Hi Aaron -- The ST7-E is my choice. Also service from SBIG is excellent
should you need it +++ compatibility with the AO7 later if you want. I use this
combination now for several years with a 12" LX200.

You can see a few images at (all from light polluted skys south of Allentown
PA!):

http://www.lochsjewelers.com/lnai26.htm (M27 & M1)

http://www.lochsjewelers.com/lnai28.htm (M57)

http://www.lochsjewelers.com/lnai27.htm (Several PNs)

best regards

Frank





> Hello
>
> I'm in the process of choosing a CCD for my soon-to-arrive 10" LX200-GPS
> .... I'm a newbie. I've read a lot of specs and it seems to me that the
> 'blue sensitive chip' is the way to go... I'm in the 2,000-3000 price
> range. I want the best in that range.
>
> Q: Meade Pictor 416XTE or SBIG ST-7E ???????
>
> Help!
>
> Thanks
> Aaron Cody
>
>
>
>


Best regards,
Frank Loch
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