MEADE ETX125 OBSERVER
The Meade Instruments Corporation is an American multinational company headquartered in Irvine,California. It is the world's largest manufacturer of telescopes.

Meade produces a line of Maksutov telescopes under their ETX series (Everybody's Telescope). They were first produced in 90 mm (3-1/2") Maksutov Cassegrain telescope in 1996. They range in size from 90 mm to 125 mm.
The ETX-125 Observer telescope continues the well-deserved highly admire legacy of the Meade ETX line of telescopes that began in 1996. The optical performance will provide amazing views to both the new user and the highly experienced amateur astronomer. The ease of set up and use will be greatly appreciated by the new user. The "Astronomer Inside" audio narrations will help the new user learn about objects in the Universe and will be handy at star parties.

If you are looking for an excellent first telescope or a small portable telescope for use at star parties or a grab-n-go telescope to complement your other telescopes, the ETX-125 Observer is an easy telescope to recommend.