A Dobsonian is different from other telescopes for astronomy. The ‘Dobs’ are often recommended for beginners because of several advantages but there are disadvantages to having these that you should know before you buy. If you’re looking to buy a Dobsonian or have already bought one, you’ll benefit from knowing more about this reflector type … Read more
With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy for that experience you yearn for. Many budding amateur astronomers want to observe planets through a telescope. The following covers what to look for in a telescope to view planets and other distant objects in the night sky. It reviews some … Read more
If you’ve got a Dobsonian, you’ll need to collimate it. How do you do that? It may seem offputting. But, once you get the hang of it, it’s painless and should only take you a few minutes. The following takes you through the steps with illustrations to help you learn how to collimate a Dobsonian … Read more