Like many observers, I have a fondness for Dobsonian-mounted telescopes. Such instruments allow users to use a large aperture — 8 inches and above — that is inexpensive and easy to transport, set up, ...
Meade's introduction of the Model 2080 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope 24 years prior stimulated substantial growth for both the company and the amateur telescope market. The contemporary LX200GPS ...