With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners— but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
Product information "BRESSER Gear-Set 1:8 Messier Hexfoc"
For astrophotography it is essential to achieve the correct focus point with great precision. With the 1:8 Gear set precision focussing is easy. The gear set can be installed easily without difficulties and upgrades a 2,5" Hexafoc to a full 2,5" Hexafoc
DeLuxe.
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this BRESSER 25 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.5 inch HEXAFOC eyepiece extension and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M68x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube.SPECIFICATIONSIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/camera Suitable for 2.5 inch HEXAFOC Optical length: 25 mm Internal and external thread: M68x0,75 mmInside black matt coated Material: aluminium, black anodized SCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 25 mm (1 piece)
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this 37.5 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.5 inch HEXAFOC eyepiece extension and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M68x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube. SPECIFICATIONSIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/cameraSuitable for 2.5 inch HEXAFOCOptical length: 37,5 mmInternal and external thread: M68x0,75 mmInside black matt coatedMaterial: aluminium, black anodizedSCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 37,5 mm (1 piece)
The 1: 7 reduction enables very fine focusing of targets.An indispensable accessory, especially in astrophotography.The reduction can be retrofitted on the following telescopes:A80M, A105M, NA140SSf, ED81S, ED103S, ED115S, AX103S, VC200L, VMC200L and R200SSCannot be used on old devices from the 90s with plastic focusing knobs - in these cases, it is also necessary to swap the focus spindle (please contact us for details).PROPERTIESAllows very fine focusingIndispensable in astrophotographyCan be retrofitted to many Vixen telescopesReduced to 7:1Weight: 170 gWHAT'S INCLUDEDDual Speed KnobAssembly tool
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this BRESSER 37.5 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.0 inch Rack & Pinion focuser and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M54x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube. Suitable for the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO Essential series, among others.FEATURESIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/camera Suitable for 2.0 inch R&P focuser Optical length: 37.5 mm Internal and external thread: M54x0,75 mmInside black, matt coated Material: aluminium, black anodized SCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 37.5 mm (1 piece)
Enables you to connect the 2" Feathertouch Focuser FTF2020BCR to the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER telescopes that are equipped with a 2,5" Hexafoc or 2,5" Hexafoc DeLuxe. The focuser is not included - see 0625714 Feathertouch FTF2020BCR.
FEATURES
Adaptor for retrofitting a 2" Feathertouch Focuser FTF2020BCR
Suitable for EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER telescopes with a 2,5" Hexafoc or 2,5" Hexafoc DeLuxe
Focuser not included
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1x Adaptor for 2" FT-Focuser on tubes with 2.5" HEX
Starlight-Instruments Feather-Touch focuser for very precise focusing.This Feather-Touch focuser allows very fine and precise focusing. The Feather-Touch focuser provides a M35x0.5 thread on the telescope-side, therefore it can be used directly at all telescopes that have a M35x0.5 thread. At the eyepiece-side there is a T2 thread and a 1.25" connection.For example this Feather-Touch focuser can be used at all Lunt Solar Systems LS40THa and LS50THa telescopes. Please note that this Feather-Touch focuser allows very precise focusing at this telescopes, but it will not provide more back-focus than the standard helical-focuser.Technical data:• Length: 48mm to 65mm• Travel: 17mm• Diameter: 57mm• Weight: 350gDelivered by order:• 1.25" Starlight-Instruments Feather-Touch focuser
Adapter for all LUNT Solar Systems LS60 and LS80 telescopes, for LS100MT telescopes, and all 10", 12", and 16" EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Ultra Light Dobson, to change the normal Crayford focuser to a Starlight Instruments 2" Feather-Touch focuser.
FEATURES
Adapter to 2" Feather-Touch focuser
Suitable for LUNT Solar Systems LS60THa and LS80THa telescopes, and LS60MT, LS80MT, and LS100MT telescopes
Suitable for all 10", 12", and 16" EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Ultra Light Dobson
SCOPE OF DELIVERYAdapter LS60/LS80, ES UL Dobson 10", 12" and 16" to 2" Feather-Touch focuser(Feather-Touch focuser not included!)
