Mesu Mount

[MarkS]

Has anyone come across one of these:
http://www.mesu-optics.nl/mount2_en.html

4500 Euros and a very impressive spec.

Mark

[RobertM]

Yes I've come across it before.  Pointing accuracy isn't that great and it looks a bit HR but the PE is very low.

Are you thinking of getting one ?

[RobertM]

http://stargazerslounge.com/member-equipment-reviews/169671-meet-beast.html
http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-deep-sky/169818-first-light-odk-14-mesu-2-not-so-original-target.html

Looks very good

Did you get one for Xmas ?

[MarkS]

Looks very good
Did you get one for Xmas ?

I wish ....

Santa Claus was put on hold until I find a job

[Rocket Pooch]

I'll let you know what its like when I play with it in Feb, oh yes I have hired the house again, and no you can't come  

[JohnP]

oh yes I have hired the house again

.....Thought it was too expensive......?

[RobertM]

Just corrected the second link which includes the odk14 ... more to drool over ... sigh

[MarkS]

It wasn't clear if the mount was Olly's or Yves's.
But I enjoyed the online discussion about round stars vs guiding accuracy 

[RobertM]

I'm pretty sure it's Yves setup and one of a couple that Olly will be tending for their remote imaging needs. 

How will it function after a power failure - how will the mount know where it's pointing without a hardware 'home' position plus there are no safety limits other than in software.  Personally I think I'd have considered a Paramount in that situation but I'm sure cost was the deciding factor here.

[Rocket Pooch]

Must admit, I'd go for a paramount for that type of work.

[MarkS]

Personally I think I'd have considered a Paramount in that situation ...

I'd happily have a Paramount in any situation

[Rocket Pooch]

I love the baby one.

[RobertM]

How are you finding it ?

[Rocket Pooch]

Well when I get one I'll let you know, but I've had to buy a house this month.