http://www.company7.com/meade/history.html
https://www.f1telescopes.co.uk/artic...de-telescopes/
An interesting history indeed....I wonder if any settlement negotiations with Orion might lead to them becoming the new owner of Meade?
Optically my 12inch LX200R made in USA around 2007 (pre ACF name & Mexican made ) is indeed excellent. In saying that the Mexican 12inch ACF I bought here 9 years ago has also proven to be a very good performer.