Are you having trouble focusing your eyepiece or camera? Then use this BRESSER 20 mm extension sleeve to increase the distance between the 2.0 inch Rack & Pinion focuser and the eyepiece or camera. The extension sleeve has an M54x0.75 mm internal and external thread and can therefore be screwed directly onto the HEXAFOC draw tube. Suitable for the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO Essential series, among others.FEATURESIncreases the distance to the eyepiece/camera Suitable for 2.0 inch R&P focuser Optical length: 20 mm Internal and external thread: M54x0,75 mmInside black matt coated Material: aluminium, black anodized SCOPE OF DELIVERYExtension sleeve 20 mm (1 piece)
Stargazing at the push of a button!With the BRESSER StarTracker GoTo kit you can upgrade any existing BRESSER EXOS-2 mount.This BRESSER StarTracker GoTo System enables beginners to start astronomical observations in just a few minutes, and guides you to objects that are hard to localize through a standard finder scope. Just push the button and the GoTo System will find planets, nebulae or galaxies for you and position your telescope automatically and precise. The GoTo System database includes over 100,000 astronomical objects and still has space for your additions. The Messier telescope with GoTo System allows you to observe without tedious searching, or image faint objects that are hard to find in a standard finder scope! The BRESSER StarTracker GoTo systems uses servo motors for both axes and features an ST-4 compatible autoguiding input. Guiding aggressivity can be set on the mount itself. The menu navigation of the Startracker Handbox is also multilingual and offers the settings of German, English, French, Spanish and Italian. FEATURESObjects in database: > 100.000Slewing speed: 2°/secAuto-Guider Port: Yes / ST-4 compatible, aggressivity can be adjustedLC Display: 36 x 63mm ; 8 rows with 21 digitsMotors: DC Servo with EncodersOperating voltage: 12V DCSCOPE OF DELIVERY2 Servo motors for both axis (RA and DEC)GoTo computer control StarTrackerStartracker handbox DE/GB/FR/ES/ITBattery pack* with power cableConncetion cable for motorsConnection cable for handboxMounting material (gears, screws, Allen keys)Manual*Batteries not included; 8 pcs. batteries, type D (LR 20) 1.5V required
Explore hidden worlds through your own eyes – with the BRESSER Pollux-I telescope starter set for budding amateur astronomers, you can go on your own journey of discovery in outer space. Everything you need is already included: the astronomical reflector telescope with 150 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length, the equatorial mount, the tripod and a wide range of accessories for astronomical observations. Perfect for getting started quickly: the system is very easy to use. In addition, the entry-level telescope impresses with its versatility: you can observe the Moon and planets as well as star clusters, gas nebulae and even galaxies through the high-quality optics. Due to the parabolic primary mirror the image delights with impressive sharpness and high contrast. In addition, the 2-inch focuser allows for the use of high-quality eyepieces. Perfect conditions for fascinating sights of the night sky!
Time-proven optics for your first astro-steps – the telescope
By choosing the Pollux-I, you’ll start your journey to the stars with a classic Newtonian reflector telescope. Beginners are often surprised by the fact that with telescopes of this type you don't look in at the back of the tube, but at the front and laterally. This gives you the advantage of always being able to look into the telescope in a comfortable posture, even when it's pointed vertically upwards at the sky. In addition, these reflector telescopes offer optics that are absolutely free of chromatic aberrations and thus provide good imaging properties.
The large aperture of 150 mm collects a lot of light from the celestial objects. In addition, 150 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length result in a short focal ratio (ratio of aperture to focal length) of 1 to 5 (F/5). On the one hand, this makes the telescope fast and provide a bright image. On the other hand, high magnifications can be achieved. This combination makes the entry-level telescope so versatile. In addition, the Pollux-I is equipped with a parabolic primary mirror. The remarkable effect of this special mirror shape: you enjoy excellent imaging properties at all magnification levels.
So you can look forward to the complete range of celestial highlights. At low to medium magnification, you can admire deep-sky objects such as open star clusters, globular clusters, gas nebulae and even galaxies such as the pair of galaxies M65 and M66 in the constellation Leo. And at high magnifications, observing the planets or details on the Moon is an absolute pleasure.
You can get really close to your favourite objects: The aperture of 150 mm achieves a resolving power that allows magnifications of up to about 300x with sharp images. Technically, even higher magnifications are possible, theoretically up to 562.5x using the included accessories. However, with increasing magnification, the sharpness of the image can slowly decrease. In addition, the prevailing conditions always make a difference: How highly you can magnify always depends not only on the power of the telescope but also on the air turbulence in the atmosphere (seeing conditions).
The telescope also impresses with its flexibility in terms of eyepiece compatibility: it comes with a 2-inch focuser (focuser extension) and an adapter from 2 inch to 1.25 inch. This enables you to use eyepieces with 1.25-inch sockets (about 31.7 mm) as well as eyepieces with the larger 2-inch sockets (about 50.8 mm) with large fields of view.
Note for nature lovers:
If you choose a Newtonian telescope like the Pollux-I reflector telescope, you can look forward to a specialist in astronomical observation. However, the image is always displayed laterally reversed as well as upside down, which makes no difference when observing the sky. However, this type of telescope is less suitable for nature and landscape observation during the day. Would you like to use your new telescope for exciting nature discoveries as well? Then we recommend that you choose one of the BRESSER refractor telescopes.
