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The Bresser Messier AR-102S Refractor telescope is designed for both ambitious beginners and advanced observers alike. This medium sized refractor offers great views of both the larger Solar System objects as well as a whole range of deep sky targets such as star clusters and brighter galaxies and nebula.
Under steady sky conditions, using a stronger eyepiece eg. a 15mm eyepiece and x2 Barlow (sold seperately) it will also possible to make out Saturns rings or the two main cloud belts on Jupiter as well as Jupiters 3 larger moons.. If you venture to darker skies away from the city lights then its also possible to make some nice observations of the brighter galaxies such as Bodes Galaxy or Andromeda Galaxy as well as a whole range of star clusters and brighter nebula such as the Orion Nebula.
The Mount:
The EXOS-2 German Equatorial Mount is a long established, intermediate level mount designed to offer a study platform for equipment weighing up to 13kg. While this is the non-computerised version of the mount, a conversion kit is available separately to upgrade it to provide full electronic tracking and GOTO functions also - Essential for long exposure Astrophotography
Telescope main features:
- Optical design: Refractor telescope
- Aperture: 102mm
- Focal length: 600mm
- F/Ratio: f/5.9
- OTA Weight: 3.9kg
- Maximum recommended magnification: x 240
- High-quality achromatic objective lens
- Modern multi-coating of the lenses for a bright and high-contrast image
- Robust aluminum tube construction
- Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter
- 6x30 viewfinder with crosshair eyepiece.
- Hand grip for comfortable transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread screw)
- Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
- 50.8 to 31.7mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required)
- Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation included
- Stable parallactic mount with fine drives on both axis.
- Ball bearings in both axis for more precise movements
- Stable height adjustable stainless steel tripod (Min. 69cm / Max. 109.5cm)
- Load capacity up to 13 kg
- Circular bubble level for easy horizontal alignment
- Pole height scale for setting the latitude
- Scaled graduated circular rings to facilitate finding objects using a star atlas or planetarium software
- Tripod weight: 4.7 kg
- Mount weight: 5.6 kg (without counterweight)
- Total weight incl. counterweight: 14.8 kg
- Batteries: not included
- Refractor Optical tube
- 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")
- 31.7mm (1.25") zenith mirror
- Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter
- Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
- 6x30 viewfinder
- Rotatable star chart
- Lens solar filter
- Tube clamps with carrying handle and camera mount
- Smartphone camera adapter
- Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)
- Bresser EXOS-2 mount (Non-GOTO)
- 1 x 4.5 kg counterweight
- Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray
SAFETY NOTICE: Never look directly at the Sun through your Binoculars or Telescope - immediate and permanent eye damage may result. For Solar viewing we have dedicated filters and Telescopes available for this purpose.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time:
5 - 7 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Republic of Ireland Nationwide: from €8.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some very large Telescopes over 45kg, it may require special handling instructions and you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
Mainland EUROPE (EU)
Est. Delivery Time:
3 - 5 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Mainland Europe: from €4.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some very large Telescopes over 45kg, it may require special handling instructions and you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
EU Additional Info:
If your country is not listed below please contact us for a specialised quote.
Standard EU Delivery Regions:
Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Malta, Greece, Monaco.
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