BRESSER Pollux-II 150/1400 EQ3 Reflector Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Solar Filter
Perfect for your easy start: through the entry-level telescope including many accessories, Sun, Moon, planets and star clusters look particularly captivating.
- Complete set of telescope, tripod, mount and accessories
- Easy-to-use catadioptric telescope for beginners
- Fine adjustment with flexible shafts in 2 axes
- Telescope aperture: 150 mm / focal length: 1,400 mm
- Well suited for Sun, Moon and planets
- Astrophotos with smartphone possible
- Many accessories for immediate start
- Including secure aperture solar filter
Product number:
4690900
EAN:
4007922198255
WEEE-Reg.-Nr.:
DE 34323861
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
That is normal. Finder scopes are only used to make objects easy to locate. The image orientation does not matter for observation.
- 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 Pollux-II 150/1400 EQ3 Reflector Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Solar Filter"
Explore the beauties of the night sky with this complete telescope set. Everything is included so that you can get started immediately with the fascinating hobby of astronomy: the astronomical reflector telescope with 150 mm aperture and 1,400 mm focal length, the equatorial mount, the tripod and extensive accessories for exciting observations. Especially important for beginners: the system is very easy to use. Particularly the Moon, the planets and the Sun appear impressive through the Pollux-II.
Powerful performance for your first celestial observations – the telescope
Take your first steps in astronomy with this classic reflector telescope of the "Newton" type. Because it is equipped with an additional lens inside the focuser, it belongs to the group of the so-called "catadioptric" optics. One advantage of this combination of lens and mirror: despite the large focal length, the telescope tube is relatively short and therefore easily transportable. In addition, you can look forward to a comfortable observation position at all times. This is because with telescopes of this design you do not look in at the back of the telescope, but at the front and laterally. So you don't have to bend down, even if the reflector telescope is pointed vertically upwards at the sky.
The large aperture of 150 mm collects a lot of light from the celestial objects. In addition, 150 mm aperture and 1,400 mm focal length result in a focal ratio (ratio of aperture to focal length) of 1 to 9.3 (F/9.3). This allows you to enjoy viewing your favourite objects at high magnifications with good contrast. Admire especially the planets or details on the Moon through the entry-level telescope. But also some deep sky objects are very nice to observe: open star clusters, globular clusters and bright planetary nebulae such as the Ring Nebula M57 in the constellation Lyra can be seen beautifully through this astronomical telescope.
But how close can you get to the celestial eye-catchers? The 150 mm aperture achieves a resolving power that allows magnifications of up to 300x with sharp images. The technical possibilities go far beyond this – theoretically up to 1,050x using the included accessories. However, as the magnification increases, the sharpness of the image can slowly decrease. In addition, high magnification also requires the right environmental conditions. For no matter through which telescope you look, the air turbulence in the atmosphere (seeing conditions) always influences your observation and magnification possibilities.
Note for nature lovers:
If you choose a Newtonian telescope like the Pollux-II reflector telescope, you can look forward to a specialist in astronomical observation. However, the image is always displayed laterally reversed as well as upside down, which makes no difference when observing the sky. However, this type of telescope is less suitable for nature and landscape observation during the day. Would you like to use your new telescope for exciting nature discoveries as well? Then we recommend that you choose one of the BRESSER refractor telescopes.
Solid base for gazing skywards – mount and tripod
Have you found the perfect location for your journey of discovery into the night sky? Then simply mount your astronomical telescope with the equatorial mount on the height-adjustable aluminium tripod. The special feature of this type of mount: after the so-called "alignment", the positioning of an axis parallel to the Earth's axis, the movement of the celestial bodies only has to be compensated for on this one axis. To do this, you simply point the axis approximately at Polaris. This is a huge advantage over the azimuthal mount, where both axes are moved simultaneously. In addition, the two flexible shafts with fine adjustment make adjusting and tracking the telescope very precise and comfortable. And to ensure that accessories are always at hand, they can be stored on the handy shelf between the tripod legs.
Keep track of things automatically: For this telescope’s equatorial EQ-3 mount, the tracking motor with item number 4951400 is available as an optional accessory. This eliminates the need to manually track a celestial object set in the telescope. When this motor is installed at the mount, it automatically tracks the celestial object, keeping it in the field of view of the eyepiece. This makes observing the night sky even more comfortable!
Everything you need, night and day – the accessories
The astronomical telescope comes with a wide range of equipment so that you can start admiring the Moon, planets or the Sun straight away. At night, the LED viewfinder helps you keep an overview of the sky. Once installed parallel on the tube and correctly aligned, the small red dot shows you where the telescope is pointing when you look through it. This way, you can align the optics precisely and find celestial bodies more quickly before you then take a closer look with the high magnification.
Varying views of the universe: the two eyepieces allow you to marvel at your observation objects in different magnifications. They are simply inserted into the telescope's focuser using their sockets with a standardised 1.25 inch (31.7 mm) diameter. You want to see even more details? Then go for the 3x barlow lens, which triples the magnification of the eyepieces.
If you would like to make astronomical discoveries even during the day, use the solar filter to observe the star of our own solar system. It allows you to easily and safely observe sunspots and granulation on the sun.
CAUTION: Never point the telescope at the sun without the solar filter!
Capture special highlights easily – with the smartphone adapter, you use your smartphone as a camera for your telescope. This way you can quickly take your first photos of the Moon or the Sun, for example, and get started in astrophotography.
FEATURES
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Powerful performance for your first celestial observations – the telescope
Take your first steps in astronomy with this classic reflector telescope of the "Newton" type. Because it is equipped with an additional lens inside the focuser, it belongs to the group of the so-called "catadioptric" optics. One advantage of this combination of lens and mirror: despite the large focal length, the telescope tube is relatively short and therefore easily transportable. In addition, you can look forward to a comfortable observation position at all times. This is because with telescopes of this design you do not look in at the back of the telescope, but at the front and laterally. So you don't have to bend down, even if the reflector telescope is pointed vertically upwards at the sky.
The large aperture of 150 mm collects a lot of light from the celestial objects. In addition, 150 mm aperture and 1,400 mm focal length result in a focal ratio (ratio of aperture to focal length) of 1 to 9.3 (F/9.3). This allows you to enjoy viewing your favourite objects at high magnifications with good contrast. Admire especially the planets or details on the Moon through the entry-level telescope. But also some deep sky objects are very nice to observe: open star clusters, globular clusters and bright planetary nebulae such as the Ring Nebula M57 in the constellation Lyra can be seen beautifully through this astronomical telescope.
But how close can you get to the celestial eye-catchers? The 150 mm aperture achieves a resolving power that allows magnifications of up to 300x with sharp images. The technical possibilities go far beyond this – theoretically up to 1,050x using the included accessories. However, as the magnification increases, the sharpness of the image can slowly decrease. In addition, high magnification also requires the right environmental conditions. For no matter through which telescope you look, the air turbulence in the atmosphere (seeing conditions) always influences your observation and magnification possibilities.
