Celestron vs Meade:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Celestron had more branded searches than Meade among telescope brands in New Zealand. Celestron had about 280 branded searches, while Meade had 80. Celestron made up 22% of all telescope brand searches we track, and Meade accounted for 6.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telescope brands, Celestron appeared in all five answers and Meade in one. Celestron was mentioned before Meade in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Celestron, about 4 searches for every 1 for Meade
Who does AI mention more?
Celestron, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Celestron, named ahead of Meade in every answer
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Top telescope brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Celestron appeared in all five answers. Meade was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Celestron was listed before Meade in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Sky-Watcher1st- Celestron2nd
Saxon3rd
Meade4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Celestron5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sky-Watcher4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Saxon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Meade1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about telescope brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telescope brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telescope brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telescope brand in New Zealand for stargazing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telescope nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“astronomy telescope”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Celestron or Meade more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Celestron and Meade by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four telescope brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Celestron, Meade. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Saxon | Sky-Watcher | Celestron | Meade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 20.2% | 22.6% | 9.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.9% | 17.6% | 22% | 5.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.4% | 17.3% | 13.9% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.3% | 20% | 21.7% | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.4% | 23.3% | 23.3% | 9% |
| Apr 2026 | 45% | 26.7% | 21.4% | 6.9% |
| May 2026 | 40.3% | 21% | 28.6% | 10.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.7% | 21.7% | 20.2% | 12.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 21.7% | 20% | 7% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.4% | 21.4% | 19.7% | 8.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 49% | 22.4% | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.5% | 25.2% | 22% | 6.3% |
How has branded search for Celestron and Meade changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Celestron was ahead of Meade in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Celestron’s share of searches among telescope brands in New Zealand moved from 22.6% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 280.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Meade’s share of searches among telescope brands in New Zealand moved from 9.7% to 6.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 80.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telescope brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Celestron gained share of searches among telescope brands in New Zealand, from 18.4% to 22%.
In October 2026, Meade lost share of searches among telescope brands in New Zealand, from 10.2% to 6.3%.
How are Celestron’s and Meade’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Celestron’s and Meade’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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