Software Bisque Paramount ME Series 6 Heavy Duty Robotic German Equatorial Mount, 240 Lb Payload
Software Bisque
Software Bisque Paramount ME Series 6 Heavy Duty Robotic German Equatorial Mount, 240 Lb Payload is an observatory-class GoTo mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.
Best Current Offer
Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- GoTo German equatorial mount
- Drive system
- Strain-wave / harmonic drive
- Payload capacity
- 240 lb (480 lb with counterweights), compared with the 150 lb capacity of th
- Counterweight
- This knob is installed at the end of the counterweight shaft to prevent the counterweights from accidentally sliding off.
Motion
- Encoder
- Its standard motor-based encoders provide: A maximum peak-to-peak periodic error before correction is seven (7) arcseconds
Electronics
- Controller
- The printed quick start guide helps you get your mount up and going quickly.
Mechanical
- Interface
- 4.6 m (15-foot) USB Type A to USB-C cable. 4.6 m (15-foot) CAT 6 Ethernet cable.
Astrophotography Fit
A heavy-payload mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
Software Bisque Paramount ME Series 6 Heavy Duty Robotic German Equatorial Mount, 240 Lb Payload 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
Where To Buy
Some links on this page are affiliate links. Prices and availability are pulled automatically from each retailer and updated daily.
| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomics Astronomics | $19,295.00 | In stock Updated 5/11/2026 | View Offer - $19,295.00 |