I've used the Meade LX200 12", Meade LXD55 mount with a Celestron 9.25 on it,
and a Celestron 9.25 on a Celestron CG-5 mount, and I would totally go
Celestron all the way. Meade is notorious for mechanical failures and horrible
tech support/customer service. Meade does produce good products (eye pieces
and other accessories), but for a full package deal I don't recommend them.

As for the motor drive noise - hailing the mother ship is a good one! LOL.
Before my LXD55 mount fell apart (literally), I had the loudest motors at star
parties.. quite embarrassing at times.

Kilolani wrote:

I have an ETX-125, and I have an observing buddy who has a Nexstar 5, and I
have a couple of observations:

1. The optics are pretty close to equal.

2. Her tracking is whisper quiet, while my Meade sounds like it is
attempting to signal the mother ship.

3. I can loosen the clutches and move my scope manually... she can't.

"Graham Shepherd" wrote in message
...
Opinions invited,

Those of you who have been able to compare, given the choice between a
little Meade ( ETX variety ) and a Celestron Nextar 5" , who thinks
which is the best buy, and why.

Replies very welcome

--
Graham W. Shepherd


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