For crisp wide field observing and imaging, nothing can beat a true triple-element apochromatic refractor (APO). This is especially true in astrophotography, where APOs have produced some of the most beautiful images of the heavens ever taken from earth. But not all APOs are created equal. This ideal sized apo from Meade Europe is superb with it's combination of premium optics, portability and performance.

The Meade DS-2080 telescope is a fantastic scope for a beginner. It features an 80mm aperture that will provide its user stunning views of a wide array of celestial objects, from the rings on Saturn and Jupiter's moons to deep-space objects.

The Meade DS-2080 telescope is a fantastic scope for a beginner. It features an 80mm aperture that will provide its user stunning views of a wide array of celestial objects, from the rings on Saturn and Jupiter's moons to deep-space objects.

The DS-2130ATS-LNT is a fully GoTo telescope offering large aperture performance for the deep sky enthusiast in a portable package.

Enjoy Galaxies, Nebulae and Planets with this instrument. A great introduction to astronomy for those requiring larger aperture views afforded by the 114mm mirror.

Free Philips guide to the Solar System book worth £9.99 - Meade’s new, larger 80mm diameter ETX delivers more light-gathering for increased image brightness and greater detail.

It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly.

It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly.

It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly.