount with SkyAssist
CA$700.00 - CA$700.00
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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro GoTo Mount with SkyAssist

ES-SAGT-ST10

SkyAssist GoTo System Automated Self-Alignment App-Based Wireless Control Intuitive Alt-Azimuth Design Vixen-Style Dovetail Saddle Dual Power Opti...

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Explore Scientific Twilight I Monture alt-azimut à angle réglable

ES-MAZ01-00

Le Twilight I est une monture et un trépied alt-azimut légers à moyens conçus pour accepter rapidement et facilement des réfracteurs de petite à m...

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iOptron AZ Mount Pro - AZ Mount Pro w/ Tri-Pier
iOptron AZ Mount Pro - AZ Mount Pro w/ LiteRoc Tripod
CA$1,987.00 - CA$3,095.00
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iOptron AZ Mount Pro

Options available

33 lb (15 kg) primary and 10 lb secondary payload capacity 13 lb (5.9 kg) mount head, including CW shaft and battery "Level and Go" alignment with...

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iOptron HAE16C AZ/EQ Dual SWG

IOP-HE162C

Hybrid EQ/Alt-Az Mount Design 18 lbs (8.2 kg) Payload without Counterweight 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) Mount Head Weight StrainWave RA Gear & Worm/Belt ...

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iOptron HAE18C AZ/EQ Dual Strain Wave GoTo Mount
CA$2,309.00 - CA$2,309.00
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iOptron HAE18C AZ/EQ Dual Strain Wave GoTo Mount

IOP-HE182C

Payload (without counterweight): 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) Mount Head Weight: 6.2 lbs (2.82 kg) Payload-to-Weight Ratio: 3.01 Drive System: Dual Strain Wa...

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iOptron HAE29 Dual AZ/EQ SWG Mount - HAE29C
CA$2,797.00 - CA$5,459.00
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iOptron HAE29 Support SWG double AZ/EQ

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Présentation des nouveaux membres de la famille de montages d'engrenages à ondes de contrainte iOptron - AZ/EQ double montage HAE29 et HAE29 EC ! C...

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iOptron HAE43 Dual AZ/EQ SWG Mount - HAE43C
CA$3,917.00 - CA$6,845.00
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iOptron HAE43 Support SWG double AZ/EQ

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Présentation des nouveaux membres de la famille de montages d'engrenages à ondes de contrainte iOptron - AZ/EQ double montage HAE43 et HAE43 EC ! C...

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iOptron HAE69 Dual AZ/EQ SWG Mount - HAE69C
CA$5,387.00 - CA$8,525.00
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iOptron HAE69 Double monture AZ/EQ SWG

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Présentation des nouveaux membres de la famille de montage iOptron à engrenages à ondes de contrainte (SWG) - HAE69 et HAE69 EC Monture double SWG ...

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iOptron HAZ130 Dual SWG Altazimuth Mount
CA$14,783.00 - CA$14,783.00
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iOptron HAZ130 Dual SWG Altazimuth Mount

IOP-HZ130

132 lbs (60 kg) payload capacity Dual Strain Wave Gear (SWG) system for zero backlash 70 lbs (32 kg) mount head weight Go2Nova® 8411 controller wi...

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iOptron HAZ31 Onde de contrainte Alt-Az

HZ312

Deux nouveaux supports d'onde de contrainte Alt-Az passionnants, HAZ31 et HAZ46, sont ajoutés à la famille de supports d'engrenage à onde de contra...

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iOptron HAZ46 Alt-Az Strain Wave Mount

IOP-HZ462

Deux nouveaux supports d'onde de contrainte Alt-Az passionnants, HAZ31 et HAZ46, sont ajoutés à la famille de supports d'engrenage à onde de contra...

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iOptron HAZ71 Alt-Azimuth Strain Wave GoTo Mount
CA$5,809.00 - CA$5,809.00
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iOptron HAZ71 Alt-Azimuth Strain Wave GoTo Mount

IOP-HZ712

68 lbs (31 kg) payload capacity 18.3 lbs (8.3 kg) mount head weight 3.73 payload-to-weight ratio Strain Wave Gear system with 800:1 reduction Buil...

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Sky-Watcher Monture AZ-EQ5

SW-S30200

Caractéristiques Mode équatorial allemand/Alt-Az/dual-OTA. Correction d'erreur périodique permanente (PPEC). Entraînement par courroie - Courb...

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Sky-Watcher Monture AZ-EQ6

SW-S30330

L'AZ-EQ6 est la monture multi-rôle ultime, alliant la popularité d'une monture EQ à la commodité d'une monture AZ. Avec sa capacité de charge util...

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Sky-Watcher Monture AZ-GTi

SW-S21110

Caractéristiques Monture azimutale polyvalente Trépied en aluminium à hauteur réglable avec pieds de 1,25" Capacité de charge utile de 11 livr...

