BRESSER Messier EXOS-2 EQ GoTo Mount

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Mount, tripod & handbox with computer

  • Equatorial GoTo-Mount with stainless steel tripod
  • Maximum payload: up to 13 kg
  • For easy finding and guiding the deep sky objects
  • Ideal for astrophotography because of an ST-4 compatible autoguider port
  • Included: Mount with tripod, Startracker handbox controller, 1x4.5 kg counterweight, manual, battery pack
  • Startracker handbox DE/GB/FR/ES/IT

£841.00*

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Die BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto Montierung

von Jochen Fehmer


Mein neustes Testobjekt ist die BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto Montierung. Nun ja, in der Astronomie- Szene ist sie nicht gerade als die Montierung schlechthin bekannt und die Meinungen gehen weit auseinander.

Also ab ins Lager und eine BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto auf die Sackkarre und ins Auto damit. Mir fiel auf, die Dimensionen des Kartons sind echt übersichtlich, kein langer schwerer wie ich es von anderen Montierungen gewohnt bin. Es sei gesagt, es war keine überprüfte oder eine ausgesuchte, es war eine von der Stange oder besser gesagt vom Regal.

Zuhause angekommen und gestärkt von einem Abendessen machte ich mich ans Werk.

BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO mit EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC AR102
BRESSER Montierung EXOS 2 GOTO

Ich packte die Montierung im warmen Wintergarten aus, denn draußen war es schon sehr kalt, minus 4 Grad. Als erstes das Stativ. Es ist aus Stahlrohr, leicht und mit zwei Feststellschrauben pro Fuß…das finde ich schon einmal gut. Trotz des leichten Gewichts scheint es sehr stabil zu sein. Dann kam der Montierungskopf; die Motorenabdeckungen sind aus Kunststoff. Egal, wenigstens sind die Zahnräder und die Kugellager einigermaßen vor Staub und Feuchtigkeit geschützt. Auch da fiel mir auf, dass die Montierung sehr leicht ist. Die Montierung auf das Stativ zu schrauben ist sehr einfach, eine große Drehstange erleichtert das ungemein. Gute Idee,wenn es draußen nicht gerade warm ist. Dann die Gewindestange an die Montierung geschraubt. Ein Gewicht ist im Lieferumfang enthalten, dass auf die Stange geschoben und fest gezogen. Handbox angeschlossen und das DEC. Kabel installiert. Fertig. Die BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO Montierung macht so einen guten Eindruck, alle Schrauben sind groß genug um auch mit Handschuhen bei niedrigen Temperaturen arbeiten zu können. Allein vom Aussehen gefällt sie mir sehr gut.

Aber, gut aussehen reicht nicht. Leider suchte ich vergeblich nach einer Polsucherbeleuchtung. Diese muss als Zubehör gekauft werden. Dafür bekommt sie keinen Applaus. Es geht zwar auch ohne, aber mit der genauen Einordnung fällt und steht die Beobachtungsnacht. Schade.

Ich habe das mitgelieferte Batteriefach mit Batterien gefüllt. Ich wollte so damit arbeiten wie sie ausgeliefert wird. Ein Netzteil kann man als Zubehör erwerben.

Auf geht’s, Montierung angestellt. Als erstes fiel mir das sehr große Display der Handbox auf. Sehr angenehm die Infos zu lesen. Keine Laufschrift sondern stehende Buchstaben. Die Umstellung auf unsere deutsche Sprache ist kein Problem. Nur dass die Schrift auf einmal viel größer wurde….warum dieses? Keine Ahnung, eventuell sind viele Deutsche kurzsichtig. Die Zeit und das Datum musste ich nicht mehr eingeben, bei Bresser werden die Montierungen mit dem Goto versehen, so dass alles schon eingegeben wurde. Auch hier ist zu beachten wenn es eingegeben werden muss, erst das Jahr, Monat und dann den Tag. Nun zum Standort: Vorgegeben sind etliche Länder und Städte. Da es aber keine Updates mehr gibt kann man eigentlich sofort damit beginnen seinen eigenen Wohnort einzugeben. Dafür einmal nach unten mit den Pfeiltasten.

Der Star Tracker der EXOS 2, die Schaltzentrale der Montierung
Die Zahnräder hinter der Abdeckung

Längen,- und Breitengrad eingeben. ( Wenn man den nicht weiß einfach im Internet oder Handy gucken ), Zeitzone hier in Deutschland ist 01. Wenn alles eingegeben ist bestätigen und das ist erledigt. Jedes Mal wenn man nun die Montierung ein schaltet nur noch auf Benutzerstandort gehen und fertig. (interne Batterie). Ich hatte für die erste gemeinsame Nacht mir folgendes vorgenommen.

Doppelschiene und 200 mm Canon Objektiv mit einer Canon EOS 6 D und 8x50 Sucher mit einer ASI ZWO 120 Guiding mit PHD2. Normalerweise sollte man die Montierung in DEC. und RA. auf vorgegebenen Pfeile stellen, dieses wollte ich aber nicht. Ging ja auch nicht, da ich mit einer Doppelschiene arbeiten wollte. Also ausgerichtet und angeschaltet. Ich wollte eine 3 Sterne Ausrichtung machen. Machte ich dann auch, einfach der Sternvorschläge ohne Widerworte folgen. (Wie in einer guten Ehe, keine Widerworte) Drei Sterne durch und fertig. Ich habe keine Ahnung ob das richtig war, schließlich war ich noch im warmen Wintergarten.

Zum Schluss sollte sie auf Home Position fahren, das tat sie auch mit der Querstellung meiner Ausrüstung. Natürlich habe ich vorher das Gewicht der Kamera, Objektiv etc. genau ausgependelt. Das ist sehr wichtig, die Gewichtsverteilung sollte schon passen. Dann ging es raus in die Dunkelheit und in die Kälte.

Die BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto Montierung grob nach Norden ausgerichtet. Nun die Montierung mittels Dosenlibelle auf dem Stativ in Waage gebracht. Dann den Deckel des Polsuchers abgezogen, den Schraubdeckel entfernt. Da keine Polsucherbeleuchtung dabei war habe ich eine Laptop Lampe genommen. Ist eine kleine LED Leuchte mit Klemme und flexiblen Arm…ist zwar kein Rotlicht, geht aber auch. Es geht auch mit der Hand box! In der Hand box vorne ist ein Rotlicht eingebaut mit verschiedenen Helligkeitsstufen. Ohne Probleme reicht die Länge des Kabels aus um in die Öffnung des Polsuchers zu leuchten. Hab ich ausprobiert, klappt. Bei der BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO ist in der Mitte ein Strich und dort ein Kreis. Da steht Polaris. Es gibt zahlreiche APPs für das Handy. Unter anderem auch die APP- Polarfinder. Diese benutze ich immer. Automatisch habe ich die Position von Polaris. Bitte positionieren Sie den Polarstern auf den Kreis, nicht in dem Kreis. Sie können sicher sein, es passt. Ohne viel Mühe ist das erledigt.

