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Old 12-07-2008, 10:51 PM
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Takahashi EM-10 USD-3 mount - SOLD

Price reduced and now includes WO 8" Saddle/Dovetail plate combo (Losmandy style plate)

Illuminated polar alignment scope
RS-232C and autoguiding sockets
Two 3.7 kg counterweights
Takahashi FC-L adjustable mahogany tripod
Hand controller
Custom made heavy duty transport case from ScopeGuard in US

This mount is 4 ½ years old and in excellent condition. Not GoTo, but a great photographic mount for smaller instruments. Compact and easily portable, ideal for refractors up to 100mm for photography or a bit larger larger for visual. Very stable for its size and weight. Smooth tracking, accurate to +/_ 10 arc seconds. Adjustable drive correction rates.

Replacement cost for total package is around $5500. Asking $2200 plus shipping.
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Last edited by Rigel003; 03-10-2008 at 05:51 PM.