10 Best Dobsonian Telescope of December 2025

• LARGE APERTURE: Get a bright, bold viewing experience at a fraction of the cost of other optical designs.
• PROPRIETARY TENSION CONTROL HANDLES: These patented handles allow for accurate movement without the need for perfect balance.
• 94% REFLECTIVE MIRRORS: Fully multi-coated borosilicate primary and secondary mirrors deliver exceptional views.
• TEFLON BEARINGS: Proprietary Teflon bearings ensure smooth azimuth movement.
• COMES COMPLETE: All accessories such as, 2-inch Crayford-style focuser with 1 1/4-inch adapter, two super wide-angle eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), and 9x50 straight-through finder scope are included with purchase.
• STURDY AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: When fully assembled, the Dobsonian weighs only 53 pounds fully assembled (28 pound tube, 25 pound base)

Sky Watcher

• Deluxe upgrade of our popular XT8 Classic Dobsonian boasts multiple key feature enhancements and additional included accessories
• Eye-catching metallic blue optical tube rides on a redesigned base with adjustable altitude tension knobs
• Convenient thumbscrew-adjustable secondary mirror for easy collimation without tools
• Features a 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser with 11:1 fine-focus provides precise focus adjustments for sharp views
• Includes a 2" 28mm DeepView eyepiece, 1.25" 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, Shorty 2x Barlow lens, eyepiece rack, EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and more

Orion

• Industry standard 1.25” focuser, compatible with many different accessories
• Changing magnifications is easier than ever with included 17mm and 10mm eyepieces
• Easy to use red dot finder makes aiming the Z114 a breeze for any level of user

Zhumell

• An upgraded XT6 Classic Dobsonian with performance-boosting design enhancements and additional accessories
• Redesigned base with adjustable altitude tension supports the attractive twilight blue optical tube
• Easy, tool-free collimation adjustment thanks to knurled secondary mirror thumbscrews
• Highly visible white trim on base makes it easier to see and step around in the dark
• Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces, Shorty 2x Barlow, eyepiece rack, EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and more

Orion

• Perhaps the best beginner Dobsonian reflector telescope you can buy - big 6" aperture at an amazing price
• A beginner may use a 60mm telescope for a few months or years before deciding they need to upgrade to a better telescope - a 6" Dobsonian will give you a lifetime of wonderful views
• Simple navigation and no need to polar align makes this Dobsonian reflector telescope extremely ease to use for the whole family
• The 6" diameter f/8 parabolic mirror is fantastic for Moon and planetary views, and also has enough light grasp for deep-sky viewing of nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters
• The stable Dobsonian base provides a vibration free image even when viewing at a high powers, and features smooth enough motions to make tracking of celestial objects a breeze

Orion

• LARGE APERTURE: Get a bright, bold viewing experience at a fraction of the cost of other optical designs.
• INNOVATIVE COLLAPSIBLE DESIGN: Unique strut design allows for optical tube to collapse for ease of portability while keeping collimation.
• BUILT-IN WIFI: Control your telescope using a smartphone or tablet with Sky-Watcher’s proprietary built-in wifi signal.
• ALL METAL GEARING: Using all-metal gearing on a pair of DC servo motors, the SynScan Dobsonian combines the precise automated tracking of a computerized GoTo telescope with the bright large-aperture viewing of a Dobsonian.
• 94% REFLECTIVE MIRRORS: Fully multi-coated borosilicate primary and secondary mirrors deliver exceptional views.
• 42,000 OBJECT DATABASE: SynScan hand controller with 42,000+ object database will keep even the most experienced astronomer busy for countless observing nights.
• COMES COMPLETE: All accessories such as, 2-inch Crayford-style focuser with 1 1/4-inch adapter, two super wide-angle eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), and 9x50 straight-through finder scope are included with purchase.
• STURDY AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: When fully assembled, the Dobsonian weighs only 72 pounds fully assembled (33 pound tube, 39 pound base)
• Max focal length: 1200

Sky Watcher

• Newtonian reflector
• 1829mm focal length
• F/4 5 focal Ratio
• 2-Inch series 4000 26mm QX wide angle eyepiece
• Advanced 4-Reticle red dot viewfinder

Meade Instruments

• Features an 8” parabolic primary mirror that captures a substantial amount of light and produces crisp, bright images free of visual defects like spherical aberration
• Two fully multi-coated eyepieces: a 2” 30mm eyepiece for wide field views and a 1.25” 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification
• A durable, sturdy construction means your Zhumell will stand up to years of use at public star parties, camping trips, and more
• Optical Tube Weight: 38 pounds

Zhumell

• Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately
• A large aperture Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope at a very affordable price!
• 8" diameter reflector optics lets you view the Moon and planets in close up detail, and has enough light grasp to pull in pleasing views of faint nebulas, galaxies and star clusters
• A perfect Dobsonian telescope that can last a lifetime for the beginning astronomy enthusiast or whole family
• The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the reflector optical tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
• Includes a 2" Crayford focuser that accepts 1.25" and 2" telescope eyepieces, a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, Starry Night software, and more!

Orion

• Perfect entry-level telescope: The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope. The PowerSeeker series is designed to give the new telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features, and power
• Manual german equatorial mount: Navigate the sky with our Newtonian Reflector telescope. It features a German Equatorial mount with a slow-motion altitude rod for smooth and accurate pointing. Adjust rod to desired position, then easily secure by tightening cross knob
• Compact and portable: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is compact, lightweight, and portable. Take the telescope to your favorite campsite or dark sky observing site, or simply the backyard.Optical Coatings:Aluminum
• Multiple accessories: The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Telescope comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. Users can also download BONUS Starry Night Astronomy Software Package
• Unbeatable and customer support: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts

Celestron