Theskyx professional edition includes a 90day free trial for all software add ons including. Software bisques skyx pro now works with skywatcher usa. In comparison to the total number of users, most pcs are running the os windows 7. Software bisque paramount me ii robotic telescope mount. Launch a browser and go to the software bisque web site at 2. Software bisque thesky6 serious astronomer edition. This is a massive mount and would best be picked up at sellers site in central florida to save commercial shipping costs. Download and install the latest version of mount telescope x2 to ascom converter for thesky x. Software bisque thesky x first light edition also starry night basic edition. Software bisque the skyx serious astronomer edition camera. Even a lot of us software bisque mount users just use theskyx as an ascom driver. I got this because my mount s data base was so limited. If he or she is on windows, wants a real step up from stellarium, and doesnt mind renting software, then the sky x would likely be a good choice. Filter by all computerized counterweight equatorial mount goto mount accessories power software bisque special order.
As of december 2014, software bisque has completed a project to support inbound ascom access for thesky x by releasing a new and expanded. Software bisque paramount mx heavy duty robotic german. All thats needed is to activate thesky x scripting support, normally only required on windows vista or later. Will be an optional component for the right ascension axis andor the declination axis of the paramount me ii. If for some reason it will not work, i will split the transfer fee with you. Gives access to thesky software for imaging setup control and management. Often mated to otas in the 16 to 24 range, the taurus really is a best of all worlds type of mount, providing that the price tag doesnt scare you away. Running a telescope mount through a software package such as this, or just using it on laptop near your mount will be a great help and aid in a night of. Wheres my serial number theskyx pro software modules. Thesky 6 is not itself 100% compatible with the ascom environment, so weve provided some adapter components to make it fit in. This new driver, the ascom 2x mount adaptor is now available for download in the telescope driver section and via the preceding link. Downloading, installing and running theskyx pro for mac the following instructions describe how to download, install and run theskyx professional edition for mac after purchasing it from the software bisque store. This is a simple video of the steps i go through to set up the sky x software.
Multiple camera synchronisation in bisque theskyx and. With this update, sky watcher mount owners can now connect to skyx pro for total mount control. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 2. Software bisque provides 100% ascom compatibility for thesky x. Software bisque has been making waves since the launch of the sky software in 1992. When customers buy a software bisque paramount through me, i will personally provide elite customer service, solutions and technical support. Onaxis encoders will not be available for the paramount mx robotic telescope mount or the earlier generation paramount me robotic. The mount s mks5000 controller connects to a computer via a usb cable. Software bisque paramount me ii equatorial mount mks 5000 dualaxis dc servomotor control system versaplate mounting plate paramount user guide usb 2. May 29, 2017 software bisques paramount software suite, shipped with all paramount mounts, has always come with macos and windows versions of theskyx professional edition, not to mention the camera add on, the multios and six license add on, and the tpoint add on. Thesky x is a complex program, so its important to make sure you are on the latest build as a first step to solving telescope mount control issues. Software bisque thesky planetarium software for pc and mac. Theskyx serious astronomer edition is available as a native mac os x or windows application and comes equipped with all tools to bring depth and breadth to your astronomy pursuits. Jmi hard shell carrying case for software bisque paramount myt mount head and components.
The myts aluminium body is solid and attractively finished. I will help you choose the best options to suit your individual needs, navigating you through the software via phone or. Aug 27, 2019 i am trying to get the sky x professional for pointing and slewing and phd2 for guiding to both be able to access my mount takahashi em400 temma 2. Sky watcher usa synscan eq mount owners will be pleased to know that software bisque skyx professional software s latest release now offers a new synscan plugin. The tentative and subject to change details about optional onaxis encoders are below. Jun 09, 2019 skywatcher usa synscan eq mount owners will be pleased to know that software bisque skyx professional softwares latest release now offers a new synscan plugin. Software bisque 10lb counterweight for paramount memx. This counterweight is compatible with the paramount me, paramount me ii using the 1. Software bisque proudly manufactures the legendary line of paramount robotic telescope mounts. With this update, skywatcher mount owners can now connect to skyx pro for total mount control.
Thesky fusion attaches directly to your telescope mount and integrates the. Case for software bisque paramount myt mount casemyt. Software bisque pushes astronomy industry standards with their worldrenowned telescope control software, the sky x, and american made. The skyx student edition astronomy software includes an interactive star chart. I did run it in with sky x software and did several pier align runs and found the mount to be very tight and stabil. Its the same tool used by observatories to control automated telescopes and in classrooms. The same engineers who brought you thesky6 pro, and every previous version of thesky over the past 34 years, started from the ground floor with the lofty goal of including every feature youve come to depend on, while making theskyx more powerful and. Software bisque paramount myt equatorial mount software bisque paramount myt equatorial mount weighs in at 34pounds, and can easily carry 50pounds in equipment while maintaining the accuracy and tracking precision to be expected from a software bisque mount. The sky x software is considered to be one of the best software programs to control a telescope and observatory equipment. The paramount mx includes the mks 5000, software bisque s fourth generation dual axis telescope control system. Theskyx first light edition is a program developed by software bisque.
