Did Meade telescopes go out of business?

Meade Instruments, a company familiar to any backyard astronomer who’s drooled over their telescopes, has filed for bankruptcy. The company has fallen on hard times in recent years, as they’ve faced increasing competition. Meade also recently lost a lawsuit, which pushed them over the edge into bankruptcy.

What are the parts of a telescope?

Lenses.
Mirrors.
Eyepiece.
Structural Support.
Telescope Tube.
Finderscope.

Who bought Meade telescopes?

Optronic Technologies, Inc., better known to backyard astronomers as Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, has announced the acquisition of Meade Instruments following the approval of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

Can you still buy Meade telescopes?

Meade is still selling products on its site as usual. In posts on Facebook, Meade Instruments stated, “We will continue to support our products, our customers, and our network of dealers throughout this process. Our customers will remain our highest priority.

Is Meade Instruments still in business?

Is Meade Instruments going out of business?

Meade Instruments, based in Irvine, California, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on December 4, 2019, following its loss of a multi-million dollar antitrust lawsuit brought by Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

What is a Meade electronic eyepiece?

Meade 07166 Overview The electronic eyepiece can be used with virtually any telescope. It is designed primarly to view live video black & white images of the Moon, some planets and land objects on any television monitor screen. The eyepiece will fit the smaller 0.96″ size by unscrewing the outer barrel.

What is the size of the Meade 4504 telescope?

Summary of Contents for Meade 4504 Page 1Instruction Manual Meade Model 4504 4.5″ (114mm) Equatorial Reflecting Telescope With Starfinder Electronic Hand Controller Meade Instruments Corporation…

How many pages are in the Meade 4500 instruction manual?

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How many pages are in the Meade Meade 114eq-astr instruction manual?

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How many pages are in the Meade ETX 105ec instruction manual?

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