Takahashi EM400 in | EM200 out

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Takahashi EM400 in | EM200 out

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Takahashi EM400 in | EM200 out

I was finnaly able to install the Takahashi EM400 inside the dome. A dedicated pier adapter was made and everything is up and running

Check out a few images below (FLICKR). I will do a first polar alignment later on today

Imageem200_em400_20180519 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM200/EM400

Imageem400_pier_adapter_20180518-02 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400

Imageem400_pier_adapter_20180518-03 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (pier adapter)

Imageem400_pier_adapter_20180518-04 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (pier adapter)

Imageem400_pier_adapter_20180518-07 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (pier adapter)

Imageem400_pier_adapter_20180518-09 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (pier adapter)

Imageem200_out_20180519-02 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM200

Imageem400_in_20180519-02 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400

Imageem400_in_20180519-04 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400

Imageem400_in_20180519-06 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (LUNT152 + TV101)

Imageem400_in_20180519-07 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (LUNT152 + TV101)

Imageem400_in_20180519-09 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
EM400 (LUNT152 + TV101)
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Post by Ibbo »

Nice.

I like how on the 400 all the bits are tucked away neatly.
On my NJP the control box and sockets look like an afterthought.


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Great set up, Pedro

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Congratulates with this new beautiful mount, Pedro!

It is easy to buy a new equipment living in such a place. No law about poor weather as the compliment for a new equipment purchase! :)


BTW. Do you plan to change also the pier for a bigger in diameter one?


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Fogot to ask another question: do you plan to move also to a larger aperture telescope?


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A very nice mount Pedro!


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Re: Takahashi EM400 in | EM200 out

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Thanks gyus

I used the EM400 for the first time this morning and it is great. I did a first polar alignment yesterday

Very HEAVY, great tracking, very responsive. It works like a charm.

Valery, I plan to use it with all my refractors including the TMB175. With the previous EM200 it was difficult to use the big TMB. I do not plan to change the pier. Vibrations are limited to 3s


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