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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:allows |
easy tracking of celestial objects
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| gptkbp:available_on |
various accessories
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| gptkbp:built |
a base and a telescope tube
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| gptkbp:can_be_built |
by hobbyists
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
simple design
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:John_Dobson
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| gptkbp:features |
altazimuth movement
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dobsonian mount
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| gptkbp:is_available_in |
various sizes
DIY kits |
| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
various eyepieces
various mounts |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
cost-effective
a revolutionary design a beginner-friendly option a staple in amateur astronomy a type of altazimuth mount |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
portability
stability large field of view |
| gptkbp:is_less_suitable_for |
gptkb:photography
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| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
ease of use
affordability ease of assembly |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
equatorial mounts
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| gptkbp:is_often_made_with |
plywood
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
astronomy clubs
star gazing reflector telescopes newcomers to astronomy |
| gptkbp:is_popular_among |
telescope builders
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_for |
outreach programs
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
the astronomy community
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| gptkbp:is_recommended_by |
visual observers
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
educational settings
star parties |
| gptkbp:is_used_to |
track celestial events
observe planets observe deep-sky objects view nebulae view star clusters |
| gptkbp:made_of |
wood or metal
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| gptkbp:provides |
smooth motion
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| gptkbp:requires |
minimal maintenance
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| gptkbp:suitable_for |
beginner astronomers
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| gptkbp:support |
large apertures
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| gptkbp:supports |
large telescopes
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| gptkbp:upgrades |
go-to systems
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| gptkbp:used_for |
amateur astronomy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Dobson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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