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Originally Posted by UniPol
Dave,
If you will, the Tak EM-200 Temma II compared to the EQ6 is analogous to Ford/Holden vs Mercedes/BMW, both work, but depending on your finances and perception, should satisfy a broad number of amateur astronomers.
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I've had a Mercedes and two BMWs. Both broke down with monotonous regularity.
My Holden never missed a beat.
Great design and dynamics don't always translate into an efficient, reliable sytem.
I think the thick end of $10,000 for a mount that only MAY be better than one costing $1800 is a bit of a gamble m'self. I'm also looking for a 'premium' go-to mount for both my TOA 130 and a custom 12" Newt, but keep coming back to a G11 or EQ6.
AP is out because of silly prices, even 2nd hand
ASA and 10 Micron get the boot as, AFAIK, they have no Australian dealer and have a spotty rep.
I really don't want to be bothered with a PC unless I
choose to, so apart from any other issues, that eliminates the Taks.
The Paramounts are out because I simply don't need that degree of engineering.
The G11 is a possibility, But I earlier owned a G8 Gemini and found the GoTo to be less than accurate and quite fiddly. Tracked really well tho'.
I'm waiting to see how G2 turns out.
The whatever-Q6 is at least a known quantity with well documented issues and solutions and I can get 2 for the price of a G11 with cash left over for any up-grades!
I could get 4 for the price of a comparable Tak mount AND hire someone to push buttons for me!
Its all moot as this point tho' as the weather seems to be rubbish for at least the next month.
So no hurry.
