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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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Logiciel Bisque Paramount MYT/MX+ Adaptateur Polemaster

SB10310

Ajoutez le PoleMaster à votre Paramount MYT ou Paramount MX+. L'adaptateur Paramount MYT/MX+ PoleMaster est utilisé pour fixer la caméra QHYCCD Po...

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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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Accessoire pour télescope Bisque Software Plaque en queue d'aronde

SB10325

Ajoutez facilement des équipements aux anneaux Software Bisque OTA. La plaque accessoire en queue d'aronde se monte sur les anneaux Software Bisqu...

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Logiciel Bisque WiSky MKS 5000 Wi-Fi Control

SB10273

Rendez votre Paramount avec le système de contrôle MKS5000 sans fil ! WiSky(tm) permet à TheSkyX Pro ou TheSky pour iOS de contrôler sans fil votre...

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Starizona PE200 to EQ6 Tripod Adapter

STZ-PE200-EQ6A

Use this adapter to attach a ZWO PE200 pier extension to a Skywatcher EQ6 tripod.  It works with either a standard EQ6 white tripod or the black E...

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Starlight Instruments Support pour chercheur 40-55mm

SI-FSB-CH4055

Ce support fonctionnera avec la plupart des viseurs ayant un diamètre extérieur de 40 à 55 mm. Cette nouvelle conception nous a permis de rendre c...

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Starlight Instruments Support 45-53mm pour Chercheur

SI-FSB-4553

Ce support de lunette de recherche magnifiquement usiné est conçu pour un montage facile dans une variété de configurations. Des vis de serrage à ...

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Starlight Instruments Support 50-60mm pour Chercheur

SI-FSB-5060

Ce support de lunette de recherche magnifiquement usiné est conçu pour un montage facile dans une variété de configurations. Des vis de serrage à ...

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Starlight Instruments Support pour Chercheur avec Chercheur Point Rouge

SI-FSB-CHRDF

Ce support de chercheur avec Red Dot Finder vous permet d'avoir une configuration robuste. Veuillez sélectionner la bonne base de montage dans la...

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Starlight Instruments Support pour Chercheur FSB-CH4055

SI-FSB-CH-BRACKET

Support de montage pour fixer le support du chercheur FSB-CH sur le porte-oculaire Feather Touch. Caractéristiques Connu pour s'adapter Sup...

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Starlight Instruments Barre à queue d'aronde Universelle pour Caméra

Options available

Ce support de caméra à queue d'aronde fonctionne pour le contrôle des objectifs avec mise au point hélicoïdale sur n'importe quel appareil photo re...

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SVBONY Full Metal Finder Scope Dovetail Mounting Set for Telescopes
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SVBONY Full Metal Finder Scope Dovetail Base and Mounting Plate Set

SV-F9176A

Full Metal Construction for Zero Flexure 42mm Wide Universal Mounting Base Fits Celestron, Orion, Sky-Watcher, and Vixen Telescopes Ideal for Addi...

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SVBONY Red Medium Dovetail Clamp

SV-F9144C
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SVBONY SV126 Adjustable Car Window Mount for Scope & Binoculars
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SVBONY SV126 Adjustable Car Window Mount for Scopes and Binoculars

SV-F9197B

Maximum Load Capacity: 5kg Handle Length: 136mm (5.35in) Net Weight: 328g (11.52oz) Material: Metal and ABS Construction Attaches to Vehicle Windo...

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SVBONY SV211 203mm Saddle Handle Bar
SVBONY SV211 203mm Saddle Handle Bar
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SVBONY SV211 203mm Saddle Handle Bar

SV-W9163B

203mm Length 161.5g / 5.7oz Net Weight Machined 6061T Aluminum Construction Direct Fit for SVBONY SV503 102mm & SV550 122mm OTAs Integrated Vi...

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SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting
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SVBONY SV219 120mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate

SV-W9175A

Function: Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate Material: Strong and Lightweight Aluminum Construction Finish: Black Anodized for Corrosion and Wear Resistan...

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SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting
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SVBONY SV219 210mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate

SV-W9175B
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Vixen-Standard Width for Broad Mount Compatibility Lightweight and Rigid Aluminum Construction Durable Black Anodized Finish Resists Wear and Corr...

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SVBONY SV219 Vixen Style Dovetail Plate for Telescope Mounting
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SVBONY SV219 300mm Black Vixen-Style Dovetail Mounting Plate

SV-W9175C
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Functions as a Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate Machined to Vixen Standard Width for broad compatibility Lightweight and rigid Aluminum Construction Dur...

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SVBONY SV224 Universal Dovetail Base for Finder Scope Telescope Mount
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SVBONY SV224 4.2mm Universal Dovetail Base for Finder Scopes

SV-W2370A
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Universal dovetail base for finder scopes and other aiming devices Features 4.2mm universal dovetail slots for wide compatibility Equipped with tw...

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SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount
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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
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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 3 Ring Mount - Satin 1
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Tele Vue 3" Ring Mount - Satin

TV-RS3-8003
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Telescope Compatibility: Fits any 3-inch (76.2mm) outer diameter tube Mounting Interface: Three 1/4"-20 tapped holes Accessory Interface: Dual top...

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Tele Vue 4 Ring Mount - Satin 1
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Tele Vue 4" Ring Mount - Satin

TV-RS4-8004

Fits: Tele Vue TV-102, NP101, and other 4" diameter tubes Mounting: Direct attachment to Tele Vue mounts or Vixen-style dovetails Hinge Type: Clam...

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Tele Vue DSC - Computer Azimuth Spacers for 5 Head 1
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Tele Vue DSC - Computer Azimuth Spacers for 5 Head

TV-STS-5002

Enables Encoder Installation on Gibraltar HD5 Mounts Provides Necessary Clearance for Azimuth Encoder Cover Precision-Machined for a Perfect Fit R...

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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.