Note for nature lovers:
If you choose a Newtonian telescope like the Pollux-II reflector telescope, you can look forward to a specialist in astronomical observation. However, the image is always displayed laterally reversed as well as upside down, which makes no difference when observing the sky. However, this type of telescope is less suitable for nature and landscape observation during the day. Would you like to use your new telescope for exciting nature discoveries as well? Then we recommend that you choose one of the BRESSER refractor telescopes.
Solid base for gazing skywards – mount and tripod
Have you found the perfect location for your journey of discovery into the night sky? Then simply mount your astronomical telescope with the equatorial mount on the height-adjustable aluminium tripod. The special feature of this type of mount: after the so-called "alignment", the positioning of an axis parallel to the Earth's axis, the movement of the celestial bodies only has to be compensated for on this one axis. To do this, you simply point the axis approximately at Polaris. This is a huge advantage over the azimuthal mount, where both axes are moved simultaneously. In addition, the two flexible shafts with fine adjustment make adjusting and tracking the telescope very precise and comfortable. And to ensure that accessories are always at hand, they can be stored on the handy shelf between the tripod legs.
Keep track of things automatically: For this telescope’s equatorial EQ-3 mount, the tracking motor with item number 4951400 is available as an optional accessory. This eliminates the need to manually track a celestial object set in the telescope. When this motor is installed at the mount, it automatically tracks the celestial object, keeping it in the field of view of the eyepiece. This makes observing the night sky even more comfortable!
Everything you need, night and day – the accessories
The astronomical telescope comes with a wide range of equipment so that you can start admiring the Moon, planets or the Sun straight away. At night, the LED viewfinder helps you keep an overview of the sky. Once installed parallel on the tube and correctly aligned, the small red dot shows you where the telescope is pointing when you look through it. This way, you can align the optics precisely and find celestial bodies more quickly before you then take a closer look with the high magnification.
Varying views of the universe: the two eyepieces allow you to marvel at your observation objects in different magnifications. They are simply inserted into the telescope's focuser using their sockets with a standardised 1.25 inch (31.7 mm) diameter. You want to see even more details? Then go for the 3x barlow lens, which triples the magnification of the eyepieces.
If you would like to make astronomical discoveries even during the day, use the solar filter to observe the star of our own solar system. It allows you to easily and safely observe sunspots and granulation on the sun.
CAUTION: Never point the telescope at the sun without the solar filter!
Capture special highlights easily – with the smartphone adapter, you use your smartphone as a camera for your telescope. This way you can quickly take your first photos of the Moon or the Sun, for example, and get started in astrophotography.
FEATURES
- Reflector telescope with 150 mm aperture and 1,400 mm focal length
- Reflector type catadioptric
- Well suited for observing the Sun, Moon and planets
- Height-adjustable tripod with equatorial EQ3 mount
- Precise adjustment through flexible shafts and fine adjustment in both axes
- Easy to use, very suitable for beginners
- Focal ratio F/9.3, therefore good for observing the planets and details on the moon
- 1.25 inch (31.7 mm) eyepiece focuser
- Two eyepieces and one barlow lens with 1.25 inch (31.7 mm) extension tubes for different magnifications
- Safe solar observation with the included solar filter
- Entry into astrophotography with smartphone camera adapter
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- Telescope
- Aluminium tripod
- Equatorial EQ3 mount
- Eyepieces: 4 mm and 20 mm (1.25 inch sockets)
- Barlow lens 3x (1.25 inch socket)
- LED illuminated dot finder
- Solar filter
- Smartphone camera adapter
- Accessory tray
- Astronomy software download
- Instruction manual
| Angular resolution (arc seconds): | 0.85 |
|---|---|
| Batteries included: | No |
| Batteries required: | No |
| Colour: | black |
| Compass: | No |
| ED glass: | No |
| Extended warranty (years): | 5 |
| Field of application [Telescopes]: | Deep Sky Observation , Lunar observation , Lunar photography , Planetary observation , Solar observation |
| Fine movements: | Manual (RA and DEC) |
| Focal length (mm): | 1400 |
| Material: | Aluminium , Chrome-plated steel , Plastic |
| Material tripod 3): | Aluminium / chromium-plated steel / plastic |
| Maximum recommended magnification: | 300 |
| Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): | 150 |
| Mount Type [Telescopes]: | German/Equatorial Mount |
| Net Weight total (incl. accessories) (g): | 12100 |
| Optical design: | Catadioptric reflecting telescope |
| Primary mirror diam. (mm): | 150 |
| Product Family [Telescopes]: | Reflector telescope |
| Reticle: | No |
| Target Group [Telescopes]: | Beginners |
| Total height (mm): | 1400 |
| Total length (mm): | 900 |
| Total width (mm): | 900 |
| Tripod height adjustment: | No |
Product and safety instructions
Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede
Contact:
www.bresser.de
www.bresser.de
Warning notes
- Check the solar filter before every solar observation and ensure that it is not damaged. Hold it against a strong light source to detect any possible cracks and/or holes. Do not use the telescope for solar observation, even if the solar filter is only slightly damaged. In this case, contact the manufacturer for the appropriate replacement parts.
- Always use the included solar filter when observing the sun. Make sure it is correctly attached to the telescope according to the instructions. The use of the solar filter is only intended in connection with this telescope.
- Never look at the sun through an eyepiece/telescope without a certified protection filter. A moon filter can never be used for solar observation. The moon filter is only suitable for moon observation. The solar filter must be mounted in front of the telescope opening, not at the eyepiece. Otherwise, the concentrated light beam through the optics will immediately destroy the filter foil, leading to severe eye damage, including permanent blindness.
- Check the secure fit of the solar filter before each solar observation. An accidental detachment from the objective opening can lead to immediate and permanent eye damage and blindness.
- If the solar filter cannot be securely attached to the tube, improve the fit by placing several self-adhesive felt strips or similar between the solar filter and the objective opening. Never use the solar filter if it cannot be properly mounted on the telescope. In such a case, always contact our customer service first.
- Be extremely cautious when observing the sun. A brief look through the unprotected optics will immediately cause severe eye damage, potentially leading to complete blindness.
- Children should not look at the sun through the telescope, even with the filter properly installed. Never leave children unsupervised.
- Never leave the optics unattended. Children and inexperienced adults could point the telescope at the sun without proper precautions and lose their eyesight.
- Do not observe the sun after eye surgeries or other eye conditions without prior medical consultation.
- Wrinkles/creases in the film are normal and do not indicate a product defect.
- Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
- BATTERY WARNING AND SAFETY Safe handling and use of batteries and accumulators Read and follow these instructions before using the battery or accumulator. To the extent permitted by law, failure to comply with these warnings and instructions may result in any damage caused to your product not being covered by the warranty. In this document, the term "batteries" also includes accumulators. Follow these instructions to ensure optimal safety and performance: DO NOT use counterfeit batteries in products. Only use supplied batteries. Use the battery SOLELY for its intended purpose. Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets. DO NOT use batteries that appear to be damaged, swollen, or modified. Do not use batteries that are leaking, emitting a smell, swollen, melted, or showing dents, rust, cracks, or scratches. The battery should NOT be disassembled, crushed, punctured, shredded, or otherwise tampered with. The battery should NOT be exposed to liquids. Liquid may penetrate the battery's circuits, causing corrosion and compromising its safety. A wet or damp battery should NOT be dried with a device or heat source (e.g., hairdryer or microwave). The device or battery should NOT be placed near a heat source or direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the battery to swell, leak, or malfunction. Examples include placing the device near a radiator, stove, kitchen appliance, iron, fireplace, or inside a vehicle or next to a window in direct sunlight. The battery should NOT come into contact with metal objects. If metal objects such as jewelry come into prolonged contact with the battery terminals, the battery may become very hot or catch fire. The battery should NOT be stored together with hazardous or flammable materials. Store the battery in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The battery should NOT be inserted incorrectly when charging. MAKE SURE the battery compartment is empty, dry, and free of dirt before inserting the battery. The battery should NOT be charged in direct sunlight or at extreme temperatures. The battery must be charged at room temperature, typically between 20 °C and 26 °C (68 °F-79 °F). Charging may be temporarily suspended if the battery temperature exceeds 60 °C (140 °F). If the battery is hot but the temperature is under 60 °C (140 °F), the battery will still charge, but more slowly than usual. Avoid dropping the battery or the product with the battery inside. If dropped onto a hard surface, the battery or product may be damaged. If you suspect the battery might be damaged, replace it. Never leave your mobile hotspot plugged into the power supply for more than 24 hours to charge. Let the battery drain and then recharge it. Keeping your mobile hotspot plugged into a charger without draining the battery can damage the battery/device or affect performance. If a battery shows a significantly shorter runtime than when purchased, it has reached the end of its reasonable lifespan. We recommend replacing it. For optimal results and performance, batteries should be replaced after 12 months or earlier depending on usage. Follow local regulations for the disposal of used batteries. Do not throw the battery into fire or water.
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Accessories
BRESSER RA Tracking Motor + Controller
£117.00*
This BRESSER RA-Motor for a more comfortable tracking of your telescope. Including controller. Suitable for BRESSER Pluto, Galaxia, Quasar and Skylux telescopes, and all BRESSER carbon look telescopes with EQ-Sky and EQ3 mount.Important note: Not suitable for BRESSER Space Explorer and Firstlight telescopes. FEATURES motor for the BRESSER telescopes: Pluto, Galaxia, Quasar, Skylux, and all BRESSER carbon look telescopes with EQ-Sky and EQ3 mountthanks to the automatic tracking the observed object always remains in the eyepieceSCOPE OF DELIVERYmotorhandheld controllerbattery compartment bag with lanyardmanual
Available
BRESSER 5mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£27.00*
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
Available
BRESSER 6.5mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£27.00*
BRESSER 6.5mm 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: 6.5 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
Currently not available
BRESSER 10mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£29.00*
BRESSER 10mm 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: 10 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
Available
BRESSER 15mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£29.00*
BRESSER 15mm 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: 15 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
Available
BRESSER 20mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£29.00*
BRESSER 20mm 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: 20 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
Available
BRESSER 25mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£29.00*
BRESSER 25mm 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: 25 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
Available
BRESSER 30mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£29.00*
BRESSER 30mm 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: 30 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
Currently not available
BRESSER 40mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£35.00*
BRESSER 40mm 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: 40 mm
Field of view: 46°
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
Available
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Filter Set 2 Moon & Planets from 100mm (4")
£42.00*
Filter Set 2 is recommended for Moon & Planets from 100mm (4") Aperture
Set 2 includes the following filters:
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Green No.56 - 0310262
The green filter is to increase the contrasts enormously between the red and the blue regions of the cloud structures on the gas planets Jupiter and Saturn. Seeing our Earth Moon through the green filter, the contrasts of each ray crater become clearly more visible.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Orange No.21 - 0310273
This one really supports the detection of the dark areas on the planet Mars. The details of the clouds of Saturn and Jupiter are also so much more visible through the Filter.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Yellow No.12 - 0310267
Watching the Moon surface through the filter, the contrasts will enormously increase. Same with planet Mars. On the huge planet Jupiter, when using the filter, you can even see the contrasts between the cloud-bands and a lot more details. Starting with a telescope diameter of 8“ and a clear sight, you even get to see various details of Saturn.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Blue No.80A - 0310264
The color of light blue really supports watching the high clouds on Mars. The contrast increases. The dark red structures will be shown even darker, so this is the perfect filter for watching the big red Flecks on the gas planet Jupiter. The rings of Saturn will be accentuated, the structures of the Venus Atmosphere will be even finer.
What ist a color Filter for and do we really need it?
Color Filters darken the light slightly, that reaches the eye or the sensor of the camera. This eliminates for instance stronger transitions. The result is that your picture turns out with more contrast which automatically shows more details.
FEATURES
Made from high-quality optical glass
Filter glass is absolutely parallel
All optical surfaces have anti reflex coatings
Filter housing from black anodized aluminum
Filter threads on both ends (female/male)
Multiple filters usage is possible
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
4pcs color filter
protection-case
Available
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Filter Set 3 Moon & Planets from 150mm (6")
£42.00*
Filter Set 3 is recommended for Moon & Planets from 150mm (6") Aperture
Set 3 includes the following filters:
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Light Blue No.82A - 0310265
The color of light blue really supports watching the high clouds on Mars. The contrast increases. The dark red structures will be shown even darker, so this is the perfect filter for watching the big red Flecks on the gas planet Jupiter. The rings of Saturn will be accentuated, the structures of the Venus Atmosphere will be even finer.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Violet No.47 - 0310272
The purple filter is perfect for watching Venus. Seeing through it, the dark clouds of the Venus atmosphere become even better visible. He also clears up the structures of the rings around Saturn. Using big openings and having a clear sight this filter is also good for watching Merkur.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Light Red No.23A - 0310271
The blue/blue green light is totally blocked. The contrast between the card and the lighter zones will enormously increase. This is truly helpful when you watch Jupiter or Saturn. Or for mars, watching the poles.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Yellow-Green No.11 - 0310269
Watching the Moon surface through the filter, the contrasts will enormously increase. Same with planet Mars. On the huge planet Jupiter, when using the filter, you can even see the contrasts between the cloud-bands and a lot more details. Starting with a telescope diameter of 8“ and a clear sight, you even get to see various details of Saturn.
What ist a color Filter for and do we really need it?
Color Filters darken the light slightly, that reaches the eye or the sensor of the camera. This eliminates for instance stronger transitions. The result is that your picture turns out with more contrast which automatically shows more details.
