TheSky Professional Modules
In addition to TheSky Professional's standard
feature set which includes integrated telescope
mount control, optional
modules can be purchased to extend
TheSky Pro's functionality.
TheSky Pro Optional Modules
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A. The Software Bisque Paramount
ME is a fully robotic, research-grade German equatorial telescope mount
(GEM) designed for the serious amateur or professional astronomer who
wants to perform CCD imaging, visual observing, or traditional photography.
Unlike other "go to" telescope mounts, the Paramount ME requires
a personal computer or Pocket PC for computerized operation. Coupled with
our Bisque Observatory Software
Suite (BOSS) of software — which includes The Sky Astronomy Software™,
CCDSoft CCD Astronomy Software™, TPoint Telescope Pointing Analysis Software™,
and Orchestrate™, the Paramount ME comprises just one component of Software
Bisque's observatory control system. Does
TheSky Pro control telescope mounts?Yes,
TheSky Professional can control many commercial telescope mounts. Click here to view the comprehensive
list.
A. The Software Bisque Paramount
ME is a fully robotic, research-grade German equatorial telescope mount
(GEM) designed for the serious amateur or professional astronomer who
wants to perform CCD imaging, visual observing, or traditional photography.
Unlike other "go to" telescope mounts, the Paramount ME requires
a personal computer or Pocket PC for computerized operation. Coupled with
our Bisque Observatory Software
Suite (BOSS) of software — which includes The Sky Astronomy Software™,
CCDSoft CCD Astronomy Software™, TPoint Telescope Pointing Analysis Software™,
and Orchestrate™, the Paramount ME comprises just one component of Software
Bisque's observatory control system. Where
can I download the Cameras+, Domes, or TPoint modules?Once TheSky
Professional is installed, there is no need to download or install additional
software.
The optional Cameras+, Domes and TPoint modules are activated
from within TheSky using the serial number that was automatically registered
to your account when you purchased the module from the Software Bisque
Store.
Click here to view your software serial number (must
log in first).
A. The Software Bisque Paramount
ME is a fully robotic, research-grade German equatorial telescope mount
(GEM) designed for the serious amateur or professional astronomer who
wants to perform CCD imaging, visual observing, or traditional photography.
Unlike other "go to" telescope mounts, the Paramount ME requires
a personal computer or Pocket PC for computerized operation. Coupled with
our Bisque Observatory Software
Suite (BOSS) of software — which includes The Sky Astronomy Software™,
CCDSoft CCD Astronomy Software™, TPoint Telescope Pointing Analysis Software™,
and Orchestrate™, the Paramount ME comprises just one component of Software
Bisque's observatory control system. How
do I activate the Cameras+ module?1.
From TheSky, click Telescope
> Telescope
Setup.
2. Highlight Camera
in the Imaging System list.
3. Click the Enter
Serial Number command from the Camera
Setup pop-up menu on the Imaging
System Setup window.
4. Enter your Cameras+ module serial number and
click OK.
See Activating the
Cameras Module in the TheSky
Professional and Serious Astronomer User Guide for details.
A. The Software Bisque Paramount
ME is a fully robotic, research-grade German equatorial telescope mount
(GEM) designed for the serious amateur or professional astronomer who
wants to perform CCD imaging, visual observing, or traditional photography.
Unlike other "go to" telescope mounts, the Paramount ME requires
a personal computer or Pocket PC for computerized operation. Coupled with
our Bisque Observatory Software
Suite (BOSS) of software — which includes The Sky Astronomy Software™,
CCDSoft CCD Astronomy Software™, TPoint Telescope Pointing Analysis Software™,
and Orchestrate™, the Paramount ME comprises just one component of Software
Bisque's observatory control system. How
do I activate the TPoint module?From
TheSky, click Telescope
> TPoint > Setup tab > Enter
Serial Number command .
See Activating the
TPoint Module in the TheSky
User Guide for details.
A. The Software Bisque Paramount
ME is a fully robotic, research-grade German equatorial telescope mount
(GEM) designed for the serious amateur or professional astronomer who
wants to perform CCD imaging, visual observing, or traditional photography.
Unlike other "go to" telescope mounts, the Paramount ME requires
a personal computer or Pocket PC for computerized operation. Coupled with
our Bisque Observatory Software
Suite (BOSS) of software — which includes The Sky Astronomy Software™,
CCDSoft CCD Astronomy Software™, TPoint Telescope Pointing Analysis Software™,
and Orchestrate™, the Paramount ME comprises just one component of Software
Bisque's observatory control system. How
do I activate the Domes module?See
Activating the Dome
module in the TheSky
Professional and Serious Astronomer User Guide for details.
1. From TheSky, click Telescope
> Telescope Setup.
2. Choose Dome
from the Imaging System list.
3. Click the Enter
Serial Number command from the Dome Setup
pop-up menu on the Imaging
System Setup window.
4. Enter your Domes module serial number and click
OK.