Großdimensionierter Drehknauf
Der Polsucher der BRESSER EXOS 2

Dann habe ich die Kamera angeschlossen und den Laptop gestartet. Die Scharfstellung ist schon eine heikle Sache. Ich nehme immer den Polarstern. Bis jetzt hat es immer geklappt. Es wäre schade, wenn die ganzen Aufnahmen unscharf oder die Sterne Donuts gleichen, die Zeit sollte man sich nehmen. Zahlt sich später aus. 

M 45

Foto von Jörg Ortmann aus Hamm-Pelkum , 5.12.2016 (M 45 mit der BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO, 24x300 Sek., ISO 400 , Canon EOS 1000 Da.)

Die BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto Montierung sollte beim ersten einrichten nur zwei Sterne anfahren, erster Stern war fast in der Mitte des Kameradisplays. Okay, ich gebe zu es war ja das Canon 70-200 mm, F4 Objektiv. Da wäre es sehr traurig wenn ich den nicht gesehen hätte, oder? Beim zweiten Stern viel ich aus den Wolken, die Montierung schlug den Polarstern vor. Alles klar! Doch ich zentrierte unsern Nordstern und bestätigte die Auswahl der Montierung. Da war ich mal gespannt. Ich scrollte auf der Handbox auf den Menüpunkt Messier Objekte und tippte die Zahlen 4 und 5 ein. Die Plejaden sollten es werden, das erste Objekt welches jemals die Montierung angefahren hat…..ein Stück Geschichte. Auf ging’s, sehr langsam und ruhig fuhr die BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto den Himmel ab. Das Motorengeräusch ist ruhig, es wird keinen Ärger mit Nachbarn geben. Und dann war meine Überraschung sehr groß, mittig strahlten die sieben Schwestern im Display der Canon 6D Kamera. Der Adler ist gelandet! Oha, das ist doch mal was, innerliche Freude machte sich breit. Doch wie wird es weitergehen? Also, M 31 die Andromeda Galaxie….ist ja nicht weit weg, 31 in dem Menüpunkt Messier Objekte eingetippt und bestätigt. Und siehe da, M 31 in der Mitte. Dann wurde ich übermütig, Deneb im Sternmenü eingegeben, Mittig. Vega eingegeben, wieder mittig. Warum fragte ich mich, denn innerlich hatte ich mich auf Frust eingestellt. Okay, sie wollte es wissen. Ab zu den Plejaden. Eine Minute Belichtung ohne Guiding. Ergebnis: Punktförmige Sterne. 120 Sekunden eingegeben und Belichtung gestartet.

Kurz in die Küche gegangen und einen Kaffee geholt. Da hatten die Sterne leichte Tropfen. Aber gut. Jetzt wollte ich mal loslegen mit der Fotografie. Ich benutzte ein 9x50 Sucher mit einer ZWO ASI 120. APT auf meinem Laptop unterstützt die Astrofotografie. Im Display von APT stellte ich M 45 nochmal richtig scharf, durch die Zoom Funktion eine tolle Sache.

Leider merkte ich die Himmelqualität lies langsam aber sicher nach. Feuchtigkeit machte sich breit und das Seeing wurde von spitze zu überhaupt nicht mehr spitze! Aber egal, es gab aber noch ein paar Einstellungen die ich machen sollte und zwar die Guiding Geschwindigkeit bei der BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto auf 0,500 ändern. Bei PHD habe ich die Kalibrierungsschritte auf 1000 reduziert. Das waren nur grobe Änderungen, ein Feintuning wird es erst bei den nächsten Tests geben. Nun habe ich die BRESSER EXOS 2 Goto mit meinem Laptop verbunden. Ich habe mir einen passenden Stern ausgesucht und die beiden Sachen sich einrichten lassen. Fertig. Die Ausschläge der Korrektur hielten sich in Grenzen. Also gut, dachte ich und wechselte in mein Belichtungsprogram. Ich stellte ISO 400 ein, 180 Sekunden Belichtungszeit und insgesamt sollten 30 Aufnahmen gemacht werden, also 2 Stunden. Ich startete die Aufnahmen. Ich war gespannt, denn man kann live die Korrekturen des Guiders sehen. 0,30 -0,85, in dem Bereich lagen die Zahlen. Das ist jetzt echt völlig in Ordnung, obwohl ich von anderen Montierungen ganz andere Zahlen gewohnt war.

M31

M31, die Andromeda Galaxie. Aufgenommen mit einer Canon EOS 6 D und der BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO Montierung. ISO 400/30x120 Sek.

Dann war das erste Foto fertig. Ich vergrößerte es auf dem Laptop, und man staune, die Sterne waren Punkte. Dann wurde es Zeit sich ein wenig aufzuwärmen und ich ging ins Haus. (Rentner Astrofotografie, bin halt über 50!) Nach knapp 2 Stunden ging ich raus in die dunkle, kalte Nacht um die Aufnahmen etc. zu kontrollieren. Alles noch in Ordnung. Die Schuhsohlenwärmer aus dem Baumarkt hielten das Objektiv und den Sucher Tau,- und Eisfrei. Ich entschied mich nun mit dem Sigma 120-400 mm mit F5,6 auf die Andromeda Galaxie zu schwenken. Objektiv gewechselt und dann M 31 eingegeben. Unsere Nachbargalaxie war mittig im Display der Kamera.

Anschlussbox

Die Anschlussbox der BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO Montierung. Von links nach rechts: ST4 für Auto-Guider zum Nachführen von länger belichteten Aufnahmen, Strom, An,-Ausschalter, Hand box und Stecker für DEC.-Achse.

Das Guiding musste ich neu starten, es wollte mit der alten Einstellung nicht mehr. Das dauerte aber nicht lang und die Belichtungen konnten beginnen. Die Tests mit „richtigen“ Teleskopen werden in den nächsten Wochen folgen. Auch diese Belichtungsreihe klappte auf Anhieb. Um drei Uhr rum war es dann auch gut. Die Batterien waren noch nicht am Ende, ich aber. Alles aus stellen, wegstellen und müde ins Bett fallen.

FAZIT DES ERSTEN TESTS MIT DER BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO

Im Großen und Ganzen bin ich positiv überrascht. Sie hat Ihre erste Testnacht sehr gut überstanden. Sie hat das gemacht was sie sollte und wofür sie entwickelt, gebaut und verkauft wird. Alleine das Piepsen der Hand box nervt ein wenig. Kann man nicht abschalten, wenn es zu viel wird einfach Gewebeband draufkleben. Mit der Hand box muss ich mich noch ein wenig beschäftigen, wie eigentlich mit der ganzen Montierung. Als ein richtiger Test kann man es und sollte man es noch nicht sehen, 200 mm und 400 mm Objektive ist noch keine richtige Herausforderung. Aber, aufgrund ihres geringen Gewichts ist sie sehr mobil. Sollte sie wirklich das Zeug haben als Fotomontierung? Das werden wir in den nächsten Tests sehen. Alleine vom Preis her ist die BRESSER EXOS 2 Montierung schon einmal ein guter Kandidat. Sie liegt preislich zwischen Reisemontierung ( meistens ohne Goto-Funktion) und mittelschweren Montierungen, die für den mobilen Einsatz sehr schwer und unhandlich sind.

