The Paramount ME™ Robotic Telescope System features a German equatorial mount with research-grade 11-inch right ascension gears that provide unsurpassed tracking performance. Astronomers equipped with a Paramount ME are defining new levels of reliability, productivity and performance.
Hefting up to 68 kg (150 lbs) of astronomical equipment, and designed for uninterrupted operation, the Paramount ME can be used as a remote or Internet Astronomy™ solution. Through advanced CNC construction, it is “field portable” at 29.5 kg (68 lbs). The system includes the Bisque Observatory Software Suite (TheSky6™ Professional Edition, CCDSoft™, TPoint™ and ProTrack™, Orchestrate™, and Internet Astronomy™ Software Client and Server applications) as well as the Bisque TCS™ dual-axis DC servomotor control system with USB and serial interface, and AutoHome™ start-up.
The Paramount ME is built for the digital age, featuring integrated telescope and CCD camera control, unattended start-up and automated operation, 7 arcseconds or less peak-to-peak periodic error before correction, and precision guided or unguided tracking (using TPoint and ProTrack™). The result is unsurpassed image quality and observatory performance.
Estimated Delivery Time: 12-14 weeks.
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Minimum System Requirements
The following computer, software and hardware components are required to operate the Paramount ME.
Computer and Operating System
In general, Software Bisque does not recommend controlling the Paramount ME with outdated, antiquated operating systems such as Window 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT.
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Serial/USB/Bluetooth Communications Interface
The Paramount ME can communicate with a personal computer or Windows Mobile Device using either a native RS232 serial port, a native USB port, USB to serial adaptor or via wireless Bluetooth.
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Software
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Hardware
- Paramount ME-compatible optical tube assembly (OTA).
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Suitable pier.
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