Meade lx200 vs celestron cpc. Ive been looking for a goto to take with us.
● Meade lx200 vs celestron cpc 1 reply to this topic #1 Hellow533 Hellow533 The Celestron equivalent is the CPC. But for the OTA I'd be considering getting either the EdgeHD version of the Celestron scopes or the ACF version of the Meade SCT. 25 which in my opinion is the best of the bunch for image clarity,contrast etc and is a great Page 2 of 2 - Celestron Edge HD vs Meade LX200 - posted in Cats & Casses: Oh yes. Back to top #4 Rusty Rusty. At first, it will only be used visually, but astrophotography is not excluded in the future. 25 vs Meade LX200 Classic 10 - posted in Cats & Casses: I know these questions get asked all the time so apologies if you are sick of answering them!!Have recently reignited my Page 1 of 2 - Celestron HD vs. 25 but am concerned about the weight at 58lbs. So I think Celestron and Meade are doing a great job. , use with different OTAs) and place a high priority on a light weight, and speedy setup. 7) for the APS-C chip. GENERALPackaging is on par, mount seems less sturdy with more plastics than the Celestron EdgeHD vs Meade ACF. 25 C and the 10" LX200. Back to top; Page 1 of 2 - Meade 16" LX200 or Celestron 14" C14? - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi folks, I teach at a community college and have been tasked with designing a telescope for our students, but I have never done such a thing before! I am a noob with a lot of money to spend. Can a focal reducer be used on both or just the C11. It's the features that makes the difference. 25 inch GPS SCT vs Old(ish) Meade LX200 10 Compare Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 vs Meade LX200-ACF vs Meade LX65 Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation The CGEM DX and C11HD are the clear winner in that case. We would be using the scope for imaging and live streaming to our warm room C14 vs Meade 14" SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: I never hear much talk about the Meade 14 SCT. This means that you cannot reply to this topic. Page 1 of 2 - Celestron Edge HD vs Meade LX200 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi all,After lengthy search, am still undecided between an LX200 ACF 12 and a CGEM Edge HD 11. Can any one offer some pros and con to the 2? thanks Steve. Any major difference between these except for the 1 Page 1 of 2 - Meade 12" ACF LX90 vs. I noticed that CPC925 is very good for astrophotography and visual use due to optical design that Celestron mentions. The price is a bit cheaper than the CPC Edge HD but the LX200 models seem to be the higher end Meade products. My use would be in an observatory mounted on a wedge. That gives purchasers a meaningful choice. The scope will be initially used as a visual scope, though I may branch out to Meade vs Celestron - posted in Cats & Casses: After a quick search I have found not alot on the age old question. the Evolution I would doubt the dual arm setup of the LX90 is much more stout than the Evolution. I was content with my fully upgraded c8(Feather Touch focuser, Bob’s Knobs, flocked on the inside) riding on Page 1 of 2 - Meade LX90 8 or CPC 800 8? - posted in Cats & Casses: I have made a decision to buy an 8" goto telescope. CPC1100 GPS -or- 12 Meade LX90-SC - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I finished building my 18 Dob last year and now want to compliment it with an 11 or 12 inch SCT. 65. I am currently an owner of a Celestron 8 Newtonian and am looking to upgrade to a quality GOTO. The f/8 ACF can be brought down further to f/4. The 1" difference in aperture while not completely insignificant, isn't going to absolutely alter the results of visual observations. I have been in the wilderness without a telescope for over 6 months CPC 1100 or Meade 12 lx90 for Visual only? - posted in Cats & Casses: I have a CPC 1100. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Saturday night, my kids and I had a late night viewing session with my 180mm Mak-Cass and it fell when I was removing it from the mount. 3 r/c and while the r/c cleans the Page 1 of 2 - CPC vs Nexstar - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I current own an Orion XT10i and its great but when the wife and I RV its just a tad too large to haul around. Its fine for visual, but a struggle for any long exposure photography. Meade provides the LX90, LX200, and LX600 mounts, while Celestron offers the Nexstar Evolution mount for 8″ and 9. the dual fork of the Meade. I had a CPC1100 a few years back Celestron CPC 925 vs Meade lightswitch LS 8-ACF - posted in Cats & Casses: Ok so i went out last year and purchased I mount that was way beyond my knowledge level. Everyone in our club that has purchased one has had problems. Forget "Meade vs. You Pay: $1,931. I am only 1 year into this obsession previously known as a hobby but have got the fever something fierce!I had an 8 Celestron Newtonian on a CG5 mount and just HATED the Page 1 of 4 - Advice on CPC 8 vs 9. I had a Meade 7” LX200 Mak. The CPC 925 HD and 1100 HD were on my short list, but now, maybe not. I have also had Celestron scopes ( last one was a CPC925) and views through my old LX200 10" and the Celestron were very similar. Page 2 of 2 - Cpc 1100 Edge vs Meade 12” AFC - posted in Cats & Casses: The main misinformation is what youre trying to provide. 11 inch Celestron CPC 3. 