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Originally Posted by ReaPerMan
I am considering buying a new OTA and have been looking at the Meade LX200 8" I was asking around on price and I have one sales person tell me that he wouldn't touch Meade with a bargepole. He then of course went on to tell me that the Skywatcher Mak 180 was the biz. Can anybody comment on this and give me the best direction to head in. Many thanks
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Every brand has lemons but in general I would say meade is great value for money. My LX200 has been fantastic for the last 9 years. It's accuracy and capabilities are brilliant for something of it's price range.
I would be going with the Meade but I'm sure both would give you lots of good use. The difference in optical design might make your decision for you though.