hi. well i don't have a Meade light bridge but i do have a 16" gso. i think it is very great and preforms very well visually. why i got this scope was to view the horse head nebula. this is an object i have always wanted to see. my last 10"dob couldn't make this jump. when i had my first attempt at this object i was blown away that i could see right away. it still is faint you could make out where the horse head was but not in great detail. i could see a little detail too in the Neb too.
as to planets is OK. but you will need to use some filters as they are very bright. eg if u wanted to look at the moon i have seen more of the smaller creators than i thought i could see.the detail is great you can make out the Cliff edges and more roughness around the creators too.i am amazed i didn't see the flag on the moon. in a sence to u can compair your photos to what u can see.
i would recommend one.
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