BRESSER Laser Collimator 31.7mm (1,25")

NEW - now including a high-quality aperture Solar-filter for safe observation of sunspots, eclipses and planet transits. Great telescope for night and solar observation.The BRESSER Messier 8'' dobsonian is simply a breakthrough. Despite of its low price this telesccope offers a versatility and quality rivaling a lot more expensive telecopes. The optical diameter of 203mm (8'') does not restrict your observations on solar system objects like the moon or the planets - you can reach farther into the sky and explore globular and open clusters, nebulae and galaxies. With that telescope those objects are beginning to show structures: globular clusters are no longer only fuzzy blobs, but are resolved into masses of individual stars. Nebulae, that can only be barely detected in smaller scopes, reveal structures within. The telescope is setting a new standard in versatility: the excellent Hexafoc focuser boosts a free diameter of 65mm (2,5'') so that you do not have vignetting in big widefield eyepieces that is caused by smaller focuser barrels. The big altitude wheels handle those big, heavy eyepieces without problems - and when you intend to load even more (like a binocular viewer with two eyepieces) then you can move the tube in its tube rings and achieve balance within seconds. The excellent rigidity of the focuser makes focusing a snap - even for astrophotography. This is another virtue of this highly versatile telescope system: you can remove the altitude wheels from the tube rings, attach a dovetail and use the optical tube on a equatorial mount for astrophotography - in minutes. The focuser is handling even heavy cameras tilt and shifting-free. You are extremely demanding in your image sharpness? No problem - with the optional 10:1 gear reduction sharp images are easy. If you consider, that the focuser is that part of the telescope that is used most often, you will recognize the quantum leap this Hexafoc represents in a telescope of this price range. With the included standard accessories (6x30 finder and 25mm SPL-eyepiece) the telescope is ready for observing. If you need to transport or store the telescope as compact as possible you will like this: the rocker box of the 8'' BRESSER Messier assembles and disassembles extremely easy and fast due to the use of metal standard furniture fasteners. So you can transform the bulky rocker box into a handy flat package of boards. This telescope is setting a new standard in usability, versatility and performance in its price class.Please note: Reflector telescopes with optical design Newton are very good for astronomical observing at the starry night sky. But these telescopes are not well usable for observing landscape and nature during daylight. Therefore we suggest BRESSER refractor (lens) telescopes for landscape and nature observing. FEATURES Optical design: reflector telescopeMirror diameter: 203 mm / focal length: 1218 mm / F/6Maximum recommended magnification: 406x telescope for night and solar observation high quality BRESSER Newton optics parabolic primary mirror primary mirror diameter: 203 mm focal length: 1218 mm 2,5'' HEXAFOC focus primary mirror out of special-purpose glass with little thermal expansion shifting-free focusing, even with heavy accessories easy to move the tube dismountable rocker box optics can be attached to other mountings differently sized adjusting- and lock-screws SCOPE OF DELIVERY newtonian reflector aperture solar-filter 6x30 viewfinder 25mm SuperPloessl eyepiece (Ø 31,7 mm / 1,25'') 1 extension shell 37,5mm for 2.5'' Hexafoc 1 eyepiece adapter Ø 31,7 to 50,8 mm 2 tube clamps 2 altitude wheels 1 rockerbox with 2 ground boards and assembly material Dimension of shipping box No.1: 125x38x41cm - 15.0kg Dimension of shipping box No.2: 54x54x22cm - 13.5kg

With the usage of barlow lenses, you can extend the equivalent focal length of telescopes and hence increase the magnification of your observed targets. Subsequently, you can use lower power eyepieces in Barlows to act as much more powerful eyepieces, but retain the larger ocular size and more comfortable viewing that comes with lower power eyepiece designs.Due to their two lens design, these Barlow lenses provide a brilliant image quality for the whole visual field and are suitable for observations and photography.  The black coloured Barlow element cell in this BRESSER Barlow Lens 2x 31.8mm/1.25," can be unscrewed and has the same thread as 1.25" filters, allowing it to be mounted in 1.25" eyepieces, t-adapters and other accessories, giving you flexibility of use and the ability to vary magnification in different accessories.  For instance, the black Barlow cell screwed into the average length nosepiece of a standard push fit t-adapter will give around 1.6x magnification on an attached DSLR.  This can be very useful when trying to get to photographic focus with some Newtonians and Solar Telescopes, which lack the necessary amount of in focus travel to get a camera to a prime focus position.FEATURESsuitable for observations and photographydoubling of the focal lengthtwo lens designfully multi-coatedWHAT'S INCLUDEDBarlow lens (1pc)