Highlights der BRESSER MESSIER EXOS-2 EQ GOTO MONTIERUNG

- Äquatoriale Montierung mit Dreibeinstativ aus Stahlrohr

- Startracker Goto System mit über 100.000 Himmelsobjekten

- Hochwertige Kugellager verbaut, Präzisionsgetriebe in beiden Achsen

- Maximal 13 Kilogramm Zuladung, fotografisch ca.8 Kilogramm

- Gewicht der gesamten Montierung unter 20 Kilogramm

- ST 4 Anschluss zum Auto-Guiding

- Sehr mobil durch geringes Gewicht

- Beleuchtete Hand box mit Rotlichtlampe

Testbericht zu BRESSER Full HD Deep-Sky Kamera & Guider 1.25

von Reinhard Pankrath: "Mond am Taghimmel für Astro - Fotografie geeignet?"

Gefreut hatte ich mich über längere Wolkenlücken und einen offensichtlich durchsichtigen, also klaren, Himmel. Wenn man am Tag den Mond so schön sehen kann, obwohl die Sonne noch scheint, kann der Himmel nicht trübe sein und ist folglich auch für die Verwendung eines Teleskopes gut!

Was mich dann doch geärgert hat, war die fürchterliche Luftbewegung des doch so erwünscht klaren Himmels! Aber jeder Test wird erst richtig gut und aussagekräftig, desto schwieriger er durchzuführen ist. So auch hier.

Meine Erwartung schien realistisch: Wenn der Himmel zwar klar ist, aber die Sonne noch scheint, habe ich weniger Kontrast. Und das brachte mich auf die Idee, eine bestimmte Zusammenstellung meiner Geräte zu testen. Um es vorweg zu sagen: Das Ergebnis hat meine Erwartungen weit übertroffen! Aber hier der Weg dorthin:

Equipment:

• Die Bresser Exos 2 Goto Montierung

• OMC 140 deluxe Teleskop (140 / 2000), ein Rumak

• Die HD – Kamera von Bresser mit dem der neuesten Entwicklung entsprechenden back illuminated Chip von Sony

Warum so?

Erstens: Die Exos 2 ist stabil und läuft gut, habe ich sowieso für meine Teleskope. Die Alternative wäre ein Fotostativ – also ist die Wahl klar :-)

Zweitens: Das OMC wurde von Harrie Rutten berechnet inklusive des überragenden Blendensystems, das für einen optimalen Kontrast sorgt. Das sollte bei Tageslicht doch besonders geeignet sein! Eine bessere Abstimmung kann ich bei anderen Teleskopen auch nicht erwarten.

Drittens: Die HD-Kamera von Bresser hat diesen modernen Chip. Rauscharm und besonders lichtempfindlich durch die derzeit modernste Technik. Kann man bei Sony nachlesen, warum diese Technik so ist. Sehr aufwändig und deshalb auch teurer als herkömmliche Cmos (außer bei Bresser, da hat mich der Preis gewundert, andere lassen es sich besser bezahlen). Aber eben effektiv. Und die Lichtempfindlichkeit der back illuminated Chips sorgt dafür, dass die Belichtungszeiten besonders kurz gehalten werden können. Gerade bei Luftunruhe wichtig, je kürzer belichtet, desto mehr „friert“ die Luftunruhe beim Einzelbild ein. Also siehe oben. Soll die Kamera mal zeigen, was sie kann.

Jetzt muss ich etwas gestehen: Beim ersten Probieren der Kamera habe ich mich über ein gegenüber anderen Programmen komplizierteres Einstellungsmenü geärgert. Da muss man tatsächlich die Bedienungsanleitung lesen! So was! - Nun, ich sage jetzt: Gut, dass es alle diese Parameter gibt. Ein bisschen lernen hat mir auch nicht geschadet und bei diesem Test hat es sich bewährt. Da kam das zugute, was man alles regeln kann.

Das Bild war trotz des Sonnenlichthimmels NICHT flau! Korrekturen am Histogramm – bitte feinfühlig, zuviel ruiniert das Bild dann doch – an der Zeit und Verstärkung, am Weißabgleich und so weiter... haben die Aufnahme des Videos mit 1000 Bildern verarbeitungswürdig gemacht. Gut, man muss vor der Aufnahme etwas Zeit investieren, um alles den Gegebenheiten anzupassen. Einer Automatik würde ich es aber sowieso nicht überlassen. Bei Aufnahmen möchte ich doch bitte noch selber eingreifen können, um das Optimum heraus zu holen. Bei dem erreichten Kontrast konnte ich dann auch die Schärfeleistung erkennen und entsprechend fokussieren. Und so entstanden dann die Videos, bis die Wolken wieder zu dicht wurden und ich abbauen musste.

Die Bearbeitung, stacken, nachbearbeiten mit verschiedenen Freewareprogrammen, in das Format des Ergebnisses für die Veröffentlichung umwandeln, erfolgte dann wie immer. Und hier das Ergebnis. Kann man erkennen, dass die Sonne geschienen hat, als die Aufnahme entstand?

Mein Fazit: Die Kamera ist sehr gut zu gebrauchen, auch wenn die Bedingungen schwierig sind, alle Achtung.

Ich freue mich, dass ich auch so den Mond fotografieren kann und nicht immer auf die Dunkelheit warten muss. Das erweitert das Zeitfenster für mein Hobby doch sehr. Und jetzt ärgere ich mich nie mehr über viele Parameter zur Einstellung der Aufnahme! :-)

Liebe Grüße und Clear Sky

Reinhard Pankrath

Alle Bilder: Alle Rechte / Copyright bei Reinhard Pankrath

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Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:

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Product information "BRESSER Messier EXOS-2 EQ GoTo Mount"
BRESSER EXOS-2 GoTo Equatorial Mount. Mount, tripod and hand box with computer. This German mount has tracking motors in both axes that follow celestial objects very precisely.
The handbox with GoTo works reliable and controls the mount in every situation. 
Precise ball bearings in both axes ensures minimal backlash at all nine possible tracking speeds.
The battery pack (12 V) is conveniently fastened to the tripod shelf and takes eight size "D" batteries.
The mount rests on a very tough and rigid stainless steel tripod and can take optical tubes of up to 13 kg. 

GOTO - Stargazing at the push of a button! 
The 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 thousands of astronomical objects.
The Messier mount 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.


