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Who Is Meade Instruments?

Meade Instruments is one of the top American telescope manufacturers. In addition to Meade telescopes, the company creates microscopes, CCD cameras and binoculars. There is also a wide variety of Meade telescope accessories available, including mounts, tripods, eyepieces, filters, connector cables, focal reducers, diagonals, wedges and more.

Where are Meade Telescopes Manufactured?

The headquarters for Meade Instruments is in Irvine, California, and many of its telescopes are manufactured at its factory there, including models from the LX and ETX lines. However, other Meade telescope designs are licensed out to Taiwanese factories for manufacturing. The Meade telescopes that are made overseas must still meet the company's quality assurance standards before going to market.

How Good Are Meade Telescopes?

The telescopes made by Meade Instruments are well known, widely used and highly regarded for good reason. Meade telescopes appeal to amateur astronomers of all skill levels, from beginners to expert hobbyists. Along with brands like Orion, Celestron and Sky-Watcher, Meade is one of the most trusted and popular names in the industry.

What Are the Best Meade Telescopes?

The best Meade telescope for you will depend on your needs and what you plan to accomplish in your stargazing. That said, there are a lot of Meade telescopes for sale, so here are some picks to get you started:

Again, it all comes down to deciding what you're looking for in a Meade telescope and narrowing in on the features that are important to you.

Where Can You Buy Meade Telescopes?

We have a great selection of Meade telescopes for sale right here at High Point Scientific! We also have plenty of Meade telescope accessories to choose from, such as:

If you want to know more about the Meade telescopes or accessories we have for sale, don't hesitate to contact High Point Scientific. Our experts don't work on commission — they just want to help you experience the stars and share their love of astronomy. Find the right Meade telescope for you today!