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.Installation video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCnsn2o-B94&t=144s

One eyepiece for every occasion, with very good field correction and large field of view.The BRESSER Zoom Eyepiece Deluxe covers the large focal length range from 8 to 24 mm. These are also the focal lengths most frequently used with most telescopes. Especially for instant observations, where you don't want to pack a whole suitcase full of eyepieces, the zoom eyepiece is a good choice. The Deluxe version offers with its particularly advanced optical design with 9 elements in 6 groups an even better field correction and sharpness, combined with a large apparent field of view of 40 up to 62 degrees.Always the ideal magnification on handA quick turn and the ideal magnification for you is set. The adjustment is stepless from 8 to 24 mm focal length. This eliminates the need to always change eyepieces.Comfortable viewingThe BRESSER Zoom Eyepiece Deluxe offers a large comfortable eye relief (LER) of 20 mm to the eyepiece lens. This means a comfortable view even during longer observation, an important criterion especially for people wearing glasses. The rubber eyecup can also be individually adjusted by a twisting movement.Advanced optical designTo achieve the best possible image over the entire focal length range, a particularly advanced optical design with 9 lenses in 6 groups is used. The full multi-coating on all lens surfaces also guarantees maximum light transmission. To effectively suppress unwanted reflections, all lenses are carefully blackened at the edges. Thus, the image produced offers the maximum possible contrast and image brightness.Compact and solid designThe BRESSER Zoom Eyepiece Deluxe is made entirely of black anodised aluminium. It has an extremely solid and high-quality material appearance and is long-lived, even with extensive use. The precise zoom mechanism can be adjusted safely through the rubberised adjustment ring. A white laser engraving with focal length and pointer arrow shows the current focal length setting even in low light.Achievable magnifications with common telescope focal lengths350mm: 44 - 15x400mm: 50 - 17x500mm: 63 - 21x650mm: 81 - 27x750mm: 94 - 31x900mm: 113 - 38x1000mm: 125 - 42xFEATURESDeluxe version with even better field correction and sharpnessLarge apparent field of view 40 up to 62 degreesZoom eyepiece with stepless focal length adjustment from 8-24 mmOne eyepiece covers a wide focal length rangeStepless adjustment to ideal magnificationQuick adjustment of magnification without changing eyepiecesComfortable eye relief of 20 mm (LER = long eye relief)Adjustable rubber eyecup to adjust to ideal interpupillary distanceAlso very suitable for eyeglass wearersCompact and solid designMade entirely of black anodised aluminiumAluminium dust cap with threadVery high-quality material appearancePrecise and robust zoom adjustment mechanismRubberised grip surface for zoom adjustmentWhite laser engraving with focal length and pointer arrowFocal length range 8-24 mm freely adjustableOptical design: 9 lenses in 6 groupsAll lens surfaces have full multi-coatingEyepiece sleeve diameter: 1.25 inches / 31.7mmFilter thread in sleeve: M28 x 0.6 mm (standard 1.25'' filter thread)Eyepiece weight: 315 gLength of eyepiece: 102 mmDiameter: 52 mmColour: blackSCOPE OF DELIVERYDeluxe zoom eyepieceMetal dust cap for eyepiece lensPlastic dust cap for eyepiece sleeve

