Paramount GT-1100 Robotic Telescope Mount
Paramount GT-1100 Robotic Telescope Mount
Paramount GT-1100 Robotic Telescope Mount
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Appendix A – Preparing the <strong>Paramount</strong> ME Pier<br />
<strong>Paramount</strong> ME Adapter Plate Specifications<br />
The <strong>Paramount</strong> ME Adapter Plate is mounted between an existing pier or tripod and the<br />
<strong>Paramount</strong> ME robotic telescope mount.<br />
Figure 41 – Heavy-duty base plate (unanodized).<br />
Heavy-duty Base Plate<br />
The heavy-duty base plate (see Figure 41 – Heavy-duty base plate (unanodized).) is made of<br />
solid aluminum and weighs approximately 6.5 kg (14 lbs.) The heavy-duty version is<br />
recommended for permanent installations. The <strong>Paramount</strong> ME attaches using the four<br />
black knobs near the corners (9.4-inch spacing).<br />
Figure 42 – Bottom view of the unanodized lightweight Base Plate<br />
Lightweight Base Plate<br />
The lightweight Base Plate (see “Figure 42 – Bottom view of the unanodized lightweight<br />
Base Plate”) is made of aluminum and has been lightened to approximately 2.7 kg (6 lbs.).
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