More on the Mesu 2 mount.

[ollypenrice]

Hi Roger, interesting that you have one too. No mounts are consistently perfect. At my place I have seen most of the big names misbehave from time to time. However, I like the Mesu very much.

Olly

[vdb]

" Id be very keen to hear about PC control. "

Servocat has a usb connection, it will pass communication from PC to Argo Navis. There is a mode on the Argo Navis to receive commands from planetary program on PC

[Roger_Laureys]

I am still waiting for clear weather but as soon as I have the chance to test it,I will post a review/my findings at this site.

[olawelin]

Hi, would you recommend the MESU 200/Argo Navi setup to someone who do mostly visual and some photo?

There will be a lot playing with the GOTO controls.

BR

Ola

[misterp]

Hello,

Are these mounts portable? How heavy is the heaviest component roughtly? Also, does the mount come with a tripod and dovetail slots?

Thanks in advance.

Ian

[ollypenrice]

The GoTo controls are great. The circular scrolling wheel of the Argo Navis is inspired and miles better than repeatedly stabbing buttons with your finger. For visual, yes. I had a visual night with Yves' setup for the first time two nights ago and it was perfect.

Portable? I can't give you the weights but I dare say Lucas Mesu can do so. He makes a pier but I don't know about a tripod. In all honesty this is a big observatory mount but I guess it could be portable. Would I use it that way? No, but you might.

Olly