Category: Telescopes

  • Is a Dobsonian the Same as a Newtonian Telescope?

    Is a Dobsonian the Same as a Newtonian Telescope?

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    Daniel
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    If you have spent any time reading about telescopes, you have probably seen the words Dobsonian and Newtonian used like they mean the same thing. They do not — but the confusion is understandable, and once you know the difference it all clicks into place pretty quickly. The short answer is this: Newtonian describes the…