John Dobson (amateur astronomer)

John Dobson (1915–2014) was an influential amateur astronomer best known for popularizing astronomy and developing the Dobsonian telescope design. A former monk and a self-taught astronomer, Dobson became a prominent figure in the amateur astronomy community. His most significant contribution was the creation of the Dobsonian telescope, a simple, cost-effective type of telescope that features a large aperture and a unique mount system.