Is Meade LX200 10 a Good Deal for Your CCD Scope?

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The Meade LX200 10" is being evaluated as a potential purchase for $1200, primarily for use with a CCD scope. Comparisons are made with the C11, which was purchased new for $2000. The LXD75-10AT f/4 Schmidt-Newtonian is also considered, priced at $1400, and noted for its suitability for CCD imaging. However, concerns are raised regarding the weight of Schmidt-Newtonians, which may require a more robust mount than the LXD75 can provide.

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Trying to put together ccd scope. Is Meade LX200 10" a good deal for $1200?
 
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For just the OTA, I assume? New or used?

My C11 was $2000 new.
 


Scope sold for 1575, included cge mount. aarg.
 
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Looking at LXD75-10AT f/4 schmidt-Newtonian. Appears well suited for CCD and attractively priced [$1400]. Any opinions on these?
 


Chronos said:
Looking at LXD75-10AT f/4 schmidt-Newtonian. Appears well suited for CCD and attractively priced [$1400]. Any opinions on these?

Schmidt-Newtonians are HEAVY. You may need a beefy mount to handle it for photography. That mount (LXD75) can carry up to 30 lb and the OTA weighs a little over that. I think it is right on the edge for visual and probably not suitable for pics.

On a bigger mount you would love this scope, though.
 

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