FEATURES
Made from high-quality optical glass
Filter glass is absolutely parallel
All optical surfaces have anti reflex coatings
Filter housing from black anodized aluminum
Filter threads on both ends (female/male)
Multiple filters usage is possible
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
4pcs color filter
4pcs protection-case
Available
Color Filter Set Essential 1,25" Red,Green,Blue,Yellow
£9.90*
Color Filter Set Essential is recommended for Moon & Planets from 50mm (2") Aperture Essential Set includes the following filters: BRESSER Filter Red (1,25):The blue/blue green light is totally blocked. The contrast between the card and the lighter zones will enormously increase. This is truly helpful when you watch Jupiter or Saturn. Or for mars, watching the poles. BRESSER Filter Green (1,25):The green filter is to increase the contrasts enormously between the red and the blue regions of the cloud structures on the gas planets Jupiter and Saturn. Seeing our Earth Moon through the green filter, the contrasts of each ray crater become clearly more visible.BRESSER Filter Blue (1,25):The color of light blue really supports watching the high clouds on Mars. The contrast increases. The dark red structures will be shown even darker, so this is the perfect filter for watching the big red Flecks on the gas planet Jupiter. The rings of Saturn will be accentuated, the structures of the Venus Atmosphere will be even finer. BRESSER Filter Yellow (1,25):Watching the Moon surface through the filter, the contrasts will enormously increase. Same with planet Mars. On the huge planet Jupiter, when using the filter, you can even see the contrasts between the cloud-bands and a lot more details. Starting with a telescope diameter of 8“ and a clear sight, you even get to see various details of Saturn. What ist a color Filter for and do we really need it? Color Filters darken the light slightly, that reaches the eye or the sensor of the camera. This eliminates for instance stronger transitions. The result is that your picture turns out with more contrast which automatically shows more details. FEATURESVersatile colour filter set For eyepieces and accessories with 1.25" filter thread Increase contrast on moon and planets Making object details more visibleSCOPE OF DELIVERY4pcs color filter: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
Available
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 1.25" Filter Grey ND0.9
£24.00*
The neutral density filter transmits light uniformly across the entire visual spectrum. It serves as an excellent filter to reduce glare and irradiation when observing the Moon with any telescope 4"(10.2cm) and larger. The ND96 filter may also be employed in the splitting of close double stars where one of the binary pair significantly exceeds the other in brightness. Very flat design, with only 5.0mm light path.
FEATURESreduces brightness for a higher contrastideal for observing the mooncan be combined with other colour filtersvery flat design, with only 5.0mm light path
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1x Color Filter #ND96 Moon Filter (0.9 density; 13% transmission)
Available
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 1.25" Variable Polarizing Filter
£58.00*
Universally usable variable polarizing filter with a 1.25" filter thread.This variable polarizing filter allows for a continuous adjustment of the image brightness. This is very helpful to level strong differences in contrast of different observation objects individually. Particularly for lunar and planetary observations but also for solar observations this filter prevents an outshining of details.Solar observations ONLY together with an adequate solar filter !!! Particularly when a Herschel wedge is used and with large objective lens apertures the use of the variable polarizing filter can reduce the brightness of the observation object to a confortable level. The large adjustment range of 40% to 1% light transmission and the neutral grey filter effect create a comfortable and unadulterated image.The handling is very simple. The desired filtering level is set by turning the two sides of the housing against each other.A 1.25" filter thread on both sides (female/male) allow for the simultaneous use of additional colour filters.FEATURESvariable polarizing filterindividually adjustable image brightnessmade from high-quality optical glassblack anodized aluminium housing1.25" filter thread on both sidesSCOPE OF DELIVERYpolarizing filterprotective box
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OCULUM VERLAG - Fernrohr-Führerschein in 4 Schritten (GERMAN)
£19.90*
Please note that this astronomy book for beginners is only available in German.
Available
OCULUM VERLAG - Hobby-Astronom in 4 Schritten (German edition)
£14.90*
Please note that this astronomy book for beginners is only available in German language.
Available
Vixen SG-L02 Headlamp red-light white-light
£65.00*
The perfect LED head torch for nighttime observations!
Adjusting your eyes to the dark surroundings is very important when making astronomical observations.
In dark areas, it is very difficult to use astronomical equipment without a suitable light.
With normal lights, however, the light intensity is more important than protecting your eyes against bright light.
Using these lights at night makes your pupils contract, which can make it difficult for your eyes to readjust to the darkness.
The SG-L01, our first astronomy LED lamp, featured a built-in red LED that provided a solution to this problem.
However, the red light did not offer optimal visibility. On our new astronomy LED light, the SG-L02, the LED lights produce warm light to improve visibility.
They also ensure that your eyes stay adapted to the dark.
The LEDs do not emit light in the sensitive range of 555 nm.
The brightness of the white light can be adjusted between 3 and 42 lumen, while the red light can be adjusted between 0.28 and 7.62 lumen.
FEATURES
Dimmable red light ensures that your eyes stay adapted to the dark
Built-in rechargeable battery, charges via USB
Waterproof design
LED colour can be switched from red to white
0.28 to 7.62 lumen for red light
3 to 42 lumen for white light
Dimensions: 41 mm x 33 mm x 30 mm
Weight: 29 g
DELIVERY CONTENT
SG-L02 head torch
Strap (size S)
Strap (size L)
Pocket clip
Cable for charging the battery (USB-A plug to USB Micro-B plug)
Available
Vixen NPL 50° Eyepiece 8mm (1.25'')
£49.00*
The 2-group 4-element Plossl optical design of the NPL series eyepieces delivers flat and clear images with good color correction. The lenses are fully multi-coated for high light transmission.
FEATURES
Push-fit Size: 31.7 mm
Apparent field of view: 50°
Eye relief: 4.5 mm
Weight: 79 g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1x Eyepiece 8 mm (1.25'')
Available
Vixen 2x Barlow Lens with T2 Thread
£56.00*
This Barlow lens doubles the focal length of your telescope. It allows you to make astronomical observations with a higher magnification than a conventional eyepiece. Thanks to the Barlow lens between the eyepiece, you can obtain a greater magnification whilst maintaining a comfortable interpupillary distance.This Vixen 2x Barlow lens is ideal for observing and photographing lunar landscapes and details on the brighter planets. The Barlow lens also features a T2 connection for photography with DSLR cameras. With T2 extension tubes, it can also be used as a camera projection adapter.With a deflecting prism, the Barlow lens enables you to obtain a magnification factor of 3.3x.FEATURES2x Barlow lenses with T2 thread2-lens optical systemDoubles the magnification factorAlso suitable as a camera adapter31.7 mm sleeveWeight: 80 gDELIVERY CONTENT 2x Barlow lenses Dust caps
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BRESSER Researcher LCD Microscope
£472.99*
A digital microscope easily brings the microcosmos up on the screen. For a long time, these instruments were common only in the beginner's range. Now, the successful and proven Researcher series makes the step into the digital microscopy world and offers new options for microscopy in schools, for hobby or work. The optics and mechanics is the same as already well estabished in the Researcher Bino and Researcher Trino microscopes. Incuding 4 DIN objectives, Abbe condenser, coaxial fine focus and crosstable, the Researcher LCD is suitable for use in the microscopy hobby as well as in teaching or other work related applications. The highest magnification when using the 60x objective (compares to 600x on non digital microscopes) is high enough to view small microorganisms as microalgae, flagellates and bacteria. Other magnifications (20x, 100x oil) can be added later. The Researcher LCD is also compatible with our plan-achromatic objectives designed for 160mm optical tube length.The integrated, modern Sony camerasensor IMX206 with 16MP gives a brilliant image with good contrast on the monitor. The user can change settings and capture images and video conveniently with the touch screen. Images with 16MP and Full HD video can be stored directly on SD card (SD card not supplied). The microscope also has a HDMI connection, so the image is easily shown on a big monitor, TV, beamer or smartboard. The results can be shared with a bigger audience in lectures or teaching.
