Nice photos & review.
Bintel's got this scope for $879, and I'm tossing up between this & the EON/Equinox doublet myself.
Pro Eon: FPL-53 glass vs FCD1; dual speed focuser vs single, rotation in the focuser rather than in the camera foot; it's lighter (5lb vs 6.2).
Pro Meade: Triplet. Fit & finish, and I'd probably get either scope a Moonlite focuser any way.
Some bookmarks in my hunt for info on this scope that others might also find useful:
CN review:
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1619
Some chatter:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthrea...0/Main/2576068
As I said, I liked your review - some more astro equipment facts to ponder - Mike