Software Bisque Paramount MYT Robotic Telescope System

Balancing 30 lbs of Gear with a Single 20 lb Counterweight

Designed and manufactured in Golden, Colorado, the Paramount MYT is built for both portability and rigidity. The included 20 lb. (9 kg) counterweight is sufficient to balance an instrument load of 25-30 lbs. (11-15 kg), making it ideal for a wide range of astrographs. For heavier setups, the 13-inch long, 1.5-inch diameter counterweight shaft can accommodate additional counterweights.

• Versa-Plate Mounting Plate: Securely attach your optical tube via the integrated Losmandy-D style saddle or use the grid of threaded holes for direct mounting of telescope rings.
• At-the-Mount Control: A dedicated hand controller with an integrated joystick and red flashlight allows for easy homing, slewing, and fine adjustments without needing to be at the computer.
• Reliable Power: The external 221 W power supply delivers a consistent 48V DC, ensuring the high-torque motors have the power they need for precise tracking and slewing, even with heavy loads.

TPoint Modeling and ProTrack System-Wide Correction

The core of every Paramount's accuracy is its deep integration with Software Bisque's TPoint and ProTrack software. TPoint creates a high-density model of your entire optical system's pointing characteristics, mapping out and correcting for errors far beyond simple polar misalignment. ProTrack then uses this model in real-time to deliver continuous, sub-arcsecond tracking adjustments.

This software-driven correction is so precise that it compensates for mechanical issues that other mounts cannot, including tube flexure, mirror flop, and atmospheric refraction. While optional on-axis absolute encoders can eliminate periodic error from the worm gear, the TPoint and ProTrack system is what delivers the Paramount's signature pointing and tracking accuracy across the entire sky.

Achieving 15-Minute Exposures Out of the Box

The primary benefit of the Paramount MYT's advanced correction model is the ability to perform long-exposure, unguided imaging. With a properly calibrated TPoint model, imagers routinely capture exposures of 10 to 15 minutes without any external guiding hardware. This simplifies your imaging train, reduces cable clutter, and eliminates potential flexure introduced by a separate guidescope.

By eliminating the complexities of autoguiding, you can spend more time capturing photons and less time troubleshooting. The mount's ability to correct for atmospheric refraction also ensures that your target remains perfectly centered for hours, a critical factor for long imaging sequences and scientific measurements.

TheSky Universal: A 6-Module Observatory Control Suite

The Paramount MYT includes a full license for TheSky Universal bundle, a comprehensive software suite for observatory control. This is not a limited "lite" version; it is a professional package that integrates planetarium software, telescope control, camera operation, dome control, and more into a single ecosystem.

• Cross-Platform Native Support: The included Multi-OS+ module allows you to install and run TheSky on macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems, including ARM64 platforms like the Raspberry Pi.
• Integrated Control: The bundle includes TheSky Professional, Cameras+, Domes, Multi-OS+, TPoint, and Weather modules, providing a unified interface to manage every aspect of your imaging session.
• Connectivity: The mount features modern USB-C and Ethernet ports, with 15-foot cables included for both, ensuring reliable communication between the mount and your control computer.