Software Bisque Paramount Permanent Pier

The top plate is specifically pre-drilled for the Paramount ME, ME II, MX, MYT, and MX+ mounts. While it is possible to fabricate an adapter plate for other mounts, the pier is engineered and optimized specifically for the Software Bisque ecosystem.

No, this is a permanent, fixed-height pier designed to be bolted directly to a concrete observatory floor. Because it lacks adjustable legs, you must ensure your concrete base is perfectly level during the initial installation.

Software Bisque recommends using a wooden template to position the base bolts accurately before the concrete sets. This allows you to orient the pier correctly toward true north or south, which is critical for precise polar alignment of your mount.

While the pier is constructed from heavy-duty steel, it is designed for maximum stability in permanent observatory settings. If you are mounting it to a wooden structure, you must ensure the floor is reinforced to handle the weight and vibration-damping requirements of your specific telescope setup.

This pier is rated for a mount load capacity of 600 pounds. This is more than sufficient for the Paramount series mounts and any heavy-duty imaging equipment you intend to attach.