OpticsPlanet Dobsonian Telescopes — 3 products / 3 models — Page 1

OpticsPlanet, Inc. is the web's number one destination for a full line of Dobsonian telescopes. We carry the highest quality Dobsonian mounted telescopes from Bushnell, Meade and Celestron. We also offer great discount Dobsonian telescopes at the best prices on the web. Not sure if a Dobsonian reflector is the right telescope for you? A Dobsonian - or Dob as their called amongst hobbysists - is more a type of mount than a type of telescope. A Dobsonian telescope has a large Newtonian reflector telescope, usually larger than 6" that is mounted on a simple box-like alt-az mount.

Dobsonian telescopes from Bushnell, Celestron and Meade are the essence of simplicity and make a perfect choice for type the astronomers who usually shun hi-tech gadgetry and electronics. The Dob telescope is for the deep-sky astronomer that wants to see faint objects that are millions of light years beyond our own solar system. The best kept secret of the Dobsonian telescope is its size - it is the largest telescope that provides great value for money. A huge 10", or even 12" Dobsonian telescope will cost a lot less than the usual computerized Newtonian telescope half its size and will easily take you to more places in the sky that smaller telescopes cannot go. Order a dobsonian telescope today and get Free Shipping on most orders over $49.