CHARACTERISTICS MOUNT
  • 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 ( item no. 4964212 )
  • Tripod weight: 4.7 kg
  • Mount weight: 6.7 kg (without counterweight)
  • Total weight incl. counterweight: 15.9 kg
  • Batteries: not included
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
  • Equatorial EXOS 2 GOTO mount with stainless steel tripod and Startracker handcontroller
  • Adjustable polar finder scope with optional illumination
  • Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray
  • 1 x 4.5 kg counterweight
Bearing in alt-azimuth / RA: 2 ball bearings
Bearing in elevation / DEC: 2 ball bearings
Colour: white
Drive system in RA / AZ: 12V DC servo motors with encoders
Fine movements: Electric (RA and DEC)
Focus Group [Telescopes]: Advanced Amateurs, Beginners
Material: Stainless steel
Material tripod 3): Stainless Steel
Mount Type [Telescopes]: German/Equatorial Mount with GoTo

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LUNT LS100PS Dovetail Bar 100mm (GP level)
This dovetail plate with 100mm length is suitable for Lunt Solar Systems LS50THa, LS60THa, LS60MT, and LS80THa telescopes.The width of the dovetail is conform to the GP-level standard. Therefore it could be used at the BRESSER EXOS 1+2 mounts for example, but also at many other mounts. The telescope connecting screws are 1/4-20 inch size and they do not look out of the rail, which makes this rail a perfect match for many astronomical mounts. The distance between the screws is matched for the Lunt Solar Systems telescopes LS50THa, LS60THa, LS60MT, and LS80THa.FEATURESLength: 100mmWidth: 44mmDistance between screws: 35mmScrews thread: 1/4"-20SCOPE OF DELIVERY1 x 100mm dovetail plate2 x 1/4"-20 screws

£69.00*
BRESSER Messier NT-203/1000 Hexafoc Optical Tube
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 NT-203 telescope with a parabolic main mirror provides you images that a few years ago were impossible in this price class. Modern production technology lets you track the shadows of Jupiter's moons on the planet; the amount of structure and details on the surface of the planet is breathtaking. But the BRESSER Messier NT-203 is not only great for planetary observation: Detect details in faint distant galaxies and let the glow of nebulae take you to a journey into the depth of the milky way. The BRESSER Messier NT-203 provides you with images from the remains of giant exploded stars and gives you a view into the nursery of new stars. Let this big scope take you away to the beauty of the universe! 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.CHARACTERISTICSOptical design: reflector telescopeMirror diameter: 203 mm / focal length: 1000 mm / F/5Maximum recommended magnification: 406x Telescope for night and solar observingVery high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2,5" free inner diameterDiffraction limited optics with parabolic main mirror8x50 straight through viewfinder with reticleOptimized finder socket for comfortable use Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread)Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation includedDovetail plate with stainless steel rail 50,8 mm (2) to 31,7 mm (1,25) adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) SCOPE OF DELIVERYOptical 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 8x50 optical viewfinder Rotatable star map Aperture solar filter Tube clamp with handle and camera holder Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation Software Stellarium (via download)

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LUNT LS150PS Dovetail Bar 150mm (GP level)
This dovetail plate with 150mm length is suitable for Lunt Solar Systems LS50THa, LS60THa, LS60MT, and LS80THa telescopes.The width of the dovetail is conform to the GP-level standard. Therefore it could be used at the BRESSER EXOS 1+2 mounts for example, but also at many other mounts. The telescope connecting screws are 1/4-20 inch size and they do not look out of the rail, which makes this rail a perfect match for many astronomical mounts. The distance between the screws is matched for the Lunt Solar Systems telescopes LS50THa, LS60THa, LS60MT, and LS80THa.FEATURESLength: 150mmWidth: 44mmDistance between screws: 35mmScrews thread: 1/4"-20SCOPE OF DELIVERY1 x 150mm dovetail plate2 x 1/4"-20 screws

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BRESSER Messier 203/1200 Hexafoc Optical Tube
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 NT-203/1200 enables observations, which were not feasible in this price range only a few years ago. This Messier NT203/1200 is optimized for planetary observations because of the longer focal length and less obruction which offers a better sharpness and contrast. The most advanced manufacturing technology allows to follow the shadows of the moons of Jupiter on the planet itself ; the abundance of structures and details on the surface of Jupiter are stunning. The BRESSER Messier NT-203/1200 can not only score in the planetary observation: Discover structures in distant galaxies and let yourself be captivated by the fog patches of the emission nebula in the vastness of the Milky Way. See the remains of exploded giant stars the Messier NT-203/1200 and observe the birthplaces of the new star. You will be surprised of the beauties of the universe with this larger than average device! This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod.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. CHARACTERISTICSOptical design: reflector telescopeMirror diameter: 203 mm / focal length: 1200 mm / F/6Maximum recommended magnification: 406xTelescope for night and solar observation Advanced optics for planetary observations Longer focal length and less light obstruction Offers an even sharper view with high contrast Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2,5" free inner diameter Diffraction limited optics with parabolic main mirror 8x50 straight through viewfinder with reticle Optimized finder socket for comfortable use Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread) Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation included Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail 50,8 mm (2'') to 31,7 mm (1,25'') adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed)SCOPE OF DELIVERYOptical tube 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece 31,7 mm (1.25") Integrated 31,7mm 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 adapter for celestial navigation Software Stellarium (via download)

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LUNT LS300PS Dovetail Bar 300mm (GP level)
This dovetail plate with 300mm length is suitable for Lunt Solar Systems LS50THa, LS60THa, LS60MT, and LS80THa telescopes.The width of the dovetail is conform to the GP-level standard. Therefore it could be used at the BRESSER EXOS 1+2 mounts for example, but also at many other mounts. The telescope connecting screws are 1/4-20 inch size and they do not look out of the rail, which makes this rail a perfect match for many astronomical mounts. The distance between the screws is matched for the Lunt Solar Systems telescopes LS50THa, LS60THa, LS60MT, and LS80THa.Technical data:• Length: 300mm• Width: 44mm• Distance between screws: 35mm• Screws thread: 1/4"-20Delivered by order:• 1 x 300mm dovetail plate• 2 x 1/4"-20 screws

£113.00*
BRESSER Messier MC-127/1900 OTA Optical Tube
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 best catadioptic design named Maksutov-Cassegrain produces a sharp, crispy and high-contrast image. A perfect telescope for a convenient entry into astronomy. CHARACTERISTICS Telescope for night and solar observation High-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics with high focal length and extremely sharp image Ideal for small bright nebulas, globular clusters, the moon, planets Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain Maximum recommended magnification: 254x Aperture: 127 mm Focal length: 1900 mm Aperture ratio: f/15 Optical coatings: Multi-Coating Universal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5) SCOPE OF DELIVERYMaksutov Optical Tube Assembly 26mm SuperPlössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25'')SC Eyepiece adapter (31.7 mm / 1.25'') Star diagonal mirrorDovetail plate for GP LevelLED viewfinderAperture solar-filterRotatable star mapSoftware Stellarium (via download)Tube thread: M51x1.0mm

£389.00*
BRESSER Messier AR-102xs/460 Hexafoc Optical Tube
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. Ambitious beginners and advanced observers alike will see the brightest objects outside our solar system with the MESSIER AR-102xs. Watch details in the Great Orion Nebula from the astonishing distance of 1500 lightyears (14.200.000.000.000 km)! Scanning the lunar terminator is simply a pleasure. Scanning the Milky Way in Saggitarius shows a multitude of deep-sky objects. Richfield telescope with ED glass lens and a short focal length of 460mm. Suitable for traveling and to observe large open star clusterns and the milky way This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod. FEATURESOptical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 102 mm / focal length: 460 mm / F/4.5Maximum recommended magnification: 204x Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter 6x30 straight through viewfinder;optimized finder bracket for comfortable use 31.7mm (1.25") diagonal mirror Universal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5) 50,8 mm (2'') to 31,7mm (1,25'') adapter with integrated T2 thread (optional T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) telescope for night and solar observation SCOPE OF DELIVERY optical tube Eyepiece: 26 mm Super Ploessl 31.7mm (1.25") 31,7 mm (1,25") diagonal mirror integrated 31,7mm and T2 adapter Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44mm universal dovetrail for GP/EQ5/LXD75) 6x30 viewfinder rotable star chart Objective Solar- filter Software Stellarium ( via Download)

