C-14 or Meade-16 which is best optically?

Thanks to all for the information and opinions. It seems that I'm back to
my original conclusion that the C-14 would be the better choice of the two
scopes. To those that suggested going the Newtonian route, I agree with the
ideas presented, but I just like to be able to use the goto mount and have a
comfortable eyepiece position when I'm doing marathon sessions. Don't get
me wrong, I love my Obsession and wouldn't part with it. Whenever I take it
to star parties I have lines of people waiting to view through it. I'm
actually thinking of getting a shorter pier for the 1200 gto so that I can
sit down while observing. Thanks again for the info.


"sally" wrote in message
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I'm considering purchasing either a C-14 or Meade 16 SCT and I'm curious
as to what others experiences have been with these scopes. I know the
C-14 has a great overall reputation and I'm leaning that way, but Meade
has just lowered the price of the 16" SCT by a bunch. I had a chance to
use a Meade 16 at Kitt peak a few years ago and found the images pretty
good. I've never used a C-14. So which is more likely to be a great
scope?

Mark