Perfect foundation for fascinating discoveries – mount and tripod
Your beginner's telescope is securely held by the height-adjustable aluminium tripod with equatorial mount. The special feature of this mount, also known as a parallactic mount: in contrast to azimuthal models, the movement of the celestial bodies is only compensated for on one axis instead of two. For this purpose, you simply align one axis parallel to the Earth's axis by pointing it approximately at Polaris.
For precise and comfortable alignment and tracking of the entry-level telescope, the Pollux-I comes equipped with two flexible shafts with fine adjustment. And to ensure that the interchangeable eyepieces, barlow lens etc. always remain within reach, they can be stored on the tray between the tripod legs.Keep track of things automatically: For this telescope’s equatorial EQ-3 mount, the tracking motor with item number 4951400 is available as an optional accessory. This eliminates the need to manually track a celestial object set in the telescope. When this motor is installed at the mount, it automatically tracks the celestial object, keeping it in the field of view of the eyepiece. This makes observing the night sky even more comfortable!
Well equipped for the ideal start – the accessories
Your entry-level telescope comes with a wide range of astronomy accessories so that you can start to be amazed right away. For example, the LED viewfinder helps you align the telescope and find celestial objects. Installed in parallel on the telescope, this direction finder shows you a red dot when you look through it. It appears to hover in front of the sky and thereby shows you where the telescope is pointing.
Varying view of the sky: With the two eyepieces with 1.25-inch sockets (31.7 mm), you can admire your astronomical discoveries at different magnifications. The 3x barlow lens already included in the set triples the magnification of the eyepiece you are using.
Enjoy safe observations of our Sun with the included solar filter. This way you can easily take a closer look at sunspots and granulation on our own star.
CAUTION: Never point the telescope at the Sun without the solar filter!
Astrophotography for beginners: with the smartphone adapter, you can use your mobile phone as a camera on the telescope. This way you will quickly impress friends and relatives with your own first snapshots e. g. of the Moon or the Sun.
FEATURES
Reflector telescope with 150 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length
Reflector type Newton with parabolic primary mirror
Very well suited for observing the Sun, Moon and planets as well as star clusters, gas nebulae and galaxies
Height-adjustable tripod with equatorial EQ3 mount
Precise movement through flexible shafts and fine adjustment in both axes
Easy to use, very good for beginners
Focal ratio F/5, thus very suitable for many celestial objects
2-inch (50.8 mm) focuser with adapter to 1.25-inch (31.7 mm)
Two eyepieces and one barlow lens with 1.25-inch (31.7 mm) sockets for different magnifications
Safe solar observation with the included solar filter
First steps in astrophotography with smartphone camera adapter
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Telescope
Aluminium tripod
Equatorial EQ3 mount
Adapter from 2 inch to 1.25 inch
Eyepieces: 4 mm and 20 mm (1.25-inch sockets)
Barlow lens 3x (1.25-inch socket)
LED illuminated dot finder
Solar filter
Smartphone camera adapter
Accessory tray
Astronomy software as download
Instruction manual
Featuring an improved design and optical properties, this compact field corrected Maksutov-Cassegrain system is Vixen's answer to Schmidt Cassegrain and more conventional Maksutov Telescopes. Instead of a heavy corrector plate, the Meniscus corrector is located directly in front of the secondary mirror. As a result, the Field-Maksutov does not dew up easily, as most conventional SCT s and Maksutovs do, when exposed to humid air. Thanks to the VMC's open tube system, the optics cool down quickly, ensuring that the telescope is ready for use in no time - again offering advantages over traditional Schmidts and Maksutovs, which can take a long time to acclimatise and reach thermal equilibrium. The long focal length of the VMC allows you to make detailed observations of planets, distant galaxies, individual lunar craters and mountains and many other celestial objects. The mirror is manufactured using an advanced coating deposition technique, normally reserved for research-grade instruments - ensuring an extremely smooth and precisely-finished optical surface. This, combined with the secondary corrector delivers extremely pleasing visual and photographic performance, with a very flat field. Unlike the primary mirrors in many rival SCTs and Maksutovs, the VMC200L's primary is fixed and doesn't travel on a focuser baffle, adding to stability and as a result this telescope does not suffer from "mirror flop" or focus shift.The focuser is a conventional, smooth-running single speed rack and pinion design, which ensures stability, even at high loading. It can be simply upgraded to dual speed use for finer focus control with the X000143 Vixen Dual-Speed-Focuser, if required.The telescope is supplied with a standard Vixen profile mounting dovetail bar and is also supplied with a carry handle, which makes transport and mounting much easier. The carry handle can also double up as a mounting platform for other accessories, if required.The VMC200L is also supplied with Vixen's superb 7x50mm illuminated finderscope, with variable brightness control, to help you guide the telescope accurately to targets.Last, but not least, is the inclusion of Vixen's extremely useful flip mirror system, which allows for mutual mounting of 1.25" eyepieces or accessories. Both eyepiece holders can be unscrewed, revealing a standard T2 mounting thread, which allows easy mounting of many cameras or other photographic accessories to either port. The ability to be able to flip simply between visual use and a camera is of great help when trying to centre and image compact targets - speeding up acquisition of targets and making better use of your time under the night sky.FEATURES
200 mm mirror
Focal length: 1950 mm (f9.75)
Resolution and limiting magnitude: 0.45 arc seconds; 13.3
Light-gathering power: 816x
Backfocus without Reducer: 144.9 mmBackfocus with Reducer: 63.5 mm Dimensions and weight: 232 x 510, 6.8 kg
Adapter and connections: 60 mm thread
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Dovetail bar
Flip mirror
Carry handle
7x50 viewfinder, illuminated
Save pictures and videos from your microscope or telescope directly in Full HD resolution on your PC. The BRESSER MikrOkular Full HD is an eyepiece camera that can be used directly instead of the eyepiece of your telescope or microscope. Adapters for various devices (all common eyepiece dimensions from different manufacturers) and multilingual recording software for Windows are already included in the scope of delivery. With this camera you can document your microscope or telescope observation or share it with others. Ideal for hobby, school, study and work. The camera can take pictures of the moon and the bright planets on the telescope. In microscopy, the camera is mainly used for shooting in brightfield and incident light.