The telescope set, consisting of the BRESSER Messier NT-150s/750 tube and the modern EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount, is an impressive combination of portable, powerful optics and user-friendly mounting. Thanks to the parabolic primary mirror and the 150 mm aperture, you can capture impressive details of nebulae, galaxies, and many other fascinating celestial objects. The high-quality solar filter also allows for safe solar observation. With the reliable GoTo control and the user-friendly ExploreStars app, navigating the sky becomes effortless. Additionally, the tracking to compensate for Earth’s rotation is exceptionally precise with the PMC-Eight GoTo mount. The Telescope The BRESSER Messier NT-150 is distinguished by its good portability and razor-sharp optics with a parabolic primary mirror. The 150 mm aperture allows you to observe even smaller nebulae in the vastness of space. Discover the remnants of a massive star explosion from the year 1054 in the Taurus constellation or trace the glowing filaments of the Great Orion Nebula. Spot the famous Pinwheel Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major or find the Dumbbell Nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. With the high-quality objective solar filter, you can also safely observe sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits. (Warning: Never aim the telescope at the Sun without a solar filter!) The Mount The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount is equipped with a modern and highly precise GoTo control system. It consists of a robust Wi-Fi controller unit, providing all necessary interfaces. The NEMA-11 stepper motors are directly connected to this unit via cable, and an ST-4 compatible autoguider interface is also available. Additionally, the control system supports micro-stepping to ensure precise tracking. Intuitive control via app and graphical star map The specially developed ExploreStars app for the PMC-Eight system impresses with an intuitive and visually appealing interface. The currently available alignment stars for control initialization, as well as all celestial objects in the database, are displayed as a star map with additional text information. All these objects can be easily viewed and selected. Powerful controller unit with Open GoTo for customization The heart of the controller unit consists of a fully autonomous 2-channel multi-processor with 8 CPUs and a Wi-Fi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP function. This enables remote operation via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. The Open GoTo system also allows for custom firmware to be written and uploaded to the controller unit. This enables customized adjustments to the device's functions and the creation of custom object lists. Polar finder included The pre-installed polar finder scope included in the package allows for quick and precise polar alignment and long exposure times without unwanted star trails. The integrated LED lighting unit further enhances the usability of the polar finder. FEATURES TELESCOPE Design: Reflector telescope Mirror diameter: 150 mm / Focal length: 750 mm / F/5 Maximum useful magnification: 300x Very high-quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" clear inner diameter Diffraction-limited optics with parabolic primary mirror 6x30 finder with crosshair eyepiece Optimized finder bracket for comfortable viewing Handle for easy transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread screw) Smartphone adapter for sky navigation included Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface T2 adapter for DSLR cameras (optional T2 ring required) 50.8-to-31.7 mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required); with brass ring clamping FEATURES MOUNT Powerful PMC-8 Open GoTo system User-friendly and visually appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook, or desktop PC with a minimum 7" display and Wi-Fi function (not included) Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS, or Android 4.4 and higher Classic control via direction keys or joystick for guiding, centering, correcting, and slewing via touchscreen Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo control initialization Multiprocessor microcontroller with 8 CPUs Micro-stepper NEMA-11 motors Highly precise and quiet belt drive ST-4 compatible autoguider interface ASCOM driver available, supports pulse guiding Ability to create custom firmware and object lists and upload them to the PMC-8 GPS compatible / settings depend on the computer or tablet used Power supply via 12-volt DC, with a maximum power consumption of 1.6 amps at full load SCOPE OF DELIVERY Optical tube 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25") Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface Adapter for 50.8 mm (2") eyepieces Rotating star map Objective solar filter Tube clamps with carrying handle and camera holder 6x30 finder scope Smartphone adapter for navigation Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download) EXOS2-GT mount with Open GoTo PMC-8 Stainless steel tripod with built-in spirit level 2 x 4.5 kg counterweight Polar finder with lighting unit 12V / 2A power supply ExploreStars app via software download User manual

