There are some dealers who will sell the LX200 in the 10" and 12" model, but
in the 8", they have gone to the LX90 ($$$$$ and capability).


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Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 6:03 PM
Subject: [M]: LX200 8" vs. 10" (yes, I read the archives!)


> I've read through the archives, and still have a few questions - mainly
> opinions directed towards my specific situation. I have little interest
in
> lugging my scope around, so portability doesn't mean much to me. I have a
> permanent concrete pier and observatory (www.orchardvalley.net/astro -
down
> at the moment, but will be back up tonight (7/7). I realize the
> difference in price between the two scopes, which is somewhat of a
concern,
> but I could manage if I tell my wife I love her enough times. My main
> concern is my sky. I am about 6 miles north of Allentown, PA, which
washes
> out a small percentage of my south. Some of that is blocked purposely
with
> the south wall of my observatory. I can, however, using a deep sky
filter,
> get some decent shots of the Lagoon nebula, which is to my far south,
within
> that light-polluted area. I've seen some very dark skies in the Poconos
> (mountains about 50 miles north of me), and am jealous, but I live here.
> Anyway, with this in mind, is the extra 2" worth the price difference?
Will
> the 10" LX-200 fit on the wedge for the 8"? I plan to get a Milburn
wedge,
> but for the short duration... And, how much more stable is the 10" mount?
> Are the motors stronger, forks stronger, etc? I have some heavy equipment
I
> will be hanging off the back like a Nikon F2, OAG, ST-4, possibly at times
a
> 4" maksutov cassegrain guide scope, etc...
>
> Next question- does anyone know if Meade plans to phase the LX-200 out any
> time soon? Only reason I ask is, they've been making a lot of advances on
> their product lines as of late, they did away with the LX-50, brought in
the
> LX-90 (which I'm not sure if that's an upgrade or a side-step), and I
> noticed the new trend with some scopes is the GPS/Goto. Just wondering if
> anyone knew of any rumors....
>
>
>
>

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