The StarBlast is a point-and-view telescope that swivels smoothly on its sturdy, low-profile base. It comes pre-assembled and ready for action right out of the box! Just carry it outdoors by its built-in handle, place it on the ground or on a picnic bench, and let the fun begin!

The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5" (114mm) mirror, housed in an enameled steel tube, gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor.

We've done our popular StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope one better. The Orion-designed StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope takes the same compact, wide-field, user-friendly concept and expands on it, literally. The StarBlast 6 boasts fully 73% more light-gathering area than its smaller counterpart, which means you will see fainter objects and tons more detail.

Ample light grasp...Check. Portable...Check. Stable mount...Check. Quick setup and take-down...Check. Easy to operate...Check. Affordable...Check. As you run through the checklist of attributes you've heard are important in a good beginner's telescope, you realize that the classic SkyQuest XT6 meets all the criteria - in spades. Astronomy magazine called it "an excellent entry-level telescope for an adult."

The classic XT8 combines powerful optics with the ultimate in mechanical simplicity and stability. The mirror pulls in 73% more light than a 6", enough to tease out dust lanes in nebulas, resolve the cores of prominent globular clusters, and reveal subtle structure in elusive galaxies.

It's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on these "gentle giants." For not only do their jumbo-sized optics and uncomplicated design bring a "new level of joy to simple observing," raved Astronomy magazine, but they're also the most affordable quality Dobs on the market. SkyQuest XT Classics aren't just good bang for the buck, they're a supernova of telescope value!

Meade is proud to announce the first line of high quality Truss-Tube Dobsonians. These unique lightweight large-aperture telescopes break down and set up in minutes. Featuring diffraction-limited optics, 2" Crayford-style focuser, a built-in primary mirror cooling fan, red-dot finder and more!

Meade is proud to announce the first line of high quality Truss-Tube Dobsonians. These unique lightweight large-aperture telescopes break down and set up in minutes. Featuring diffraction-limited optics, 2" Crayford-style focuser, a built-in primary mirror cooling fan, red-dot finder and more!

The NEW SkyQuest XX12 IntelliScope® Truss Tube Dob is a deep-sky observer's dream scope, offering jumbo 12" (305mm) Pyrex parabolic optics of 1500mm focal length (f/4.9); a stylish, reduced-weight base outfitted with computerized IntelliScope object locating technology; and a sturdy, eight-truss tube design that disassembles in about a minute into compact, easily portable components.

Meade is pleased to announce the launch its new f/4.5 16” LightBridge Deluxe. This huge 16” light bucket will gather 77% more light than the 12”. Imagine, a 16” telescope that is actually portable… and under $2000. This is the real deal!