Originally Posted by The Raptor,Apr 29 2009, 02:10 AM

Why do you nwant a newtonian as opposed to a Schmidt Cassegrain?

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Apr 29 2009, 07:09 AM

I have the Meade LX-90 series, it's a very good starter unit.


http://www.meade.com/lx90/index.html

LX-90 gallery photo's.

http://www.meade.com/photogallery/lx90_gallery.html

Originally Posted by The Raptor,Apr 29 2009, 06:21 AM

Do you have GOTO?

Originally Posted by The Raptor,Apr 29 2009, 09:18 AM

It's strictly for pleasure. I'm an amateur Astronomer. The Meade LX200 affords excellent resolution and image clarity. The Schmidt Cassegrain has the advantage of a compact optical tube assembly.

I suggest a 5" Meade ETX, with GOTO, which is the capability of finding and tracking any object in its database. The Matsutov Cassegrain also has the advantage of a compact optical tube assembly. I also suggest Astronomics, a mail order house in Norman, OK. I bought my scope from them and have been buying accessories from them ever since. They are a family-owned business. Go here and click on Matsutov Cassegrain:
http://www.astronomics.com/main/Meade-Tele...hrase&se=Google