£317.00*
BRESSER Messier MC-152 Hexafoc Optical Tube Assembly
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 MESSIER MC-152 excells due to its compact optics. The long focal length of this telescope facilitates relaxed observations with high magnifications - the compact size makes it the perfect mobile telescope. 150mm aperture enable you to observe bright nebulas in the depth of space. Find the remnants of a gigantic stellar explosion in the year 1054 in the constallation Taurus or scan the glowing bands of the Great Orion Nebula. Detect the famous Whirlpool Galaxy in the Big Dipper or find the Dumpbell-Nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod.FEATURESTelescope for night and solar observationHigh quality BRESSER Maksutov opticsIdeal for planets, double stars and planetary nebulaeExcellent focuser with 65mm open diameteroptimized finder socket for comfortable use Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread) Smartphone camera adapter for sky navigation includedUniversal 44mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)T2 thread for DSLR cameras (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) 50,8mm (2") to 31,7mm (1,25") adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) SCOPE OF DELIVERYoptical tubeaperture solar-filter26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapteradapter for 50.8 mm (2")mounting ring (for EXOS and similar mounts)handle with camera holderSmartphone adapter for celestial navigation6x30 Viewfinder90° star diagonal 31,7mm (1,25")astronomy PC software Stellariumrotatable star map

£889.00*
BRESSER Messier AR-102s/600 Hexafoc OTA
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. Ambitious beginners and advanced observers alike will see the brightest objects outside our solar system with the MESSIER AR-102. Watch details in the Great Orion Nebula from the astonishing distance of 1500 lightyears (14.200.000.000.000 km)! Scanning the lunar terminator is simply a pleasure. Scanning the Milky Way in Saggitarius shows a multitude of deep-sky objects. This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod. FEATURESOptical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 102 mm / focal length: 600 mm / F/6Maximum recommended magnification: 204x Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter 6x30 straight through viewfinder;optimized finder bracket for comfortable use 31.7 mm (1.25") diagonal mirror Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4'' thread) Universal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5) 50,8mm (2'') to 31,7mm (1,25'') adapter with integrated T2 thread (optional T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) Smartphone adapter for sky navigation included telescope for night and solar observation SCOPE OF DELIVERY optical tube Eyepiece: 26 mm Super Ploessl 31.7 mm (1.25") 31,7 mm (1,25") diagonal mirror integrated 31,7 mm and T2 adapter Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44mm universal dovetrail for GP/EQ5/LXD75) 6x30 viewfinder rotable star chart Objective Solar- filter Tube clamp with handle and camera holder Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation Software Stellarium ( via Download)

£319.00*
BRESSER Counterbalance 4,5kg for EXOS-2/EQ5
Additional counterweight to balance heavy accessories etc.

£39.90*
BRESSER Messier AR-102/1000 Hexafoc Optical Tube assembly
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. Ambitious beginners and advanced observers alike will see the brightest objects outside our solar system with the BRESSER Messier AR-102 telescope. Watch details in the Great Orion Nebula from the astonishing distance of 1500 lightyears (14.200.000.000.000 km)! Scanning the lunar terminator is simply a pleasure. You will never give the BRESSER Messier AR-102 Telescope away voluntarily.  This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod. FEATURESOptical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 102 mm / focal length: 1000 mm / F/9.8Maximum recommended magnification: 204x Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter 6x30 straight through viewfinder;optimized finder bracket for comfortable use 31.7 mm (1.25'') diagonal mirror Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4'' thread) Universal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5) 50.8 mm (2'') to 31.7 mm (1.25'') adapter with integrated T2 thread (optional T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) Smartphone adapter for sky navigation included telescope for night and solar observation SCOPE OF DELIVERY optical tube Eyepiece: 26 mm Super Ploessl 31.7 mm (1.25") 31.7 mm (1.25") diagonal mirror integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44 mm universal dovetrail for GP/EQ5/LXD75) 6x30 viewfinder rotable star chart Objective Solar- filter Tube clamp with handle and camera holder Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation Software Stellarium (via Download)

£319.00*
BRESSER Messier AR-127S/635 OTA Optical Tube Hexafoc
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.Due to the short focal length the BRESSER Messier AR-127S telescope provides large and bright fields of view. Don't forget to observe the Anrdomeda Galaxy with the Messier AR-127S! The glow of this object that you can observe from the immense distance of 2 million lightyears is as spectacular as it is to watch large nebulae with the Messier AR-127S. Because of the large aperture it is even possible to use nebular filters on the Messier AR-127S telescope. These filters can enhance the appearance of emission nebulae to an astonishing contrast level. The special four lens construction delivers a better perfomance than a classical two lens achromat of this focal length.FEATURESOptical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 127 mm / focal length: 635 mm / F/5Maximum recommended magnification: 254xTelescope for night and solar observationHigh quality BRESSER refractor opticsUniversal telescope for planets, double stars, planetary nebulae and deep-skyExcellent focuser with 2,5'' (65 mm) open diameter6x30 straight through viewfinder reticleoptimized finder socket for comfortable useCradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread)Smartphone camera adapter for sky navigation includedUniversal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)50,8 mm (2'') to 31,7 mm (1,25'') adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) SCOPE OF DELIVERYOptical Tubeaperture solar-filtereyepieces: 26 mm Super Ploessl 31.7 mm (1.25'')2'' eyepiece adapter8x50 viewfinder Smartphone adapter for celestial navigationDiagonal mirrorTube clamp with handle and camera holder

£541.00*
Illumination Unit Polefinder EXOS-2 thread M8x0.75
Red polar viewfinder illumination unit for BRESSER EXOS-2 mounts with fixing thread M8x0.75mm. An adjustable illumination makes it easier to find the marked sky objects on the polar viewfinder.IMPORTANT NOTEPlease verify the type of fixing thread prior to your purchase. We offer two different sizes: 12mm (part No. 4964211 for older EXOS-2 mounts) and 8mm (part No. 4964212 for newer EXOS-2 mounts)FEARTURESRetrofittable red pole finder illumination for BRESSER EXOS-2Illuminates the graticule in the viewfinderMakes it easier to find the celestial objectsAlso for 4900850 BRESSER 8x50 viewfinder as spare partAlso for Explore Scientific 8x50 viewfinders as spare partSCOPE OF DELIVERYPolar Viewfinder Illumination unit for EXOS-2Fixing thread M8x0.75mm

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OCULUM VERLAG - Fernrohr-Führerschein in 4 Schritten (GERMAN)
Please note that this astronomy book for beginners is only available in German.

