"Rod Mollise" wrote in message
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Why would you want to purchase an LDX55 mount? Why not a Vixen GP or
GP/DX? I've heard that quality control on the LDX55 leaves much to be
desired?


Hi Chuck:

Well, if you're on a budget, the GP with Skysensor will set you back a
couple
of grand. Nice setup, though, for a small/medium OTA.

I do understand that Celestron _may_ be selling their "CG6" mount, that is
their LXD55 class goto mount, an EQ4 GEM with a Nexstar computer, without
an
OTA. I'm hearing that this may be at least slightly better than the much
maligned 55.
After so much mucking around with my EQ5, Ive come to the conclusion that
you are better off just spending the extra
money on something decent. Personally I like the Vixen GP/DX with a GOTO4ALL
autostar retrofit.