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Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

The world's top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing, the Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope is perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. A large 90mm diameter lens captures more light for brighter images and greater detail.

Average Customer Rating: 4.737 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 (19 Reviews)
19 of 19 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 3 Questions |  3 Answers

Customer Reviews

10/01/2009
By aailaw, Granada Hills, CA
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Easy to assemble. Good product.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 2 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Good telescope for kids to startout with, 08/09/2009
By AtokaTN, Atoka, TN
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Good telescope for beginners, although tripod and mount are a little light weight. Any movement on the controls causes considerable jitter. Next time I'll spend a little extra and buy one with tracking capabilities, it is surprising has fast the earth rotates causing you to continuously adjust the controls and jitters. Great moon views, kids love it.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 3 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Absolutely Amazing, 06/03/2009
By IWildHorse
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

My family love this telescope. The day we receive, we were able to explore moon. I saw just picture of it but now I can see how actually moon looks in detail. I hope my pleasant journey will continue for other planets...

Good:
- Price (around 150)
- Easy setup (in 30 minutes)
- Great view - practically zero learning curve
- Stable tripod

Bad:)
- Cheap plastic material for few peaces
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 4 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Great gift for beginner, 04/28/2009
By bargainsgalore, San Antonio,Tx.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Excellent telescope for the beginner.Excellent bargain.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 5 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

It is great, 03/25/2009
By ariesfyre04
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

My daughter got it for her 11th birthday, and I think that her Dad likes it just as much. They absolutely love it. A few nights ago, they found Saturn with it. This is an EXCELLENT telescope. Thank you it is AWESOME.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 6 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR A 7 YR OLD, 01/12/2009
By COUNTRYBOY4X4, LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

MY NIECE WAS LOOKING AT FLOCKS OF DUCKS AND GEESE FLYING OVER THE BUTTES ON CHRISTMAS DAY! SHE WAS HAVING A BLAST!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
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Review 7 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

great for beginners, 01/10/2009
By tuttwinsmomplusone
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

We got this telescope for our family for Christmas. We are having a little trouble finding stuff but we are learning. The telescope is sturdy, stable and easy to use. The software that is included however is not easy to use. I felt like I needed to be a scientist to understand. This is a great tool for family learning!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 8 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

See the Stars, 12/25/2008
By Frankfrom92337, Fontana, CA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

A wonderful telescope allows the youngest astronomer to enjoy the planet and stars with ease.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every day
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Review 9 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Great Product, 12/25/2008
By DANCETOSHOP, Elizabeth City, NC
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have always wanted to learn more about stars, planets, and moon......this telescope has helped me learn more than I ever did before. The telescope is great to use and sharing it with your family. The DVD gave a great information.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 10 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

great view, 10/19/2008
By intheclouds, buffalo n.y.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

this telescope exceeds the viewing we expected. It's well made and i am so impressed with the quality of viewing the skies, the distance and clarity.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 11 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

A very good product, 08/04/2008
By bk40, Herriman, Utah
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I recommend this product to everyone. It was easy to assemble and follow the instructions.
It's everything I expected.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 12 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

VERY NICE, 07/09/2008
By MANATEE1955, Arkansas
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

A very good value, and easy to use, met all my expectations.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 13 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Nice Gift, 07/09/2008
By CaBriAsh, Haverhill, MA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I got this telescope for my husband for his birthday and he is thrilled with it. We can see the craters on the moon so clearly. We haven't learned where to find Saturn and Jupiter yet and it has been cloudy most evenings so we haven't really tried yet. I was thrilled when I looked through the lens and so how clearly you could see the surface of the moon. My husband is going to start charting the moon so we can see how the planet and the moon move. I would recommend this product to any star or moon gazer. I purchased this one because for a little extra money you get to see Jupiter and the lower cost ones only allow you to see the Moon and Saturn so it was only about $40 more. We'll update the review once we search for the other planets and let you know how we make out.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 14 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Nice telescope, 04/10/2008
By kurdapya, coalinga, c.a.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

For the biginner this telescope is good, easy to assemble not too expensive nice quality. all you gonna do is buy a nice eyepiece for more options on viewing. overall im very happy with it
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 15 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

Good enough, 03/24/2008
By Roosterb4u, Hanahan, SC
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Assembly was easy. The view finder is not so great. You can't see the planets or any faint objects through it. All you see is the red PIP. But I am just a newbie. Still trying to learn to use the software.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 3 months
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 16 for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope

more than I expected, 03/23/2008
By an anonymous customer, Ewa Beach, HI
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

This is my first telescope. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I figured if people will pay thousands of dollars for a top of the line telescope, and I was paying a fraction of that, I would get a fraction (or less) of the performance. That said, I am more than pleased with this scopes construction and performance. Aluminum tube, clear optics, red dot finderscope that actually works and slow motion adjustment knobs.
Some areas where Meade saved costs are the eyepieces, diagonal and mount. All work but aren't great quality. The eypieces are acceptable but somewhat grainy. The diagonal is made of plastic but the mirror is clear. The mount is light for this scope but will hold an image steady.
At this point this telescope far exceeds my ability to use it so I am very happy. I'm sure I will outgrow it quickly as my skill improves but that's what starter scopes are for right. I suggest buying a better set of eyepieces at the same time you order the scope. They will improve your viewing and will fit your next scope if you upgrade later. I bought the Meade 4000 kit that cost more than the scope but made all the difference.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope Based on the average of (3) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating: 4.667 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  3 out of 3
Product Attributes:
Value: 4.667 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4.667 out of 5 4.7 out of 5