Product Highlights
- Highly corrected Maksutov-Newton telescope with precise GoTo mount
- Aperture: 152 mm; Focal length: 731 mm
- Excellent 8x50 illuminated finderscope
- Carbon fibre tube for reduced weight
- Telescope for visual and photographic use up to APS-C
- 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 system initialisation
- ASCOM drivers available, create your own firmware and object lists
With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
- 2. The View into the Starry Sky
- 2.1 Observing with the Naked Eye
- 2.1.1 Observing Constellations with the Naked Eye
- 2.2 Observing with Binoculars
- 2.2.1 Observing Planets and Moons with Binoculars
- 2.2.2 Observing Deep Sky Objects with Binoculars
- 2.2.3 Every Beginning is Easy
- 2.3 Observing with a Telescope
- 2.4 The Moon
- 2.4.1 The Moon Phases
- 2.4.2 The Far Side of the Moon
- 2.4.3 The Moon Map
- 2.4.4 Maria (Seas)
- 2.4.5 Mare
- 2.4.6 Craters
- 2.4.7 The Ray Craters
- 2.5 Observing the Solar System with a Telescope
- 2.5.1 Where are the Planets?
- 2.5.2 Planet Observation
- 2.5.3 The Position of the Planets Relative to the Sun
- 2.5.4 The Planets Introduce Themselves
- 2.5.5 Deep Sky Observation with a Telescope
- 2.6 Practical Observation Tips and Tricks
- 2.6.2 Tips for Optimal Observation Conditions
- 2.7 The Most Beautiful Objects Throughout the Year
- 4. Telescopes
- 4.1 The Telescope as an Observation Instrument
- 4.2 Optics
- 4.2.1 Refractor (Lens Telescope)
- 4.2.2 Reflector (Mirror Telescope)
- 4.3 Mechanics
- 4.3.1 Altazimuth Mount
- 4.3.2 Equatorial Mount
- 4.3.3 Drive Motors
- 4.4 Accessories
- 4.4.1 Eyepieces
- 4.4.2 Important Tips for Eyepiece Selection
- 4.4.3 Filters
- 4.4.4 Photographic Accessories
- 4.4.5 Other Accessories
- 5.1 Which Telescope for Whom?
- 5.1.1 Deep-Sky Observations
- 5.1.2 Observing Closer Planets
- 5.1.3 The Topic of Portability
- 5.1.4 Price Factor When Buying a Telescope
- 6. Useful Tables
- 6.1 Table for the Geographic Latitude of All Major World Cities
- 6.1.1 Observers in the Northern Hemisphere (N):
- 6.1.2 Observers in the Southern Hemisphere (S):
- 6.2 Lookup Table for Notable Stars
- 6.3 Getting Acquainted with the Universe - or: Distances in Space
Sky Guides von Bresser
The Telescope
The Maksutov Newton MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter is a highly corrected optical system for wide-field observation and astrophotography, developed in collaboration with the famous "comet hunter" David H. Levy. The Maksutov-Newton system, by design, has advantages and disadvantages compared to the classic Newtonian telescope. Aside from the higher cost, its drawback is the heavier weight due to the thick meniscus lens at the front opening. The main advantage of the Maksutov-Newton over the classic Newtonian is its edge sharpness. Newtonian telescopes are only sharp in the centre of the image, while off-centre they show the prominent coma, which distorts the star point into a tail, like a small comet, causing a loss of sharpness and contrast. The Maksutov-Newton significantly reduces this error, making it sharper for most purposes, both for visual observation and photography with digital SLR cameras. The Maksutov-Newton is therefore an almost ideal all-round telescope, providing sharp images across the field without additional correctors.
The Mount
The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount is equipped with a modern and very precise GoTo control system. It consists of a robust Wi-Fi controller unit that provides all necessary interfaces. The NEMA-11 stepper motors are directly connected to this unit by cable, and an ST-4 compatible autoguider port is also included. Additionally, the system supports microstep operation for precise tracking.
Intuitive control via app and graphical star map
The dedicated ExploreStars app for the PMC-Eight system features an intuitive user interface with a well-designed graphical star map. All current alignment stars for GoTo system initialisation and all database objects are displayed as a star map with additional text information. All of these objects can be easily viewed and selected.
Powerful controller unit with Open GoTo for customisation
The heart of the controller unit is a completely autonomous 2-channel multiprocessor with 8 CPUs and a Wi-Fi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP functionality. This allows remote operation via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. With Open GoTo, you can also write your own firmware and load it into the controller unit, allowing for custom adjustments to the device’s functionality and the creation of custom object lists.
Polar finder included
The included and pre-installed polar finderscope allows for quick and precise polar alignment, enabling long exposure times without unwanted star trails. The integrated LED illumination unit enhances the user experience with the polar finderscope.
FEATURES TELESCOPE
- Aperture: 152 mm / Focal length: 731 mm / F-ratio: 4.8
- Total length with dew shield: 825 mm
- Eyepiece holder diameter: 2" and 1.25"
- Universal 44-mm dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (compatible with LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)
- Total length including dew shield: 825 mm
- Total weight including tube rings, handle, dew shield, and finderscope: 7.9 kg
FEATURES MOUNT
- Powerful PMC-8 Open GoTo system
- User-friendly and graphically appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app
- Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook, or desktop PC with at least 7" display and Wi-Fi functionality (not included)
- Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS, or Android 4.4 and higher
- Classic control via direction buttons or joystick for guiding, centring, correcting, and moving via touchscreen
- Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo system initialisation
- Multiprocessor microcontroller with 8 CPUs
- Micro-stepper NEMA-11 motors
- High-precision and quiet belt drive
- ST-4 compatible autoguider port
- ASCOM drivers available, also supports pulse guiding
- Option to create custom firmware and object lists and upload them to the PMC-8
- GPS compatible / Settings depend on the computer or tablet in use
- Power supply via 12V DC, with maximum current draw of 1.6 amps under full load
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- Carbon fibre optical tube (CF)
- 2" focuser with 10:1 reduction
- Carbon dew shield with dust cover
- Telescope rings with dovetail
- 52° LER 30 mm eyepiece
- 8x50 illuminated finderscope
- EXOS2-GT mount with OpenGoTo PMC-8
- Stainless steel tripod with built-in bubble level
- 2 x 4.5 kg counterweights
- Polar finderscope with illumination unit
- 12V / 2A power supply
- ExploreStars app via software download
- Instruction manual
Colour: | black |
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Dust protection caps: | for front lens and eyepiece |
Finderscope: | 8 x 50 mm - illuminated |
Fine movements: | Electric (RA and DEC) |
Focus Group [Telescopes]: | Advanced Amateurs, Beginners, Specialists and Research, Visual enthusiasts |
Focusing system: | 2" Crayford-Focuser with 10:1 Reducer |
Material: | Carbon fibre, Plastic, Stainless steel |
Material tripod 3): | Stainless Steel |
Mount Type [Telescopes]: | German/Equatorial Mount with GoTo |
Optical design: | Maksutov-Newton |
Product Family [Telescopes]: | Catadioptric telescope |
Typ [Batteries]: | LR41 |
Type of coating: | Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD) |
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