Hi Wayne,

My first exposure to SCT's was about 4 years ago when I purchased a new 8"
LX50. Shortly thereafter, I added a Magellan...this scope was perfect! It
gave me the portability that I always needed and at the same time offered
respectable aperture...I would keep this scope for many years, I thought.

About 2 months later, I attended a star party and set up my LX50 in between
2 LX200 owners. There was an 8" on my left and a 10" on my right. I barely
used the LX50 that night...I was converted.

Within 2 weeks, I had sold my 50 and ordered a new 10" LX200. I have bought
and sold many scopes since then (about 15) but I still own the 10" LX200 and
probably will for a long time to come. Here's what you get with a 200 that
you don't get with a 50: (BTW, the difference in price over the 50 with
Magellan is only $600)

Automatic GoTo. More sophisticated electronics with PEC. Viewing in Alt/Az
mode. Larger object database. Upgraded view finder. All of this,
particularly the electronics, will become more important to you when you get
your CCD and start imaging.

Al
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 1999 6:32 AM
Subject: [M]: LX200 purchase


> MAPUG,
>
> I have used an 8 inch LX50 with the Magellan II for 2 years now. I'm in
> the middle of building a home observatory in my back yard. I'm ready to
> upgrade to the LX200 to mount in my observatory.. Before I sell my LX50,
> I'd like to know from you who have a LX200 if given the opportunity to do
> things over, would you still purchase the LX200? Is it worth the
difference
> in price really? Although I won't be able to do so immediately, I'd like
> to move into CCD imaging in the future. Thanks for your help.
>
>
> Wayne White
>
>
>

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