Hi Robert
I nice question which has been ask a couple of time IIS. One of the discussion I have been involved in was about best camea/telescope for planetary imaging (see link) were the virtues of the Celestron over Meade for planatery imaging was discussed.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=10511
Anyway as Lester provide the Meade 14" works equally well as the Celestron in the right hands. Apart from equipment, Technique is the critial element in all astrophotography endeavours.
P.S We need someone to scour IIS and find all the really good tips and bits of information in one hand spot for people to look at. Like a Best of IIS discussions.