John Dobson

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John Dobson

Physics

#2000

World Rank

#3015

Historical Rank

#817

USA Rank

Astronomy

#207

World Rank

#467

Historical Rank

#116

USA Rank

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• Physics

John Dobson 's Degrees

• Bachelors Physics University of California, Berkeley

Why Is John Dobson Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John Lowry Dobson was an American amateur astronomer and is best known for the Dobsonian telescope, a portable, low-cost Newtonian reflector telescope. He was also known for his efforts to promote awareness of astronomy through public lectures including his performances of "sidewalk astronomy". Dobson was also the co-founder of the amateur astronomical group, the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With John Dobson ?

John Dobson is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of California, Berkeley