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<p>announcement from the company, and S&T said they were trying to get more information from their sources. As of December, 2024, the Sky&Telescope website announced that the assets of Meade, Coronado and Orion Telescopes and Binoculars would be listed for auction and that these companies were ceasing operations. </p>

<p><big>Origins and history</big></p>
<p>Founded in 1972 by <a href="page.php?w=John_Diebel">John Diebel</a>, Meade started as a mail order seller of small <a href="page.php?w=Refracting_telescope">refracting</a> telescopes and telescope accessories</p><p>
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