It consists of a newtonian tube assembly riding on a simple, wooden altazimuth base. While other manufactures were removing the large telescopes from their product lines, we were adding even larger ones to ours. A dobsonian telescope is an altazimuth mounted newtonian telescope design popularized by the amateur astronomer john dobson starting in the 1960s. At that aperture, other telescope designs would cost thousands of dollars more and would be far from portable, but this collapsible dob offers amazing views in. The tube itself is a simple newtonian, designed by someone you may have heard ofisaac newton. The dobsonian telescope, a practical manual for building. Dobsonian telescopes expert service unbeatable prices. Plans for building a dobsonian telescope brought to you by. The telescope could be pointed to anywhere in the sky by either rotating the box on the lazysuzan base, or by pushing the telescope up or down.
The dobsonian telescope takes its name from the astronomerphilosopher john dobson, who introduced the concept of inexpensive, largeaperture telescopes to astronomy. Opticsplanet dobsonian telescopes 4 products 5 models. Dobsonian telescopes telescopes by type telescopes. The dobsonian telescope design is a newtonian reflector optical tube assembly which sits in an altazimuth mount on a turntable base. Maybe the best all around telescope every telescope is a compromise between price, performance, and portability. Although some information is a little dated, the concept behind all the components makes a lot of sense structurally. Its 10aperture parabolic primary optics gather a lot of light for bright views.
Explore scientific dobsonians are built on high quality mirrors with smart design features that makes them surprisingly portable. Orion skyquest xx16g goto truss tube dobsonian telescope. A light, compact telescope that is simple to build. In addition, the skywatcher 8in dobsonian telescope includes a 2 focuser with a 1.
Mechanicals in construction 70 telescope, utahtruckdriver mike clements 70 20 50 telescope 50 astronomical research observatory, westfield, il 2011 50 telescope normand fullum telescope darc sky. If youre looking for bright, sharp, detailed views of the night sky, you wont find a better value than a skywatcher traditional dobsonian telescope. Explore scientific dobsonian telescopes explore scientific llc. At that aperture, other telescope designs would cost thousands of dollars more and would be far from portable, but this collapsible dob offers amazing views in a semiportable package. Every step of construction is detailed in photographs and diagrams, and the underlying ideas are carefully explained.
Before the introduction of the dobsonian by john dobson, the vast majority of amateur telescopes consisted of small telescopes with primitive mechanics barely enough to see the polar caps of mars or the rings of saturn. The problem with dsos isnt their apparent size but how dim they are. Opt stocks a wide array of highquality, versatile, and easy to use dobsonian telescopes in a variety of budget levels. Orion xt classic 8 inch dobsonian with adjustable observing chair and a 9x50 right angle correct image raci finder and red dot finder. Includes a precision 2 focuser, red dot finder and built in cooling fans. Skywatcher improves on the often unwieldy standard design of dobsonians with their 10 f4. No telescope type has changed the hobby quite as much as the dobsonian. Our most popular aperture and focal length combinations 10 f6, 12. Astrophotography with a 10 dobsonian telescope home facebook. The stable base and included ez finder ii make it easy to move the telescope and find objects. What makes a telescope a dobsonian is the base that the telescope tube sits on. Buy orion skyquest xt10 classic dobsonian telescope online at low price in india on. Before the introduction of the dobsonian by john dobson, the vast majority of amateur telescopes consisted of small telescopes with primitive mechanics barely enough to see the polar caps of mars or the rings.
Orion skyquest xt10 classic dobsonian telescope amazon. I cant describe here the number of adventures and thrills i experienced from first light. The san francisco sidewalk astronomers yes, it looks like a cannon, but the above is really a teninch measured by the diameter of the objective newtonian telescope that almost anybody can build. Aug 11, 2018 most objects that are photographed in the sky are known as a deep sky object or dso for short, and those are the ones that your dobsonian will needed extra help. Dobsons telescopes featured a simplified mechanical design that was easy to manufacture from readily available components to create a large. Raising confident, kind, resilient kids by lisa stiepock, amy iorio, lori gottlieb isbn. Explore scientific 12 ultralight truss tube dobsonian telescope. More than half a century later, dobsonian telescopes are still a favorite among experienced stargazers for providing the handsdown best valueperdollar on the telescope. Classic 200p dobsonian has a paraboloidal primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a fourarm, secondary mirror bracket with fine supports 0. There really is no other book this detailed and this informative that can help you make a dobsonian on any budget like this. These telescopes are based on the idea that large optics can be inexpensive and very easy to use.
