The Paramount Robotic Telescope System - Paramount Fitness ME II User Manual

The Paramount Robotic Telescope System

Thank you for purchasing the Paramount Robotic Telescope System. The Paramount mount is an ultra-
precision German equatorial mount (GEM) that is designed to deliver unmatched pointing, tracking and
stability for amateur or professional astronomers in portable or permanent installations. These precision
mechanics, when commanded TheSkyX Professional Edition, create a formidable imaging system that can
help you achieve your most lofty observing goals.
This user guide covers the basic setup and use of the Paramount ME II, Paramount MX, Paramount MX+,
and Paramount M T model mounts, as well as how to control your mount using TheSkyX Professional
Y
Edition.
This document assumes you are familiar with many fundamental concepts in astronomy and are
somewhat experienced using a telescope and or CCD camera in conjunction with a personal computer.
If a concept presented here is new to you, consider searching the Internet to find out more information
about it. Unfortunately, there is simply no way that all the different facets of setting up and controlling a
robotic telescope mount can be covered in a single document.
The table below lists the significant Paramount hardware, electronics and software features that are
designed to help foster memorable and productive observing experiences.
Feature
Software Bisque's fourth
generation dual axis control system
(MKS 5000™) provides precision,
reliable performance.
Integration with TheSkyX
Professional Edition for Mac or
Windows control.
Camera Add On™ software provides
single software telescope, camera,
focuser, filter wheel, SBIG AO and
rotator control.
Dome Add On™ keeps the
motorized dome aligned with
telescope.
TPoint Add On™ with Super
Model™ and ProTrack™ provides
the same telescope pointing
correction software that is used on
most professional telescopes.
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