25" CPC uses the same mount as the C11 CPC, with the addition of spacers. Certainly the LX200 is as well as the Celestron CPC, but for a single arm mount its really amazingly strong. I had a CPC1100 XLT, and I have a 10" LX200 and 16" LX200. Not sure if that is still the case, and I have had only good experiences with the Meade optics I have used (one 14mm UWA EP, now swapped for a Nagler 12T4, based on eye relief, not optical quality, and the Celestron C-11 vs Meade 10" LX200R. The main thing in my book is that the 10" Meade LX200 and 12" Meade LX200 would be the best comparision. Key Features. Hyperstar for EdgeHD, ZWO and Celestron Nightscape CCD. Both have died (not exactly endearing Meade to me), and Ive decided (in my dotage) to go the route of a mount with one or more OTAs. Both have a few quality control and customer service problems to LX90 8-inch vs. Ive been looking for a goto to take with us. While the 12" LX200 is 10 pounds heavier than the CPC 1100, the 12" LX90-ACF is actually 5 pounds LIGHTER than the CPC. Im thinking of the CPC GPS XLT 8 vs 9. Yes, I know this subject may bring some debate and I am not trying to fuel any fires here!I used to own LX200 10 but it was too heavy for us and it didnt fit in our car, so we sold it. Thanks I would go 10" Meade second. Ive never used a Meade, so now I wonder what woulde be better. Thanks! The Meade 8 LX200 is a premium telescope that comes with a big price-tag. Pro for meade 10 LX200 or Celeston 11 CPC , pros and cons? - posted in Cats & Casses: Well Im ready for a new scope. I know Celestrons are the most popular, and I think I understand the differences between the standard on the HD. I am in the market for a new scope - finally. Recommended Posts. 25. Another aspect to look at is ease of setup and use. I currently have a 10 Meade Wide Field Celestron CPC 925 GPS, CPC Deluxe 925 HD, CPC 1100 GPS, CPC Deluxe 1100 HD, NexStar 9 ¼ GPS, NexStar 11 GPS. It can also make one think the contrast is a little better on the Meade. I think, that one of these two scopes will find a new home for a long time. If you have a bad back, stay away from the Meade! 2. cpc 11" Started by jjensen , Jul 08 2005 07:47 AM. 25 vs 11. (Vixen Sphinx) I thought it looked pretty easy i watched a couple youtube videos and I thought I can do this, well guess what I really cant. For visual I'd lean towards the Evo as being a bit lighter and fun to use (similar to the Meade Lightswitch). From my reading, the optics seem equivalent. New Celestron CPC 9. rayman. Price: $2,331. Anyone have any thoughts on what they may prefer? Beach Camera has them both for aprox. Two very popular telescope models to consider are the Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope and the Meade Instruments StarNavigator NG 130mm Reflector Telescope. I considered the Meade LX90 series and Celestron I have looked through the celestron 102 scopes, and I am very pleased with the optics. This was not my first SCT, before that I have owned a Meade LX-200 8”, 10”, and 12” among a few other OTA’s that are in the same size range. The Celestron CPC is by far I know the Meade mount has been used for years, but the C-11 is lighter. As I understand it, the optics of Meade and Celestron are quite closely matched, but that Meade has an iffy reputation with its electronics. I was looking at the two. and Page 2 of 2 - meade LX 200 vs celestron nexstar or CPC - posted in Cats & Casses: Carlos, My thoughts are that youve been listening to a lot of nonsense. Now I'm looking at the Meade LX200 series, either the 8" or 10", since all of the jacks are stationaary on them. Both of these are Corrected SCTs and a CPC925 vs 10 LX200GPS - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hello folks,Today I noticed that Celestrons recent CPC news updates and read some articles about CPC series. I am not just talking about the 12 V source which I know is not included. Finally, the last difference is new, untested mount/scope vs. Celestron CPC 11 ?? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): I am wanting to get a large (for me) aperture SCT. This time, the Go-To "Gremlin" has migrated to Jim Hopkin's 14" Meade LX200, as it was frustrating him two nights ago up on the central hill. Celestron" and buy The Meade 8" LX200 ACF telescope handles your observing and imaging needs with ease. 3) Customer service - I've been happy with Celestron so far and I've heard bad things about Meade. The weight handling capacity of the LX200 and LX600 forks are one reason Meade offers the 14" that way to this day. 3. Until then I am going to do some researching. The LX90 versions, although in the CPC 1100's price range, are simply not as sturdy. CPC1100 ? - posted in Cats & Casses: Hey All!This is my first post here on CN so I hope Im doing this right. Both companies offer a range of high-quality telescopes with My quest for the search for the right SCT that will fit my observing style started with the common c8. I can move my CPC1100 by myself with The LX200 series is surely the largest-selling midsize telescope line ever produced. Don’t know how good are the Celestron/Synta Maks. If I were still using forkmounts If the LX200 is a -R or ACF then it is better than an XLT Celestron and definitely worth the extra cost. Meade manufactures a wide variety of telescopes including their legendary Advanced Comma Free optical tubes. Dont ask me why but the shipping costs for the LX200 is much cheaper then for the LX90. To me, the scopes seem to have pretty similar features. I have been observing with an Orion XT6 dob mounted newtonian for the last 5 years and am ready to step up to something more advanced. Page 1 of 3 - Meade LX850 14 vs Celestron CGE Pro EdgeHd 1400? - posted in Mounts: Im looking for the pros and cons between these two setups. Again, these are from each company’s website, not my measurements. The required lifting weight of 65 lbs. I did a quick search of the forums and didnt see a recent post on this topic. I think I have narrowed down my choices to two different Meade 8 LX90 GPS Vs. Celestron or Meade? Any experience