FEATURESDigital microscope with integrated 7'' touchscreen
4 achromatic DIN objectives (RMS thread connection), parfocal length 45mm
Objective magnifications of 4x, 10x, 40x, 60x (40x and 60x with specimen protection)
Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, fully adjustable and height adjustable
High-contrast screen with natural colours, 1024x600px resolution
Integrated Sony IMX206 camera sensor with 16MP
HDMI port for connection to an external monitor
SD card slot (supports up to 32GB, not included)
USB port (for data transfer to SD card)
SCOPE OF DELIVERYResearcher LCD Digital Microscope
Set of 5 prepared slides and 5 blank slides
Power adapter (EU) 5V 2A
HDMI cable
USB cable for transferring stored data to a PC
Dust cover
Available
BRESSER RA Tracking Motor + Controller
£117.00*
This BRESSER RA-Motor for a more comfortable tracking of your telescope. Including controller. Suitable for BRESSER Pluto, Galaxia, Quasar and Skylux telescopes, and all BRESSER carbon look telescopes with EQ-Sky and EQ3 mount.Important note: Not suitable for BRESSER Space Explorer and Firstlight telescopes. FEATURES motor for the BRESSER telescopes: Pluto, Galaxia, Quasar, Skylux, and all BRESSER carbon look telescopes with EQ-Sky and EQ3 mountthanks to the automatic tracking the observed object always remains in the eyepieceSCOPE OF DELIVERYmotorhandheld controllerbattery compartment bag with lanyardmanual
Available
OCULUM VERLAG - Fernrohr-Führerschein in 4 Schritten (GERMAN)
£19.90*
Please note that this astronomy book for beginners is only available in German.
Available
BRESSER Pirsch ED 8x34 Binoculars Phase Coating
£339.99*
The BRESSER Pirsch ED Series are extremely bright with high colour fidelity. They are suitable for a variety of situations such as vacation, travel, hiking and nature.
Our Pirsch ED binoculars are equipped with the latest phase coating to allow the image better contrast and high-resolution. In addition, these binoculars are equipped with a high-performance ED glass preventing color fringing which makes the colors even more radiant. This is reinforced by the high-quality fully multi coating. The combination of the built-in Barium-Kron glass material and the Dielectric coating on the prisms ensures a brighter, clearer picture even at twilight. The TwistUp eyecups allow spectacle wearers to enjoy the full field of view, as they are adjustable they also support the view without glasses. The rubber armour covering on the binoculars, provides a good grip and handling. All Pirsch ED models are equipped with a wide, very comfortable neck strap and carry case. To complete the package, these models are all purged with high-quality ARGON gas, which protects the binoculars from fogging, all Pirsch ED models are protected against water entry.
FEATURES
Compact and versatile binoculars
High performance ED-glass
High quality phase coating for bright and more high-contrast images
Waterproof and ARGON purged to prevent fogging
Rubberized housing
Ideal also for spectacle wearers +/- 4 diopter
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Binoculars
Nylon case with shoulder strap
Broad, padded carrying strap
Protective objective lens caps
Protective eyepiece caps
Large lens cloth
Manual
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BRESSER NightExplorer 15x70 Astronomy Binoculars
£467.00*
Whether you want to explore the night sky or make terrestrial observations during the day, the BRESSER NightExplorer 15x70 astronomy binoculars will ensure that you are perfectly equipped for all your outdoor adventures. The extra large lens diameter of 70 mm lets a large amount of light into the binoculars, while the 15x magnification ensures that you obtain highly detailed images of your observed targets. Fully multicoated optics ensure scattered light is kept to a minimum, so that you can enjoy a perfect view with the best possible optical performance. At a distance of 1000 metres, the field of view is 77 metres wide. The highly corrected eyepieces with 5 lenses in 3 groups produce vivid images with sharp edges.
Coating
The premium BaK-4 optics (barium crown glass) features a full multi-coating to increase light transmission and reduce reflections.
Focusing
Thanks to the individual eyepiece adjustment, you only need to focus the binoculars once. You can then enjoy a sharp image at infinity for the night sky. The binoculars also have a close focus, which you can set from a distance of 10 metres or more for close-up observations of your immediate surroundings.
Also suitable for glasses wearers
Thanks to the foldable eyecups, you can set the optimal distance between your eyes and the ocular lenses. If you wear glasses, this allows you to see the entire field of view of the Porro-prism binoculars. There is also a dioptre compensation of +/-8, which you can use to compensate for small differences in vision between your eyes.
Weatherproof and robust
Thanks to their waterproof design, the binoculars can be used in wet or foggy weather conditions, as water and moisture cannot enter the housing. The binoculars are filled with argon to stop the optics from fogging up. In addition, the ergonomic armouring provides a secure grip and protects the binoculars against impacts and knocks, making them ideal to travel with.
Portable design
The 15x70 Porro-prism binoculars come with an excellent lightweight aluminium tripod, with study ballhead mounting, to ensure wobble-free astronomical or terrestrial observations. Both the binoculars and the tripod can be stored in the sturdy padded backpack, which is also included in the set. This ensures that you can easily transport your gear to your desired vantage point, even if you have to go a long way to get there.
Discover the night sky and the wonders of nature with the powerful BRESSER NightExplorer 15x70 astronomy binoculars!
FEATURES
Astronomy binoculars for astronomical and terrestrial observations
High magnification and light-gathering power
Magnification: 15x
Lens diameter: 70 mm
Optical design: Porro
Full multi-layer coating
BaK-4 glass material
Rubber eyecups for spectacle wearers
Individual eyepiece adjustment
Highly corrected eyepieces for sharp-edged images
Field of view: 77 m (at a distance of 1000 m)
Close focus: from 10 m
Dioptre adjustment: +/- 8
Tripod connection thread
Includes Aluminium tripod
Includes Backpack
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Astronomy binoculars
Tripod
Backpack
Instructions with warranty information
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Filter Set 3 Moon & Planets from 150mm (6")
£42.00*
Filter Set 3 is recommended for Moon & Planets from 150mm (6") Aperture
Set 3 includes the following filters:
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Light Blue No.82A - 0310265
The color of light blue really supports watching the high clouds on Mars. The contrast increases. The dark red structures will be shown even darker, so this is the perfect filter for watching the big red Flecks on the gas planet Jupiter. The rings of Saturn will be accentuated, the structures of the Venus Atmosphere will be even finer.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Violet No.47 - 0310272
The purple filter is perfect for watching Venus. Seeing through it, the dark clouds of the Venus atmosphere become even better visible. He also clears up the structures of the rings around Saturn. Using big openings and having a clear sight this filter is also good for watching Merkur.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Light Red No.23A - 0310271
The blue/blue green light is totally blocked. The contrast between the card and the lighter zones will enormously increase. This is truly helpful when you watch Jupiter or Saturn. Or for mars, watching the poles.
