Exhibit 32.1

Written Statement
Pursuant To
18 U.S.C. Section 1350

The undersigned, Steven G. Murdock, the Chief Executive Officer of Meade Instruments Corp. (the “Company”), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, hereby certifies that:

(i) the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009 of the Company, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: June 15, 2009

By: /s/ STEVEN G. MURDOCK   Chief Executive Officer