• The Software Bisque Paramount MX Equatorial Mount has an equipment capacity (not including counterweights) of 90 lbs. (41 kg) and its weight is a mere 50 lbs. (23 kg)!
   
• Maximum 7 arc second peak to peak periodic error before PEC, and after correction, periodic error is less than 1!
   
• The Paramount MX Equatorial Mount provides Paramount ME-like homing, tracking and pointing performance.

Software Bisque Paramount MX Equatorial Mount

Introducing the Paramount MX... 50 lbs of Mount.... Carries up to 90 lbs of Equipment! It is 16-inches long, and the identical width to the Paramount ME counterweight shaft so the same counterweights can be used - and two Paramount ME/MX counterweights are included with the Paramount MX.

Want to know more? Then know this: There is a 2 port USB 2.0 hub on the instrument panel, a completely re-designed control system featuring GPS and USB 2.0 telescope to computer interface, calibrated polar alignment adjustments, space to add additional cabling through the mount, 90 lb. total instrument capacity, unibody mount design weighs 50 lbs., maximum 7 arc seconds peak to peak periodic error before PEC, all electronics and wiring are inside the mount, includes versatile instrument mounting plate compatible with any equipment, includes power supply and cabling, belt driven gears result in zero backlash, 30 arc second or better all sky pointing through T Point and the clutchless design maintains you T point assisted position.

You'll love the fact that the Software Bisque Paramount MX doesn't recognize international lines. In the unlikely event that you should have a problem with the MX, simply post your concerns with "Customer Support". Whether you live in Australia or Arizona, you're covered just the same!

Software Bisque Paramount MX Equatorial Mount Features...

• German equatorial mount equipment capacity (not including the counterweights): 90 lbs. (41 kg)
• Weight of the mount: 50 lbs. (23 kg)
• Maximum seven (7) arcsecond peak to peak periodic error before PEC.  Less than one (1) arcsecond peak to peak periodic error after PEC.
• Completely redesigned control system (called the MKS 5000)
  • Employs virtually all of the features of the Paramount ME control system (final power requirements are currently not available).
  • USB 2.0 PC to mount communication interface
  • upgraded control system electronics
  • smaller physical footprint
  • redesigned hand paddle (that is backward compatible with the Paramount ME joystick)
  • 2 built-in USB 2.0 ports at the Instrument Panel 
• Simply three way "switch" on both RA and Dec axes engages the worm during normal operation, disengage the worm from the gear when balancing the payload, or lock gear in place for during transit.
• GEM design allows the right ascension axis to tracks past the meridian for up to 2 hours (time).
• All internal harnesses (cables) and motors are encapsulated inside the body of the mount, just like the Paramount ME. 
• Optional through the mount cabling.
• Polar alignment adjustments that are virtually identical to the Paramount ME.
• Paramount ME-like homing, tracking and pointing performance.
• Includes Versa-Plate and power supply.
• 8-inch right ascension and declination gears.
• 6-inch contact ball bearings in both right ascension and declination.
• Precision brass worms and aluminum gears that have extremely low periodic error. 
• Periodic error correction curve fitting included with TheSkyX Professional Edition (required).