Advantages and disadvantages of Dobson telescope

Dobson telescope is a kind of telescope tracked by theodolite. Because the equatorial telescope is not used to track the target, the Dobson telescope bought at the same price generally has a larger aperture, that is, it can collect more light and have better imaging ability. Its advantages are:

1. cost-effective, convenient and fast.

2. Because the Dobson telescope with the same price has a larger aperture, it is very suitable for visual inspection.

3. Most Dobson telescopes on the market are basically equipped with automatic tracking function, which is relatively easy to use.

However, it also has some disadvantages:

1. The sealing performance is poor and the extinction is average.

2. Deep space photography is impossible.

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