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Who is John Dobson?

John Dobson (1915-2014) was known as a telescope maker and innovator. During his lifetime, John developed easy to build telescopes, made from low-cost materials. Many of today’s commercial telescopes are of the Dobsonian design. The simplicity of design, makes a Dobsonian telescope easier to setup and use compared to more sophisticated telescopes. Dobsonian telescopes are very durable and they don’t wear out or break easily. You may have a Dobsonian stored away in a closet or garage. Bring it to DobsonFest and let us help you!

Dobson Video Links

Cool Astronomy Person of the Week - John Dobson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCMtzSMDtHE

John Dobson: A Sidewalk Astronomer FULL MOVIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVbX19kabNc

Astronomers Without Borders John Dobson Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9C1qndlE_0

The Astronomers - Where Is The Rest Of The Universe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwKxN4L2_cQ

75+ years serving St. Louis

The St. Louis Astronomical Society (SLAS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1936. SLAS is devoted to the interest and advancement of the science of astronomy. With over 200 members, SLAS is the largest astronomical society in the metro St. Louis area.