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Software Bisque Paramount ME Pier to Paramount MX/MX+/MYT Base Adaptor Plate
The Software Bisque Paramount ME Pier to Paramount MX/MX+/MYT Base Adaptor Plate is a robust, machined plate designed to bridge the mechanical interface between a legacy Paramount ME pier and a modern Paramount mount. This component ensures a secure, perfectly aligned fit, allowing you to upgrade your mount without replacing your entire pier infrastructure.
A Solution for Mounting an MX/MX+/MYT on an ME Pier
Upgrading your primary mount shouldn't require a complete overhaul of your observatory. This adapter plate is the critical component that protects your investment in a Paramount ME permanent pier. It provides the correct bolt pattern and mechanical support to securely attach a Paramount MX, MX+, or MYT mount base, saving you the significant cost and effort of excavating and replacing your existing pier.
The precise engineering of the plate maintains the rigidity of your imaging platform, ensuring that the stability and polar alignment foundation of the original ME pier is transferred without compromise to your new mount.
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What is the purpose of the Paramount ME to MX/MX+/MYT Adapter Plate?
This adapter plate allows you to mount a newer Software Bisque Paramount MX, MX+, or MYT mount onto an older pier that was originally drilled and configured for a Paramount ME mount. It bridges the difference in the mounting base patterns between the mount generations.
I'm upgrading from a Paramount ME to an MX+ on a permanent pier. Is this adapter all I need?
Yes, this is the specific component designed for that upgrade path. It allows you to physically attach the Paramount MX+ base to your existing Paramount ME pier without any modification to the pier itself, preserving your established polar alignment footing.
Will the adapter plate affect the stability of my Paramount MYT setup?
No. It gives the MYT base a rigid connection to the Paramount ME pier. A Paramount ME pier is designed for a much heavier payload, so the combined weight of this plate and a MYT is well within its capacity and contributes to a more stable imaging platform.
Does the ME to MX/MX+/MYT Adapter Plate include mounting hardware?
Software Bisque does not list mounting hardware with this plate, so plan on it not being included. You should plan to use the hardware that originally came with your mount and pier, or source the appropriate bolts separately based on your specific setup.
Does the adapter plate add height to my setup?
Software Bisque does not state the plate's dimensions; the 12 × 12 × 6 in on its listing is the package size. The plate sits between the pier top and the base of the MX, MX+ or MYT. Ensure you have adequate clearance for your telescope as it slews past the mount, accounting for this added height.
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| Shipping Weight |
10 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions |
12 × 12 × 6 in |
| Compatible Mounts |
Paramount MX, Paramount MX+, Paramount MYT |
| Compatible Piers |
Software Bisque Piers for Paramount ME |
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Paramount ME Pier to Paramount MX/MX+/MYT Base Adapter Plate
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