What are the advantages and disadvantages of Dobsonian telescopes?
Advantages: A Dobsonian telescope is the essence of simplicity and a perfect choice for the astronomer who shuns hi-tech gadgetry and electronics. The “Dob” is the telescope for the deep-sky purist who wants to see the faintest objects at millions of light years beyond our solar system. The secret of the Dobsonian telescope is in its size – it is the largest telescope for the money you can buy. A huge ten inch, or even twelve inch Dobsonian telescope will cost less than a fancy computerized telescope half its size and will easily take you to places in the universe no smaller telescope can go. Even advanced amateur or a beginner will not outgrow a ten inch Dobsonian in his or her lifetime. A: Disadvantages: Dobsonian telescopes above ten inches in size are a problem to transport – a disassembled ten inch Dobsonian telescope will still squeeze into a hatchback with all seats folded down and no passengers, but a twelve inch Dobsonian will not. Because a Dobsonian mount is all manual, it r
