Helium Tripod

Helium Tripod’s are ideal for portable Paramount use and are available for the following Paramount models:

• Paramount MYT Helium 200
• Paramount MX/MX+ Helium 200
• Paramount MX/MX+ Helium 400
• Paramount ME/ME II Helium 400

See the Specifications tab below for details about the weight and carrying capacities.

To get started, choose either the Helium 200 or Helium 400 model, then choose the Top Plate that is compatible with your model mount (Paramount MYT, Paramount MX, or Paramount ME II), then click Add to Cart to add this item to your cart.

The Helium Tripod offers a host of innovative features:

• Provides a stable platform for all your equipment
  • Helium 200 has a maximum payload capacity of 90 kg (200 lb.) when the legs are fully
    extended, or up to 113 kg (250 lb.) maximum carrying capacity when the legs are fully retracted.
  • Helium 400 has a maximum payload capacity of 180 kg (400 lb.) when the legs are fully
    extended, or up to 227 kg (500 lb.) maximum carrying capacity when the legs are fully retracted.
• Allows eyepiece placement at a convenient height with an adjustable height range
  • Helium 200: from 61 cm (24 in.) to 102 cm (40 in.)
  • Helium 400: from 61 cm (24 in.) to 100 cm (39 in.)
• The ultra-portable and lightweight design
  • Helium 200: 6.4 kg (14 lb.)
  • Helium 400: 14 kg (30 lb.)
• Simple and intelligent mechanics permit the legs to be expanded or collapsed in seconds and produce exceptional stability at all heights
• Top plate rotates 360-degrees for hassle free polar alignment in azimuth.
• Wide range of coarse leveling adjustments can accommodate gently sloping surfaces.
• Fine level adjustments help achieve optimal level
• Swiveling feet can be fit with spikes or other third-party commercial tripod feet based on your observing site (grass, wood, concrete, gravel, etc.)
• Built-in bubble level helps quickly get the top plate horizontal.
• The 6061 aluminum tripod legs are red anodized with black anodized aluminum structural components (top plate, feet, etc.)
• Large tray between the legs conveniently stows your eyepieces and other equipment
• Legs accept many off-the-shelf tripod feet (including spikes, and wide rubber pads) to optimize coupling to the observing surface

The result of these innovative features is an exceptionally stable and readily portable imaging platform that can be quickly setup on any surface, leveled and aligned with the celestial pole and easily taken down each night.