{"title":"Software Bisque Helium Tripods for Paramount","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoftware Bisque Helium tripods are portable tripods made for Paramount robotic mounts, so an observatory-class mount can travel to a dark site. The Helium 400 is offered with an MX\/MX+ or an ME\/ME II top plate, the Helium 200 comes with an MX\/MX+ top plate, and a dedicated Helium tripod is made for the Paramount MYT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach top plate bolts directly to its mount base, so choose the version that matches your Paramount model.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"software-bisque-paramount-myt-helium-tripod","title":"Software Bisque Paramount MYT Helium Tripod","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb Total Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-inch Collapsed Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Paramount MYT Top Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Anodized Red or Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware Bisque Paramount MYT Helium Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as the ideal portable base for the Paramount MYT mount, the Software Bisque Paramount MYT Helium Tripod weighs just 25 lbs. Its compact design, folding to a portable 12 × 12 × 30 inches, ensures it can be transported to remote dark-sky sites without sacrificing the stability required for serious imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 25 lb Grab-and-Go Platform for the Paramount MYT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paramount MYT mount is designed for portability, and its tripod should be too. At only 25 lbs, the Helium Tripod provides a rock-solid foundation that is easy to carry and set up in the field. This purpose-built design eliminates the compromise between stability and weight, offering a rigid platform that effectively dampens vibrations for sharp, unguided exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe MYT Top Plate: Securing Your Mount to a 25 lb Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike generic tripods that rely on universal adapters, the Helium features a top plate machined specifically for the Paramount MYT. This dedicated interface ensures a perfect, non-slip connection between the mount and the tripod, preventing flexure and rotation that can ruin a long exposure. The result is a single, integrated system where the mount and its support work in unison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond a 25 lb Tripod: Helium vs. Generic Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other tripods might offer a lower price point, they lack the system-level engineering of the Helium. Choosing a generic tripod often means accepting compromises in fit, stability, and portability that undermine the precision of the MYT mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneric Tripod Trade-Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often requires an additional, heavy adapter plate that can introduce flexure and raise the center of gravity, making the entire setup less stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelium Tripod Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The integrated MYT top plate provides a direct, rigid connection with no intermediate parts. The entire 25 lb package is optimized for the MYT's weight and performance characteristics, ensuring you get the tracking you paid for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary advantage of the Paramount MYT Helium Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts primary advantage is \u003cstrong\u003esystem integration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tripod is designed specifically for the Paramount MYT mount, featuring a dedicated top plate that ensures a perfect, rigid connection without adapters. This maximizes stability and preserves the mount's tracking accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow portable is the Software Bisque Paramount MYT Helium Tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod is exceptionally portable. It weighs only \u003cstrong\u003e25 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e and collapses to a length of \u003cstrong\u003e30 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easy to transport to remote observing sites alongside the Paramount MYT mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI plan to take my Paramount MYT to a dark sky site. Is the Helium Tripod a good choice for setting up on uneven ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Helium Tripod is designed for field use. Its robust construction provides a stable base, which is critical for maintaining polar alignment and tracking accuracy on natural, uneven surfaces typically found at dark sky locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Paramount MYT Helium Tripod to support a larger mount like a Paramount ME II?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This tripod is engineered specifically for the weight, base, and performance characteristics of the \u003cstrong\u003eParamount MYT mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using it with a significantly heavier mount would compromise both safety and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Helium Tripod include the hardware needed to attach the Paramount MYT mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tripod comes with the integrated \u003cstrong\u003eMYT-specific top plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a direct, secure attachment point for the mount without the need for additional adapters or hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the collapsed length of the MYT Helium Tripod for transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod collapses to a length of \u003cstrong\u003e30 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, with other dimensions being 12 x 12 inches, making it compact enough for easy storage and transport in a standard vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsed Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 12 × 30 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eParamount MYT Helium Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/software-bisque-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftware Bisque 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Software Bisque","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":44967898972445,"sku":"SB10551","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44967899005213,"sku":"SB10550","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Software-Bisque-Paramount-MYT-Helium-Tripod-2__34962.1620881766.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684346716"}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/collections\/software-bisque-helium-tripods-for-paramount.oembed","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}