Takahashi EM200b - Price?

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Still looking around at G-11's, however, how much would one expect to pay for an as new Takahashi EM200b - basic features. I understand a goto upgrade would cost around 2600.

[peter andre (Peter andre)]

Rowland,
I have an EM-200 T2 Goto and very happy with the mount. You just can't beat Takahashi.
The EM-200b, if in good nick, around $3500 (probably about 7 yrs old)
Don't get an upgrade, just fit an Argonavis for a 1/3 of the price you quoted!
best of luck,
Peter

[RB (Andrew)]

I agree with Peter, put an Argo Navis on the EM200, rather than upgrading it, you'll love it.

RB

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

The Argo Navis is a great idea. 3.5 was the figure I had in mind too. Thnks.

[Hans Tucker (Hans)]

Takahashi no longer manufacturers the Temma GoTo upgrade for the EM200b, EM200 USDII or EM200 USD III mounts. So if you want GoTo you need to look at a third party option like the FS2. I have just purchased a second hand EM200 USD II from Astromart but there is a EM200b for sale ($4K AUS) on Astro Buy & Sell

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Thanks Hans. It's been there for a while - thanks for the heads up on the upgrade.