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BRESSER Messier AR-152L/1200 Hexafoc Optical Tube
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.For the ambitious planetary observer the BRESSER Messier AR-152L is a dream machine. View tiny dots and structures in the cloud bands of Jupiter, small rims and craters on the surface of the moon and details on Mars, including the ice-covered polar regions of our neighbouring planet. Watch Jupiter's moons dance around the planet and detect the greenish glow of Uranus far beyond Saturns orbit. The combination of large aperture and long focal length provides tack-sharp high-contrast pictures that will impress you every time anew. This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod. CHARACTERISTICS Optical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 152 mm / focal length: 1200 mm / F/7.9Maximum recommended magnification: 254xTelescope for night and solar observation 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 31.7 mm (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 (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75) 50.8 to 31.7mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required) SCOPE OF DELIEVRY Optical tube 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 adapter for celestial navigation Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)

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BRESSER Messier NT-150S/750 Hexafoc Optical Tube
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 N-150s excels with tack-sharp parabolic optics. The 150mm aperture enables you to observe bright nebulas in the depth of space. Find the remnants of a gigantic stellar explosion from the year 1054 in the Taurean constellation, or scan the glowing bands of the great Orion Nebula. Detect the famous Whirlpool Galaxy in the Big Dipper or find the Dumpbell-Nebula in the constellation Vulpecula (little fox). This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod. 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. CHARACTERISTICS OPTICS Optical design: reflector telescope Mirror diameter: 150 mm / focal length: 750 mm / F/5 Maximum recommended magnification: 300x Telescope for night and solar observation Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2,5'' free inner diameter Diffraction limited optics with parabolic main mirror 6x30 straight through viewfinder with reticle Optimized finder socket for comfortable use Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread) Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation included Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail 50,8 mm (2) to 31,7 mm (1,25) adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed) SCOPE OF DELIVERY Optical tube 26mm 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) 6x30 optical viewfinder Rotatable star map Aperture solar filter Tube clamp with handle and camera holder Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)

£325.00*
BRESSER Mobile Solar Charger 60 Watt with USB and DC output
Self-sufficient travel with the BRESSER solar charger Whether camping, sailing, trekking or swimming at the nearest lake – anyone who enjoys being outdoors for long periods of time does not want to do without their smartphone, tablet, powerbank, etc. But one question quickly arises: where can I find the nearest power socket? After all, every battery runs out and our practical everyday helpers can't manage without electricity. With the ultra-compact BRESSER solar charger, you simply use the power of the sun to charge your devices. The environmentally friendly solar energy is free of charge – and you remain independent of the power grid! Simply open it up, put it down and immediately produce green solar powerThe handling is very simple: unfold the solar panel and align it as perpendicularly as possible to the sun. Then connect the device to be charged to the solar charger, either with a suitable USB cable (not included) or with the included DC connection cable. The charging process begins immediately. Which devices can the solar panel charge? The solar charger gets all devices with a USB power supply connection or the above-mentioned DC power plug connection up and running again in no time – e.g. smartphones, tablets, power banks, portable playstations, MP4 players, GPS devices and Bluetooth headphones. It is also suitable for charging large power stations such as the BRESSER Power Station 100 Watt (art. no.3810000) and the BRESSER Power Station 500 Watt (art. no. 3810020) as well as power stations from other manufacturers with suitable connection values.Universal charger with flexible connection optionsTwo black USB A sockets for normal charging and another orange USB A socket with QC3.0 standard for fast charging of newer generations of devices are available for powering your devices. An additional universal connection cable with a hollow DC plug 5.5/2.1 mm in diameter and 2.5 metres long, as well as 10 plug adapters (7.9/5.5mm, 7.4/5.0mm, 6.5/4.3mm, 6.3/3.0mm, 5.5/2.5mm, 5.5/1.7mm, 5.5/3.2mm, 4.8/1.7mm, 4.0/1.7mm, 3.5/1.35mm) are included in the scope of delivery. The polarity of the connectors is as follows: Inner contact = positive (+), outer contact = negative (-). How long does it take to charge a battery?Most modern devices with built-in batteries indicate the current charging status of the battery on a display or status LEDs. The charging process is also automatically terminated by the internal charger of the smartphone or tablet, etc., as soon as the battery is full.Nevertheless, it is helpful to know how long a full charge theoretically takes with an empty battery. This is the only way to choose the right solar panel model for the requirements of the devices you want to charge.Here is a short calculation: Divide the capacity of the battery (mAh) by the charging current of the charger (mA) and multiply this by a factor of 75. This then gives you the approximate charging time in minutes that is required to fully charge the battery at 100% sunshine duration.Example 1: A battery with a capacity of 3000mAh (3.0 Ah) and a charging current via 5 volt USB connection of 3400mA (3.4 amps). So 3000 : 3400 x 75 = 66 minutes. Dividing the result by 60 gives the charging time in hours: 1.1 hours.This means that an average smartphone can be fully charged in just about 1.1 hours with a 60-watt solar panel.   Example 2: A large power station battery with a capacity of 13000mAh (13.0 Ah) and a charging current via 18 volts DC plug connection of 3300mA (3.3 amps). So 13000 : 3300 x 75 = 295 minutes. Dividing the result by 60 gives the charging time in hours: 4.9 hours.This means that an average smartphone can be fully charged in just about 5 hours with a 60-watt solar panel.   Carabiner hook for attachment includedIn order to attach the solar panel securely to an object and align it perfectly with the sun, 4 sturdy snap hooks are included in the scope of delivery. Simply connect them to the riveted ring eyelets of the solar panel and use them to hang the solar charger stably, e.g. on a tent loop, a fence or other suitable holding points. Innovative solar cell technology with high efficiency Monocrystalline silicium cells ensure high efficiency and the fastest possible charging of the device batteries. This means maximum electricity yield per solar surface. As a result, you benefit from relatively high charging currents and short charging times with a compact design.Easy transportThanks to the modern and flat design, you can easily fold the individual segments of the solar panel into a small bag and stow it in your luggage while saving space. Always ready for the next spontaneous use.Robust, dust- and water-repellent materials The durable Cordura fabric is extremely tear-resistant but still flexible. It protects the valuable solar panel from damage and provides the necessary stability during use. The solar panel is dust- and water-repellent, it withstands most weather conditions and is your ideal companion for almost all outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the solar panel should not be exposed to direct rain or extreme humidity.IMPORTANT NOTESThe solar panel does not have an integrated charger or charge controller. Therefore, it is not suitable for directly charging loose battery cells or lead batteries. It is only suitable for smartphones, tablets and power banks, for example, because they always have built-in internal chargers.The solar panel does not have its own battery, but serves exclusively as a power source in sunshine for charging electronic devices.When connecting the devices to be charged via the DC bar plug, always ensure the required voltage and correct polarity. Otherwise, damage may occur to the electronics of the solar panel and the devices to be charged.Do not leave the solar panel outdoors at night with high humidity or in the rain. This could damage the internal electronics. FEATURESSolar panel with output power of max. 60 wattsSolar panel for charging battery-powered devicesSuitable for smartphones, tablets, power banks and larger power stations etc.Simply unfold, point towards the sun and the charging startsStay independent even without a 230-volt socketFree electricity through solar energyNo emissions and zero noiseConnection via 3 x USB A and DC hollow plug with adaptersIncludes one orange USB A jack with QC3.0 for fast chargingMonocrystalline silicium cells with high efficiencyEnables high charging currents and short charging timesCompact transport dimensions due to foldable designRobust, dust- and water-repellent materials Ideal for all outdoor activitiesSPECIFICATIONSOutput power of the solar panel: 60 wattsOutput voltage at the DC connection cable: 18 voltsOutput current at the DC connection cable: max. 3.3 ampsUSB A sockets: 2 x black USB and 1 x orange USB QC3.0 (for quick charging)Output voltage at the black USB A sockets: 5 voltsOutput current at the black USB A sockets: max. 3.1 ampsOutput voltage and current at the orange USB A QC3 socket: 5V3.4A/9V2.5A/12V2.0ADC connection cable length: 2.5 metresDC plug adapters: 7.9/5.5mm, 7.4/5.0mm, 6.5/4.3mm, 6.3/3.0mm, 5.5/2.5mm, 5.5/1.7mm, 5.5/3.2mm, 4.8/1.7mm, 4.0/1.7mm, 3.5/1.35mmPolarity of DC connectors: inner contact = positive (+), outer contact = negative (-)Transport dimensions when folded: 415 x 370 x 45 mmDimensions when unfolded: 1275 x 415 x 25 mmWeight: 2.55 kgSCOPE OF DELIVERYSolar panel 60 Watt (1 piece)Carabiner hook (4 pieces)Integrated DC connection cable (1 piece)Plug adapter (10 pieces)User manual

