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Software Bisque Paramount MyT Series 6 with On-Axis Absolute Encoders

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Paramount MyT Series 6 is an observatory-class GoTo mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.

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Software Bisque Paramount MyT Series 6 with On-Axis Absolute Encoders

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Specifications

Mount

Mount type
GoTo German equatorial mount
Drive system
Strain-wave / harmonic drive

Specifications

Mount weight
35 lb (15.88 kg)

Motion

Encoder
nstrument capacity increase, an option for absolute digital encoders, and multiple connectivity options

Astrophotography Fit

A heavy-payload mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.

Paramount MyT Series 6 is a flagship observatory-class GoTo mount for computerized tracking and guiding.

For long-exposure astrophotography, use a conservative imaging payload. The telescope, camera, guide hardware, dew heaters, dovetails, and cables all count, and guiding performance matters more than the catalog payload number.

Observatory-class mounts ask for a pier, software integration, and careful commissioning; they are not casual grab-and-go hardware.

Best paired with

  • Autoguided refractors or corrected reflectors within conservative payload limits
  • Stable tripod or pier and balanced counterweights
  • Computer or hand-controller workflow with good polar alignment

Not recommended for

  • Payloads at the rated maximum for imaging
  • Users who need an airline-portable rig above all else
  • Long focal length work without guiding and careful balance

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