For the ambitious planetary observer the Bresser Messier AR-152L is a dream machine. The large aperture of this refractor offers very impessive light gathering power resulting in extremely clear and sharp views of both Solar System objects and some smaller deep space targets too.

The AR152/1200 offers extremely good performance for both visual use and for astrophotography, and coupled with the EXOS-2 GOTO mount it provides the proper stable platform required for detailed observations of the planets and longer exposure astrophotography for deep space targets.

BRESSER EXOS-2 GoTo Equatorial Mount:
This German Equatorial Mount has tracking motors in both axes that follow celestial objects very smoothly and precisely. The hand controller with full GOTO abilities works reliably and is very user friendly - See Manual download below. Precision ball bearings in both axes help ensure minimal backlash at all nine possible tracking speeds and the 12V battery pack is conveniently fastened to the tripod shelf and takes eight size D batteries. The mount can also be powered using a mains or car plug adapter (sold seperately)

EXOS-2 GOTO System:
The Startracker GoTo System enables beginners with little experience to start astronomical observations in just a few minutes, and guides you to various objects in the nigt sky that are not visible through the small finder scope. At the push of a button you can locate Planets, Nebulae or Galaxies in minutes. The database on the Startracker system holds thousands of celestial objects to choose from.
The Bresser StarTracker GoTo systems also uses servo motors for both axes and features an ST-4 compatible autoguiding input - essential for long exposure Astrophotography. The menu and navigation of the Startracker hand controller is also multilingual and offers a choice of German, English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Telescope Spec:

• Optical design: Achromatic Doublet Refractor telescope
• Aperture: 152 mm
• Focal length: 1200 mm / f/7.9
• Maximum recommended magnification: x 406
• High-quality and light gathering achromatic objective lens
• Modern multi-coating of the lenses for a bright and high-contrast image
• Robust aluminium tube construction
• Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter
• 8x50 viewfinder with crosshair eyepiece
• Optimised finder mount for comfortable viewing
• 31.7mm (1.25") zenith mirror
• Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread)
• Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation included
• 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 T-ring required if using a DSLR)

• Stable parallactic mount with fine drive in both axes
• Ball bearings in both axes for more precise movements
• Stable height adjustable stainless steel tripod ( Min. 69cm / Max. 109.5cm )
• Load capacity up to 13 kg payload
• Circular bubble for easy horizontal alignment
• GoTo Mount with motors and hand box controller, for easy finding and guiding moon, planets, stars and much more
• ST-4 compatible autoguider interface
• Pole height scale for setting the latitude
• Scaled graduated circular rings to facilitate finding objects using a star atlas or planetarium software
• Pole finder scope with optional illumination
• Tripod weight: 4.6 kg
• Mount weight: 5.3 kg (without counterweight)
• Total weight incl. counterweight: 23.6 kg

Weight & Dimensions:

• Net weight OTA (incl. accessories): 11.1 kg
• Total length: 100 cm
• Total width: 100 cm
• Total height: 185 cm
• Tube diameter: 161 mm
• Tube length: 1275 mm
• Tripod height adjustment: Yes
• Maximum load capacity: 13 kg
• Net weight tripod (incl. accessories): 5.9 kg
• Counterweight: 2x 4.5kg

Whats Included:

• OTA
  
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece 31,7 mm (1.25'')
• 31,7 mm (1.25") Zenith mirror,
• Integrated 31,7 mm and T2 adapter
• Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface
• Adapter for 50.8 mm (2") eyepieces
• 8x50 optical viewfinder
• Rotatable star map
• Aperture solar filter
• Tube clamp with handle and camera holder
• Smartphone camera adapter
• Adjustable polar finder scope with optional illumination
• Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)
• Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray
• 2 x 4.5 kg counterweight

SAFETY NOTICE: Never look directly at the Sun through your Binoculars or Telescope - immediate and permanent eye damage may result. For Solar viewing please ensure you have a dedicated Solar Filter fitted correctly to your telescope.