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New Main: GoTo Dobsonian

GoTo Dobsonian telescopes are a type of Dobsonian telescope that uses computerised GoTo (short for "go to") technology to automatically locate and track celestial objects in the sky. They combine the large aperture and simple design of a traditional Dobsonian telescope with the convenience and precision of computerised tracking.

In a GoTo Dobsonian, a computerised system controls the movement of the telescope mount to automatically locate and track celestial objects. This is done through the use of a motorised mount and a computerised database of celestial objects. The database includes the location of thousands of objects, including stars, planets, galaxies, and more, and the system uses this information to automatically point the telescope at the desired target.

The user can select an object from a menu or database, and the GoTo system will move the telescope to the correct position in the sky and automatically track the object as it moves across the sky. This can be a major advantage for observers, as it eliminates the need for manually finding and tracking objects in the sky, which can be time-consuming and challenging for beginners.