Made in Italy · Delivered worldwide

Dobsonian Telescope Builds

Built for amateur and professional astronomers — from backyard stargazers to observatories and science museums, in 22 countries.

80+telescopes built
22countries
2017building since
Our clients include
Amateur observers

Most of our telescopes go to backyard stargazers and passionate visual observers — people who simply love looking up.

Astrophotographers
  • Philippe Cambre · France
  • Jean-Pierre Brahic · France
  • Rolando Ligustri · Italy
Institutions
  • Indira Gandhi Planetarium · India
  • Obstech Observatory · Chile
  • Starfront Observatory · USA
  • Aalto University · Finland
  • Science Museum Bolzano · Italy
Astronomy community
  • Du Ciel et des Hommes · France
  • OVNI Night Vision · France

Made in Italy.
Supported worldwide.
Our clients in 22 countries.

  • France
  • Italy
  • United States
  • Chile
  • India
  • Finland
  • Poland
  • Taiwan
  • Singapore
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Czechia
  • Hungary
  • Croatia
  • Greece
  • Israel
  • Qatar
  • Namibia
  • China

Since 2017, more than 80 DocTelescope builds have been crafted and shipped around the world.

Astrophotographers

Their images, taken with our telescopes.

Planetary, lunar, comet and deep-sky images captured by Doc Telescope customers with their own instruments, in real observing conditions. Not simulations, not marketing renders: what optical quality, mechanical stability and precise movement make possible.

Saturn by Philippe Cambre, captured with a Doc Telescope Lasermax III 18 inch

Philippe Cambre

Planetary imaging: Jupiter, Saturn and Mars at high resolution.

France · 2023 · 18" f/3.8 Lasermax III
Aristoteles and Eudoxus lunar craters by Jean-Pierre Brahic

Jean-Pierre Brahic

Renowned solar and lunar astrophotographer.

France · 2020 · 18" (450 mm) f/4
High-resolution lunar landscape by Fabrice Morin

Fabrice Morin

The Moon: crater walls, rilles and the terminator as terrain.

Lunar imaging
Comet C/2025 R3 by Rolando Ligustri

Rolando Ligustri

Comets and deep sky: C/2025 R3, NGC 5907 and distant galaxies.

Comets · Deep sky

Institutions

Where the public looks through a Doc Telescope.

Observatories, universities, science museums and planetariums have chosen a Doc Telescope for research, teaching and public outreach — from the Atacama to Texas, from Helsinki to Patna.

The dome of the Indira Gandhi Planetarium, PatnaPhoto: Orbit Animate

Indira Gandhi Planetarium

A telescope for the planetarium’s visitors in Patna — a project of the National Council of Science Museums, Government of India.

India
Telescopes under the Milky Way at Observatorio El Sauce, ChilePhoto: Obstech

Obstech Observatory

Remote telescope hosting at Observatorio El Sauce, under the Atacama skies.

Chile · 2020 · 20" Dobson GoTo
Aalto University main building by Alvar Aalto, OtaniemiPhoto: Markus Säynevirta, CC BY-SA 4.0

Aalto University

Helsinki — one of Europe’s leading technical universities.

Finland · 16" f/3
The Milky Way over Starfront Observatories, Rockwood, TexasPhoto: Starfront Observatories

Starfront Observatory

Rockwood, Texas — Bortle 1 skies and more than a thousand remote telescopes.

USA · 2025 · 24" f/3 Astrograph
Museum of Nature South Tyrol, BolzanoPhoto: Mauro Mazzio, CC BY-SA 3.0

Science Museum Bolzano

Interactive science and nature museum.

Italy · 2023 · 16" Dobson GoTo
“Even though he is half a world away, I feel like I’m dealing with a manufacturer with integrity who cares about his reputation and his customers’ satisfaction.”Jeffey Lowe · Virginia, USA · 16" structure
“Collimation didn’t shift by even a millimeter — even with a Cat’s Eye!”Jean-Pierre Brahic · France · 450 mm f/4
“This telescope will be set up at the Indira Gandhi Planetarium in the City of Patna for the visitors of the Planetarium.”Orbit Animate — project awarded by the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Large telescope with white base and long dark tubes under sunset sky with rocky desert terrain.

