[chrisc (Chris)]

Hi everyone,

Next stupid question:

Are the optical properties of the Celestron Edge SCT scopes and Meade's LX-200-ACF series essentially the same, in terms of reduction of coma / flat field, etc.?

How significant is the difference between a lower-end SCT, say a Celestron C8, and one of the above instruments?

(Looking to buy an 8" SCT with focal length reducer to toss on a HEQ5-Pro for both visual and imaging duties)

LX-200-ACF 8" locally for $2,100
C8 locally for $1,500

Worth the $600 difference?

Cheers,
Chris