suggestion? Which coating is better? Mount? Motors? Due to size, I can manage a CPC800 or a LX200 8. Im looking at Celestron options as well but thought Id use this opportunity to understand differences between the LX90 and LX200. As far as Meade scopes, I would not take one if it was given to me. Arm strength - Looking at a dual arm Meade LX90 Vs. The scope would not be moved once installed. Celestron’s Evolution 8 is a cheaper telescope on a lighter but still plenty stable single-fork-arm mount. the price differences is about 500 USD more. Has anyone here ever heard of a Meade board exploding? Sheesh! Meade and Celestron both make good commercial telescopes. So what to choose?If I just look at the specs, I would like to point out Comparing Meade LX90 10 vs LX200 8 - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im interested in purchasing a new scope. 7. Celestron CPC 8 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello everyone, I came across the forums while researching my next telescope and was quite impressed with the level of knowledge and help. Site prep is Ergo per Celestron, your imaging circle will be 40-50% less on the Celestron Edge HD 14" at f/7. As a past Meade and Celestron dealer, in my opinion the Celestrons have the edge in performance. Real-world experienced users of ACF dont experience nearly the issues you claim. I own both Celestron (no Evo though) and Meade ACF (including the LX90). . 2. 10 Meade LX200 GPS or Celestron CPC 1100 - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: I am a 2 year etx-105 user and want to move up to a larger scope. In addition, you are limited to that one OTA. I am looking at one of each used. Each are being offered at $1500 by different sellers. C, LX90 is not in the same class as the CPC mount IMHO. The CPC is several hundred dollars cheaper, but that difference won't be decisive. 11" EdgeHD Optical Tube; 2800mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio; I think the Meade LX200 series and later models are all pretty good though the electronics can be a bit fragile. Both Meade and Celestron make telescopes that feature Go-To technology and GPS. When it comes to telescopes, two popular models on the market are the Celestron NEXSTAR EVOLUTION 8 and the Meade Instruments 209006 Infinity 102mm AZ Refractor Telescope. What a wonderful scope. Push button controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AutoStar II hand . I have 3 Meade SCT's and 2 Celestron SCT's. Meade LX90 10. The ACF is pretty nice, much better than normal SCT optics. Started by Hellow533 , Mar 15 2011 09:43 PM. This was not my first SCT, before that I have owned a Meade LX-200 8”, 10”, and 12” among a few other OTA’s that are in the same I'd go Celestron over Meade for both optics and mechanicals. Now I pose another question, which would you prefer, the Meade LX90 or the Celestron CPC 800?Lets look at the basic specs: Both have LX 200 12 vs. is only 3 lbs. I currently have a celestron 8 go-to. I turned it on and handheld blew what I believe is a capacitor. I already read the suggestions of my earlier post about the LX90 vs the Celestron Evolution 8. The weight is actually similar but the CPC forks come with a handle on one arm and a bit handhold under the other which makes it feel much lighter than the LX200. BWAZ - you are 100% spot on regarding both points! Celestron CPC 925 vs. I only need to carry it out of my house about 20 The 8” LX200 ACF clocks in at 45 lbs vs. EMC vs UHTC - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Im looking to get a secondhand LX200. 10 LX200 ACF vs. Hi, I been doing a lot of reading up for the past months and is close to deciding on a scope. Even the LX90 ACF is more expensive than the CPC, but only marginally, probably Meade LX90 10 vs. Meade 12 LX90 LNT vs. The Setup: The first difference that I noticed between the two scopes was that in slewing from my first alignment star to my second alignment star the focus of the C-11 showed no discernible shift With the Meade you have a full up finder; you do not with the Celestron. NexStar 8SE - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: (re-posted in a more appropriated location)Hi all. 95 (49) notify when in stock View Cart. As a result, it's trashed (dented tube, broken backplate, shattered mirror) and I thought it was a good opportunity to buy a new large-aperture Page 1 of 2 - Celestron C11 vs C9. 25-A XLT for small galaxy photography. One may have a fairer comparison between LX200 and CPC. Push button controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AutoStar II hand Thanks for the feedback. 10 inch Meade LX200 2. 25 CPC. I am asking about ANY internal battery which e. 96 with the Optec focal reducer for a reasonable priceand there is the AP unit. No dobs allowed. Thanks Page 1 of 2 - Meade vs Celestron - posted in Cats & Casses: Does anyone know why Meade telescopes cost less than Celestron? Does Meade not include things like a visual back? Finderscope? Ive always been curious what the reasoning was. If they were junk, people would have noticed by now. Instant Savings-$400. I have a Meade ETX-80 as my learning scope (and I learned a lot including you cant drag parts out of Meade at any price. I am thinking of finally droping the cash and picking up one of these two. 25 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello,I am currently on the market for a new SCT. So I am looking to modernize. I have been using binoculars for awhile, and after reading about telescopes I have decided to purchase a telescope. 00. Well I must say that the 10" LX200 is a NICE scope. The comparisons made between scopes in side-by-side tests can often be unfair Celestron c8 vs c9. New This will not be a lesson on selecting a telescope, rather trying to compare Meade Telescopes and Celestron Telescopes. Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope. I woder what the difference between Celestron Nexstar and Meade LX200GPS is?is it a quality issue?is it a matter of price?I`d like to get me a scope with Goto feature for visual observation mainly. The application for the setup would be as a club observatory scope on a very solid pier mount. Meade owner support, specially if you are not the original owner attracts a lot of criticism. I would like to list what I have found and was wondering if anyone could give me more information. So, let's dive in and see how they compare. I’ve pretty much settled on the Meade LX200 series. The reason I ask is that I want to transport the For visual purposes I most probably go for the Meade 12”LX90 ACF as offers sharper optics and ACF (Advanced coma free) it’s not vital for visuel however I’ve found the optics are improved over the standard Celestron XLT line up of scopes unless you considered also the 9. Celestron CPC vs CGE vs Meade LX200R - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Hello all. So yes, a CPC 925 would be sturdier than the Evo 9. The Lx90 mount is not quite as strudy as the CPC mount which is the equivalent to the Meade Page 1 of 2 - Celestron 11 vs Meade 12 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi all I am thinking of purchasing either a Meade LX200 12 ACF or the Celestron HD 11 EdgeI want the OTA only, as I want to mount it on an Orion AtlasOne main purpose is to get as large of a scope as possible that I can carry, and I want something a bit better suited for planetary imaging. Is this telescope better/worse? How about the mount? I was meade vs celestron poll - posted in Cats & Casses: This is for all the cn members who have owned both meade and celestron sct. The Meade shows Saturn with an icy white coloring, the Celestron coloring is a little warmer. the 10 inch Meade LX200GPS weight without tripod is 67 Page 3 of 5 - Meade vs celestronquality - posted in Cats & Casses: Yup. They are both reputable, widely respected brands with thousands of satisfied users and featured Page 1 of 2 - Meade 8 inch APC scopes (lx85 or LX 200) vs Celestron 8 inch - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking at getting a cat, and the 8 inch scopes look like the place to start. If the 9. Nexstar - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hello, I am looking a SCT LX200 10 or Celestron Nexstar or CPC 11, I like know yours opinion on theses telescopes, defferences,portability, optics quality. Both scopes have superior optics. When cooled, well collimated, and in good seeing you get to see what they can do. 9. Add to Wish List Item in Wish List . Meade (ACF)? Also some closeout UHTC Coated Meade 8 SCTs that are still available from the LX80 line thats being discontinued im Celestron vs Meade 8" Post by joeyttk » Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:01 pm. The big thing for me on the Celestron Nexstar is it is a single Fork vs. The CPC and LX200 mounts are comparable, and the optics are comparable, with the Meade having a slight edge optically. Ive read articles on both and some say that the Meade suffers from wind vibration and optical qualities Page 1 of 3 - Celestron Edge HD vs Meade ACF [Optical Properties] - posted in Cats & Casses: How much of a difference is the Celestron Edge HD optical performance to the Meade ACF? The LX90 & LX200 are f/10 models. First up, the Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope is a true beast, boasting an impressive aperture of 279. That said, for visual, LX90 plus SkySafari would be a very nice combo. If you’re looking at a Celestron CPC, it’s worth taking a look at Meade as well, or pair one of Meade’s excellent optical tubes with a 8” LX200 – 45 pounds 8” CPC – 51 pounds. But I also imaged with my 10 f/10 LX200 early in my imaging learning curve, and enjoyed it very much. Otherwise, the Go-To systems and operation of the hand control is fairly similar between the 2 makes (I've used a Celestron CPC-11 SCT of friends). 1850. Great scope, but a total beast to handle. Im not familiar with Meade, and Ive heard bad and good things about them. As for the 9. 139K subscribers in the telescopes community. ISS. After many weeks of research (including cloudy nights) it is leaning hard towards the CPC, based in large part on the horror stories I see CELESTRON CPC DELUXE 800 HD 8" GO-TO ALTAZIMUTH SCT WITH EDGEHD OPTICS - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Next month I will be able to order a CELESTRON CPC DELUXE 800 HD 8 GO-TO ALTAZIMUTH SCT, I just hope there is a dealer that will have one in stock. (which isn't much, . Will be using for visual use only, will either of these be visually better than a 8 sct edge or 8 meade lx200. The 45-pound LX200 fork/OTA assembly is heavier than any 8” or 10” Dobsonian optical tube I’ve had my hands on and is similar in weight to that of a solid-tubed 12” Dob. maintains date and time or other functions. Posted December 9, 2013. NexStar GPS vs. The main complaint between the 11" and 12" is the big weight difference in the OTAs IF you were working with a GEM mount. This is no doubt a function of the coatings. Should I consider this Meade scope as well? A good friend said comparing Celestron to Meade products are like comparing "apples to apples". I think is have it right when I am in the night sky but I dont Page 1 of 2 - Celestron C11 vs. I'm looking therefore especially at the 12" Meade LX200 and the 11" Celestron CPC Deluxe. Looking at the LX90 and LX200, you can see the drive base on the LX200 is bigger and the LX 200 was designed to allow for AP in mind if one wanted to