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Introducing the new ME Series 6 observatory workhorse. The Paramount ME™ Series 6 represents the latest in gear-driven German equatorial mount performance. It includes the advanced MKS 6000 telescope control system which lets you connect via USB C, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. For more information, click here or watch the video below. The ME is an observatory-favorite among advanced amateur and professional astronomers. Hardware Specifications 240 lb. (109 kg) instrument capacity; 480 lb. (218 kg) maximum payload capacity (instruments + counterweights). Unibody mount design weighs 85 lb. (38 kg) without counterweights or counterweight shaft. All-sky pointing accuracies at or below 30 Arc seconds RMS (see Software Specifications below for details). Its standard motor-based encoders provide: A maximum peak-to-peak periodic error before correction is seven (7) Arc seconds. After a one-time PE training, the peak-to-peak periodic error is typically 1 arc second or less. Belt-driven pulleys with spring-loaded worm gears produce virtually zero backlash. No clutches mean the TPoint™ model’s pointing accuracy is maintained. AutoHome™ homing capability ensures the mount always knows its orientation (after performing an initializing process called “homing” which usually takes a minute or less). Optional on-axis absolute encoders provide: No mount initialization (a.k.a. homing) required. No periodic error. No backlash. Exceptional TPoint™ pointing and tracking results from fewer calibration points which saves time. 0.02 arc second resolution extended temperature range absolute on-axis encoders operate from –40° C to +80° C. See the FAQ below to find out if absolute on-axis encoders are right for you. Its telescope control system motor, power, and electronics cables are conveniently housed inside the mount to prevent snags. Ample room to run additional through-the-mount cables. Advanced MKS 6000 telescope control system lets you connect via USB-C, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi (MKS 6000 Upgrade Kits will be available for earlier models). Three high-power XT60 ports on the Instrument Panel. Its included Versa-Plate™ accepts most telescopes. 48V DC power supply and PC-to-mount USB and Ethernet cables included. Durable, fade-resistant red powder coating with black anodized finish; external components are machined aluminum alloy. Software Specifications Paramount’s unsurpassed pointing and tracking performance is made possible by its integrated TPoint™ modeling and ProTrack™ technologies. For more information about why accurate pointing is non-trivial, click here. By employing TPoint’s calibration and telescope modeling tools, you’ll enjoy all sky pointing accuracies below 30 Arc seconds RMS. Nothing outperforms that — and that’s without on-axis absolute encoders. Operating in conjunction with TPoint™, ProTrack™ continuously updates the mount’s position in both axes to correct system-wide tracking errors including tube flexure, atmospheric refraction, polar misalignment, harmonic errors caused by evenly slightly misaligned encoders or the main gear, and more. On-axis absolute encoders alone cannot correct those errors which exist with all telescopes. A properly applied telescope model is required to achieve superior tracking. Even without on-axis absolute encoders, 5-to-10-minute unguided exposures are common with many enjoying up to 20 minutes. For more information about the differences between motor-based and on-axis absolute on axis encoders, please see the FAQs. Its included software is integrated into a single, easy-to-use, application consisting of TheSky™ Professional, TPoint™, Cameras+, Domes, Multi-OS+, and Weather modules. Enjoy the simplicity of controlling your cameras and astrophotography devices with one application. Its included TheSky™ Universal Bundle represents a $1,095 value. Its Accurate Polar Alignment feature does not require pole visibility. Compatible with Windows™, macOS™, and Linux (arm64 and x86_64 processors). TheSky’s user-interface is consistent across all operating systems. You can install TheSky on multiple operating simultaneously on up to six computers per OS. Why paint yourself or your institution into a corner? For more detailed information about the Series 6 Paramounts, please click here. The coolest feature of our new Series 6 mounts is that they’re Paramounts. While the new Paramount Series 6 refinements are important, they pale in comparison to the highly desirable results that Paramounts are already known to deliver even without absolute encoders: all-sky pointing accuracy below 30 Arc seconds and unguided exposures as long as 20 minutes.1 That extraordinary performance would be impossible without Paramount’s integrated software. TPoint™ and ProTrack™ dynamically update the mount’s position across both axes to correct system-wide errors caused by tube flexure, atmospheric refraction, polar misalignment, mis-centered encoders and/or worm gears, and more. While the optional on-axis absolute encoders eliminate periodic error, TPoint™ telescope modeling with ProTrack™ is required to correct all the errors mentioned above. (See Bisque.com for details.) Paramounts routinely deliver unsurpassed pointing and tracking accuracy — with or without on-axis absolute encoders. Paramounts are also known for their reliability and straightforward operation. They just go, night after night, as it should be! Order yours today and enjoy owning a Paramount Series 6, the world’s finest robotic German equatorial mount. 