New for imaging:

 
Reduce or eliminate diffraction spikes.
Mirror clip masks
Removes star flaring
6" mirror cell extends your back focus
includes mirror clip mask.
Acrylic spider vane apodizing mask
Dimension and order request form.

Dobsonian Mounts


EZ-Adjust azimuth setting circle assembly.
Option on AstroGoods mounts or as custom for your mount.
Which mount is best for you? Click for help.


About mount performance:

Great telescopes are built from the ground up.
A poorly built mount shows up in the eyepiece.

Our mounts feature smooth easy motion, stop on a dime and remain still at high magnification.

We use Baltic Birch plywood for vibration free strength, endurance and weight reduction. Selected Formica laminate riding on virgin Teflon provides smooth sure start/stop motion. Our large bearings improve balance and fine movement. Whether cost, height, weight or transport is your top requirement, we design mounts to meet your specific needs.

Kits are designed for easy beginner assembly.

 

Mount stands for raising your eyepiece height.

Optionally available integrated into Astrogoods mounts.

All AstroGoods mounts are designed for minimize weight.
"Wanted to say how pleased I am with the customfolding dob base. Altitude bearings fit like a glove. Total weight 23 lbs, 10 lbs lighter than the particle board OEM base." - DH. Apertura AD12"
"Assembly was very easy. I took it out to view M42, and the mount is solid with buttery motion. It took off a solid 7.5" of height and 20-30 lbs!" - Robert K. 10" f/7

 
Altitude & azimuth bearing ATM materials
Altitude & azimuth setting circles.
Fitted individually to your telescope.
Altitude bearing Teflon pads/screws.
Azimuth bearing Teflon pad/screws.
Drilled with countersink.

Azimuth bolt assemblies
:
Stainless steel bolt,
Teflon flanged bushing
Weld nut and screws,
Nylock.



Altitude and azimuth bearing
laminate strips and rings
Special: free laminate rings/rounds.

 

 
 Mirror Cells for Visual& Imaging
Imaging: remove mirror clip diffraction spikes!
Spider vane diffraction spike masks upcoming.

Visual Image Sharpening Masks
Soft images? Turned down edge masks
for 6, 8, 10, 12 and 12.5" mirrors.
Aperture masks custom sized
Sharpens planetary and double stars
 

 
 Altitude Bearings
 
Small standard altitude bearings (12") Balancing upgrade from 5" altitude bearings to 12"
 

 
 Ring Assemblies For Dobs or Equatorial Mounts
(with or without altitude bearings)