This telescope is almost identical to the Meade LX90 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope I reviewed previously but this telescope is sold optical tube only whereas the LX90 comes mounted on a fork mount and sold with the Audiostar computer. The optics of the Meade LX85 are identical to the LX90 and both have outstanding optics with superb views of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. I will discuss all the features of the LX85, 8" SCT and the pros and cons of this telescope and give my impressions of it.
