The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope is a large manual telescope of the sort that's usually out of reach of amateurs in terms of both cost and complexity. However, its use of ...

The Dobsonian, John Dobson’s sidewalk telescope mount design more commonly referred to as a Dob, has evolved significantly since its first commercial introduction in the 1980s. Many of us remember the ...

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The amateur astronomy world got a tremendous boost during the 1960s when John Dobson invented what is now called the Dobsonian telescope. Made from commonly-sourced materials and mechanically much ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Media Platforms Design Team When I set out to build a portable telescope, known as a ...

Astronomer Tim Williams embraces his 17.5-inch Dobsonian telescope at a VicSouth Desert Spring Star Party. ASV member Ray Colton with his home-made Dobsonian, waiting for the night at the VicSouth ...

This Sky-Watcher mini Dobsonian telescope is an excellent starter scope and you can now save 20% when you get it from Wex Photo Video. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Like many observers, I have a fondness for Dobsonian-mounted telescopes. Such instruments allow users to use a large aperture — 8 inches and above — that is inexpensive and easy to transport, set up, ...