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A selection of the best Dobsonian telescopes for astronomy in Levenhuk online store

A Dobsonian mount is a type of an alt-azimuth mount, which was designed by John Dobson. The mount consists of a flat platform, on which sits a so-called rocker box — a rotating box with two depressions cut at the top. These depressions support the weight of the altitude axle of the telescope. Dobsonian mounts are most commonly used with amateur telescopes and larger optical tubes, due to their light weight, simple assembly and precise controls. A good Dobsonian telescope is indispensable for those stargazers who would like to observe far away galaxies. Such a task requires a quality reflector telescope with a long aperture, and such a telescope is always large and heavy. So generally, a telescope on Dobsonian mount is a bulky Newtonian reflector that is too heavy for assembling on a simple folding tripod. Dobsonian mount is incredibly solid but very easy to swing. Ease of mounting, use and control makes Dobsonian telescope a very popular instrument among amateur astronomers and beginners. At the same time, due to the high optical performance of these powerful reflectors, the best Dobsonian telescopes quite often make great serious working instruments for experienced astronomers.