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Dobsonian

Pronunciation: /dɒbˈsəʊnɪən/
Definition of Dobsonian

adjective

  • relating to or denoting a low-cost Newtonian reflecting telescope with large aperture and short focal length, or the simple altazimuth mount used for it.

Origin:

1980s: from the name of John Dobson, American amateur astronomer, + -ian

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Definition of Dobsonian in the US English dictionary
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