{"product_id":"sb-paramount-taurus-400-on-axis-absolute-encoders","title":"Paramount Taurus 400 - On-axis absolute encoders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the new Taurus 400 Series 6 equatorial fork mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paramount Taurus 400 includes the advanced MKS 6000 telescope control system which lets you connect via USB C, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.  Its instrument panel includes high-power XT60 connectors and a pass-through Ethernet port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaurus equatorial fork mounts allow uninterrupted horizon-to-horizon imaging and accommodate Schmidt-Cassegrain or open-truss telescopes up to 17 inches (0.4 m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 lb. (68 kg) instrument capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll sky pointing accuracies at or below 30 arcseconds RMS (see Software Specifications below for details)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo meridian flips or dangling counterweights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracks objects up to six (6) hours beyond meridian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a one-time training, periodic error is 1 arcsecond, peak-to-peak or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 26-bit Renishaw encoders eliminate periodic error and the need for homing and operates in temps as low as –40° C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs there’s some confusion about what encoders can and cannot do, there’s an FAQ below that elaborates on that and whether they’re right for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll electronics and through-the-mount cables are housed inside the mount with ample room for additional cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced MKS 6000 telescope control system lets you connect via USB C, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree high-power XT60 ports on instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt-driven gears with spring loaded worm gears produce virtually zero backlash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and fade-resistant red powder coating and black anodized finish; components are aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated azimuth and elevation polar-alignment adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight system corrects imbalances from asymmetries in the optical tube and imperfect centering between fork tines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bisque.com\/product\/scope-rail-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScope Rail System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elets you easily change your imaging equipment by moving instruments fore and aft along optical axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutch-free design helps maintain its TPoint™ assisted pointing accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoHome™ homing capability ensures the mount always knows its orientation (after performing an initializing process called “homing” that typically takes less a minute or less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlews at 3.5 degrees per second in both axes; if you need faster slew speeds, check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bisque.com\/product\/paramount-taurus-direct-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaurus 500\/600\/700\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edirect-drive models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally comfortable access to eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply and PC-to-mount cabling included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Specifications  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParamount’s unsurpassed pointing and tracking wouldn’t be possible without its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bisque.com\/product\/tpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTPoint\u003c\/a\u003e™ and ProTrack™ software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy employing TPoint’s calibration and telescope modeling tools, you’ll enjoy all sky pointing accuracies at or below 30 arcseconds RMS. Nothing outperforms that — and that’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon-axis absolute encoders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating in conjunction with TPoint™, ProTrack™ continuously updates the mount’s position across both axes to correct system-wide tracking errors including tube flexures, atmospheric refraction, polar misalignment, harmonic errors from mis-centered encoders, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-axis absolute encoders alone cannot correct such errors which exist with all telescopes. A properly applied telescope model is necessary to achieve superior tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout those encoders, 5-to-10-minute unguided exposures are common with many enjoying up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bisque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Paramount-GEM-Series-6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more information about what encoders can and cannot do, please see the FAQ below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the included software is integrated into a single, easy-to-use, application consisting of TheSky™ Professional, TPoint™, Cameras+, Domes, Multi-OS+, and Weather modules. Enjoy the simplicity of controlling your cameras and astrophotography devices with one application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt runs on Windows™, macOS™, and Linux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegardless of the operating system you run it on, it appears and operates identically. You can even switch between operating systems and its license allows up to six computers. Why paint yourself or your institution into a corner?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsent ProTrack™ which is unique to Paramounts, the included software is sold separately as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bisque.com\/product\/universal-subscription\/\"\u003eTheSky™ Universal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebundle and represents a $1,095 value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Shown\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bisque.com\/product\/paramount-taurus-400-pier\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParamount Taurus 400 Pier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand telescopes are sold separately.  We can help you determine the optimal height of the pier for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Software Bisque","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50769589928224,"sku":"SB10637","price":23995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/1583106215_paramounttauruswith17inota.png?v=1760097543","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/sb-paramount-taurus-400-on-axis-absolute-encoders","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}