Now its available for skywatchers, as a highquality visual observation guide. This new driver, the ascom 2x mount adaptor is now available for download. Rectangular aluminum box 6061 right ascension shaft diameter. The old guard might use it because it interfaces with the standard when it comes to lights out automation. Theskyx serious astronomer edition is a comprehensive and fullfeatured tool to help you explore and actively develop an understanding of basic astronomy. The paramount comes with all of the needed software bisque software. Software bisque will email all registered paramount me ii owners when they are available. The software bisque theskyx professional is a comprehensive and fullfeatured tool that helps you get the most out of your astronomy experiences. Launch a browser and go to the software bisque web site at. Thesky fusion is compatible with a wide variety of mounts, cameras, focusers, filter wheels, and.
The paramount meii equatorial mount is software bisques flagship, researchgrade equatorial mount. Running a telescope mount through a software package such as this, or just using it on laptop near your mount will be a great help and aid in a night of observing. Software bisque the skyx professional edition camera concepts. Software bisque paramount tpoint model tutorial with skyx.
This is supplied by software bisque and is available from the downloads section of the software bisque site, the file is called ascom 2x mount adaptor setup. One computer, two cameras, running theskyx and ccdsoft. Software bisque has also designed and manufacture telescope mounts. The myt is the most portable model, weighing only 34 lbs. Because noother manufacturer was meeting their standardsof excellence, software bisque released their first german equatorial mount in 1999 and continues to make world class mounts in golden colorado. Software bisques paramount astronomy software suite now. Software bisque offers an optional mks 5000compatible plug in module, called wisky, that provides tightly integrated, wireless mount control via wifi for theskyx professional edition mac, linux, windows and thesky for ios. The paramount myt includes the mks 5000, software bisques fourth generation dual axis telescope control system. The serious edition of theskyx by software bisque is all the astronomy software most of us will ever need. If you own a mount and want os x or linux support for theskyx pro, let me know which one. Although lightweight, the myt still offers a maximum payload of 100lbs.
Theskyx professional edition by software bisque should i. Software bisque theskyx professional edition for windows. The paramount me ii includes software bisque s fourth generation dual axis telescope control system called the mks 5000. Keep in mind though, if you are not going to control a telescope there are free planetarium programs. Theskyx professional edition is a program developed by software bisque. Must be installed by software bisque and cannot be installed by thirdparties. Weight of the mount only 15kg telescopes up to 23kg can be used. In this scenario the lefthand video we have one telescope mount and one computer. Software included theskyx professional edition for mac theskyx professional edition for windows tpoint add on mac and windows camera add on mac and windows multios and six license add on for mac and windows bisque observatory software suite. After the telescope is calibrated by pointing to a number of locations across the sky, tpoint can create a pointing model and work behind the scenes to automatically improve the telescopes pointing accuracy and tracking with paramount mounts. Software bisque paramount myt equatorial mount ships free.
Software bisque theskyx professional edition astronomy software. We develop and publish astronomyrelated software products and manufacture worldclass robotic telescope mounts in golden, colorado. The paramount me is a robotic telescope mount system. At the heart of this search lies bisque and its family of precision crafted telescope mounts and suite of software solutions. Getting the sky x and phd2 to work at the same time.
Software bisque s thesky x includes builtin support for controlling devices through their ascom. Software bisque thesky fusion telescope control unit opt. Theskyx first light edition by software bisque should i. If your equipment weighs more than 32 kg 70 lb, additional counterweights may be required. You have at your fingertips a realistic and breathtaking deepspace and planetary viewing experience. Theskyx professional edition represents a five year effort to simplify, improve and modernize its predecessor. Software bisque, 862 brickyard cir, golden, co 2020. It is a three dimensional simulation of the solar system. Swbskyfusion this software bisque control unit combines control, power, and communication to give an excellent imaging experience. Count on software bisque piers and tripods to provide the foundation for your observatory or portable setup. Software bisque paramount myt mighty robotic german equatorial mount. Mounts, equatorial, software bisque at astronomics. It features an extensive database filled with celestial information, all accessible at incredible speeds.