Explore Scientific Filter 1.25" Yellow-Green No.11 - 0310269
Watching the Moon surface through the filter, the contrasts will enormously increase. Same with planet Mars. On the huge planet Jupiter, when using the filter, you can even see the contrasts between the cloud-bands and a lot more details. Starting with a telescope diameter of 8“ and a clear sight, you even get to see various details of Saturn.
What ist a color Filter for and do we really need it?
Color Filters darken the light slightly, that reaches the eye or the sensor of the camera. This eliminates for instance stronger transitions. The result is that your picture turns out with more contrast which automatically shows more details.
FEATURES
Made from high-quality optical glass
Filter glass is absolutely parallel
All optical surfaces have anti reflex coatings
Filter housing from black anodized aluminum
Filter threads on both ends (female/male)
Multiple filters usage is possible
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
4pcs color filter
4pcs protection-case
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BRESSER Messier 5" Dobson
£239.00*
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 5" dobsonian is simply a breakthrough. Despite of its low price this telescope offers a versatility and quality rivaling a lot more expensive telescopes. Not only for beginners - also enthusiastic and experienced amateur astronomers love this high performance and compact telescope for traveling and to discover the night sky.
The main goal of this telescope is the quick setup and the ease of use. Simply put the Messier 5" Dobson telescope on a table in your backyard, point the telescope to your target object and you are ready to start your observation. The Messier 5" Dobson is almost pre-assembled ex factory which means you can start within minutes. With the included standard accessories (LED-finder, 25mm and 9mm Kellner eyepieces and Moonfilter) the telescope is ready for observing. The inbuild compass and circular level speeds up the telescopes orientation. The optical diameter of 130mm (5") 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. Finding and observing is much easier with that light gathering richfield telescope. Bresser also has equipped these dobsonians with a high quality main mirror which offers a very good sharpness and contrast. In addition, this telescope has a particularly large secondary mirror for ideal illumination of the image field.The optical tube can easily be moved inside the tube rings in order to find the optimal balance and observing position. This is another virtue of this highly versatile telescope system: Remove the optical tube from the dobsonian telescope mount and use the optics on a equatorial mount for astrophotography with smartphones und eyepiece cameras - in minutes.
Bresser has not skimped and this telescope has a particularly large secondary mirror for ideal illumination of the field of view. The entire telescope tube can be moved and rotated in the tube clamps - everything is thus balanced in a flash and a comfortable position for viewing is set. A permanently installed compass with circular bubble facilitates the orientation of the telescope.
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: 130mm / focal length: 650mm / F/5Maximum recommended magnification: 260xtelescope for night and solar observation
1,25" rack & pinion focuser
primary mirror made from optical glass
large 47mm secondary mirror
many accessories included - ready to use
pre-assembled ex-factory
easy to move the tube
optics can be attached to other mountings
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
newton reflector telescope
aperture solar-filter
dobsonion telescope mount
LED viewfinder (battery included)
25mm and 9mm Kellner eyepieces (Ø 31,7 mm / 1,25")
moonfilter (Ø 31,7 mm / 1,25")
2 tube clamps with GP dovetail adapter
instruction manual
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BRESSER Pollux-I 150/750 EQ3 Reflector Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Solar Filter
£389.00*
Explore hidden worlds through your own eyes – with the BRESSER Pollux-I telescope starter set for budding amateur astronomers, you can go on your own journey of discovery in outer space. Everything you need is already included: the astronomical reflector telescope with 150 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length, the equatorial mount, the tripod and a wide range of accessories for astronomical observations. Perfect for getting started quickly: the system is very easy to use. In addition, the entry-level telescope impresses with its versatility: you can observe the Moon and planets as well as star clusters, gas nebulae and even galaxies through the high-quality optics. Due to the parabolic primary mirror the image delights with impressive sharpness and high contrast. In addition, the 2-inch focuser allows for the use of high-quality eyepieces. Perfect conditions for fascinating sights of the night sky!
Time-proven optics for your first astro-steps – the telescope
By choosing the Pollux-I, you’ll start your journey to the stars with a classic Newtonian reflector telescope. Beginners are often surprised by the fact that with telescopes of this type you don't look in at the back of the tube, but at the front and laterally. This gives you the advantage of always being able to look into the telescope in a comfortable posture, even when it's pointed vertically upwards at the sky. In addition, these reflector telescopes offer optics that are absolutely free of chromatic aberrations and thus provide good imaging properties.
The large aperture of 150 mm collects a lot of light from the celestial objects. In addition, 150 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length result in a short focal ratio (ratio of aperture to focal length) of 1 to 5 (F/5). On the one hand, this makes the telescope fast and provide a bright image. On the other hand, high magnifications can be achieved. This combination makes the entry-level telescope so versatile. In addition, the Pollux-I is equipped with a parabolic primary mirror. The remarkable effect of this special mirror shape: you enjoy excellent imaging properties at all magnification levels.
So you can look forward to the complete range of celestial highlights. At low to medium magnification, you can admire deep-sky objects such as open star clusters, globular clusters, gas nebulae and even galaxies such as the pair of galaxies M65 and M66 in the constellation Leo. And at high magnifications, observing the planets or details on the Moon is an absolute pleasure.
You can get really close to your favourite objects: The aperture of 150 mm achieves a resolving power that allows magnifications of up to about 300x with sharp images. Technically, even higher magnifications are possible, theoretically up to 562.5x using the included accessories. However, with increasing magnification, the sharpness of the image can slowly decrease. In addition, the prevailing conditions always make a difference: How highly you can magnify always depends not only on the power of the telescope but also on the air turbulence in the atmosphere (seeing conditions).
The telescope also impresses with its flexibility in terms of eyepiece compatibility: it comes with a 2-inch focuser (focuser extension) and an adapter from 2 inch to 1.25 inch. This enables you to use eyepieces with 1.25-inch sockets (about 31.7 mm) as well as eyepieces with the larger 2-inch sockets (about 50.8 mm) with large fields of view.
Note for nature lovers:
If you choose a Newtonian telescope like the Pollux-I reflector telescope, you can look forward to a specialist in astronomical observation. However, the image is always displayed laterally reversed as well as upside down, which makes no difference when observing the sky. However, this type of telescope is less suitable for nature and landscape observation during the day. Would you like to use your new telescope for exciting nature discoveries as well? Then we recommend that you choose one of the BRESSER refractor telescopes.
