Iconic telescope maker Meade Instruments filed for bankruptcy protection last month after a years-long legal battle with a competitor. Orion is a California-based retailer that sells telescopes ...

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.

Laboratory-quality optics run deep in the DNA of telescopes by Meade. That’s one reason our reviewers chose the Meade StarNavigator 102 as our leading Refractor for beginners.

Their parent company also owned Meade and Coronado, both well-known optical brands. A recent video from [Reflactor] brought it to our attention that Orion abruptly ceased operations on July 9th.

Orion was a big name in telescopes for many years. Their parent company also owned Meade and Coronado, both well-known optical brands.