Software Bisque Paramount ME Series 6 Equatorial Mount can hold up to 240 lbs (480 pounds when adding counterweights) of payload equipment.

• Ideal for advanced astrophotographers conducting thorough and advanced scientific research.
• Supports higher demanding equipment and significantly larger optical tubes for superb light gathering power for adequate imaging.
• Constructed with precision mechanics to ensure maximum stability. Optional upgrade with On Axis Encoders available.
• Motor-based encoders result in a sturdy astrophotography setup with extremely scarce vibration.
• Remarkable tracking with minimal error to avoid even slight star shift in long exposure frames.
• The new MKS 6000 offers a variety of communication options, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB C.
• The XT60 connectors can provide continuous 12V DC power up to 60A, and the Versa-Plate dovetail has been improved for easy telescope installation.
• The streamlined Instrument Panel includes four XT60 power ports and a pass-through Ethernet connection.
• The red components are powder-coated aluminum for durability, and the black components are anodized aluminum.
• The Paramount ME is known for delivering superior performance due to its precision mechanics, advanced control system electronics, and TheSky Universal Bundle (included).

• Mount type: German Equatorial Mount
• Mounting plate: Versa-Plate
• USB Cable: 4.6 m (15-foot) USB 2.0 mini-b USB cable
• Power supply Input: 100-240V AC ~50/60 Hz
• Power supply output: 221 W max. 4.6A 48V DC
• Power supple 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 Payload: Carries up to six 30 lb or six 40 lb counterweights
• Counterweight Dimensions: 4.763 cm wide x 47 cm long, 1.875-in bore
• Countweight Shaft Weight: 30 lb
• Countweight Shaft Height: Approximately 2.9"
• Countweights: Two 30 lb countweights
• Countweight Safety Knob: Installed at end of CW shaft
• Altitude Adjuster Wrench: A convenient tool to help rotate the integrated altitude adjustment mechanism when making polar alignment adjustments with heavy payloads.
• Accessory Pouch: 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 RA and Dec locking holes
• User Guide: 200+ pages

The Software Bisque Paramount ME Series 6 Equatorial Mount can withstand up to 240 lbs of payload equipment (480 lbs when adding countweights)! For advanced astrophotographers doing thorough and advanced scientific research, this is exactly the kind of payload capacity required to support higher demanding equipment and significantly larger optical tubes for proper light gathering power to conduct this research. When adding on imaging equipment to the mix, the payload capacity likely can accomodate the largest possible sensors within its payload limit range.

Software Bisque has crafted and constructed the design of the Paramount ME Series 6 Mount with precision mechanics to ensure it delivers maximum stability. This, in conjunction with the resilient motor based encoders results in a sturdy astrophotography setup that has extremely scarce negligible vibration, and as a result has remarkable tracking with extremely mimimal error to avoid even slight star shift in long exposure frames. When conducting astrophotography for research purposes where every last mathematical detail accuracy is crucial, this is a major plus!

NOTE: Software Bisque also makes an upgraded version of the Paramount ME Series 6 with On-Axis Encoders. This essentially eliminates almost all error (with the exception of telescope flexure) since these encoders track position in real time rather than in increments and no longer require Periodic Error Correction. Since these are installed directly on the axis themselves, they can circumvent the worm drives. Click here to view the upgraded version!