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Subject: SC scope info sought
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Date: Wed, 11-Sep-85 12:27:49 EDT
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I too am looking to buy either a Celestron Super C8+, a Celestron Super
Polaris C8, or a Meade 2080/LX3. I would appreciate ANY information about
these scopes ( or any other SC scopes in the 8-10" range ) -- durability,
reliability, ease of maintenance, available accessories, etc. How smooth are
their drives/drive correctors? What sort of auxilliary power supplies do they
accept? How stable are the mounts? How does the SPC8's GE mount compare to
the Fork mounts on the C8+ & 2080 in ease of set-up and stability? Any and
all comments, suggestions, etc. will be appreciated.
I am primarily interested in deep sky observations and astrophotography.
Due to the weather here in the southeast US ( humidity+ ) I prefer a closed
system, but a good sized refractor is out of my budget. As I live in an
apartment, portability is important.

Thanks in advance for any & all help,
Anthony Lawrence

US Mail: 718 Chamberlain St.
         Raleigh, NC 27607

P.S. This is not a 'Halley Whim'. I have been in the market for a quality
     scope for some time now, so please : NO suggestions that I buy a pair
     of binoculars because they'll take up less closet space come next March!