C11 or C9.25?

Hello,
I'm looking for some comment and education on the Nexstar C11 telescope. I have been considering moving up to the Nexstar C11 in the future. (I currently have an Ultima 9.25 that I like but I am eventually going to move to a Nexstar "Go-To" telescope and I am thinking about an aperature increase but want it to remain fairly portable.) I am most interested in deep space objects. Can anyone give me information on the differences in the central obstruction on the new C9.25 and the C11 telescopes and how it affects the viewing. Are there any websites or articles on this anywhere? What is your experience in how these the 9.25 scope (and also other SCT's--- 12 in??) compare with the C11 for viewing deep space objects? What difference does the new XLT coating make for (observing) brightness of deep space objects--- if any?

Thanks ahead of time for your respone,
Lynn

Lynn,

I previously owned a C9.25 and have moved up to the N11. I personally find the 11" superior to the 9.25" on planets and especially DSO's. I do not have the XLT coatings. The only downside to the Nexstar 11 is the 65-lb tote from box to tripod. I recommend getting the box as close to the tripod as possible so all you have to do is swivel.

Hello Lynn,

There is an article on cloudynights.com which compares a Celestron 11 against a Meade 12. Worth reading! Oh, and the link: http://www.cloudynights.com/reviews3/meade12v11.htm

Greetings from Hungary,
Levente