£149.00*
BRESSER Counterbalance 2.0 kg for EXOS-1 + 2
Additional counterweight to balance heavy accessories etc.FEATUREScolor matched with the Bresser EXOS-1/2 seriessuitable for counterbalance bar with 20mm diameterSCOPE OF DELIVERY1x counterbalance 2.0kg

£29.90*

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Whether you’re exploring the night sky, the microscopic world, or wildlife, the BRESSER WiFi Eyepiece Camera with Display lets you capture every highlight with impressive photos and videos. Thanks to its adjustable clamp, it quickly attaches to any eyepiece with a diameter of 30 to 65 mm. Once mounted, you can view your adventures in real time on the integrated 1.47-inch (3.7 cm) screen. From there, just switch to your mobile device for seamless control via the intuitive app. Capture every detail with the eyepiece camera With 2K video quality and pin-sharp photos, capture whatever crosses your path. Save your media in the standard formats MP4 and JPG on a MicroSD card (not included). You can also download your images and videos to the app’s album for easy access anytime. Advanced features for perfect shots The BRESSER WiFi Eyepiece Camera offers various options to suit different viewing scenarios. Choose between videos with or without sound to match your subject. The loop recording feature automatically captures clips in 1, 3, or 5-minute intervals, giving you plenty of time to record and review. To share your discoveries with family and friends, simply use the app to share your photos and videos. Look forward to capturing detailed shots through telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, microscopes, and more – all with the BRESSER WiFi Eyepiece Camera with Display! FEATURES Universal WiFi eyepiece camera for telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, spotting scopes, and more Integrated 1.47-inch (3.7 cm) display Video resolution: 2K (30 fps) Photo resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 px CMOS sensor resolution: 4 MP File formats: MP4 (video), JPG (photo) Videos with or without sound Loop recording option: 1 / 3 / 5 min App (Android / iOS) with user-friendly video and photo editing functions Maximum recording time with WiFi: 130 minutes Compatible with eyepiece diameters from 30 – 65 mm Storage medium: MicroSD card up to 128 GB (not included) SCOPE OF DELIVERY Eyepiece camera USB-C cable User manual

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BRESSER MikrOkular Full HD eyepiece camera
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”)

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Explore Scientific ASTRO R-LITE red light Flashlight
The ASTRO R-LITE red light flashlight is the ideal companion at night to read star charts or make adjustments to the equipment without losing the dark adaptation of the eyes. The ASTRO R-LITE offers 3 functions: Continuous light bright / Continuous light dark / Flashing. The large diffusing lens results in a very large and evenly illuminated light cone, which can also be adjusted by a sliding mechanism. By using a power-saving LED lamp, the battery life (1 x AA-LR6) is up to 100 hours. Of course, the robust lamp housing made of aluminium is splash-proof according to IPX4 and therefore particularly well suited for outdoor applications. The side cutouts on the front of the ASTRO R-LITE provide a 360° signal function. The 50 cm long carrying strap with quick coupling and an extra belt clip included in the scope of delivery ensure that the flashlight is always quickly at hand. The ASTRO R-LITE should not be missing in any equipment. FEATURES ASTRO R-LITE Red Light Flashlight Reading star maps at night Dark adaptation of the eyes is retained Continuous light bright / Continuous light dark / Flashing 360° signal function Large diffusing lens produces a uniformly illuminated light cone Carrying strap and belt clip included Battery life up to 100 hours - Battery (1 x AA-LR6) Splash-proof according to IPX4Robust lamp housing made of aluminiumSCOPE OF DELIVERYASTRO R-LITE Red Light Flashlight Carrying strap Belt clip Battery (1 x AA-LR6)

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Please note: This book is written in German language

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BRESSER Universal Smartphone Adapter
Take photos with your smartphone through your spotting scope, microscope or telescope. It’s a child's play with the BRESSER Universal Smartphone Adapter. Simply attach the adapter to the eyepiece holder of your optical device and then use all together as a telephoto lens for your smartphone camera. Now you can shoot distant objects as if they were up close or take photos through a microscope.FEATURESuniversal adapter to assemble the smartphone to a spotting scope or telescopefor eyepieces up to 68 mm diameterfor smartphones with a width of 50-88mmSCOPE OF DELIVERYSmartphone adapterManual

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Silicone Eye Cup Diameter 32mm for ES Eyepieces
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BRESSER Barlow Lens 2x 31.8mm/1.25"
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)

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BRESSER 10mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
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BRESSER 5mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
BRESSER 5mm Plössl Eyepiece 1,25" (31,7mm) Since years a well known and approved Plössl eyepiece. Ideal to improve the performance of your telescopes for a low budget price. All the BRESSER Plössl eyepieces provide sharp and high-contrast images because of the 4-lens design. All lenses have fully-multicoated surfaces which prevents reflections efficiently. Every eyepiece is equipped with a foldable rubber eyecup to avoid straylight from the sides and the inner eyepiece shaft is carefully blackened as well. Housing and eyepiece shaft are completely made from metal - no plastic is used. Filter thread for use with colour- and nebular filters is also available. All these Plössl eyepieces offer a much better image quality than all the very simple made Kellner and Huygens eyepieces. FEATURES Focal length: 5 mm Field of view: 50° Lens-Design: 4 lenses in 2 groups , fully-multicoated Housing material: completely made from metal Rubber eyecup: YES, foldable Filter thread: YES Storage: Twist-pack SCOPE OF DELIVERY BRESSER Plössl eyepiece with rubber eyecup Twist-pack

