Hi All,
I am following this forum for a decade now and feel like I personally know some of the users and recognise their names, after reading so many great topics.
I would like to ask whoever like to share,for an advice on the purchase i am about to made - a new mount! or BIGGER mount...
Currently i have MZero and is great! but not strong enough to accommodate more weight, so i will have to sell it soon - i've almost got used Avalon linear - no service and low PE readings - for me low PE is on top of the pyramid:)- but recently i acquired small triplet for fraction of the price and the whole new idea opened up.
I'm so PRO with friction tech and I am thinking of Mesu 200e - or maybe 200??? or new GTD? - price between 2k - 6k, waiting time - both confirmed 6-8 weeks delivery.
Everyone talks about MESU being so reliable.. check this clip for new GTD tracking:
I am setting up 23-26kg gear - 2x80mm triplets, with ccds and filter wheel - on a tripod!! (something to think about) - GTD and MESU will take that ..Avalon Linear probably not.
I do understand that they are very low on tracking error, and all kinda portable - so it suits me, i will have to take it out every night.
I could set myself on used G53F of MESU 200.... - or ,is it worth to stretch for the new ones? add encoders - or not? what controller would you use?
The list is long and it won't happen quick....As you know there are so many questions.
Far east market? - i.e. IOptron with new CEM70?... or maybe others?
I really don't mind any controller as to me they all do work.... sometimes with a lot of patience
So please, if you have any thoughts, good or bad experience and dont mind to share it would be very much appreciated.
Kindest Regards
Greg