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Fimpster
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Hey guys, I've been a lurker on CN for many months now but its time to ask a question;
I am considring purchasing a used LX90-EMC. Can anyone tell me the approximate time frame when Meade was manufacturing this scope? There isn't a user manual specific for the LX90-EMC on Meade's website, but the user manual for the LX90 is copyright 2000 and the manual for the LX90-LNT is 2004 so I'm guessing its sometime in that range. The LX90-GPS is 2006 so I think its not that new as this scope is without GPS.
Thanks for all that you've already taught me and for any insight you can provide.
Gavin
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RonBurgundy
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If I'm not mistaken, it was manufactured 2001-2002, POSSIBLY very early 2003...
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8" LX200-ACF
Orion 120mm F/5.0 Piggybacked Refractor
Meade UWA Set [4.7mm-30mm]
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Joad
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Welcome to Cloudy Nights, Gavin. I think you've got a pretty good take on the approximate age of your LX90. Maybe Rod Mollise will chime in soon. This sort of question is right up his alley.
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Fimpster
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Thanks Ron & Joad.
Anything to add Rod?
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RonBurgundy
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Unfortunately not.... However, the LX200 my father purchased when I was a child (maybe 15 years ago) works fantastic. I'm not so sure about the workmanship of Meade during these years ('01 & '02), but my Pops still uses his scope on a weekly basis... Despite the age, if you treat the LX90-EMC (as with any manufactured scope with a decent reputation) with respect, it should last you a looooong time and provide you with countless hours of amazing viewing! I tried looking more up on the net, but I can't find much else... Sorry, Gavin. However, I wouldn't underestimate any manufacturer if you just take care of your scope... Best of luck to you
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Kipp Ginsburg
8" LX200-ACF
Orion 120mm F/5.0 Piggybacked Refractor
Meade UWA Set [4.7mm-30mm]
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Fimpster
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Thanks again. I didn't end up buying the scope. It was on ebay and the guy said it was just over 2 years old. Everything I found about it online made it sound 7 to 9 years old, just like we thought. I figured if they guy was misrepresenting the age then what else was he misrepresenting? 
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RonBurgundy
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Yeah, that's a good call. No use making an expensive mistake.
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Orion 120mm F/5.0 Piggybacked Refractor
Meade UWA Set [4.7mm-30mm]
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