20" f/4 Lasermax III PRO

The PRO series features a triple ring secondary cage

A powerful 20” f/4 Lasermax III telescope with OnStep GoTo system, triple truss design, colored spacers, 8×50 optical finder and 2” Tecnosky Precision focuser.
Now under the skies of

Ravenna | Italy 🇮🇹

24" f/3.3 Lasermax II

The Lasermax II series is no longer in production

A fast, ultra-capable deep-sky performer — built for wide-field visual immersion. Equipped with full GoTo ServoCAT + Nexus, it offers smooth motorized control and digital tracking. Feather Touch 2” focuser for precise focus. Telrad finder and colored spacers enhance usability and style. Delivered with wheelbarrow handles and light shroud for field-ready mobility.
Black-tubed Dobsonian telescope on wheeled white platform under Milky Way with rocky ground.

20" f/4 Lasermax III

One of the most appreciated telescopes

Pink and white lattice-frame telescope pointing upward under starry teal sky with snowy mountains.

A powerful, versatile telescope optimized for deep-sky exploration — with wide fields and high contrast.
Equipped with ServoCAT GoTo + Nexus DSC, it delivers smooth, precise tracking with full digital control.
Fitted with a premium Feather Touch 2” focuser, for ultra-fine manual adjustments.

Now under the skies of

California 🇺🇸

18" f/4 Lasermax II

The Lasermax II series is no longer in production

Red and white lattice telescope under starry night sky with snow-covered peaks and frozen lake.

A compact, transportable deep-sky telescope with premium components and sharp optical performance.
Equipped with ServoCAT GoTo + Nexus DSC, offering full motorized tracking and object selection.

Includes a Feather Touch 2” focuser, red dot finder, and custom anodized spacers for an extra touch of style.

Now under the skies of

Pisa | Italy 🇮🇹

Blue-based Dobsonian telescope with dark tubes angled upward in forested night setting with stars.

20" f/4 Lasermax III PRO CARBON

Triple Ring Secondary Cage and Carbon Fiber Body

A high-performance build that pushes our craftsmanship to the limit.
This model features the Lasermax III Pro structure with carbon fiber elements and a triple ring system for unmatched rigidity and portability.

Equipped with GoTo OnStep, Feather Touch 2” focuser, and a red dot finder — ideal for those who want precision, speed, and elegance in a single instrument.

Now under the skies of

Spoleto | Italy 🇮🇹

34" f/3.3 Lasermax III

A big Telescope for serious observation

A powerhouse built for serious deep-sky observing. This massive instrument is based on the Lasermax III structure, and equipped with GoTo ServoCAT + Nexus for automated tracking and digital control. Completed by colored spacers for improved contrast and personalization, and a premium Feather Touch 2” focuser for precise adjustments — even with heavy eyepieces.
Now under the skies of

India 🇮🇳

Woman observing through Doc Telescope Dobson Lasermax III at dusk in open field.

18" f/3.3 Lasermax III

One of the most appreciated telescopes

Dobson Lasermax III telescope mounted on motorized base with control panel against desert sunset.

A compact powerhouse for deep-sky exploration, built around the robust Lasermax III structure.

Equipped with GoTo ServoCAT + Nexus, triple trusses, and colored spacers & half-moons for enhanced aesthetics and structural integrity.

Includes a shroud, a 90° 8×50 finder and a Feather Touch 2” focuser for precise control.

Now under the skies of

Florida 🇺🇸

32" f/3.5 Lasermax III

The bigger, the better

Woman and man in white shirts standing beside large Doc Telescope on tripod under starry night sky.

A bold, large-aperture build crafted around our Lasermax III chassis, engineered for serious deep-sky performance.

Outfitted with GoTo ServoCAT + Nexus, triple truss system, colored altitude bearings, and full shroud coverage.

Includes a Primalucelab 2” focuser, a 90° 8×50 finder for comfortable star hopping, and wheelbarrow handles for easier transport.

Now under the skies of

Taiwan | Taiwan 🇹🇼

Dobson
Lasermax IV

Modular, transportable, fully customizable - the pure Dobsonian experience.

Tall Dobsonian telescope on motorized white base platform with red framework and control panels.

Newtonian
Structure

Engineered to support advanced astrographs with absolute stability.

Disassembled Dobsonian telescope structure showing concentric black metal rings with red accent bolts and central hub viewed from above.
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