The Paramount ME is packed inside three boxes
	Attaching the mount to the Pier
	Attaching the Versa-Plate
	Versa-Plate configuration for multiple optical assemblies. Takahashi FS128 F/8.1, Takahashi Mewlon 250mm f/12
	Home position
	Park position (roll-off-roof observatory)
	Paramount ME

Summary of some of the Paramount's more impressive features:

Integrated Electronic Control Panel 

• Multi-port input panel to run all sorts of equipment. 
• Telescope serial port
• CCD camera power
• Two auxiliary serial ports
• Parallel port
• Focuser port
• Autoguider input port
• Two additional auxiliary power ports. 
• Large conduit to run additional cables through the mount.
• Easily removable panel to access fuses, and electronic switches for Flash RAM control system software upgrades. 

User-Friendly Polar Alignment Adjustments

• Entire mount is situated on an "azimuth bearing." This allows adjustments to the mount's azimuth during polar alignment without disturbing the mount's altitude. This makes the polar alignment process much more straightforward.
• The altitude adjustment "jacking screw" allows you to make very fine adjustments in to the mount's altitude, again,  making polar alignment simpler.
•  Altitude markers are inlaid into the wedge.
• Altitude adjustment

Counterweights

• Ergonomic design - all edges are smooth for easy handling.
• Stainless steel custom made locking knob will not break. 
• The locking knob can be tightened with a hexagon key (or socket set screw, Allen wrench) for absolute security of the counterweight (changes in temperature will not affect the knob's grip).
• Spring-loaded, captivated brass plunger ensures a tight grip and easy adjustment on the counterweight shaft. Also, the brass plunger is always retracted, so that the counterweight easily slides on the counterweight shaft, regardless of its orientation. 
• Tri-grip™ counterweight bore grips the counterweight shaft on three contact points.  With three contact points, once tightened, the counterweights will not slip.
• Adjustment screw is recessed and will not get damaged or bent inadvertently. 

Gears

• Research-grade 11.45-inch right ascension and 7.45-inch declination gears drive the Paramount. The right ascension gears guaranteed to have 5 arcseconds or less peak-to-peak periodic error.