I see winners all round. Discerning astronomers will come accross the "real thing" (when they get the money) perhaps after buying the Meade scope first. I have an LX 200 R , which I reckon is better than a regular LX 200. At least Meade is making an effort to make a mass produced affordable scope with good optics
.The" real thing "is a niche item which will only ever be bought by the most discerning(and well heeled) , who would not be buying a Meade as a long term scope anyway. The use of "Ritchey Cretien" on Meade scopes will probably act to wet the appetite of potential customers. All of the quality optics debate is irrelevant with the crap weather
- my fake RC has not had a decent outing for ages , perhaps it is being punished for its deception !
