Paramount MYT

CHF 7'999

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Paramount MYT™ Series 6: The High-Performance Mount for Astrophotography

Visit Paramount MYT™ Series 6 represents the peak performance for German gear-driven equatorial mounts. It offers 40 % increase in instrument load capacityand absolute ring encoders on the axle (optional), as well as multiple connectivity options.

Paramount MYT is the ideal observatory mount for nomadic astrophotography!

Main Features

  • Instrument load capacity : 32 kg; total capacity with counterweight: 64 kg.
  • Lightweight one-piece frame: 16 kg (without counterweight or counterweight bar).
  • 9 kg counterweight included (to balance a telescope weighing 11 to 14 kg).
  • Pointing accuracy : 30 arc seconds or less across the entire sky.
  • Internal cable management : All motor, power and electronics cables are integrated to prevent snagging.

Encoder performance

  • Maximum periodic error : 7 arc seconds before correction.
  • After learning the periodic error : Less than 1 arc second.
  • Belt pulleys with spring-loaded worm : Hardly any games.
  • Increased precision thanks to TPoint™ : The absence of clutches improves pointing accuracy.

AutoHome™ : Automatic Orientation

The function AutoHome™ ensures that the frame always knows its orientation after a quick initialization process (less than a minute).

Absolute Encoders on Axis (Optional)

  • No initialization required for immediate operation.
  • Total elimination of periodic error.
  • No mechanical playguaranteeing optimal follow-up.
  • Exceptional precision: Resolution of 0.02 arc second.
  • Wide temperature range : Operates between -40°C and +80°C.

Electronic and mechanical features

  • MKS 6000 advanced control system : Connectivity via USB-C, Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
  • Three high-power XT60 ports on the instrument connection panel.
  • Versa-Plate™ dovetail fastener included, compatible with most telescopes.
  • 48V DC power supplywith USB and Ethernet cables included.
  • Durable coating : Fade-resistant red and black anodized finish.

Software technology : TPoint™ and ProTrack™

Visit unrivalled precision is ensured by Paramount's TPoint™ and ProTrack™supplied with the frame:

  • TPoint™ : Allows pointing accuracy less than 30 arc seconds RMS all over the sky.
  • ProTrack™: Continuously corrects tracking errors, including :
    • Optical tube bending.
    • Atmospheric refraction.
    • Polar misalignment.
    • Harmonic gear errors.

Even without absolute encoders, unguided exposures of 5 to 10 minutes are common, some lasting up to 20 minutes.

Other features

  • Includes: TheSky™ Universal (TheSky™ Professional, TPoint™, Cameras+, Domes, Multi-OS+, weather modules).
  • Precise polar alignment : No need for visibility of the cluster.
  • Compatible with Windows™, macOS™ and Linux (ARM64 and x86_64 processors).
  • Uniform user interface : Smooth operation on multiple systems (up to 6 computers per OS).

Conclusion

Visit Paramount MYT™ Series 6 is a frame reference for astrophotographers and observatories. With its advanced technologieshis precise control and its optimized cable managementit represents an unavoidable choice for a high-end astronomy experience.

Special featuresExceptional frame
Self-guidance requiredYes
Travel framesNo
Frame typeEquatorial with Goto
No need for counterweightsNo
Area of useDeep sky astrophotography
Load capacity32 kg
Mechanical engineeringBelt-driven pulleys with spring-loaded worm gears
TripodOptional
Connectors and connectivityAdvanced MKS 6000 control system connects via USB-C, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Three high-power XT60 ports on the instrument connection panel.
Periodic errorMaximum peak-to-peak periodic error of seven (7) arc seconds before correction. After a single teach-in, the periodic error is 1 arcsecond peak-to-peak or less.
Pointing speedData currently being integrated, estimated availability shortly
Operating temperature-40° C to +80° C
Input power supplyInput: 100-240V AC ~50/60 Hz
Power consumption221 W max. 48V DC 4.6A max
Counterweight9 kg included for instruments between 11 and 15 kg
Frame weight15.9kg
In the boxParamount™ MYT robotic mount The Paramount™ MYT German equatorial mount comes with a complete set of accessories to make setting up and using your telescope easier: - Versa-Plate™ mounting plate: attached to the Paramount mount body during transport, the Versa-Plate telescopic mounting plate securely holds your telescope. Use the integrated Losmandy D dovetail or mounting hole grid to secure telescope mounting clamps. - USB and Ethernet cables: Includes a 4.6 m USB Type A to USB-C cable and a 4.6 m CAT 6 Ethernet cable for optimum connectivity. - Power supply unit (PSU): Input 100-240V AC ~50/60 Hz, output 48V DC 4.6A max, 221 W. Supplied with 1.8 m power cable with NEMA 5-15 plug. - Hand controller with joystick: Pendant with wrist strap, variable speed switch, built-in red flashlight and joystick for direct control and homing of the telescope. - Counterweight bar: 33 cm long and 3.8 cm in diameter, it can accommodate up to four 9 kg or five 4 kg counterweights. - Counterweights: A 9 kg stainless steel counterweight is included, to counterbalance approximately 11 to 15 kg of instrumentation. Additional counterweights can be purchased for heavier loads. - Counterweight safety button: Located at the end of the shaft, it prevents counterweights from slipping. - Paramount Quick Start Guide: A printed guide for quick installation of your mount. - Internal cable tie: A 30 cm cable tie for easy cable routing through the mount. - Hex wrench set: A set of 13 SAE wrenches for all necessary adjustments. - Paramount User's Guide: Downloadable in PDF format from Bisque.com, this 190+ page guide offers detailed instructions for setting up and using your mount. - TheSky™ Universal software pack: Includes a code to download the TheSky™ Universal pack, the ultimate control software for Paramount frames. This pack includes TheSky™ Professional, Cameras+, Domes, Multi-OS+, TPoint™, and weather modules. The Multi-OS+ module lets you install TheSky on macOS™, Windows™, and Linux (x86_64 and ARM64 architectures). The Paramount™ MYT is designed to offer unrivalled pointing and tracking accuracy, as well as ease of use and transport for demanding astronomers.

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