Dobsonian telescope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:accessories filters
eyepieces
finderscope
barlow lens
telescopic mount
gptkbp:associated_with deep-sky observation
star gazing
planetary observation
comet observation
moon observation
exoplanet observation
galaxy observation
star clusters observation
nebula observation
solar system observation
gptkbp:available_in various sizes
various designs
gptkbp:benefits portability
stability
ease of use
limited tracking ability
requires manual pointing
gptkbp:characteristic low cost
Newtonian
simple construction
large aperture
gptkbp:components gptkb:military_base
tube
focuser
primary mirror
secondary mirror
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:John_Dobson
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dobsonian telescope
gptkbp:influenced amateur telescope making
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Newtonian_telescope
gptkbp:is_popular_in the 20th century
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
requires collimation
requires storage protection
gptkbp:mounting_options gptkb:altazimuth_mount
gptkbp:notable_examples 10-inch Dobsonian
12-inch Dobsonian
16-inch Dobsonian
20-inch Dobsonian
8-inch Dobsonian
gptkbp:type reflecting telescope
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:students
gptkb:astronomy
hobbyists
gptkbp:used_for amateur astronomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Telescopes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5