


If you are based in the US, the widely acclaimed “Apertura AD8” is probably the best 8-inch Dobsonian you can get. If you are based in Europe, I highly recommend the “Sky-Watcher Classic 200P f/5.9 Dobsonian Telescope” which costs about £300 (€350). Naturally, these telescopes are much more expensive than their original version. There are a few different variations: some have a retractable tube, others are equipped with a motorized mount and some combine both features. The prices I have mentioned above are the average rates for the classic version of the Dobson telescope. The bigger versions of this telescope are a bit more expensive: about $450 for the 8-inch (200 mm) and $615 for the 10-inch (250 mm) version. If you prefer a regular-sized telescope with a larger aperture, the “Classic 6-inch Dobsonian” is a very good option for about 315 dollars. These telescopes are excellent, affordable and easy to use. Regarding the cost of a Dobsonian telescope, the prices start at about 100 dollars for a 4-inch tabletop telescope. Since their optical elements are made of mirrors only, Dobsonians are much cheaper to manufacture, which means that it is possible to acquire a telescope with a wide aperture at a reasonable cost. This type of reflecting telescope offers the best value for money with respect to the aperture size. Dobsonian telescopes are renowned for being the best telescopes for observing the moon and the planets.
