An LX6

HAs anyone had/tried a 8" LX6. How is the tracking and is it good enough for CCD imaging?
Thanks and Clear Skies,
Justin Parish

Hi Justin,
I use an LX6..10" f6.3..permanent pier..roll off roof observatory. The drive is barely adequate for ccd work, even with ppec..although it can be helped along. The autoguide cameras (SBIG) can't trigger a fast enough response from the drive to correct for guiding errors..the ccd cameras are to fast(sensitivity)..I've been advised that the AO7..adaptive optics device, can make up for much of this error as it allows milisecond guide correction.
By the way..get the 10" 6.3...little extra $ and still manageable weight.