It also explains in good detail why you might want to start with a simple Newtonian reflector setup on Dobsonian mounts if you’re crafting your first telescope, in no small part because mirrors ...

What exactly are Dobsonian telescopes? We explain their design and why they have such widespread popularity among astronomers.

Made for beginners, the Dobsonian mount makes it compact and lightweight, so it’s great for travel or moving around the room to the optimum cosmos-peeking spot.

For telescope users, Naz suggests getting a phone mount, which allows you to attach your device to the eyepiece.

Keep in mind: This telescope comes with a small Dobsonian-type mount, a simple mount that can sit on a flat surface and let a telescope move left, right, up, and down. It does not come with a tripod.

The dome of the 100-inch telescope opens at Mount Wilson Observatory.

Randy recommends the Dobsonian telescope for beginners, a basic “push/pull” unit which operates by (the light) “bounding around between two mirrors”. John Dobson was an American amateur astronomer who ...

The bottom of a Dobsonian mount is essentially a lazy Susan, and is typically used with reflector telescopes. For slightly more serious observing, an equatorial mount is a good choice.

They're decently inexpensive, stable, portable, and easy to use. The bottom of a Dobsonian mount is essentially a lazy Susan, and is typically used with reflector telescopes. For slightly more serious ...