Struggling Irvine telescope maker Meade Instruments Corp. said Tuesday it’s closing a Georgia plant and cutting 20 jobs. The move is “another step in our efforts to align our operating expenses with ...

The new Meade telescope awaiting installation. Lowenthal tightening the final screws during the installation of the telescope. It’s International Astronomy Year and, fittingly, a new telescope just ...

JMI Telescopes’ Wheeley Bars for Meade’s 8-inch LightBridge raises the scope 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 centimeters) off the ground. It has four 10-inch wheels, a steering handle, and leveling screws. The ...

I'm listing this for my father. I've used the scope a few times myself and it is a good one. For sale: Meade 8" Starfinder Reflecting Telescope with a German equatorial mount, 115 volt clock drive, ...