The LX-10 is a fairly old model.  It was the bargain SCT during the heyday of the original LX-200.   Meade de-emphasized that product when they came out with the LX-90 a couple of years ago.  I don't know how long it's been since they freshened it up.  Although I've looked through a few very nice Meades, I think I go with the majority of opinion that the Celestron optics are better on average.  I've got both an 8" and a 5" and couldn't imagine parting with either.

 

Michael


-----Original Message-----
From: UTAHDEB@aol.com
Sent: Feb 19, 2004 4:34 PM
To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com
Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade LX10 8"

If it were my money I'd go with the Celestron 9.25. I've had my 8" Celestron for almost 19 years and the coatings are still good. I just put the OTA on the Losmandy GM-8 mount a month ago. I'm going to use it for CCD imaging someday.

Debbie