Formed in 1972, Meade Instruments started out as a small company that specialized in refracting telescopes for amateur astronomers. After just 15 years in business, Meade had become one of the world leaders in the manufacturing of telescopes for serious astronomy enthusiasts. By 1995, Meade was selling more telescopes to serious enthusiasts than any other company in the world.

Meade telescopes feature a number of innovative technologies. Meade was the first to introduce a commercial grade Schmidt-Cassegrains telescope, which featured an integrated electronic drive system. In 1999, Meade became the first company to introduce intermediate-level telescopes with automatic slewing and GO TO capability.

If you're looking for a starter telescope, check out Meade's 60EQ-A. This entry-level telescope offers high resolution images, slow-motion tracking, and a highly durable tripod and easy to use instrument panels. The Telestar 60AZ-A2 is another option for those looking to explore the world at night. This model offers exceptional depth and precision, and makes astronomy an affordable hobby for people of all ages.

If you're looking to take your hobby to the next level, Meade offers a line of serious telescopes. The portable ETX-90EC Astro is a step up from the beginner models, with a reasonable price tag. Consumers enjoy the portability and image resolution in this model. The microprocessor makes it easier to control movement and track objects in the sky, and it even features a remote control for increased versatility.