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Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge

Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge

by Software Bisque
SKU SB10104
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  • Extends polar alignment latitude range to 0-15° and 58-90°
  • Designed exclusively for Software Bisque Paramount ME and ME II mounts
  • Enables equatorial operation in polar and equatorial regions
  • Solid 10 lb construction ensures stable, rigid mounting
  • Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 6 in
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  • Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge

    The Software Bisque Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge extends your mount's operational range to the most extreme latitudes, enabling precise polar alignment from 0-15 degrees at the equator and 58-90 degrees in polar regions. This robust 10 lb wedge is the essential component for observers whose location falls outside the Paramount ME's native 15° to 58° range or the Paramount ME II's wider 10° to 65° range.

    Extend Polar Alignment to 0-15° and 58-90° Latitudes

    The standard latitude adjustment mechanism on the Paramount ME and ME II is engineered for the vast majority of observing sites. However, for permanent observatories or portable setups located near the equator or within the arctic/antarctic circles, this wedge is non-negotiable. It provides the steep or shallow angle required to correctly align the polar axis with the celestial pole, a geometric impossibility with the mount's stock hardware at these locations.

    • Paramount ME Native Range: 15° to 58°. The wedge covers the 0-15° and 58-90° gaps.
    • Paramount ME II Native Range: 10° to 65°. The wedge covers the 0-10° and 65-90° gaps.

    A 10 lb Foundation for Paramount ME/ME II Stability

    Weighing a substantial 10 lbs with 12 x 12 x 6 inch dimensions, this is not a lightweight adapter. It is a precisely machined component built to uphold the rigidity and tracking accuracy expected of a Paramount mount. By maintaining a solid, flexure-free connection between the mount and the pier, the wedge ensures that your pointing models and unguided tracking are not compromised by the extreme polar alignment angle.

  • Who needs the Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge?

    This wedge is specifically for astronomers using a Paramount ME or ME II mount at a latitude below 15° (for the ME) or 10° (for the ME II), or above 58° (for the ME) or 65° (for the ME II). If your observatory is in a location like Hawaii, Singapore, Northern Scandinavia, or Alaska, this component is required for polar alignment.

    I'm in Anchorage, Alaska (61° N). Is the Latitude Adjustment Wedge required for my Paramount ME?

    Yes. Anchorage's latitude of 61° North is outside the Paramount ME's built-in adjustment range of 15° to 58°. You will need the Latitude Adjustment Wedge to achieve a proper polar alignment at this location.

    Will this wedge work for my observatory in Miami, Florida (25° N) with a Paramount ME II?

    No, you do not need the wedge. Miami's latitude of 25° North is well within the Paramount ME II's standard adjustment range of 10° to 65°. The mount's integrated latitude adjustment will work perfectly.

    What is the native latitude range of the Paramount ME mount without this wedge?

    The standard, built-in latitude adjustment range for the Software Bisque Paramount ME is 15 degrees to 58 degrees.

    What is the native latitude range of the Paramount ME II mount without this wedge?

    The standard, built-in latitude adjustment range for the Software Bisque Paramount ME II is 10 degrees to 65 degrees.

    Is the Paramount ME/MEII Latitude Adjustment Wedge compatible with a Paramount MYT or MX+?

    No. This wedge is designed specifically for the bolt patterns and mechanical structure of the Paramount ME and Paramount ME II mounts only. It is not compatible with other models in the Paramount line.

  • Compatibility Software Bisque Paramount ME, Paramount ME II
    Extended Latitude Range 0° to 15° and 58° to 90°
    Paramount ME Native Range 15° to 58°
    Paramount ME II Native Range 10° to 65°
    Weight 10 lbs
    Dimensions 12 × 12 × 6 in

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