Perfect foundation for fascinating discoveries – mount and tripod
Your beginner's telescope is securely held by the height-adjustable aluminium tripod with equatorial mount. The special feature of this mount, also known as a parallactic mount: in contrast to azimuthal models, the movement of the celestial bodies is only compensated for on one axis instead of two. For this purpose, you simply align one axis parallel to the Earth's axis by pointing it approximately at Polaris.
For precise and comfortable alignment and tracking of the entry-level telescope, the Pollux-I comes equipped with two flexible shafts with fine adjustment. And to ensure that the interchangeable eyepieces, barlow lens etc. always remain within reach, they can be stored on the tray between the tripod legs.Keep track of things automatically: For this telescope’s equatorial EQ-3 mount, the tracking motor with item number 4951400 is available as an optional accessory. This eliminates the need to manually track a celestial object set in the telescope. When this motor is installed at the mount, it automatically tracks the celestial object, keeping it in the field of view of the eyepiece. This makes observing the night sky even more comfortable!
Well equipped for the ideal start – the accessories
Your entry-level telescope comes with a wide range of astronomy accessories so that you can start to be amazed right away. For example, the LED viewfinder helps you align the telescope and find celestial objects. Installed in parallel on the telescope, this direction finder shows you a red dot when you look through it. It appears to hover in front of the sky and thereby shows you where the telescope is pointing.
Varying view of the sky: With the two eyepieces with 1.25-inch sockets (31.7 mm), you can admire your astronomical discoveries at different magnifications. The 3x barlow lens already included in the set triples the magnification of the eyepiece you are using.
Enjoy safe observations of our Sun with the included solar filter. This way you can easily take a closer look at sunspots and granulation on our own star.
CAUTION: Never point the telescope at the Sun without the solar filter!
Astrophotography for beginners: with the smartphone adapter, you can use your mobile phone as a camera on the telescope. This way you will quickly impress friends and relatives with your own first snapshots e. g. of the Moon or the Sun.
FEATURES
Reflector telescope with 150 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length
Reflector type Newton with parabolic primary mirror
Very well suited for observing the Sun, Moon and planets as well as star clusters, gas nebulae and galaxies
Height-adjustable tripod with equatorial EQ3 mount
Precise movement through flexible shafts and fine adjustment in both axes
Easy to use, very good for beginners
Focal ratio F/5, thus very suitable for many celestial objects
2-inch (50.8 mm) focuser with adapter to 1.25-inch (31.7 mm)
Two eyepieces and one barlow lens with 1.25-inch (31.7 mm) sockets for different magnifications
Safe solar observation with the included solar filter
First steps in astrophotography with smartphone camera adapter
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Telescope
Aluminium tripod
Equatorial EQ3 mount
Adapter from 2 inch to 1.25 inch
Eyepieces: 4 mm and 20 mm (1.25-inch sockets)
Barlow lens 3x (1.25-inch socket)
LED illuminated dot finder
Solar filter
Smartphone camera adapter
Accessory tray
Astronomy software as download
Instruction manual
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BRESSER Messier AR-102/600 NANO AZ Telescope
£459.00*
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.
Excellent for entering into the hobby of astronomy: Observe craters, valleys and rims on the moon from nearly 400,000km away just as you would look out of the window of a spaceship! 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.The MESSIER AR-102s does not only provide highly detailed views of the moon: Gaze at the division of the rings of saturn millions of kilometers away or explore the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, a giant tornado in Jupiter's atmosphere. Watch the seasons on Mars and find the sickle of Venus. The MESSIER AR-102s gives you images that are many times brighter than the instrument Galileo Galilei was using for his famous explorations almost 400 years ago. The new BRESSER NANO AZ telescopic mount has been developed to ensure quick and easy operation. The mount is as easy to use as a photo tripod, it is just more stable and easily carries telescopes weighing up to 4 kg. The mount can be easily swivelled by hand to the left, right, up and down, making it really easy to use and with a weight of only 3.4kg, the mount is also easy to transport. Ideal for the easy entry, as a travel mount or for quick observations. The telescopes are securely held by a clamp for 44mm prism rails, the so-called GP Level. This is an international manufacturer-independent standard, whereby all telescopes with such a GP prism rail can be installed on this mount. The sturdy and height-adjustable stainless steel tripod included in the scope of delivery is the ideal base for the BRESSER NANO AZ mount. FEATURESHigh quality achromatic lens telescope for beginner Telescope for night and solar observationRichfield refractor telescope with AZ mount and tripod Ideal for moon, planets, star clusters and nebulaeFast setup and simple handling Ideal for easy entry & travel mounting Aperture: 102mm / Focal length: 600mm Maximum recommended magnification: 200x Universal 44mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits EXOS/LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)Excellent HEXAFOC focuser with 2,5inch (65mm) open diameter6x30 straight through viewfinderoptimized finder bracket for comfortable use31.7mm (1.25inch) diagonal mirrorCradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 inch thread)Universal 44mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)50,8mm (2inch) to 31,7mm (1,25inch) adapter with integrated T2 thread (optional T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed)What's IncludedOptical tubeAzimuth NANO mount Stainless steel tripod with accessory shelfEyepiece: 26 mm Super Plossl 31.7mm (1.25inch)2inch eyepiece adapter6x30 viewfinder Tube clamp with handly and camera adapter31.7mm (1.25inch) diagonal mirror Aperture Solar-filterPC Software StellariumManualMoon map
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BRESSER Messier 6" Dobson
£369.00*
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 6'' dobsonian is simply a breakthrough. Despite of its low price this telesccope offers a versatility and quality rivaling a lot more expensive telecopes. Not only for beginners - also enthusiastic and experienced amateur astronomers love this high perfomance and compact telescope for traveling and to discover the night sky. The main goal of this telescope is the quick setup and the ease of use. Simply put the Messier 6'' Dobson telescope on a table in your backyard, point the telescope to your target object and you are ready to start your observation. The Messier 6'' Dobson is almost pre-assembled ex factory which means you can start within minutes. With the included standard accessories (LED-finder, 25mm and 9mm Kellner eyepieces and Moonfilter) the telescope is ready for observing. The inbuild compass and circular level speeds up the telescopes orientation. The optical diameter of 150mm (6'') 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. Finding and observing is much easier with that light gathering richfield telescope. Bresser also has equipped these dobsonians with a high quality parabolic main mirror which offers a much better scharpness and contrast than other telescopes with a simple spherical main mirror. In addition, this telescope has a particularly large secondary mirror of 55mm in diametre for ideal illumination of the image field.
The 6'' Dobsonian is also equipped with a large 2.0'' focuser, which allows the use of 2.0'' eyepieces with even larger fields of view. Due to the included eyepiece adapter 2'' to 1.25'', all 1.25'' eyepieces can of course be used.