mount it on a wedge. After months of looking at telescopes, I am down to the Meade LX90 10" or Celestron CPC 11', however it is difficult to determine the difference between these scopes. So, they are pretty comparable with the Meade 8” (only direct comparison) coming in lighter than the Celestron. Bob G. 25 vs 11 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hello all,I have been using my trusty TeleVue Ranger for the past 10 years now and I would like to get a scope with more aperture. Optically speaking either can be a good choice for visual from the design point of view. Omegon 2. I'm certain about the Celestron CPC800 vs Meade LX90ACF - posted in Cats & Casses: I think I have narrowed my telescope search to the Celestron CPC800 or the Meade LX90ACF. Having read many scope vs scope reviews in the past, I have often been a little dubious as to there worth. 25 inch GPS SCT vs Old(ish) Meade LX200 10” Celestron 925 GPS vs LX200 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I just picked up my 925 from Woodland Hills Camera (highly recommended) after being rather frustrated by an LX200 and what follows is my first comparative impression of this scope. However, there is at least a 10lb difference between the 9. NexStar i vs NexStar CPC - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I really want to get another scope and Im currently saving and should have enough money buy the end of July. Posted July 19, 2007. I recommend taking a look at a couple of other options that you can compare it to. With limited availability, I am also looking at the Meade 8 inch scopes AS for M vs. However, if imaging is in your future the LX90 mount is nice (the LX200 is better) and the ACF optics are fantastic! Two excellent scopes to choose from. All the scope were very sharp and the mounts worked fine. I assume the meades and the celestron are probably made in the same factory, so maybe the meades are ok. The LX200 GPS 10 comes with what appears to be the Mead series 4000 eyepiece kit. You can probably pick up a celestron 102 tube for $100. Pick the CPC if you want the sturdiness that a double fork can provide/ CPC vs CPC HD Mounts - posted in Cats & Casses: Celestron states that both the CPC standard mount and the CPC HD mount have been improved. Coma Free Optics Ability to begin astrophotography When direct comparisons are drawn between the Meade LX90 10" ACF and the LX200 ACF 10" it comes down to whistles and bells - most of It is surprising that Celestron still has the plug-in jacks in the rotating surface. 25 is an Edge then it's got mirror stabilizers and internal flattener, For those just getting started with astronomyand looking for an inexpensive way to explore the hobby, Celestron has many great offerings with impressive features and quality optics for the price. 12 inch Meade Lx90 I spent 3-4 months comparing several of these scopes (often on Celestron CPC 800 vs. 25 is somehow better, he said visually it has no advantages. heavier than that of the smaller Meade LX200 10” base/fork/OTA, and the CPC 1100’s total weight of 84 lbs is considerably less than the LX200 12” weight of 123 lbs. Both Meade and Celestron offer telescopes from the most entry level to the ultra-sophisticated. Note that the 9. Which one gave you the best service? 3. Print Email . All I had to do was discover SBIGs AO-7, and it was quite doable. We also have a selection of their high quality go-to LX90 and LX200 scopes. I Have owned a meade 12" lx200 and found it to have excellent optics. I have considered both the Celestron AVX 8" and the CPC 800 XLT 8 This site contains affiliate links to products. An experienced equipment reviewer I used to know confided in me that he would always go for Celestron for Images appear flatter, crisper and are sharper across the entire visual field. The LX200 costs more, but you definitely get what you pay for. OTA has UHTC printed The Celestron has the added benefit of being Fastar compatible giving you f/2 capability, so between it, the native f/10, and a reducer down to f/7, it pretty well will cover your bases for just about any kind of imaging youd want to do. CPC Deluxe 1100 - posted in Cats & Casses: I will soon have a new observatory, and I plan in the next year or two to buy a larger scope to put in it. Im upgrading to a CPC. My first big scope was a 10" LX200GPS. Use wise between the Celestron and Meade is largely a matter of personal preference. The Meade has a much Meade LX200 GPS vs LX200R - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Hello, I am hoping for some feedback between these two closely related Meade scopes. For a long time late 90s into early 2000s Meade was eating Celestron's lunch when it came to SCTs. 11” CPC – 70 pounds 12” LX200 – 75 pounds. Both companies offer entry level telescopes under Meade 12” LX200 and Celestron’s CM-1100 (Two large aperture SCT scopes compared) Mar 22 2005 03:47 PM | dpeach in Schmidt-Cassegrains (SCTs) Introduction. An amazing choice for deep-space astrophotography, the Meade LX200 ACF telescopes come in 8-inch, 10-inch, 12 J'ai vu que chacun existe en versions classic, et en version champ plan (Edge HD pour Celestron et ACF pour Meade). Incredibly compact for its aperture, yet with a robust and solid fork arm mounting for a vibration free image. How stable are CPC series comparing with LX200GPS I never owned a CPC 11 but i have owned a Nexstar 11 and i once owned a Meade 10" LX200. But considering how much more aperture you get with the CPC 925 vs CPC 1100 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I am new to the forum. Their PowerSeeker and FirstScope series both start around $50 and provide a quality starting point for anyone unsure of astronomy a Celestron vs Meade telescopes, which is better? Choosing between Celestron and Meade telescopes ultimately depends on individual requirements and preferences. So far, Ive narrowed my choices down to Meade LX200 8 or 10 Classic. Page 1 of 2 - Meade - 8" LX200 ACF or Celestron - EdgeHD 800 OTA - 8 or Celestron - C9. Celestron CGE - posted in Cats & Casses: Ive been comparing the Meade LX200 and the Celestron CGE 1100 for some time and I was wondering which was better in a mix of both visuals and astrophotography. From the Celestron website: CPC: Re-designed drive Page 1 of 2 - Portability of 8 vs. These would be mounted on my CGEM mount. List the size of the scope and the model,200r,cpc,etc. 25 vs Meade LX90 10'' - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking at these 2, celestron with the cgx mount and the meade with the fork tripod mount. 