FEATURESmetal housing, mini USB socketresolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel, Full HDPixel size: 3x3 µm, sensor size: 5.86 x 3.28 mm23,2mm barrel, integrated UV/IR blocking filter30mm; 30,5mm adapter for various microscopes and telescopes included31,7mm (1,25") adapter for telescopes includes with thread for 1,25" filtersmultilingual recording software for Windowsimage format jpg, bmp, tif, pngvideo format avi
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSWindows 10 or 11Intel i3, i5, i7 or i9 CPU from the 2nd generation orAMD FX or Ryzen CPUinternet connection for software downloadUSB 2.0
SCOPE OF DELIVERYcamera module incl. dust capUSB-cableCamLabLite-Software as a download link, language versions German, English, French, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Indonesian, ChineseUsers Guide included in the software (German, English)Adapters 30mm, 30,5mm, 31,7mm (1,25”)
Designed as a complement to the AXD2 equatorial mount, the AXJ mount offers outstanding durability and precision.
The AXJ mount can also be used on AXD-TR102 tripods with an adapter.
Periodic errors on mounts are usually measured and corrected by the user. Unlike the old StarBook controller, the STAR BOOK TEN controller saves these errors permanently. The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory (total of 12 points per 30 degrees worm gear) and corrected before delivery. This is known as V-PEC and functions automatically as soon as you use the mount. It delivers an accuracy of +/- 4.0 arc seconds. You can increase the tracking accuracy further by saving your own recorded periodic errors.
Vixen uses a new Belt-drive system in the AXJ mount. The gear drive was replaced with a toothed belt drive.
This gives the mount a quicker reaction time and lower backlash. It also helps to minimize noise. The 6x20 polar finder scope is pre-installed.
This allows the user to configure the polar alignment (for both the northern and southern hemispheres).
The polar finder scope has a variable illuminated reticle with an automatic power-off function. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels so that the user can configure the desired brightness.
SETTING ACCURACY OF LESS THAN 3 ARC MINUTES
The dark field illumination (red LED) turns on when the push button is pressed. The reticle also lights up in red so that the observer can recognize and align stars in the background of the reticle. The light turns off automatically after a few minutes to save battery power.
2 bearing sets (4 pieces) are used for the shaft of the RA axis. Thanks to the newly developed EQ design, the ZXJ mount has a higher load capacity of 22 kg.
As the motors, worm shaft and worm gear are located in the lower part of the mount, fewer counterweights are required than with conventional mounts.
The STAR BOOK TEN controller is a modern control system with a high-resolution colour monitor.
The STAR BOOK TEN system contains more than 272,000 celestial objects, including 260,000 stars from the SAO catalogue, 109 Messier objects, 7840 NGC objects and 5380 IC objects, as well the soon, moon and planets. Objects can be accessed by name, and information such as images and data can be defined separately.
FEATURES
+/-4.0 arc seconds with V-PEC
V-PEC (Vixen-Permanent Periodic Error Correction)
Belt drive system (prevents backlash and minimizes noise)
14 ball bearings
Polar alignment (variable fork fix type)
Polar finder with reference star alignment
STAR BOOK TEN controller with autoguider input
Retractable counterweight bar
WHAT’S INCLUDED
AXJ mount
Starbook Ten controller
2 counterweights (3.7 kg and 1.5 kg)
GoTo mount with Star Book Ten controller
22 kg load (photographic)
€5,990.00*
€7,499.00*(20.12% saved)
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