If its approx 10 years old then its probably Starfinder . There were equatorial models as well as dob versions in all sizes.
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http://www.opticsplanet.net/meade-st...telescope.html
The Meade 'research grade' were made during the pre dob era in the 70's and 80's . I think the models up to 12" only had Nylon sleeve bearings on the mount. There was nothing particularly research grade about them
