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Hi,
The Meade is definately lighter, also it has a sliding dew shield which makes it nice and compact and a screw in cap which is also useful.
Anyone thinking of buying one remember it does not come with a finder or 2 inch to 1.25 inch adaptor, though it can take cameras, 2 inch eyepieces out of the box.
Also, it is possible to fit one side of a GSO fine focus for about 30 bucks.
The finish also looks good, thick white enamel.
Optically it is about the same as the ED80, but as Allan says, faster. It is really aimed at photography because of the 480 mm FL, as this would require quite a short FL eyepiece to get high mag, though it can be done.
I was happy with mine for photo's but sold it after I got my TV 85 and self guiding camera.
Paul
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