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Meade 12" (305mm) f/10.0 LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope - UHTC Coatings
An excellent telescope!! 4 stars
By explorer from Dixie, WA on 4/14/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Outstanding optics, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
Alignment difficult, Difficult to Use, Manual could be improved, Tripod could be improved
Best Uses:
Astronomy, Deep space planets, Good for all objects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer, PhD level astronomer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The optics on this telescope are outstanding. The tripod needs a better design - at times it is very diofficult to attach the telescope to the tripod since the attachment rod does not always align properly. The leg tightening screws needed to be made out of more durable material than plastic for such an expensive tripod. The tripod is steady. Alignment tries ones patience but when correctly aligned the GOTO works reasonably well. The manual needs improvement.
This is an expensive telescope but is a professional grade relescope.