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John Dobson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 14, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Beijing, China |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also John Dobson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Inventor of the Dobsonian telescope mount and promoting sidewalk astronomy. |
Intro
John Dobson was an American amateur astronomer and a popularizer of astronomy, best known for inventing the Dobsonian telescope mount, which revolutionized amateur telescopic observation by making large telescopes more affordable and portable.
Early Life & Background
Born in Beijing, China to American parents, John Dobson moved to the United States at a young age. He later joined a Vedanta monastery in California, where he began grinding his own telescope mirrors and developed his interest in astronomy.
Career Highlights
- Invented the Dobsonian telescope mount in the 1960s, making large telescopes accessible to amateur astronomers.
- Founded the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers in 1968.
- Known for his public lectures and demonstrations, inspiring countless people to take up amateur astronomy.
Trivia
- Dobson was a Vedantan monk for over 20 years before fully dedicating himself to astronomy.
- The Dobsonian mount design is now widespread among amateur astronomers worldwide.
- He is remembered for his engaging 'sidewalk astronomy' sessions, where he would set up telescopes in public spaces for anyone to observe stars.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Dobson born?
John Dobson was born the 14 September 1915.
Where is John Dobson from?
Beijing, China.
On His Birth-Day
About September 14th, 1915, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 14th, 1915 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When Sunday Comes to Town by Arthur Fields
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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