Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount MYT - Telescopes up to 23 kg
The Paramount MYT delivers superior performance made possible through its artful integration of precision mechanics, advanced control system electronics, and the uniquely capable Paramount Software Suite.
50 lb (23 kg) total instrument capacity Unibody mount design weighs 34 lb (15 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 space for additional through the mount cables to minimize cabling chaos All 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 Includes the Paramount MYT Software Suite (TheSkyX Professional Edition, Camera Module, and TPoint Module for Linux, macOS and Windows
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Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount MYT - Telescopes up to 23 kg
The Paramount MYT 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 50 pounds (23 kg) of telescopes, cameras, and accessories, the Paramount MYT 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:] 50 lb (23 kg) total instrument capacity Unibody mount design weighs 34 lb (15 kg) AutoHome™ homing capability ensures the mount always knows its orientation (after performing an initialization process called “homing”), even after power failure 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 space for additional through the mount cables to minimize cabling chaos All 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 48 V DC 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 Includes the Paramount MYT Software Suite (TheSkyX Professional Edition, Camera Module, and TPoint Module for Linux, macOS and Windows Software features ProTrack™, Direct Guide™ (guider-cable free autoguiding), TPoint Super Model™, All Sky Image Link™, Closed Loop Slew, @Focus™ automated focus, periodic error curve fitting, permanent periodic error correction, live stacking, dithering and more
Type: | German Equatorial Mount |
Body material: | Aluminum alloy |
Instrument capacity: | 23 kg (50 lb.) |
Total capacity: | 46 kg (100 lb.) |
Mount weight without counterweights or counterweight shaft: | 15 kg (34 lb.) |
Counterweight shaft: | Stainless steel, diameter 3.81 cm (1.5 inch), length 33 cm (13 inch) |
Counterweights included: | 1x 9 kg (20 lb.) stainless steel for 11-15 kg (25-30 lb.) of payload |
Equatorial wedge latitude range: | 0° to 64° |
Polar alignment: | Calibrated Vernier-scales in altitude and azimuth |
Bearings: | 11 cm (4.3 in.) contact ball bearings in both right ascension and declination axes |
Gears: | Research-grade 16 cm (6.5 in.) 320 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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