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Sky-Watcher Monture AZ5 avec Trépied en Acier

SW-S20110

Le Sky-Watcher AZ5 est un support de télescope facile à utiliser pour l'astronomie visuelle et les observations terrestres de jour Construit en fo...

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Sky-Watcher Monture SolarQuest

SW-S21170
1 en stock

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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Logiciel Bisque Paramount Taurus Model 400 Equatorial Fork Mount

SB10636

Imagerie horizon à horizon ininterrompue Contrairement à une monture équatoriale allemande, la conception symétrique de la fourche équatoriale ne ...

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SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
CA$175.00 - CA$175.00
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CA$175.00

SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount

SV-W9181A

Payload Capacity: 10kg (22 lbs) Mount Weight: 3kg (6.6 lbs) Drive System: 120-Tooth Worm Gear on Both Axes Saddle Type: Vixen-Style Motion Ra...

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Svbony SV225 MINI Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
CA$126.00 - CA$126.00
CA$126.00
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CA$126.00

SVBONY SV225 Mini Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount

SV-W9181B

Lightweight CNC Aluminum Construction Net Weight of 1546g Dual Axis Slow-Motion Controls Standard Vixen-style Dovetail Saddle Mounts to Tripods vi...

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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD4 - Encoder Equipped 1
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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD4 - Encoder Equipped

TV-G4E-6023

Recommended for the Tele Vue NP101is Weight: 20.5 lbs (mount) Height (to altitude axis): 3.5 to 5 ft Altitude range: +80° to -12° Thick wood legs ...

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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD4 Mount 1
CA$2,008.00 - CA$2,008.00
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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD4 Mount

TV-G4M-6014

Recommended for the Tele Vue NP101is Weight: 20.5 lbs Height (to altitude axis): 3.5 to 5 ft Altitude range: +80° to -12° Thick wood legs with leg...

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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 - Encoder Equipped 1
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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 - Encoder Equipped

TV-G5E-5023

Recommended for the Tele Vue NP127is Weight: 22.9 lbs (mount) Height (to altitude axis): 3.5 to 5 ft Altitude range: +80° to -12° Thick wood legs ...

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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 Mount 1
CA$2,092.00 - CA$2,092.00
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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 Mount

TV-G5M-5014

Recommended for the Tele Vue NP127is Weight: 22.9 lbs Height (to altitude axis): 3.5 to 5 ft Altitude range: +80° to -12° Thick wood legs with leg...

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Alt-Azimuth Mounts and Field Rotation

Two axes track a target by moving in both simultaneously. This works perfectly for visual use and introduces a slow rotation of the field, which matters only for long exposures.

  • Manual alt-azimuth heads: Smooth-motion mounts with slow-motion controls, ideal for refractors used visually and for terrestrial observing.
  • GoTo alt-azimuth mounts: Computerized pointing with large object databases, aligning on two or three stars and finding targets automatically.
  • WiFi-controlled mounts: Operated from a phone or tablet, removing the hand controller and simplifying setup considerably.
  • Field rotation: The field slowly rotates during tracking, limiting unguided exposures to roughly 30 to 60 seconds depending on target position — fine for the Moon and planets, limiting for deep sky.
  • Equatorial wedges: Tilt the whole mount to the latitude angle, converting it to equatorial operation and eliminating field rotation entirely.
  • Payload and portability: Generally lighter than equatorials of the same capacity, since no counterweight is required.

Why Choose David Astro for Alt-Azimuth Mounts

The right mount is the one you will actually set up, and that is often not the most capable one.

  • Honest imaging advice: If you intend serious deep-sky imaging we will say that an equatorial is the right tool, rather than selling a wedge to work around a design limitation.
  • Setup-time realism: For observers with limited clear nights, we weigh how quickly a mount deploys as a genuine factor rather than a footnote.
  • Payload sized with the tripod: Alt-azimuth stability depends heavily on the base, and we specify the two together.
  • Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty with service handled in Canada.
  • Ships from Canada: Domestic delivery with no duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.

Alt-Azimuth Mounts in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Can I image with an alt-azimuth mount?
Lunar, planetary and short-exposure work, yes, very effectively. Deep-sky exposures beyond roughly a minute show field rotation as trailed stars at the frame edges, unless you add an equatorial wedge.
Is GoTo worth it for visual observing?
It depends on your sky. Under heavy light pollution where few stars are visible for star hopping, GoTo transforms what you can find. Under dark skies many observers prefer manual star hopping.
How does a wedge change things?
It tilts the azimuth axis to point at the celestial pole, making the mount equatorial in effect. Field rotation disappears, but you take on polar alignment and a heavier, less convenient setup.
Do alt-azimuth mounts need counterweights?
Generally no, which is a large part of their portability advantage. Balance is achieved by positioning the tube in its saddle rather than by adding mass.

Grab-and-go setup?

Tell us your telescope and how you observe and we will match the mount and tripod. Ships from our Canadian warehouse.