Hi Rod,
I have not used the CGEM HD but I have personally owned both a Meade 8" SCT and a Celestron CPC1100 GPS XLT SCT
The Meade 8" is very easy to carry and manoeuver.
The CPC1100 is a little heavier and bulkier but if you are careful carrying it, you can leave it fully setup inside and carry it outside each night for viewing sessions.
I was able to do some short exposure Astrophotography with the CPC1100 but an equatorial mount is better for longer exposures.
If you are looking for some good visuals definately go for the 11" over the 8". The CPC1100 was great visually, so I would recommend the 11" CGEMHD assuming the optics and mount are better.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by bigbod
Sorry to hijack this thread a little but I'm considering getting an 8" Meade LX200ACF or Celestron CGEM EdgeHD.
Anyone have any recommendations/comments on which scope is preferable for visual observations and astrophotography?
I was originally considering a 10" Meade/11" Celestron, but I'm concerned that both scopes are really too heavy for me to regularly carry outside.
Thanks
Rod
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