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Dobsonian

Dobsonian

9.9
Relating to a simple mirror telescope with a base that moves easily, used by amateur astronomers
  • adjective
  • /ˈdɑːbsoʊniən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dobsoniano
  • A Dobsonian mount allows for easy movement and setup, making it popular among amateur astronomers.

Examples

  • The club members built a large Dobsonian telescope for stargazing events in the park.

  • She preferred the simplicity of a Dobsonian design when observing the night sky.

  • The Dobsonian telescope is favored by many amateur astronomers.

  • She built a Dobsonian mount for her new telescope.

  • The club members built a large Dobsonian telescope for stargazing events in the park.

  • A Dobsonian mount allows for easy movement and setup, making it popular among amateur astronomers.

  • She preferred the simplicity of a Dobsonian design when observing the night sky.

Surface Forms

Dobsonian positive

Morphology

Dobsonian = Dobson (transparent) = Dobson + ian

Regular adjectival formation from the proper name 'Dobson' using the productive suffix '-ian' meaning 'relating to Dobson'.

Etymology

The word Dobsonian comes from the name Dobson, after stargazer John Dobson, and the ending -ian which means 'related to'. Dobson made a very simple, low-cost telescope mount and made home-built telescopes popular, so Dobsonian describes things that are like his easy-to-use design.