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Paramount MEII is the world class EQ goto mount available at Modern Telescopes.
The Paramount ME II 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 240 lb./109 kg total instrument capacity of telescopes, cameras, and accessories (480 lb./218 kg total capacity), the Paramount ME II can help you create your next photographic masterpiece or help make your next discovery in your permanent observatory.
Hardware Specifications
- 240 lb. (109 kg) total instrument capacity, 480 lb. (218 kg) total capacity
- Fourth-generation telescope control system (TCS) combines state-of-the-art electronics with field-tested reliability
- TPoint-assisted Accurate Polar Alignment makes polar alignment a breeze
- Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash
- Unibody mount design weighs 84 lb (38 kg)
- Maximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC
- Ample room to add through the mount cabling
- Power supply and PC-to-mount cabling included
- Versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a. the Versa-Plate) that can accept virtually any optic
- All electronics and wiring are enclosed within the mount (power supply is external)
- 30 arcsecond or better all sky pointing accuracy with TPoint and Super Model™
- Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy
- Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel, right where it is needed most
- Track or slew up to three hours past the meridian
Software Specifications
- Includes the Paramount Software Suite (featuring TheSky™ Imaging edition, Dome Control, and more). The USB thumb drive comes with installers that are compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux (ARM32, ARM64, and x86_64 architectures).
- 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 - The Multi-OS Plus module lets you install and use TheSky on all your computers and operating systems while maintaining TheSky’s familiar look and feel.
Paramount ME II GEM
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
Cable
4.6 m (15-foot) USB 2.0 mini-b USB 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 a
bout 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
Stowable 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 ofthe RA and Dec locking holes.
Printed
Paramount User
Guide
The 200+ page user guide contains in-depth
instructions for setting up and using your
Paramount ME II mount.
Printed
Paramount
Software Quick
Start
A guide to get your mount and Paramount
Software Suite subscription registered with Software Bisque with instructions for installing the software.
Paramount
Software
Suite
The 32-GB thumb drive includes installers for TheSky Imaging Edition plus the Dome module on macOS, Ubuntu Linux (running on ARM32, ARM64 or x86_64 architectures) and Microsoft Windows operating
systems.
Control your Paramount mount, CMOS/DSLR/CCD
camera, autoguider, focuser, filter wheel, rotator,
and dome or roll-off roof from one convenient
application on the operating system of your choice.
The Paramount Software Suite additionally offers
Paramount mounts the following exclusive features:– ProTrack™: In addition to TPoint pointing accuracy improvements, all Paramount mounts use the
exclusive ProTrack™ technology to improve the
mount’s unguided tracking accuracy. With ProTrack™, you can take five minute or longer (depending on your imaging system), unguided astrophotos.
– Direct Guide™: Direct control system access for cable-free autoguiding. No more failure-prone guider cables to mess with.
– Train PEC: If you choose not to purchase the Paramount ME II with optional absolute on-axis encoders, rest assured the mount’s periodic error will be negligible with TheSky’s Train PEC feature.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.