The optical tube can easily be moved inside the tube rings in order to find the optimal balance and observing position. This is another virtue of this highly versatile telescope system: Remove the optical tube from the dobsonian telescope mount and use the optics on a equatorial mount - in minutes. 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: 150 mm / focal length: 750 mm / F/5Maximum recommended magnification: 300xtelescope for night and solar observation
2.0'' rack & pinion focuser
primary mirror made from optical glass
large 55mm secondary mirror
many accessories included - ready to use
pre-assembled ex-factory
easy to move the tube
optics can be attached to other mountings
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
parabolic Newtonian reflector
aperture solar-filter
dobsonion telescope mount
LED viewfinder (battery included)
25mm and 9mm Kellner eyepieces (Ø 31.7 mm / 1.25'')
moonfilter (Ø 31.7 mm / 1.25'')
1 eyepiece adapter Ø 31.7 to 50.8 mm (Ø 1.25''/2.0'')
2 tube clamps with GP dovetail adapter
instruction manual
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BRESSER Researcher Trino 40-1000x Microscope
£472.99*
The Researcher Trino offers observing fun for an unbeatable price. Based on a solid metal body and equipped with DIN eyepieces and objectives, this transmission-type microscope fulfils even professional demands with its optical and mechanical quality. Many details, for example the cross table for optimal object positioning or the focuser with coarse and fine drive for dead-sharp images. Instead of a binocular head, the Trino Researcher has a trinocular head. With this equipment, the observer can make binocular obseravtions and - at the same time! - take photographs or use a PC eyepiece
Features
Type: Biological microscope
View: Trinocular
Application range: Biology, Education, Teaching, Imaging Solutions, Botany
Illumination: LED with dimmer
Level: Intermediate, Expert
Warranty: 2 years
Double-lens condensor with iris diaphragm
Incl. mechanical stage
Adjustable eye relief
Specifications
Comfortable binocular view, 360° turnable head
Magnifications: 1000x, 400x, 100x, 40x
Illumination: LED
Eyepieces: 10x
Eyepiece diameter: 23.2 mm
Objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x (oil immersion)
Power supply: 220/240V
Included Accessories
4 DIN-objectives
2 eyepieces
Mechanical stage
Condensor
Trinocular head
Available
BRESSER WiFi 1080P Digital Microscope 2L with LCD Screen
£259.00*
The BRESSER WiFi 1080P Digital Microscope 2L with LCD screen impresses with its excellent flexibility. The device comes with everything you need to get started: display, mouse and remote control. Additionally, the digital microscope can also be connected to external devices, such as a PC, smartphone or tablet. With HDMI and USB interfaces as well as WiFi function.
Uses
The BRESSER digital microscope is perfect as a workshop microscope, such as for examining material samples, circuit boards and electronic components. It’s also useful for measurements, quality control of surfaces or testing of raw materials with the large field of vision and the right magnification through the high-quality zoom lens. The measuring microscope also allows for biological examination of plants and insects in detail on the high-resolution, movable 17.8 cm (7”’) colour LCD screen. The perfect tools for the job – such as for identifying plant diseases and pests in horticulture and agriculture. The powerful lens offer amazing insights into the microcosm, including in school and amateur use.
With the enclosed 100 mm extension for the tripod, you can also examine workpieces located at height, or benefit from the large field of vision up to max. 34 x 70 mm and a working distance of up to 195 mm.
Illumination
In order to illuminate the objects that you are examining evenly, without shadows, the reflected-light microscope has 3 light sources: 1 ring light with 6 LEDs and 2 gooseneck LED spotlights. The brightness of the lights can be easily controlled via the LED touch bar.
Recording function
Extensive analyses easily and efficiently: With the integrated camera, you can document your examinations in photo and video format. Using the remote control can also help to prevent camera shake. With the click of the mouse, the recordings can then be saved to a Micro SD card (up to 64 GB, not included) via the on-screen menu. No need for a PC or other external device for your work.
As the zoom can be focused to infinity, the digital microscope can also be used as a webcam. If required, you can easily attach the lens, including the screen, to a standard tripod using the integrated tripod connection thread.
FEATURES
High-resolution, movable 17.8 cm (7”) colour LCD screen
Professional image processing DSP, 3D noise reduction
Integrated zoom lens
Magnification on integrated screen: 2x - 44x, depending on configuration
Digital zoom: 1x - 16x
Reflected light illumination: LED ring light of 6 adjustable LEDs, 2 gooseneck LEDs
LED touch bar for easy brightness control
Supports image, video recording and playback functions
Video resolution: 1080 p @ 30 fps / 720 p @ 60 fps
Photo resolution: 4 MP/16 MP (interpolated)
Working distance: min. 22 mm, max. 195 mm when used with the stand
Supports mouse and remote control
Supports HDMI, USB(UVC) and WIFI output
Image-in-image function
Various measurement and calibration functions
Various image functions (brightness, contrast, colour modes, mirroring, etc.)
Infinity focus, can be used as a webcam
Supports Micro SD cards up to 64 GB
PC operating system: Win 8.1/10/11
Power supply via 5 V mains adapter (USB-C) or battery operation: 1x li-Ion battery type 18650 (not included)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
LCD microscope
Microscope stand, incl. extension
Remote control
Mouse
Power adapter
Instruction manual
2x USB cable, type C
HDMI cable
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BRESSER Researcher LCD Microscope
£472.99*
A digital microscope easily brings the microcosmos up on the screen. For a long time, these instruments were common only in the beginner's range. Now, the successful and proven Researcher series makes the step into the digital microscopy world and offers new options for microscopy in schools, for hobby or work. The optics and mechanics is the same as already well estabished in the Researcher Bino and Researcher Trino microscopes. Incuding 4 DIN objectives, Abbe condenser, coaxial fine focus and crosstable, the Researcher LCD is suitable for use in the microscopy hobby as well as in teaching or other work related applications. The highest magnification when using the 60x objective (compares to 600x on non digital microscopes) is high enough to view small microorganisms as microalgae, flagellates and bacteria. Other magnifications (20x, 100x oil) can be added later. The Researcher LCD is also compatible with our plan-achromatic objectives designed for 160mm optical tube length.The integrated, modern Sony camerasensor IMX206 with 16MP gives a brilliant image with good contrast on the monitor. The user can change settings and capture images and video conveniently with the touch screen. Images with 16MP and Full HD video can be stored directly on SD card (SD card not supplied). The microscope also has a HDMI connection, so the image is easily shown on a big monitor, TV, beamer or smartboard. The results can be shared with a bigger audience in lectures or teaching.
FEATURESDigital microscope with integrated 7'' touchscreen
4 achromatic DIN objectives (RMS thread connection), parfocal length 45mm
Objective magnifications of 4x, 10x, 40x, 60x (40x and 60x with specimen protection)
Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, fully adjustable and height adjustable
High-contrast screen with natural colours, 1024x600px resolution
Integrated Sony IMX206 camera sensor with 16MP
HDMI port for connection to an external monitor
SD card slot (supports up to 32GB, not included)
USB port (for data transfer to SD card)
SCOPE OF DELIVERYResearcher LCD Digital Microscope
Set of 5 prepared slides and 5 blank slides
Power adapter (EU) 5V 2A
HDMI cable
USB cable for transferring stored data to a PC
Dust cover
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