Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount MX+ - Telescopes up to 45 kg
The Paramount MX+ delivers superior performance made possible through its artful integration of precision mechanics, advanced control system electronics, and the uniquely capable Paramount Software Suite.
100 lb (45 kg) total instrument capacity Unibody mount design weighs 50 lb (23 kg) Maximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC Calibrated polar alignment adjustments Fourth-generation control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash All standard electronics and through the mount wiring are housed inside the mount Includes a versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a the Versa-Plate) that accepts any telescope Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel 30 arcsecond all sky pointing accuracy using TPoint telescope modeling software Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy Extensive Paramount Software Suite
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Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount MX+ - Telescopes up to 45 kg
The Paramount MX+ delivers superior performance made possible through its artful integration of precision mechanics, advanced control system electronics, and the uniquely capable Paramount Software Suite (included).
Skillfully carrying up to 100 pounds (45 kg) of telescopes, cameras and accessories, the Paramount MX+ can help you create your next photographic masterpiece in your permanent observatory.
Legendary Paramount system performance is within reach. Grab yours today.
[{Everything you expect from a Paramount, and more:] 100 lb (45 kg) total instrument capacity Unibody mount design weighs 50 lb (23 kg) Maximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC Calibrated polar alignment adjustments Fourth-generation control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash Ample room to add through the mount cabling All standard electronics and through the mount wiring are housed inside the mount Includes a versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a the Versa-Plate) that accepts any telescope Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel Power supply and PC-to-mount cabling included 30 arcsecond all sky pointing accuracy using TPoint telescope modeling software Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy Extensive Paramount Software Suite feature set including ProTrack™, Direct Guide™ (guider-cable free autoguiding), accurate polar alignment, automated pointing calibration, Super Model™, Image Link™, All Sky Image Link™, Closed Loop Slew, @Focus2™ and @Focus3™ automated focus, periodic error curve fitting, permanent periodic error correction, live image stacking, and more
Type: | German Equatorial Mount |
Body material: | Aluminum alloy |
Instrument capacity: | 45 kg (100 lb.) |
Total capacity: | 90 kg (200 lb.) |
Mount weight without counterweights or counterweight shaft: | 23 kg (50 lb.) |
Counterweight shaft: | Stainless steel, diameter 3.81 cm (1.5 inch), length 41 cm (16 inch), carries up to six counterweights |
Counterweights included: | 2x 9 kg (20 lb.) stainless steel for 18-22 kg (40-50 lb.) of payload |
Equatorial wedge latitude range: | 10° to 65° |
Polar alignment: | Calibrated Vernier-scales in altitude and azimuth |
Bearings: | 15 cm (6 in.) contact ball bearings in both right ascension and declination axes |
Gears: | Research-grade 19 cm (7.5 in.) 375 tooth brass right ascension gears and declination gears |
Maximum slew rates: | 5.4 degrees per second in RA and Dec |
Tracking past meridian: | 2 hours |
OTA mounting: | Versa-Plate Mounting Plate (Losmandy style) |
Wiring: | Internal |
Control system electronics: | MKS 5000 dual-axis motion control system |
Computer interface: | USB 2.0 |
USB hub: | Two port USB hub on instrument panel |
Hand controller: | Yes, with mini joystick and red flashlight |
Autoguider port: | ST-4 |
Firmware upgradable: | Yes |
Motors: | Brushless DC servo motors |
Backlash: | Low, due to spring-loaded worm-to-ger interface |
Pointing accuracy: | Better than 30 arcseconds |
Periodic error: | Maximum 7 arcseconds peak-to-peak before correction |
PEC: | Programmable periodic error correction |
Power supply included: | Input 100 to 240 VAC 47-63 Hz, output 48 V 1.66 A 80 W |
Control software: | TheSky Professional Edition, Camera Add On and the TPoint Add On for Mac, Windows, Linux (Ubuntu) and Raspbian OS |
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