CHF 7'999
Reference MONT-0001
1 in stock
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!
The function AutoHome™ ensures that the frame always knows its orientation after a quick initialization process (less than a minute).
Visit unrivalled precision is ensured by Paramount's TPoint™ and ProTrack™supplied with the frame:
Even without absolute encoders, unguided exposures of 5 to 10 minutes are common, some lasting up to 20 minutes.
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 features | Exceptional frame |
Self-guidance required | Yes |
Travel frames | No |
Frame type | Equatorial with Goto |
No need for counterweights | No |
Area of use | Deep sky astrophotography |
Load capacity | 32 kg |
Mechanical engineering | Belt-driven pulleys with spring-loaded worm gears |
Tripod | Optional |
Connectors and connectivity | Advanced MKS 6000 control system connects via USB-C, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Three high-power XT60 ports on the instrument connection panel. |
Periodic error | Maximum 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 speed | Data currently being integrated, estimated availability shortly |
Operating temperature | -40° C to +80° C |
Input power supply | Input: 100-240V AC ~50/60 Hz |
Power consumption | 221 W max. 48V DC 4.6A max |
Counterweight | 9 kg included for instruments between 11 and 15 kg |
Frame weight | 15.9kg |
In the box | Paramount™ 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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