Universal 60mm viewfinder and guide telescope with a focal length of 250mmExcellent 10x60 viewfinder telescope with removable eyepiece unit and crosshairs with adjustable red illumination. The larger aperture and focal length, provide an even brighter field of view and more accurate tracking due to the higher resolution. The precise helical focuser and the 1.25 inch /31.7mm plug-in connection, as well as the T2 camera connection thread (M42x0.75mm), allow the autoguiding required for long time exposure to obtain a point-shaped star image. It can also be used as a mini travel telescope.High quality 10x60 viewfinder telescope with adjustable crosshair illuminationImage sharpness and viewing characteristics lift this viewfinder well above the level of the usual 10x60 viewfinder scopes. The visible image is bright and crisply sharp. Furthermore, this viewfinder has a very large field of view (FOV) of 6.0 degrees. This makes finding and adjusting objects much easier. The existing scale markings (pitch=0.85 degree) on the crosshair are a good reference for estimating distances, and the open centre markings also make it easier to centre objects precisely. All lens surfaces are protected against weathering by multi-coating and guarantee a bright viewfinder image due to the high light transmission values. The adjustable red LED illumination unit is powered by two LR41 coin batteries. The main lens and the crosshairs can be focused independently of each other, giving you perfect focus for your eyes.Compact tracking unit for autoguidingOne of the main applications for this telescope is the so-called autoguiding. Here the usually larger photo-taking optics are actively corrected by a smaller guiding telescope with a second tracking camera. This means that the mechanical fluctuations in the tracking accuracy, which are present in all astronomical telescope mounts, are measured by the tracking camera and compensated accordingly. This is necessary in order to obtain a point-shaped star image on the astrophotos during long time exposures and to avoid unwanted star trails. For this purpose, the guiding telescope is inserted into the existing viewfinder shoe of the photo-taking optics and aligned parallel. If the existing viewfinder shoe is not compatible, a suitable viewfinder shoe is also included. With the 1.25 inch / 31,7mm plug connection at the rear end or via T2 thread connection (M42x0,75mm), a tracking camera can be mounted afterwards. This is held securely by a brass ring clamp and 3 clamping screws. Please note the required back focus for your tracking camera. The focal plane (backfocus) is approx. 22mm behind the T2 thread. The sensitive focusing on the guiding star is done by a large knurled wheel of the mechanically precise manufactured helical focuser. For easy reproduction of the point of focus, this has a white millimetre scale from 0 to 28mm, which is attached by laser engraving. After the tracking camera has been connected directly or via computer to the telescope mount and the necessary basic settings have been made, the first astrophotos with long time exposure can be taken.Use as mini travel telescopeThis viewfinder and guide telescope can also be used quite simply as a mini travel telescope. With the optional eyepieces, a magnification of 9x to 50x can be achieved. Nearly all eyepieces with a focal length of 5 to 26mm and 1.25 inch/31.7mm plug connection are suitable. Especially recommended are the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC eyepieces of the 52 degree (Art. 02195xx) and 62 degree (02196xx) LER series. Note: Only straight view use is possible.Metal viewfinder holder and viewfinder shoeThe mount of this viewfinder and guide telescope is completely made of aluminium and is a stable base. The viewfinder mount is suitable for many common types of telescopes, such as EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC, BRESSER MESSIER etc. If the existing viewfinder shoe is not compatible, a matching viewfinder shoe is also included. This can be attached to the telescopic tube by means of four M5 screws. The bore distances of the viewfinder shoe are 31.7mm on the longitudinal and transverse axis. The six large adjustment screws with non-slip knurling make it easy to align the viewfinder, even with clammy fingers. All adjusting and clamping screws have plastic tips that effectively prevent the viewfinder housing and viewfinder mount from being scratched.FEATURESExcellent 10x60 viewfinder and guiding telescopeCan also be used as mini travel telescopePerfect image sharpness and good viewing comfortFMC Multi-coated lens surfacesLens focal length: 250mmMax. possible camera weight: 550gRemovable eyepiece/cross hair unitCamera connection via 1.25 inch / 31.7mm plug connection or T2 threadT2 thread: M42 x 0,75mmPrecise helical focuser for focusing the visible imageFocuser travel range: 28mmClose focus distance: 3 mLaser engraved millimetre scale from 0 to 28mm on the focuserFocal plane (backfocus) is approx. 22mm behind the T2 threadSeparate focusing of the crosshair at the eyepieceVery large field of view FOV of 6.0 degreesWith adjustable red cross-hair iillumination Scale markings crosshair with 0,85 degree graduationPower supply of illumination unit: coin battery type LR41 (2pcs)Brass ring clamp and 3 clamping screws on the 1.25 inch plug connectionWith optional eyepieces magnifications from 9x to 50x can be achievedSuitable are almost all eyepieces with 1.25 inch/31,7mm shaftMounting of the viewfinder telescope is completely made of aluminiumViewfinder mount with 6 large adjustment screws with knurled head for easy gripFinder shoe suitable for EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC, BRESSER MESSIER etc.Additionally a suitable viewfinder shoe is includedBore distances of the viewfinder shoe are 31.7mm on the longitudinal and transverse axisAdjusting and clamping screws have plastic tipsWHAT'S INCLUDED10x60 viewfinder/guiding telescopeEyepiece unit with crosshairCrosshair illumination unit incl. batteriesViewfinder holder with viewfinder shoeInstruction manual

With the usage of barlow lenses, you can extend the focal distance of telescopes and enhence the magnification of your observated deep sky objects. Thus, you can use the advantages of eyepieces with greater focal distance like the long eye relief as well as a more convenient insight at higher magnifications. Due to their 3-element air-spaced lens design with ED glass, these Barlow lenses provide a brilliant image quality for the whole visual field and are suitable for observations and photography.FEATURESsuitable for observations and photographyincrease fivefold the focal distance3-element air-spaced lens design with ED glassfully multi-coated brass eyepiece clamping ringSCOPE OF DELIVERYBarlow lens (1pc)

Adapter 2" with brass locking ring for 1.25" eyepieces. Enables the use of 1.25 inch accessories in the larger 2 inch holder. On the telescope side there is a 2" filter thread M48x0.75, which allows the easy use of colour and nebula filters.SCOPE OF DELIVERYCamera adapter