Help identifying older Meade reflector

[1001001]

Hello, everyone!

I've been interested in astronomy since I was a little kid, and over the years have wanted to purchase a serious telescope for backyard observation, but never did so for a few reasons, but mainly that where I live (Western Pennsylvania) has far too many cloudy nights to justify buying an expensive telescope.

A very good friend recently gifted me his older Meade 8 inch reflector, and I'm hoping to find some information on it.  I have reached out to Meade's customer service, but haven't heard anything back yet.  Perhaps someone here can help me identify the model, and even find some manuals and/or accessory lists for this unit.

 

I'm attaching a few pictures of the telescope and mount.  Any help would be appreciated!

 

I'm excited to start observing just as soon as I get a clear sky.

[1001001]

I should add that there are no identifying markings on either the mount or the telescope other than what appears in the pictures above.

[Cornelius Varley]

Possibly a Meade 8" Starfinder

[John]

I think that is one of the Meade Starfinder range:

It looks like yours has had a 2 inch focuser upgrade over the stock 1.25 inch.

[Cornelius Varley]

User manual Meade Starfinder Reflecting Telescope user manual (archive.org)

[1001001]

Thanks very much for the quick responses!