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Zhumell Dobsonian 8' telescope |  |
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US $450.00 | 5d 2h 53m |
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Bushnell ARES 5in Dobsonian Exclusive Edition Telescope 785000 | |
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US $154.99 | 5h 7m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover for 10" - 12" Dobsonian Reflector Solid or Truss Tube | |
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US $62.00 | 11d 14h 33m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $269.99 | 16d 10h 6m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $549.99 | 9d 9h 31m |
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Celestron FirstScope 76mm f/3.95 Dobsonian Reflecting Telescope 21024 | |
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US $44.95 | 29d 13h 27m |
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DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE STARGAZER VINYL DECAL/STICKER | |
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US $4.99 | 17d 20h 28m |
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Meade LightBridge 12" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope Deluxe 1205-05-02 | |
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US $899.00 | 28d 6h 48m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT6i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $399.99 | 27d 10h 41m |
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Bushnell Voyager 6" Dobsonian Telescope 78-6000 w/ Xtra Filters, Eyepieces, Book | |
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US $449.95 | 29d 8h 54m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $599.99 | 27d 10h 41m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT10g Computerized GoTo Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $1,249.99 | 26d 11h 49m |
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TeleGizmos Cover For 24" & 25" F/5 Truss Dobsonian Telescopes In Low Park Posit | |
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US $169.00 | 25d 9h 33m |
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Meade Light Shroud for 10" LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope 07101 | |
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US $39.99 | 25d 9h 33m |
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Bushnell ARES DOB 6in. Dobsonian Telescope OpticsPlanet Edition 786100 Base Only | |
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US $79.95 | 26d 41m |
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Celestron FirstScope Telescope, 76mm (3") Dobsonian Style Reflector #21024 | |
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US $40.13 | 28d 14h 31m |
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Sky-Watcher 12" f/5 Collapsable Truss Dobsonian Telescope S11740 | |
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US $995.00 | 19d 6h 27m |
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Celestron Compact Dobsonian Telescope + FREE Case & Moon Filter & More Stuff ! ! | |
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US $54.99 | 6d 13h 25m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT8g GoTo Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $999.99 | 20d 10h 55m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover For 10-12" Dobsonian Reflector Telescopes | |
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US $149.00 | 19d 15h 16m |
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Dobsonian
What do you think about the Bushnell ARES 6 inch Dobsonian?Is it comparable to orion's Dob?
And is this Bushnell's a better acquisition than Orion's Space Prob 130EQ?
Thank you.
I suspect this is made for Bushnell by Synta, the same company that makes Orion's Dobs. However, be aware that Bushnell has poorer quality control than Orion, so it may not be quite as good. It definitely is better than the 130EQ: larger aperture, much more solid mount.
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Zhumell Dobsonian 8' telescope | |
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US $450.00 | 5d 2h 53m |
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Bushnell ARES 5in Dobsonian Exclusive Edition Telescope 785000 | |
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US $154.99 | 5h 7m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover for 10" - 12" Dobsonian Reflector Solid or Truss Tube | |
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US $62.00 | 11d 14h 33m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $269.99 | 16d 10h 6m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $549.99 | 9d 9h 31m |
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Celestron FirstScope 76mm f/3.95 Dobsonian Reflecting Telescope 21024 | |
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US $44.95 | 29d 13h 27m |
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DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE STARGAZER VINYL DECAL/STICKER | |
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US $4.99 | 17d 20h 28m |
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Meade LightBridge 12" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope Deluxe 1205-05-02 | |
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US $899.00 | 28d 6h 48m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT6i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $399.99 | 27d 10h 41m |
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Bushnell Voyager 6" Dobsonian Telescope 78-6000 w/ Xtra Filters, Eyepieces, Book | |
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US $449.95 | 29d 8h 54m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $599.99 | 27d 10h 41m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT10g Computerized GoTo Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $1,249.99 | 26d 11h 49m |
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TeleGizmos Cover For 24" & 25" F/5 Truss Dobsonian Telescopes In Low Park Posit | |
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US $169.00 | 25d 9h 33m |
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Meade Light Shroud for 10" LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope 07101 | |
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US $39.99 | 25d 9h 33m |