15- to 10-minute unguided exposures are more common. To see an example photograph composed of multiple 20-minute unguided exposures, please click here. Included Items Item Description Paramount ME II™ Robotic Mount German equatorial mount body. Versa-Plate™ Mounting Plate Attached to the mount during shipping, the Versa-Plate™ telescope mounting plate includes an integrated Losmandy D dovetail and grid of mounting holes to securely mount your telescope. USB and Ethernet Cables 4.6 m (15-foot) USB Type A to USB-C cable. 4.6 m (15-foot) CAT 6 Ethernet cable. Power Supply Unit (PSU) Input: 100-240V AC ~50/60 Hz.Output: 221 W max. 4.6A 48V DC. Power Supply Extension Cable 6-ft PSU to Paramount Electronics Box adapter cable. PSU Cable 6-ft. long power cable with a NEMA 5-15 male plug. Hand Controller with Joystick Hand paddle includes lanyard, variable rate switch, integrated red-light flashlight, integrated joystick for homing and “at the telescope” control Counterweight Shaft Carries up to six (6) 13.6 kg (30 lb.) or six (6) 18 kg (40 lb.) counterweights.Dimensions: 4.763 cm (1.875 in.) wide x 47 cm (18.5 in.) long, 1.875-in. bore.Weight: 14 kg (30 lb.)Height: approximately 7.3 cm (2.9 in.) Counterweights Two (2) 14 kg (30 lb.) counterweights. Note that the heavier the payload, the more counterweights required for balance and you may need to purchase additional counterweights if your imaging system weighs more than about 28 kg (60 lb.). Counterweight Safety Knob This knob is installed at the end of the counterweight shaft to prevent the counterweights from accidentally sliding off. Altitude Adjuster Wrench A convenient tool to help rotate the integrated altitude adjustment mechanism when making polar alignment adjustments with heavy payloads. Accessory Pouch Stow-able pouch includes: Two 3/8-in. should bolt hole plugs. Two 5/16-in. x 2 1/4-in. RA locking shoulder bolts Two 5/16-in. x 2 1/4-in. DEC locking shoulder bolts Four Delrin washers for mount surface protection Four plastic plugs to cover the outer side of the HA and DEC locking holes Paramount User Guide Downloadable in PDF format from Bisque.com, the 190-page Paramount User Guide contains in-depth instructions for setting up and using your mount. Paramount Software Quick Start The printed quick start guide helps you get your mount up and going quickly. TheSky™ Universal Bundle A coupon code for TheSky™ Universal bundle, the ultimate Paramount control software. TheSky Universal bundle includes TheSky™ Professional, Cameras+, Domes, Multi-OS+, TPoint™, and Weather modules. The Multi-OS+ module lets you install TheSky on macOS™, Windows™, and Linux operating systems (both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures). Through the Mount Cable Tie One 12-inch plastic cable tie that can be used to help run cables through the mount. Hex Key Set Thirteen piece Imperial hex key set. Paramount ME Documentation Paramount Series 6 Getting Started Guide Paramount Series 6 User Guide (GEM Models) Paramount ME Must Know Out of Box Information Technical Documents Paramount ME/MX/MYT Worm Block Replacement Instructions Paramount GEM MKS 5000 Replacement Instructions Paramount GEM Homing Sensor Cable Troubleshooting and Installation Instructions Paramount Hand Paddle Electronics Replacement Instructions Paramount ME/MX/MX+/MYT Worm Block Replacement Instructions Paramount Portable Power using the EGO Battery Paramount GEM Homing Sensor Cable Troubleshooting and Installation Instructions Paramount ME II Ring Installation Instructions Paramount ME Hand Paddle Electronics Replacement Instructions Paramount ME Series 6 Technical Drawings Paramount ME Versa-Plate Spacer Paramount ME Large Dovetail Installation and Use Side-by-Side Accessory Plate Technical Drawing Paramount OTA Ring and Taurus OTA Installation Instructions Paramount ME Counterweight Shaft Drawing Paramount ME Wedge Adjustment Plate Technical Drawing Paramount ME Simplified SolidWorks Model Paramount ME Counterweight Shaft Technical Drawing Paramount ME Counterweight 1.875 in. Extension Bar Technical Drawing Paramount ME Versa-Plate Paramount ME II Base Plate and Wedge Assembly Technical Drawing Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MX+ Pier Technical Drawing Paramount MX/MX+ and ME II/MX/MX+/MYT Permanent Pier Technical Drawing Paramount ME II Dimensions Paramount ME II SolidWorks eDrawing Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MX+ Permanent Pier Top Plate Technical Drawing Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MYT Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar Technical Drawing Paramount ME/ME II Base Plate and Pier Specifications Additional Information Weight 85 lbs Dimensions 20 × 19 × 10 in Encoders Motor-based encoders, On-axis absolute encoders Other Paramount Specifications Download the Paramount GEM Specifications (PDF) document for details about the Paramount ME robotic telescope mount (log in required). See the Limited Warranty Page for details about the Paramount warranty. Show more