I will update this ad with photos and serial number which i next go to my observatory. Software bisque plans to offer optional onaxis encoders for the paramount me ii in mid20. Software bisque paramount robotic mounts another colorado company, software bisque engineers some of the finest professional mounts and software in the industry. Keep in mind though, if you are not going to control a telescope there are free planetarium programs that are as good or even better imho than this one. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 839. The paramount meii equatorial mount is software bisque s flagship, researchgrade equatorial mount. Software bisque the skyx serious astronomer edition. Reviewed in the united states on december 12, 2008. Software bisque paramount robotic mounts mile high astronomy. Anyone have any preferences or recommendations to a software bisque myt vs. The paramount myt includes the mks 5000, software bisques fourth. Manufactures precision robotic telescope mounts and publishes astronomy software for digital imagers. Written by stuart parkerson on june 9, 2019 skywatcher usa synscan eq mount owners will be pleased to know that software bisque skyx professional software s latest release now offers a new synscan plugin. Where astronomers unravel the mysteries and reveal the beauty of space.
Besides providing all of the amazing planetarium features that are part of the student edition of theskyx, the serious edition includes native telescope control, larger astronomical catalogs, the ability to create custom field of view. This case has extra room so the mount can be stored with altitude adjusted from 050 degrees. Theskyx professional and serious astronomer edition user guide 4 finding and identifying celestial objects 48. But if heshe is on a mac and bisque is that bad on mac, then my solution would be either a native install combo of astroplanner and cdc, or even better, a virtual machine running skytools. As its hard to get access to the real hardware, ill give priority to whichever vendor is willing to help. The software bisque thesky fusion telescope control unit. Thesky fusions integrated gps unit ensures that theskys location, date and time are. Software bisque thesky fusion control unit skyfusion. Software bisque paramount me ii equatorial robotic mount. Theskyx serious astronomer edition is perfect for on the go astronomy. Software bisque theskyx serious edition astronomy software. Thesky x is frequently updated by software bisque as a socalled daily build.
May 27, 2015 dennis di cicco talks with stephen bisque, founder, president, and ceo of software bisque, about the companys history from its introduction of thesky planetarium software in the 1980s through. Together with the outbound ascom support built into thesky x, this makes it 100% ascom compatible. Through the mount cabling large diameter cable conduits. Software bisque paramount me ii mount astrogarten shop. One camera is run in theskyx the sky x along with the mount connection and autoguidingdither. Theskyx professional and serious astronomer edition user. Theskyx professional and serious astronomer edition user guide. Another software product that software bisque has developed is the seeker. Paramount myt mount hand controller with integrated joystick one stainless steel 20 lb counterweight one stainless steel counterweight shaft one ota mounting plate versaplate 80w 48v 1. Skywatcher usa synscan eq mount owners will be pleased to know that software bisque skyx professional softwares latest release now.
This program is a fully integrated observatory control system with features that go above and beyond anything else in the market. Software bisque paramount myt mighty robotic german. Control your observatory dome as well as your computerized telescope mount with this native mac os x universal or windows application, add custom sky. Theskyx professional edition astronomy software is an essential tool for observatory control, deep space imaging and scientific discovery, and includes the broadest range of advanced features to enhance your experience under the night skies. This is only my second forum post, and i appreciate the depth of wisdom and experience on the cloudy nights forum.
Software bisque paramount myt robotic telescope mount. Downloading, installing and running theskyx pro for mac. The paramount taurus 400 in june 2016, bisque introduced a smaller version of the observatory grade taurus mounts. Software bisque s paramount software suite, shipped with all paramount mounts, has always come with macos and windows versions of theskyx professional edition, not to mention the camera add on, the multios and six license add on, and the tpoint add on the paramount software suite thumb drive now also includes theskyx pro for linux and theskyx pro for raspbian for.
I am trying to get the sky x professional for pointing and slewing and phd2 for guiding to both be able to access my mount takahashi em400 temma 2. Software bisque offers optional absolute encoders for the paramount me ii, and paramount taurus 400 onaxis. The official facebook presence for software bisque, inc. Exterior is molded nearly indestructible abs polymer, interior is custom fit high density foam to keep your mount components well secured and protected. I have downloaded and installed the ascom telescope driver for the sky. My guess is that someone could make one of these boxes for of the cost even using windows more drivers. This is normally in program files or program files x86, software bisque, thesky x professional. Software bisque paramount mounts come in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. Theskyx serious astronomer edition software bisque.
The sky is the software that astronomers worldwide have relied on. This is much more than simple planetarium software. Theskyx professional and serious astronomer edition user guide 6 nebulas 195. I will update this ad with photos and serial number which i. Multios and six license add on for mac and windows. This only software on the market that has options for windows, mac, linux, and raspian. Theskyx professional edition is software bisque s latest release. This new driver, the ascom 2x mount adaptor is now available for download in the. Thesky fusion marries the worlds singlemost capable objectacquisition and imaging software with exquisitely designed hardware to connect, power and integrate your imaging devices.
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