advice on choosing a scope

Hi,

I am considering getting a 16" LX200, the problem is I had a 12"LX200 and
found the drives
under powered for such a large scope. I found out that Meade use the same
Motors in the
8", 10", and 12" LX200, has anyone with a 16"LX200 had problems with there
scope? and
if yes, what sort of problems do you have? I will be very grateful for any
advice, thanks.


Regards Jim.

I've got no advice, but it's a nice decision you've got on your hands :O)

Gaz
"jd011b5088" wrote in message
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Hi,

I am considering getting a 16" LX200, the problem is I had a 12"LX200 and
found the drives
under powered for such a large scope. I found out that Meade use the same
Motors in the
8", 10", and 12" LX200, has anyone with a 16"LX200 had problems with
there
scope? and
if yes, what sort of problems do you have? I will be very grateful for any
advice, thanks.


Regards Jim.







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"jd011b5088" wrote:

Hi,

I am considering getting a 16" LX200, the problem is I had a 12"LX200 and
found the drives
under powered for such a large scope. I found out that Meade use the same
Motors in the
8", 10", and 12" LX200, has anyone with a 16"LX200 had problems with there
scope? and
if yes, what sort of problems do you have? I will be very grateful for any
advice, thanks.


Regards Jim.

No experience but I'm told that the reason for the massive price hike
between 14 inch and 16 inch is build quality and drive quality. There
are a lot of university domes with 16inch LX200 less with 14inch
because the 16s last longer.
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