John Dobson passed away today :( | |
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Dr. Astro![]() Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 48376296 ![]() 01/15/2014 09:32 PM ![]() Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ![]() Dobs are nice...... but I own a Celestron 1100 Edege HD and a Orion ED80 apochromatic refractor. =) Very nice. Like you, I'm heavily invested in astrophotography. Even so, I've long appreciated the Dob design. Some of my favorite memories from Chiefland are of the giant Dobsonian telescopes I've had the pleasure of looking through. Of us astrophotographers John used to say (jokingly, of course) something along the lines of, "they already imaged the whole sky, so if you're trying to do it again you've got a mental illness to begin with." Last Edited by Astromut on 01/15/2014 09:32 PM ![]() |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 965819 ![]() 01/15/2014 09:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have a 10" Dobsonian that showed me the universe. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 965819 He lived a long and glorious life. Peace to you on your journey Brother John. ![]() i have a 10" dobsonian too. i stick it in some really dark places too for pleasure. PLEASE BAN THIS ONE TOO |
Dr. Astro![]() Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 48376296 ![]() 01/15/2014 09:50 PM ![]() Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have a 10" Dobsonian that showed me the universe. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 965819 He lived a long and glorious life. Peace to you on your journey Brother John. ![]() i have a 10" dobsonian too. i stick it in some really dark places too for pleasure. PLEASE BAN THIS ONE TOO Already done. ![]() |
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Dr. Astro![]() Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 48376296 ![]() 01/15/2014 10:02 PM ![]() Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I know, that surprised me too. Even if he wasn't personally well-known, the telescope design that bears his name is one of the most popular out there. I figured at least space.com or someone like that would have it in their headlines, but I'm not seeing it anywhere. ![]() |
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NvrGoFullRetard User ID: 1355635 ![]() 01/15/2014 10:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I know, that surprised me too. Even if he wasn't personally well-known, the telescope design that bears his name is one of the most popular out there. I figured at least space.com or someone like that would have it in their headlines, but I'm not seeing it anywhere. searching news headlines ... nothing..wow. NvrGoFullRetard |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 4561833 ![]() 01/15/2014 10:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have a 10" Dobsonian that showed me the universe. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 965819 He lived a long and glorious life. Peace to you on your journey Brother John. ![]() i have a 10" dobsonian too. i stick it in some really dark places too for pleasure. PLEASE BAN THIS ONE TOO This person clearly has no idea how big a 10" reflector is. |
Isis One User ID: 14343270 ![]() 01/15/2014 10:45 PM ![]() Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Very nice tribute Doc, may he rest in peace! Spread the word, change the collective conscious...... THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING TO GO AROUND When you are undisciplined, the universe is extremely forgiving and when you are disciplined, the universe is extremely generous. Me One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore. Andre Gide [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
stars User ID: 17867407 ![]() 01/15/2014 10:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Now Mr. Dobson will get to meet the Being who made all those wonderful galactic objects that he has enjoyed studying. I wish I could see that meeting. Don't you think it has to be wonderful. God's mind is so amazing. Quoting: BunBun He'll get a great view from here. Pleasant journey......... [link to www.youtube.com] Last Edited by stars on 01/15/2014 10:55 PM stars |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 52993593 ![]() 01/15/2014 11:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | For those not familiar with a "Dobsonian"... If I am correct, this brilliant man took a long focal length telescope. And using a hybrid of reflection and refraction was able to produce a telescope with a very long focal length and fold it into a manageable package size. This made the telescope a nice small package that could be put away in your closet and tossed into the back-seat of your car for trips. The ultimate telescope for the average man Thank you John Dobson... |
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