John dobson, famous as the creator of the simple, lowcost dobsonian telescope, passed away on jan. Lightweight design makes it easy to transport and set up. Explore scientifics 12 inch, 305mm truss tube dobsonian telescope is a high quality full aluminum telescope design for the ultimate in portability and light gathering power. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If you are considering purchasing a dobsonian telescope this book would be a very wise investment. The skywatcher 16 dobsonian offers an amazing amount of lightgathering for a very reasonable price. The telescope tube only took a few simple modifications to allow it to ride on the base. The dobsonian telescope design was created by john dobson for an affordable way to get big aperture in an easy to use telescope design. Observatorys for dobsonians observatories cloudy nights. Features of the orion skyquest xx16g goto truss tube dobsonian telescope. Best 8 inch dobsonian beginners forum no astrophotography. Well, dobsonian telescopes are actually reflector telescopes that come with a large tube that sit on a stable base, a clever invention by john dobson. Explore scientific generation ii 12inch truss tube. Astrophotography with a 10 dobsonian telescope home.
A top of the line tool for any stargazer, the sky watcher 8in. Scope is definitely a significant attraction at the events im attending. Is it impossible to do astrophotography with a dobsonian. Before john dobson invented his simple telescope base, newtonian telescopes were usually mounted on a large, heavy equatorial mount. John dobson, inventor of the popular dobsonian telescope.
We carry the highest quality dobsonian mounted telescopes from bushnell, meade and celestron. We also offer great discount dobsonian telescopes at the best prices on the web. Dobsonians make great value observing machines because of their large aperture and ease to manufacture. There really is no other book this detailed and this informative that can help you make a dobsonian on any budget like this book can. After several pages here, and the best of links, one of the things that became obvious, most of the observatorys were designed for scts or refractors or eq mounted newtonians. A basic manual mount which supports the optical tube and can be. The finefocus control knob allows you to dialin details at a 10.
A selection of the very best astronomy books and products, many at discount. Most objects that are photographed in the sky are known as a deep sky object or dso for short, and those are the ones that your dobsonian will needed extra help. Dobsons telescopes featured a simplified mechanical design that was easy to manufacture from readily available components to create a large, portable, lowcost telescope. So i thought, id really like to see ones specifically made for dobsonians. The dobsonian telescope, a practical manual for building large aperture telescopes tells how you can build a stateoftheart dobsonian telescope using readily available materials and supplies. Dobsonian telescopes best for deep space observing. Mind you, i would be very, very wary of the string telescope concept if it were my own invention, but the concept seemed sound, and a quick search on the net found many such designs. A practical manual for building large aperture telescopes 1st english ed edition. Not sure if a dobsonian reflector is the right telescope for you. Webster telescopes has always had one goal in mind, big, portable dobsonian telescopes. For serious amateur astronomers seeking bigaperture exhilaration and stateoftheart goto electronics in a large telescope cleverly designed to be transportable in almost any size vehicle the orion xx16g dobsonian is an ideal choice. Several individuals were interested in the scope and who built it. I went to 2 observatories nearby, skies werent clear, and cant be arsed to wait much longer and travel 50km.
As with the optical part the mount is just as simple, if not more so. Choosing and using a dobsonian telescope the patrick moore. When he had finished the final tweaking, a new altazimuth mount was born. Skyline 8 dobsonian reflector telescope orion telescopes. With its closedtube design, a skywatcher dobsonian puts most of your investment where it belongsin the impressive 10 primary mirror. See more ideas about telescope, astronomy and diy telescope. Dobsonian telescopes provide affordable large apertures in a simple to use design. The telescope consists of a concave actually parabolic objective or primary mirror, which is mounted in the bottom of the tube. The second part of a dobsonian telescope is the mount. This book tells how to build a stateoftheart dobsonian telescope using readily available materials and supplies. These telescopes are named for their designer, john dobson, who sought to build a low cost large aperture telescope.
