<p>Yes, of course it will work. A Dobsonian is merely a Newtonian telescope on a special mount. </p>

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Arne
<p>I have been looking on line for Collimator for my Meade Dobsonian. The only Collimators I can find are made for Newtonian Lenses. It's a 8" mirror with a 1.25" lens. Will this work for my telescope?</p>

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Collimator for Dobsonian, same as Newtonian?
Dana
# Collimator for Dobsonian, same as Newtonian?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-08-08)

I have been looking on line for Collimator for my Meade Dobsonian. The only Collimators I can find are made for Newtonian Lenses. It's a 8" mirror with a 1.25" lens. Will this work for my telescope?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2014-08-09. Score: 2

Yes, of course it will work. A Dobsonian is merely a Newtonian telescope on a special mount.


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