Meade Model Differences

Can anyone tell me what the difference between the LX 10 series and LX
90 series Meade Telescoeps is?

Also, where doe the LXD 55s fit in?


Thanks

Mike

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Can anyone tell me what the difference between the LX 10 series and LX
90 series Meade Telescoeps is?

Also, where doe the LXD 55s fit in?


Thanks

Mike


An LX10 has been around for many years, while an LX90 is relatively new, but
the optics of both are identical. The LX10 is fork mounted with no GOTO
and little electronics. You do get tracking on the LX10 but little more.
The fork on this model is rather flimsy compared to the LX2000 or LX90. The
tripod, in my opinion, leaves much to be desired, as it has no tensioning
system and thus somewhat shakey. The finder on the LX10 is a downgraded
version of the LX200 or LX90.

The LX90 is equipped with full GOTO and very complete electronics. Features
a heavier and more steady fork and tripod and a good 50mm finder on a
dovetail bracket. The LX90 is a bargain at the price.

Al

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Can anyone tell me what the difference between the LX 10 series and LX
90 series Meade Telescoeps is?

Also, where doe the LXD 55s fit in?

LX10 is not computerized. It has a motor to track the stars (follow the
earth's motion) when it's properly polar aligned, but it does not find
objects automatically.

The LX90 is computerized and is, in my opinion, a very good value for the
price. It is also one of Meade's most reliable telescopes. It works in
both altazimuth (up and down) and polar-aligned mode.

The LXD55 line has a different type of mount that accommodates a great
variety of different kinds of telescopes. Compared to LX90, it is newer and
less proven. Also, it requires polar alignment.

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Clear skies,

Michael Covington -- www.covingtoninnovations.com
Author, Astrophotography for the Amateur
and (new) How to Use a Computerized Telescope