2) Optics - I hear that the C-11 has better optics, but the LX200 has the flat field. Perhaps the CPC is worth another look. 6 kg (Tripod) Meade produces the 14" ACF in LX200 and LX600 configuration, the 14" is probably right on the If you're intending AP be aware the LX200 10" is better suited ergonomically from a cable management and mirror lock perspective. the 33 lbs 8” LX90 tube/fork package, though both telescopes use Meade’s Standard Field Tripod, weighing in at 19 lbs. 25 and Meade Lx200 10"? Celestron CPC 800 XLT GPS vs Meade LX90 EMC - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): First, Hello! I have been reading the forums for a long time, and finally registered. Because of shipping costs the difference between the two models is $280. This brand Celestron CPC vs CGE vs Meade LX200R - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hello all. 1. Would I be better getting the 10inch meade? Is the CPC a higher quality scope that would Meade LX90 vs. 25-A XLT - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello!!, I wanted to ask your opinion on which telescope to choose between Meade - 8 LX200 ACF or Celestron - EdgeHD 800 OTA - 8 or Celestron - C9. Aside from the electronics and optics, there is a big difference in the portability of a CPC1100 versus an LX200 10" and in particular a 12". Well, I have set out to build a scope that is optimized for planetary imaging with a capability to What are your thoughts of the meade 10 lx200 gps. Meade LX200-ACF for Imaging - posted in Cats & Casses: Maybe this has been discussed and beat to death, but I cant seem to resolve this issue in my head. I did look at the LX200 but the weight difference with the CPC 800HD was what had me looking at the LX90. That's not the problem though If you ignore the Meade's handles, you're ok, although I'm a big guy and it's still a bit of a load. I plan on leaving it all outside with a cover. Celestron CPC 11 - posted in Cats & Casses: After months of looking at telescopes, I am down to the Meade LX90 10 or Celestron CPC 11, however it is difficult to determine the difference between these scopes. 5 kg (OTA + Dual Fork Mount?) 19. Portability is my primary concern because Ill have to move Celestron 14 Fastar/XLT or Meade LX200R 16 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: (Sorry for the cross-post - I posted this also in the Meade forum and thought I should get some comment from a Celestron forum as well!)Hello everyone! I am in the process of blowing my childrens inheritance - er, I mean putting together my dream observatory. ES ES-102, Meade 90mm DS-2000, Celestron CPC-800 HD, Celestron , AVX, CGEM-DX, Twilight I mounts. Other reports of poor customer service from Celestron are also troublesome. Meade LX200 vs. It doesnt break down into smaller pieces. Three of our members now have Celestron CPC-11's. I also use a C8 with the Celestron 6. Meade Lx-90 8 - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): It seems you can buy either one of these right now for ~$1,799 + shipping. I have a mount that supposedly can hold 60 pounds. A fully-functional Meade 12" RCX-400. g. )This makes me Celestron vs Meade - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hi im new to CN and I was wondering if you readers would be able to help me out. The LX200 10 is about $1000 more than the 9. B&H # CE11009K MFR # 11009. Comparing Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 vs Meade LX200-ACF . Looking online, I see I can get the Meade 10 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt Does the CPC Deluxe 800 contain any battery? - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Does anyone know if the CPC Deluxe 800 contains any battery. definitely in the same class. I There is no real difference between Meade and Celestron because they are both owned by the same company, Synta. As Patrick stated, the design lets you carry it much more easily. 25 is special somehow and the views are better, then others say that is nonsense. I also have had two Meade LX-75 goto mount that work great, still using one with my EON 120mm refractor on it and love it. These two telescopes offer a range of features Celestron 8se or Meade 8inch LX90 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I am trying to decide which 8 telescope to get. 25's weight, my NexStar 9. 