Highly compact telescope with a long focal length for high magnifications, featuring a precise GoTo mount with intuitive Wi-Fi app control
- High-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with precise GoTo mount
- Aperture: 100 mm / Focal length: 1,400 mm / F14
- Maximum recommended magnification: 200x
- Telescope for night and solar observation
- Includes objective solar filter
- Unique PMC-8 OpenGoto system
- User-friendly ExploreStars OpenGoto app
- Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook, or desktop PC
- Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo control initialization
- ASCOM driver available, create your own firmware and object lists
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- Alt-azimuth: easy to use, moves horizontally and vertically
- Equatorial: enables precise tracking of objects with only one axis – ideal for high magnifications and astrophotography
- Moon: from 30 mm
- Planets: from 100 mm
- Deep sky: from 150 mm
Product information "BRESSER Messier MC-100/1400 EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo Telescope Set"
The Telescope
The compact optics are a defining feature of the Messier MC-100. The long 1,400 mm focal length allows for relaxed planet observations at high magnifications. Thanks to its short tube length, the telescope is ideal for mobile use. The 100 mm aperture allows you to observe smaller planetary nebulae in the vastness of space. Spot the famous Ring Nebula in the constellation Lyra or admire the Dumbbell Nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. You can also explore the sky during the day: With the safe objective solar filter, you can safely observe sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits on our home star. (Warning: Never aim the telescope at the Sun without a solar filter.)
The Mount
The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount comes equipped with a modern and very precise GoTo control system. It consists of a robust Wi-Fi controller unit, providing all necessary interfaces. The NEMA-11 stepper motors connect directly to this unit via cable, and an ST-4 compatible autoguider interface is also available. The control system also 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 user interface. The currently available alignment stars for control initialization, as well as all celestial objects from the database, are displayed as a star map with additional text information. All these objects can be conveniently viewed and selected.
Powerful controller unit with Open GoTo for customization
At the heart of the controller unit is a fully autonomous 2-channel multi-processor with 8 CPUs and a Wi-Fi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP function. This allows for remote operation via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. The Open GoTo system also allows custom firmware to be written and uploaded to the controller unit. This enables customized adjustments to device functions and the creation of custom object lists.
Includes polar finder
The included and pre-installed polar finder scope allows for quick and precise polar alignment and long exposure times without unwanted star trails. The integrated LED lighting unit further enhances the ease of use of the polar finder.
FEATURES TELESCOPE
- Telescope for night and solar observation
- High-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics with long focal length and exceptionally sharp image
- Ideal for the Moon, planets, smaller planetary nebulae, and globular clusters
- Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
- Maximum useful magnification: 200x
- Objective diameter: 100 mm
- Focal length: 1,400 mm
- Aperture ratio: 14
- Prism rail GP (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
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, also 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 12V DC, with a maximum current consumption of 1.6 amps at full load
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- Maksutov optics with tube
- 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25")
- SC eyepiece adapter (31.7 mm / 1.25")
- Star diagonal mirror
- Polar finder scope with optional illumination
- Prism rail for GP level
- LED finder
- Objective solar filter
- Rotating star map
- Astronomy 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
| Angular resolution (arc seconds): | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Aperture ratio: | 14 |
| Batteries included: | Yes |
| Batteries required: | Yes |
| Colour: | black/white |
| Compass: | No |
| Dust protection caps: | for front lens and eyepiece |
| ED glass: | No |
| Field of application [Telescopes]: | Deep Sky Observation , Deep Sky Photography , Lunar observation , Planetary observation , Planetary photography , Solar observation |
| Fine movements: | Electric (RA and DEC) |
| Focal length (mm): | 1400 |
| Magnification from: | 54 |
| Material: | Aluminium , Plastic , Stainless steel |
| Material OTA: | Aluminium |
| Material tripod 3): | Stainless Steel |
| Maximum load capacity (kg): | 13 |
| Maximum recommended magnification: | 200 |
| Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): | 100 |
| Mount Type [Telescopes]: | German/Equatorial Mount with GoTo |
| Net weight OTA (incl. accessories) (kg): | 2.4 |
| Optical design: | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Polefinder scope: | as standard; illuminated , included |
| Power supply 1): | 12V Batteries or mains adapter |
| Power supply unit included: | Yes |
| Product Family [Telescopes]: | Catadioptric telescope |
| Product series: | Messier |
| Reticle: | No |
| Secondary mirror diameter (mm): | 30 |
| Target Group [Telescopes]: | Advanced Amateurs , Beginners , Specialists and Research , Visual enthusiasts |
| Tripod height adjustment: | No |
| Tube diameter (mm): | 115 |
| Tube length (mm): | 310 |
| Typ [Batteries]: | LR41 |
Product and safety instructions
Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede
www.bresser.de