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Software Bisque builds for people who intend to leave a telescope running unattended. Paramount robotic mounts and TheSkyX software are designed around repeatability — the same pointing model, the same tracking accuracy and the same automation sequence, night after night, without someone standing beside the pier. David Astro carries Software Bisque products in Canada, held in Canadian stock.

These are observatory-class systems and the purchase decision involves pier design, payload, software integration and often permanent installation. We are happy to work through that specification with you before anything is ordered.

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Software Bisque Paramount MX Robotic Telescope System

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Instrument Capacity: 125 lb. (57 kg) Total Payload Capacity: 250 lb. (113 kg) Mount Head Weight: 54 lb. (24 kg) Corrected Periodic Error: Typicall...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Latitude Adjustment Wedge

SB10240

Optional wedge extends the range of the Paramount’s built-in polar altitude adjustment.The range of the Paramount MX/MX latitude adjustment is from...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier

SB10205

Great for portable setups!The Pyramid Portable Pier provides unmatched stability with features to help you get observing quickly. The Paramount MX...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 4" Extension

SB10245

Increase the distance between the mount base and tripod legs to mitigate collisionsThe Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 4-inch (10.2 cm) Exte...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 6" Extension

SB10246

Increase the distance between the mount base and tripod legs to mitigate collisionsThe Paramount MX/MX+ Pyramid Portable Pier 6-inch (15.3 cm) Exte...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate

SB10254

Flexible Paramount MX/MX+ OTA mounting plate replacement.This versatile mounting plate (included with the Paramount MX/MX+) has a built-in female d...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate Brass Plunger

SB10226

Replacement brass plungerOne replacement brass plunger for the Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate. The Paramount MX/MX+ Versa-Plate uses three brass plu...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MX+/MYT Permanent Pier

SB10207

This permanent pier is compatible with the Paramount MX, Paramount MX+. The top plate has tapped holes that also accept the Paramount MYT GEM. Add...

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Software Bisque Paramount MX/MYT Base Mounting Knob

SB10236

One (1) replacement Paramount MYT/MX base mounting knob.Paramount MX/MYT Replacement Base Mounting Knob The Paramount MX/MYT Replacement Base Mount...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT DEX Axis to Versa-Plate Spacer

SB10329

Create more distance between the Dec axis and the Versa-Plate for custom cables.This optional two-piece spacer can be placed between the top of the...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Extended-Length Tripod Carrying Case

SB10316

The longer case accepts tripods with extension tubes.The 41-inch long (104 cm) Paramount MYT Extended-Length Tripod Carrying Case carries the 31-in...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Helium Tripod

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The Helium Tripod makes an ideal pedestal for portable setups!To get started, choose the tripod’s Top Plate (either the Paramount MYT or Paramount ...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Pier Adaptor Plate

SB10288

This versatile plate can be used to adapt an existing pier to accept the Paramount MYT.This optional Paramount MYT Pier Adaptor Plate allows the Pa...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Robotic Telescope System

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70 lb. (32 kg) Instrument Capacity 35 lb. (16 kg) Mount Head Weight Peak Periodic Error: < 7 Arcseconds Native, ~1 Arcsecond After PEC Belt-Dri...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Soft Carrying Case Set

SB10332

Ideal for the on-the-go astronomer!Transport your Paramount MYT to the next star party, public outreach, or astronomical event in style! This set o...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Tripod

SB10282

The Paramount MYT Tripod makes an ideal pedestal to carry the Paramount MYT Robotic Telescope Mount.Features and Specifications: 68 kg (150 lb.) ma...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Tripod Extension Tube

SB10296

Increase the height of the Paramount MYT tripod.The 10-inch (25 cm) Paramount MYT Tripod Extension Tube increases the height of the Paramount MYT T...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Versa-Plate

SB10414

Flexible Paramount MYT OTA mounting plate replacement.This versatile mounting plate (included with the Paramount MYT) has a built-in female dove ta...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT Versa-Plate Brass Plunger

SB10299

Replacement brass plungerOne replacement brass plunger for the Paramount MYT Versa-Plate. The Paramount MYT Versa-Plate uses three brass plungers ...

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Software Bisque Paramount MYT/MX+ Polemaster Adaptor

SB10310

Add the PoleMaster to your Paramount MYT or Paramount MX+.The Paramount MYT/MX+ PoleMaster Adaptor is used to attach the QHYCCD PoleMaster™ camera ...

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Software Bisque Paramount Taurus 400 Pier

SB10528

The Paramount Taurus 400 angled pier provides rock solid stability.Note that the product photo shows the Paramount Taurus 400 pier attached to a So...

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Software Bisque Paramount Taurus 500/600 Pedestal 16.5"

SB10429-01

Software Bisque Paramount Taurus 500/600 Pedestal 16.5"

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Software Bisque Paramount Taurus 500/600 Pedestal Custom

SB10428-01

Software Bisque Paramount Taurus 500/600 Pedestal Custom

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Software Bisque Paramount Taurus Model 400 Equatorial Fork Mount

SB10311

Uninterrupted horizon-to-horizon imagingUnlike a German equatorial mount, the symmetric equatorial fork design does not require counterweights to b...

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The Paramount and TheSkyX Ecosystem

Software Bisque's hardware and software are developed together, which is why the automation behaves consistently rather than as a chain of third-party drivers.

  • Paramount robotic mounts: German equatorial mounts built for permanent and semi-permanent installation, with high payload capacity and pointing models that hold across a whole sky.
  • TheSkyX Professional: Planetarium, camera control and automation in one application, with direct mount integration rather than a driver layer.
  • TPoint modelling: Pointing and tracking correction built from a set of measured stars, which is what allows unguided or lightly guided long exposures.
  • Versatile pier and base systems: Piers and adapters engineered for the mounts, so the installation is as rigid as the mount head deserves.
  • Camera and instrument control: Support for a wide range of cameras, filter wheels, focusers and rotators within the same automation environment.
  • Accessories and spares: Counterweights, cables, encoders and service parts supporting long-term observatory operation.

Why Choose David Astro for Software Bisque

Observatory-class equipment is a long-term commitment, and support availability matters as much as the specification.

  • Installation planning: We work through pier height, meridian clearance and cable routing before the order, because these are expensive to change once concrete is poured.
  • Automation integration: We help connect cameras, focusers and rotators into TheSkyX and set up TPoint modelling so the system actually runs unattended.
  • Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty with support handled domestically in Canada, rather than through international RMA shipping on a heavy mount.
  • Canadian stock and freight: Ships from Canada with no duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers, and we advise on freight for the largest mounts.
  • In-house diagnostics: Service and troubleshooting on Canadian soil, which is a significant consideration for equipment this heavy.

Software Bisque in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permanent pier for a Paramount?
Not strictly, but the mounts are designed around repeatable installation and their advantages — a persistent pointing model and unattended operation — are largely realized on a permanent or semi-permanent base.
What is TPoint actually doing?
It builds a mathematical model of your mount's mechanical imperfections and polar misalignment from measured star positions, then corrects pointing and tracking against it. The result is accurate slewing and much reduced guiding demand.
Can I use TheSkyX with a non-Bisque mount?
Yes, it supports a wide range of mounts and instruments. The deepest integration, including full TPoint tracking correction, is with Paramount hardware.
How is service handled for such heavy equipment?
Domestically. As an authorized dealer we handle warranty and diagnostics in Canada, which avoids shipping an observatory mount across a border for support.

Planning an observatory?

Tell us your site, payload and automation goals and we will specify the system. Canadian stock and support.