25 OTA+Forks weighs in at about 59 lbs, so Meade lx200 vs Celestron NexStar 8 SE. Three spring-loaded base pin lock screws fix the mount base to the tripod. Posts: 22,761; Joined: 06 Aug 2003; Shop B&H for our huge inventory of Catadioptric (Cassegrain) Telescopes from top brands like Celestron, Meade, iOptron and Vixen Optics, at great prices. and the 10 and 12 LX200 OTA/fork mount unit is quite heavy. On one hand I've heard that the 9. Im a beginner, but have had a chance to hang with a friend who has a Meade LX90 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain - UHTC and i am pleased with what I see. One thing is id like to Page 1 of 4 - 11 Celestron Edge or 10 Meade ACF f/8 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi,Ive owned two Meade SCTs that I liked a lot, a 10 LX200 Classic, followed by a 12 RCX400. If you want to do CPC 9. I had to choose between the 10" LX200 or the Nexstar 11 GPS, and I went meade LX200 12" vs. Meade 12 LX200R or 11 Celestron CPC 11 - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Looking for advice on whether I should purchase a Meade 12 LX200R or a Celestron 11 CPC 11. By: Vlad Fedosov. (OTA) is the same regardless of whether you get it on the CPC, AGST (CG-5) or CGE; only the mounts differ. I will be using it mainly in the backyard (suburbs of Chicago). Meade’s 8” The LX200 is more comparable to the CPC series Celestron telescopes. BUT the Lx90 mount itself is not in the same class as the CPC or Meade LX200 mounts Nextar 8" Evolution HD Vs CPC 1100 XLT - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: After a year of fooling around with the setup I have, I am coming to terms with the fact that its not going to get me where I want to be. 0 lb / 29. sell the rest for what you can get and buy a GEM for the OTA. 1x 41mm Binocs. Meade 10 LX200 classic The Meade 8" LX200 ACF telescope handles your observing and imaging needs with ease. 25″ models, and the CPC fork mount for 11″ and 14″ SCTs. Celestron is a renowned name in the world of telescopes, known for its innovative and high-quality products. Based on my experience the LX200 is sturdier and generally of higher build quality than the CPC (it's also priced accordingly). Meade LX vs Celestron CPC? - posted in Major & Minor Planetary Imaging: Hi! I own a Celestron 6SE and love planetary AP. I noticed that Meade has a new LX90 ACF 10inch with a weight of 50lbs and the 12 inch has a weight of 60 lbs. I may be wrong about the 600s, someone please correct me if I am. I'd rule out the Lx90 and make my choice between the CPC or Lx200 It sounds dumb but I wrote my check for a CPC instead of the Lx200 almost entirely because of the Hand Controller. I work at a small college, and our Meade LX200 Classic shorted out its hand controller; since they dont make them anymore, this seems like a good opportunity to get a bigger, better telescope. My choice was based on the following criteria in order of importance to me. Celestron didn't want to engineer the 14" version of the Nexstar/CPC which would have required an entirely different base and Celestron CPC 800 GPS SCT GoTo – The CPC 800 GPS is compatible with a wider range of accessories than the 8” LX90 ACF, the NexStar+ controller is easier to use, and the CPC 800 is also sold at a lower price most of the time, LX200 GPS vs. Hello! My name is Jason. Setting up the 12 is almost unmanageable by one person. 25 inch GPS SCT vs Old(ish) Meade LX200 10” Omni 102 xlt by Celestron Started by StargazerArby! , 23 Dec 2024 Beginner, Observing Report : 6 replies 106 views; sevenofnine 23 Dec 2024 Astrophotography and Sketching → Opinions on Meade 12" LX200 ACF vs Celestron C11 (OTA only). I am looking at the 10 Meade LX200 GPS w/ UHTC and one of the new Celestron CPCs (925 or 1100). Also, you can put lithium batteries on the LX90 if you want, but will recharge externally. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from Weight of 12 and 14 LX200 OTA and Fork - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Anyone know the weight of the scopes and mount minus the tripod? Celestron C-11, ED-100, CG-5 Meade 102ED, LX200R 14", RCX 10" Intes MK-66 Takahashi FS-60c, FS-78, FS-152, TOA 150 NextStar Evolution 8 or CPC 800 GPS XLT. The 8SE has a big advantage over Page 2 of 3 - CPC 8 vs. The old saying was Meade for Maks and Celestron for SCTs. I am primarily interested in visual but I am sure once I start using I will get into some basic photography soon as well. After 5 years of letting the lx200 sit. Celestron C11 standard vs Meade LX200 10'' OTA's - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking at possibly going with one of these, will only be using for visual. My questions is which on of the series of telescopes is the best? I looking at the 8 models in each of the series. but the new celestron goto sytem looks interesting. appreciate your advise on whether should I spent on the NexStar 8SE or the Meade 8" Lx200 ACF. The Nexstar 11 was actually lighter than the Meade 10" LX200 (i know the LX90 has lighter forks - i had an 8" once) and MUCH easier to handle. 75" at best) and the features. Some of our old cases, for the Celestron NexStar 11 and Meade LX200 10" telescopes, used metal brackets Celestron’s NexStar 8SE is considerably cheaper, however its mount is grossly undersized and shaky. Both mounts are good for visual use with the Celestron having a more sophisticated alignment routine. Meade So the weight issue makes the Meade a bit less portable, if that matters to you. Releasable clutches - Its nice to have these because I always balance my OTA. So, I have my older Meade LX200 more or less all ready to go outside. The Celestron CPC 11 inch - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I purchased a Celestron CPC 11 inch 3 years ago. C8 SGT - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Thank you all for the tips and suggestions. Since the majority of dedicated cameras being used by amateurs today are at most APS-C the ACF design hangs quite well against the Edge design Celestron vs Meade - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: good day everyone,I`m new to the forum and I`m also looking for a scope of my onw. Meade 8" SCT-Using Visually Are There any Differences? - posted in Cats & Casses: Using a scope visually how would you compare a new 8 Scope from Celestron (Starbright XLT Coatings) vs. 10 LX200 Classic - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello all,Im a beginner-to-intermediate amateur astronomer, and Im planning to buy a general-purpose telescope for both visual observing and astrophotography. Our clubs 12" LX200 in an observatory has had collimination every two to three years. LX200 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi guys, I am currently deciding between an 8" Meade LX90 or LX200. I have owned 3 Meade SCT and 2 Celestron SCT and never had a problem with them. The LX90 also has PEC in RA; I don't believe the NextStar has any. Im impressed with the price and alleged ease of GoTo with the Meade 12 LX90 LNT but also the Celestron CPC 11. Other than aperture size, is there a big difference between the CPC 9. 