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Re: LX200R

Started by Biscuit, 03/11/2006 10:40PM
Posted 03/11/2006 10:40PM Opening Post
I thought these are NOT Schmidt-Cassegrains (SCTs) at all, but are Richey-Chretains. An entirely different optical design.

In *theory*, the RC design yields sharper details than an SCT. I've heard great things about them, but haven't had the chance to check it out side by side with an SCT.

Meade 12" LX-200 ACF
SkyShed POD
Stellarvue 80 mm 80/9D Achromat
Meade LXD-75 8" SN