Tough love book by susan rice official publisher page simon. A dobsonian telescope is a newtonian reflector mounted on a simple yet stable altazimuth lazy susan style mount. Reflecting dobsonian telescopes cloud break optics. Observatorys for dobsonians posted in observatories. Why are dobsonian telescopes a favorite among amateur. More about dobsonian telescopes the dobsonian is a simple, lowcost telescope design popularized by san francisco amateur astronomer john dobson in the 1970s. Features of the orion skyquest xx16g goto truss tube dobsonian telescope duration. I cant describe here the number of adventures and thrills i. In this new book by allan hall, choosing and using a dobsonian telescope, you.
Skywatcher stargate 500p synscan 20 inch goto dobsonian telescope. Can be tough at parts and some of the pics seem or are dated. What we describe as a sidewalk telescope, or dobsonian telescope, is a simple newtonian reflecting telescope in a sturdy, wooden, altazimuth mount or rocker. The skyline 8 dobsonian telescope features a machined, 2 crayford focuser with dualspeed adjustment control and smooth, backlashfree motion. Truly revolutionary in their designs which combine light weight, ease of setup, superb optics, and ingenious means of portability, these awesome instruments are sure to please. Dobsonian telescopes from bushnell, celestron and meade are the essence of simplicity and make a perfect choice for type the astronomers who usually shun hitech gadgetry and electronics.
Id also hope for info on size of observatory vs size of telescope. I was fourteen when i bought and read this for the first time, and for my age i found it very easy to follow on most of the construction of the parts. Price new from used from single issue magazine, january 1, 20 please retry. If you are a refractor affectionado you will love this book. Skywatcher dobsonians include manual versions and fully computerised models for serious deep sky observation.
Tough love by susan rice recalling pivotal moments from her dynamic career on the front lines of american diplomacy and foreign policy, susan e. Dec 15, 2009 orion xt classic 8 inch dobsonian with adjustable observing chair and a 9x50 right angle correct image raci finder and red dot finder. Dobsonian telescopes at shop orion dobsonian telescopes, meade dobsonian telescopes, xt dobsonian telescopes and lightbridge dobsonian tele. Mar 22, 2011 my first true telescope also my first true love was an 8inch dob, and i am so grateful i opted for it. From the industry leaders at explore scientific, a complete line of light weight trusstube dobsonians in 10, 12, and 16 apertures. My first true telescope also my first true love was an 8inch dob, and i am so grateful i opted for it. Interestingly, i never did find much info on carbon fiber in amateur telescope making. This will be my first telescope, and i havent watched through one yet. It features a patented truss tube system that enables the front corrector plateeyepiece assembly to be moved back and locked against the main rear tube to greatly reduce the size of the ota for storage and transportation. The skyline 8 dobsonian reflector telescope kit is a substantial telescope capable with a great assortment of included accessories that will enhance your viewing experience. Opticsplanet discount dobsonian telescope dobsonian.
Build your own telescope is one the first books which company seven. No other design has had a greater impact on amateur astronomy in the past half century. Amateur astronomers at the time were so amazed that a telescope built from simple, inexpensive materials performed so well that they could hardly believe their eyes. So, when i also found a good deal on 400 mm optics at telescope service in germany, a project was born. The skyquest xt10 is a very affordable intermediate dobsonian telescope. A dobsonian telescope is an altazimuthmounted newtonian telescope design popularized by john dobson in 1965 and credited with vastly increasing the size of telescopes available to amateur astronomers. But, just making the largest telescopes is not enough of a goal for us. In the 1960s, john dobsons simple new telescope design revolutionized the hobby of amateur astronomy and brought sidewalk astronomy to the masses. Skywatcher dobsonian telescope 8 dobsonian telescope. I enjoy gazing at the universe and taking images of objects beyond this planet we live on. A dobsonian telescope has a large newtonian reflector telescope, usually larger than 6 that is mounted on a simple boxlike altaz mount.
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