Unfortunately, there are no local suppliers of telescopes and accessories. For the most part, you’ll need to go online and have your equipment shipped to you. The good news is there are several quality suppliers out there. Here are a few our members have used over the years.
Retailers of Telescopes & Accessories
Telescope & Accessory Manufacturers
Smart Telescope Manufacturers
Additional FAS Information
Please note that FAS does not formally recommend or endorse specific suppliers – these are just some you may choose from.
Warning: Before buying anything from Orion or Meade – They have gone out of business.
- Update (May 2026): There are several Orion videos still available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@oriontelescopes)
- Update (March 2025): High Point Scientific has purchased the remaining Orion and Meade inventory.
- Update (January 2025): Orion and Meade are auctioning off their remaining inventory.
- Update (January 2025): The Meade website has shutdown.
- Update (September 2024): The Orion website has shutdown.
- Sean Walker. “Meade and Orion Cease Operations – Maybe.” Sky & Telescope. July 12, 2024.
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