Paul,
Excellent review! I enjoyed reading it very much! I would say that was a
pretty clear and realistic comparison of the two. I would only add that I
use the HGM-200 mount and have found it to be an excellent mount,
approximately between the AP900 and 1200, but there have been a couple of
problems I had to resolve myself, problems definitely beyond the average
person, though, but it comes down to a matter of preference in many areas.
I did try the Gemini when it came out on that mount and was not satisfied
with it. I cared not for the DC motor mounts which really stick out and
caused problems with going back into my cases, which I had already made (I
cannot use a garage like you). Also there were electronic/software
glitches, and the one gear train froze up/ broke on one of the motors.
If one needs / wants goto and can afford it, I would recommend the AP mounts
above all.
On the matter of cosmetics, my tube fared better than yours. My only
cosmetics, which aren't noticable to most, are some light "scuffs" in the
paint on the metal tube.
Wayne E. Gondella
AFA Engineering Company
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 00:01:03 -0000
From: "paulatkinson22" <paulatkinson22@...>
Subject: C14 vs Meade 12"
Many people asked if I would post my OPINION of the C14 vs the Meade
12" LX200 (non-GPS) that I own. The original post wanted to know
which scope was better having only $7000 to spend. I reluctantly
agreed to post this after so many responded. Please understand that
these are my impressions and experience with each scope and my own
thoughts and viewpoints. Each scope has strong and weak points.
