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BRESSER Refracting Telescope Herkules 50/600

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Product information "BRESSER Refracting Telescope Herkules 50/600"

The BRESSER Refracting Telescope Herkules 50/600 is the ideal telescope for beginners who want to explore the night sky on their own. Whether it's the Moon, planets, or distant star clusters – with the 3 included eyepieces, the wonders of the night sky suddenly appear within reach. The handling of this beginner's telescope is child's play. And with the extensive accessories, you can start right away to marvel at the mysteries of the universe with your own eyes.

With the beginner's telescope, you're close to the universe

With the 50 mm aperture, you can already enjoy breathtaking views of many exciting celestial objects. Look forward to fascinating detailed views of major planets like Saturn's rings or Jupiter's moons. Bright deep-sky highlights like the Orion Nebula are also easy to observe. You can vary the magnification and field of view with the 3 included eyepieces, allowing you to adjust your perspective on the treasures of space as you wish.

Intuitive alignment with the alt-azimuth mount

Observe effortlessly: The alt-azimuth mount of the BRESSER refracting telescope is so user-friendly that you can focus entirely on observing the sky. Simply intuitively move the telescope in any direction to bring the most exciting celestial objects into view. Whether near the horizon or at the zenith – the Herkules 50/600 follows your movements precisely and reliably.

Fully equipped with lots of astro-accessories for your starry moments

With the extensive accessories, you can embark on a star journey right away. The diagonal mirror ensures a comfortable viewing position even for objects near the zenith. With the 5x24 finderscope, you can always keep the night sky in view. And with the included Stellarium software, navigating the sky becomes a breeze. Are you also drawn to the Moon? Simply attach the special moon filter to the eyepiece for a pleasant and high-contrast view of our natural satellite.

Get ready for your first impressive sky observations – with the BRESSER Refracting Telescope Herkules 50/600.



FEATURES

  • User-friendly telescope for beginners
  • Dual-lens objective system (achromatic) made of glass material
  • Ideal for the Moon, planets, and star clusters
  • Easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount
  • Magnification: 30 – 150x
  • Objective diameter: 50 mm
  • Focal length: 600 mm
  • 3 eyepieces: H-20, H-8, SR-4 mm
  • Diagonal mirror for comfortable viewing
  • 5x24 finderscope for locating objects
  • Moon filter for high-contrast imaging of the Moon
  • Height-adjustable aluminum tripod
  • Astronomy software Stellarium for easy navigation of the night sky


SCOPE OF DELIVERY

  • Telescope
  • 3 eyepieces: H-20, H-8, SR-4 mm
  • Diagonal mirror
  • 5x24 finderscope
  • Moon f
Aperture ratio: 12
Batteries included: false
Batteries required: false
Colour: blue
Extended warranty (years): 5
Field of application [Telescopes]: Lunar observation, Lunar photography, Planetary observation, Planetary photography
Finderscope: 5 x 24 mm
Focal length (mm): 600
Magnification from: 30
Magnification up to: 150
Material tripod 3): Aluminium
Maximum recommended magnification: 100
Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): 50
Optical design: Achromatic Refractor
Power supply unit included: false
Product Family [Telescopes]: Refractor telescope
Target Group [Telescopes]: Beginners
Tripod height adjustment: false
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