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BRESSER T2 ring Canon EOS
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THE PMC-EIGHT GOTO SYSTEM JUST AWARDED A SKY AND TELESCOPE HOT PRODUCT FOR 2018. The Explore Scientific EXOS2-GT with PMC-8 Electronics is quite unique and special. Most of the serious amateur mounts on the market today offer single processors. The PMC-8 electronics are extremely robust. They include a 2-Channel Multi-Processor Micro-controller with 8 CPUs that run independently and are completely deterministic in their behavior, thus the name PMC-8. Within this multi-processor system is a 64 Kbyte EEPROM Non-Volatile Memory bank used to store parameters; a Wireless Ethernet 10/100 with full IP function which permits operation from anywhere using a browser, ASCOM, or APP over the web or serial port; and Non-Volatile Memory used to store user selected parameters. The electronics also includes an Auto-Guide port (ST4 contact input) and features the only wireless ASCOM driver on the market. The belt driven system uses 2 timing pulleys (1-45 groove and 1-10 groove) with fiberglass re-enforced neoprene belt connected to a Nema11 bi-polar stepper .67 amps 12ncm motor then connected to the worm. Precise ball bearings in both axes ensures minimal backlash at all nine possible tracking speeds. The included battery pack (12 V) takes eight size "D" batteries. The head rests on a very tough and rigid stainless steel tripod with adjustable 2" legs from 26.8" to 42.5" and can support up to 28 lbs. of equipment. This system is all controlled from a tablet, notebook or desktop pc with 7" display and WIN8.1, WIN10+11, iOS or Android 4.4 with a beautiful full graphical user interface using our very own ExploreStars OpenGoto® Software. The ExploreStars OpenGoto® Software has the same basic functions as most all other mounts on the market today. ExploreStars is a free App downloadable from the Microsoft App store and GooglePlay. The basic download includes a standard 2 star or 3 star alignment procedure, over 70,000 star database, the Messier Catalog and Solar System objects. The software interface features a Classic four-button pattern for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on the touch screen of your tablet or phone. Pull-down menus open to offer the intuitive 2 star and 3 star alignment procedure, selection of the various catalogs, guided tours, the sync button, the park position, search feature and the coordinate input screen to enter RA and DEC coordinate information. Numerical key pad allows for selectable and user enterable GOTO speeds for slewing, centering and guiding rates. You can also set sidereal, king, lunar, solar, and user defined tracking rates. What makes this software different is that YOU can write your own code and import it into this software. Create a Messier challenge. Create a selectable list of objects you want to photograph and program that information into the software. With the ability to write your own code, you can create whatever your heart desires. Share it with the community of astronomers that are using this software. In addition, this mount can be controlled by any ASCOM compliant software using the built-in wireless ASCOM driver. GPS-compatible and auto time / date settings are dependent on optional receiver on computer, tablet or phone.Here are most of the ASCOM software packages available for use with the Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 with PMC-8 mount: ACP; APT; AST / ATC & Ricerca (Omega Lab); AstroArt; AstroMB; Cartes du Ciel / Sky Chart; CCD AutoPilot; DeepSky; Deepsky Planner; DFM Engineering; Earth Centered Universe Pro; EasySky; Eye and Telescope; Project Pluto; Hallo Northern Sky; Maxim DL; MaxPoint; PinPoint Astrometric; Prism; Sequence Generator Pro; Sidereal Technology; The Sky; SkyMap Software; SkyTools 3; Star Atlas PRO; Sky Observer; StarryNight; Stellarium; Virtual Moon Atlas; and WorldWide Telescope.VIDEO REVIEW:https://youtu.be/tmNPajsd9H4 IMPORTANT NOTE: To start using ExploreStars app, download the free app and download the celestial data set that contains the astronomical catalogs, reference images, and reference text. Simply by unzipping the ExploreStars folder containing the expanded celestial data set into your Pictures directory, you will expand the native database from a thousand objects to over seventy thousand objects.SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: https://explorescientificusa.com/pages/software-and-downloads-for-pmc-eight-systemFEATURESUnique PMC-8 Open Goto SystemBeautiful full graphical user interface using our very own ExploreStars OpenGotoWifi controlled by Tablet, Notebook or Desktop PC with 7" or larger display, and Wifi function (not included)Needed system software of optional computer or tablet: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS or Android 4.4 or higherClassic four-button pattern and joystick for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on the touch screenIntuitive 2 star and 3 star alignment procedureMultiprocessor Micro Controller with 8 CPU´sMicro-Stepper Motors NEMA-11Highly accurate and silent Belt-Drive System ST-4 compatible autoguider portASCOM Driver available: YES, supports also Pulse-GuidingYOU can write your own code and import it into this softwareGPS-compatible and auto time / date settings are dependent on optional receiver on computer, tablet or phoneSCOPE OF DELIVERYExplore Scientific EXOS2-GT with Open GOTO PMC-8Stainless steel tripod with 2" legs and bubble levelCounter weight 2 x 4,5 kg Polefinder with illumination unitPower supply 12 volts / 2,0 ampereExploreStars Software via downloadIMPORTANT NOTE: This package doesn´t include any WINDOWS/iOS/Android Computer or Tablet.FAQ / KNOWLEDGE-BASE:  https://explorescientificusa.com/pages/explore-scientific-knowledge-base-and-faqsPMC-Eight GROUPS:  https://espmc-eight.groups.io/g/MAIN

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 102mm f/7 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P Focuser
The three-lens design of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires - at a reasonable price. The construction with Hoya FCD001 ED glass has two air spaces and provides a level of correction so superior to the two-lens constructions, that are common in this price class, that you will see the difference immediately. This excellent optical performance teams up with a high precision mechanics - the result is a telescope on a level that is setting a new standard in it´s price class. Astrophotographers will love this telescope - a optional field flattner is available and makes the telescope perfect even for cameras with a large chip format.These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0'' Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3''FT)) Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5'' HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0'' Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))FEATURESthree lens air-spaced ED-apochromatHoya FCD01-ED glasspolystrehl of above 0.9Tube-weight: 4,9kg Tube length (retracted dew-cap): 560mm Dew-cap diameter: 154mm Tube diameter: 104mmbackfocus: 165mm above 2'' adaptorSCOPE OF DELIVERYOptics with dovetail plate and finder slot2'' Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityDust caps for front-lens and focuser

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Vixen R130Sf Porta II Telescope Set
The Vixen R130Sf Porta II telescope set includes everything that an entry-level astronomer needs. The R130Sf is a Newton reflector telescope with an excellent contrast and light-gathering power and is ideal for observing the moon, planets, nebulae and galaxies. The PORTA II mount is not just popular among beginners – it also allows experienced astronomers to mount their devices quickly and easily. The PORTA II features a high-quality design and comes with a fine adjustment function for both axles. The PORTA II does not require a clamp, as it sports a slip clutch that allows you to adjust the mount to your desired object. It automatically holds its position, making it easy for users of all abilities to operate. FEATURES Mirror: 130 mm Focal length: 650 mm (f5.0) Resolution and limiting magnitude: 0.89 arc seconds; 12.3 Light-gathering power: 345 x Total weight: 11 kg Adapter and connections: 31.7 mm receptacle with T2 connection for cameras DELIVERY CONTENT Porta II mount R130Sf telescope 2 eyepieces: Plössl 20 mm and Plössl 6.3 mm 6x30 viewfinder telescope 31.7 mm extension rube Tripod Tripod storage shelf for accessories Shafts for fine adjustment Tube clamps and dovetail adapter Protective cap Mounting tool

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