[JohnH]

I have done some further checking - the local Meade dealers in Sydney that I have spoken to claim that there has been no official announcement of the larger LX90s.

The 7" MC's main claim to fame is very long focal length (2000mm and f15) quite what this makes it good for is unclear, and it's high cost makes this scope a real oddball. Anybody out there got one or know someone who has who might comment?

Lastly the main advantages of the LX200 over the 90 that I can see that are relevant to photography (my interest) are the accuracy of the mount and the mirror lock/microfocus. I am not sure that this justifies the $1000+ cost difference though.

I am seriously looking into the LX75 8" SCT also though I have heard tales that the mount is not as accurate as the LX90s...