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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Dobsonian Telescopes
| Rank | Product Name | Score |
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1  |
Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8 |
9. 7 |
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2  |
Orion 10014 SkyQuest XT5 |
9. 5 |
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3 |
Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6 |
9. 1 |
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4 |
Sky-Watcher 12” |
8. 8 |
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5 |
Orion 8946 SkyQuest XT10 |
8. 6 |
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6 |
Sky-Watcher S11610 Traditional |
8. 2 |
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7 |
Orion 10018 SkyQuest XT8i |
8. 0 |
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8 |
Zhumell Z8 |
7 .7 |
1. Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8
9.7/10 our score
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- A large aperture Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope at a very affordable price!
- 8" diameter reflector optics lets you view the Moon and planets in close up detail, and has enough light grasp to pull in pleasing views of faint nebulas, galaxies and star clusters
- A perfect Dobsonian telescope that can last a lifetime for the beginning astronomy enthusiast or whole family
- The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the reflector optical tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
- Includes a 2" Crayford focuser that accepts 1.25" and 2" telescope eyepieces, a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, Starry Night software, and more!
2. Orion 10014 SkyQuest XT5
9.5/10 our score
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- Compact and lightweight - a perfect Dobsonian reflector telescope for traveling or easy trips to the backyard at home
- 4.5" aperture and 900mm focal length provide clear views of lunar craters and plains on the Moon, planets, bright nebulas and galaxies
- Sturdy and portable Dobsonian base and handy navigation knob allow for effortless maneuvering of the reflector optical tube
- Collects a whopping 260% more light than a typical beginner-level 60mm refractor telescope - which means hundreds more objects will be visible through the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian
- Includes two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm focal length Sirius Plossl), 6x30 finder scope, 1.25" rack and pinion focuser, collimation cap, eyepiece rack, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!
3. Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6
9.1/10 our score
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- Perhaps the best beginner Dobsonian reflector telescope you can buy - big 6" aperture at an amazing price
- A beginner may use a 60mm telescope for a few months or years before deciding they need to upgrade to a better telescope - a 6" Dobsonian will give you a lifetime of wonderful views
- Simple navigation and no need to polar align makes this Dobsonian reflector telescope extremely ease to use for the whole family
- The 6" diameter f/8 parabolic mirror is fantastic for Moon and planetary views, and also has enough light grasp for deep-sky viewing of nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters
- The stable Dobsonian base provides a vibration free image even when viewing at a high powers, and features smooth enough motions to make tracking of celestial objects a breeze
4. Sky-Watcher 12”
8.8/10 our score
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- 12" (305 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian, 1500 mm focal length (f/5), 2" Crayford-style focuser with 1.25" adaptor
- 4-element Plossl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25" eyepieces, 8x50 RA viewfinder
- Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch, Collapsible Tube Design For Easy Storage and Transportation
- Focal Ratio : 4.92, Maximum Useful Magnification - 720x
5. Orion 8946 SkyQuest XT10
8.6/10 our score
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- The Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian is a big 10" aperture reflector telescope with a small price tag
- Gobbles up light for great views of deep-sky objects such as nebulas, galaxies, star clusters, and close-up views of more nearby targets like the Moon and planets
- Simple point-and-view Dobsonian design reflector telescope is easy and fun to use for the whole family
- Stable Dobsonian telescope base and Orion CorrecTension friction optimization system keeps reflector optical tube perfectly balanced in any position
- Includes precise 2" Crayford focuser, 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, dust caps, and Starry Night software
6. Sky-Watcher S11610 Traditional
8.2/10 our score
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- Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately. Super 25 and 10mm 1. 25” eyepieces. 9×50 finderscope
- 8 (203 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian. Glass type is Borosilicate
- 1200 mm focal length (f/5. 9)
- 2 single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1. 25 adaptor
- 4-element Plssl 25 mm and 10 mm 1. 25 eyepieces. Type: Manual, Alt-Azimuth
- Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch for altitude
7. Orion 10018 SkyQuest XT8i
8/10 our score
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- Large Dobsonian reflector telescope with 8" aperture allows you to see faint deep-sky objects such as nebulas and galaxies, in addition to fantastic views of the Moon and planets
- Locating those faint deep-sky objects is simple with the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator - it includes more than 14,000 objects in its database, and points you right to each one
- Select the object you wish to view from the IntelliScope database, then simply follow the directional arrows displayed on the hand controller by moving the telescope until the object is right in the eyepiece field of view - it's easy!
- The ultra-stable Dobsonian telescope base keeps the reflector optical tube perfectly balanced for easy point-and-view use
- A precise Crayford focuser allows use of larger format 2" telescope eyepieces - the bright, wide-field view of the Andromeda galaxy in a low power 2" eyepiece is jaw-dropping!
8. Zhumell Z8
7.7/10 our score
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- Features an 8” parabolic primary mirror that captures a substantial amount of light and produces crisp, bright images free of visual defects like spherical aberration
- Two fully multi-coated eyepieces: a 2” 30mm eyepiece for wide field views and a 1.25” 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification
- A durable, sturdy construction means your Zhumell will stand up to years of use at public star parties, camping trips, and more
- Optical Tube Weight: 38 pounds