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Bushnell ARES DOB 6in. Dobsonian Telescope OpticsPlanet Edition 786100 Base Only | |
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US $79.95 | 26d 41m |
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Celestron FirstScope Telescope, 76mm (3") Dobsonian Style Reflector #21024 | |
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US $40.13 | 28d 14h 31m |
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Sky-Watcher 12" f/5 Collapsable Truss Dobsonian Telescope S11740 | |
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US $995.00 | 19d 6h 27m |
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Celestron Compact Dobsonian Telescope + FREE Case & Moon Filter & More Stuff ! ! | |
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US $54.99 | 6d 13h 25m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT8g GoTo Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $999.99 | 20d 10h 55m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover For 10-12" Dobsonian Reflector Telescopes | |
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US $149.00 | 19d 15h 16m |
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Sky-Watcher 8" f/6 Collapsable Truss Dobsonian Telescope S11700 | |
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US $495.00 | 19d 6h 27m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover For 14-15" Truss Dobsonian & 16" SCT with Wedge | |
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US $159.00 | 19d 15h 14m |
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Discovery 17.5" PDHQ Dobsonian Telescope Body and Mount LOCAL PICKUP ONLY | |
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US $250.00 | 14d 13h 57m |
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Zhumell Z Series Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Black | |
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US $719.99 | 14d 4h 48m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover for 6" - 8" Dobsonian Reflector Solid or Truss Tube | |
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US $59.00 | 11d 14h 30m |
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New Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $209.99 | 9d 9h 49m |
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TeleGizmos Telescope Cover 16"-18" Truss Design Dobsonian Reflector Telescope | |
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US $69.00 | 11d 14h 43m |
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Orion SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $1,800.00 | 8d 9h 59m |
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6" DOBSONIAN FRONT CAGE - HOME MADE | |
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US $34.99 | 10d 13h 32m |
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*MEADE* Light Shroud For 12" LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescopes. | |
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US $69.00 | 5d 7h 43m |
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RUBBER COVER FOR FRONT OF DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE - 12-1/4" IN DIAMETER - NEW! | |
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US $29.95 | 7d 2h 34m |
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TeleGizmos Cover For 16" & 18" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescopes 115" Circumferenc | |
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US $69.00 | 6d 7h 25m |
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*MEADE* Light Shroud For 10" LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope. | |
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US $65.00 | 5d 7h 21m |
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Meade 12in. LightBridge f/5 Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope 1205-05-03 | |
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US $999.00 | 29d 11h 23m |
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Bushnell ARES 5in Compact Truss Tube Dobsonian Exclusive Edition : 785000 | |
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US $164.99 | 27d 17h 23m |
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Celestron FirstScope Dobsonian Reflector Telescope NEW | |
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US $49.00 | 19d 1h 28m |
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Celestron SkyWatcher 12" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope | |
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US $995.00 | 1d 17h 15m |
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Sky Watcher 8 Inch Dobsonian Telescope S11700 Telescopes | |
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US $495.00 | 1d 12h |
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Celestron S11720 Sky-Watcher 10Inch Dobsonian Telescope base only | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 6d 10h 38m |
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I am a beginner. I would like to purchase a Dobsonian telescope?
I am getting a Dobsonian but I've heard astronomers say don't buy one with the highest inch at first. Why? (I was going to get a 12" Dobsonian telescope). So, should I get a lower Dobsonian? Like 6"?
My choices are 6", 8", 10" and 12" DOBSONIAN.
The aperture = inches.
A 10" dob is a great all around choice. I would suggest looking at getting a truss tube design scope that doesn't take up quite as much room as a solid tube would - makes it easier for transporting and storage.
Some ideas -
http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-meade-lightbridge-telescopes-dobsonian-reflector-telescopes-2.html
http://www.skywatcher.com/swtinc/product.php?id=171&class1=1&class2=106
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=932
Now, I would strongly urge you to get in touch with a local astronomy club, if at all possible for extra help. A club can an invaluable resource for when you are starting out.
http://www.go-astronomy.com/astro-club-search.htm
Some other other options to tap into for help -
http://www.cloudynights.com/
http://www.andysshotglass.com/
http://astro.nineplanets.org/astrosoftware.html
http://www.telescope.com/
Another option is to get some guide books. The one I chiefly recommend for folks just starting out is this -
http://www.amazon.com/NightWatch-Terence-Dickinson-4th-edition/dp/B00327G1X8