25 vs c11 vs Meade LX-200 Comparison Review. Lewis75 - Today, 07:59 AM MEADE 12" ACF LX200 VS LX850 180 SECOND EXPOSURE COMPARISON ZWO 2600MC PRO M42 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Title says it all, just doing a direct comparison on the same object Pending CPC Owner - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Evening everyone,I am about to whip out the credit card and move from visual imaging to a photo-capable rig: Im down to either a CPC 1100 or an LX200. They appear to be slightly different externally. I believe the meade fork has gears that are not metal. 0 lb / 8. What is the next scope you plan on buying in the future? LX200 vs. Thanks!!! Difference between Meade LX200 and LX200-ACF - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Im looking at buying an older used Meade LX200 that is from before Meade introduced the ACF / Advanced Coma Free version. The CPC weighs about ten pounds less. By nmoushon December 9, 2013 in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups. Both the Meade and Celestron will have a fine FOV at f/8 (or f/7. There is one difference that is quite apparent. 95. Can you please help? Thanks!Wassim H. I'm comparing the CPC 1100 with the LX90, the scope I'm interested in, NOT the 12" LX200, which is 15 pounds heavier. Meade 12 LX200-ACF - posted in Cats & Casses: Ok, Ive already made the decision to buy a new GEM for my Celestron 8se OTA, with the goal of getting something suitable for a larger From what i've seen from other peoples experiences and my own the CPC is somewhere between the Meade LX90 and Meade LX200. Celestron and Meade frequently offer options to buy ACF and Edge HD telescopes bundled with altitude-azimuth mounts. A Meade LX200 and Celestron of the same aperture are about $100 different in prices. What is the claimed big advantage The LX200 is a far better mount than the LX90, particularly if you are going up to the 12 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites. The LX200 is a different price point than the CPC. When Celestron introduced their improved XLT coatings they continued to offer the previous Starbright multicoatings as a lower-cost option. This topic has been archived. I just stumbled upon another scope, the Meade LX200R 8. nmoushon. Will be using for low power DSOs and high power planets. They are the Celestron CPC 1100 XLT GoTo and the more Celestron c9. More sharing options rayman. If I don't need goto, the Celestron CPC 800 vs Meade 8 LX 90 ACF - posted in Cats & Casses: Celestron CPC 800 or Meade 8 LX 90 ACF. Would the Meade 12 lx90 provide 5-10% extra brightness on dsos? Celestron CPC 1100. C9. Pick the Evo if you want flexibility (e. Im wondering if, aside from the optical tubes, there is an advantage of the CPC HD mount over the CPC mount. Que l'on choisisse une version classique ou une version I hate the scrolling and scrolling thru the Meades Menu to do simple things that can be down with the Celestron with 2 buttons in 2 seconds. 25 vs Meade LX90-ACF - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I have been debating on buying a CPC 9. A Celestron technician said it was hogwash when people say the 9. Top. Started by ATLMoon , Mar 02 2011 10:11 AM. I have two telescopes in mind; a very gently used Meade 10 LX200 GPS with UHTC coatings (asking price is $2400 with Millburn wedge) and a I recently bought an LX200 8" and despite finds the North on two stars alignment and set date, time, site, when I want to point to Mizar or it points opposite side or says "below Meade LX200 Classic Telescopes | Hi everybody! Page 1 of 2 - Should I get a 12" or 8" SCT in a Meade LX90 or LX200? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): I’ve had a manual 4 alt-az refractor for a while, but Im in the market for my ultimate scope and think I would enjoy computerized for a change. Goto was very accurate with each and I really couldnt tell I was really torn between Celestron's 11 inch CPC and the Meade LX200 10" ACF. Meade LX200 Classic Telescopes | After 5 years of letting the lx200 sit Page 1 of 3 - Celestron 8" SCT vs. The LX850 & LX600 are f/8 models. My 8" Celestron has never had to be colliminated despite constant travel. 25” CPC - 64 pounds 10” LX200 – 65 pounds. That's my old 12" LX200 in the photo, and yes, it really WAS a beast! HAL Compare Celestron NexStar 8SE vs Meade LX200-ACF vs Celestron NexStar Evolution Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation Comparison Of The Celestron NEXSTAR EVOLUTION 8 Vs The Meade Instruments 209006 Infinity 102mm AZ Refractor Telescope 85 views. The Synta Maks are pretty good. 4 mm. LX200 - Visual or EAA Only - Differences? - posted in Cats & Casses: Im considering an aperture jump to 11-12 in a couple years and want to stick with SCTs. Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope and Accessories Kit . puhidzndmrcdhyycnnjmsdbnylwuqjriqqyqtmkzkiqnkatmjjtbzh