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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC TELRAD Projection Finder Scope with base

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Manufacturer: 
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact: 
www.bresser.de


Warning notes
  • General safety instructions DANGER Risk of eye injuries! Never look directly at the sun or near the sun through this device. There is a risk of blindness! Children should only use the device under supervision. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! FIRE HAZARD! Do not expose the device – especially the lenses – to direct sunlight! The light concentration could cause fires. RISK of material damage! Do not dismantle the device! In case of a defect, please contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair. Do not expose the device to temperatures above 60°C!
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Accessories

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC TELRAD Base Plate
If you want to use your TELRAD viewfinder with several telescopes, simply use this extra base plate with quick-release function.SCOPE OF DELIEVERYone extra Base plateAdhasive tape

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC TELRAD Dew Shield with Mirror for 90 deg viewing
The TELRAD dew cap prevents the projection screen from fogging up in unfavourable weather conditions. With built-in 90° deflecting mirror for easier use in zenith position. The functionality is quite simple. If the TELRAD viewfinder is not used in the meantime, simply flip the dew cap over the viewfinder projection screen. This saves the annoying wiping off of the humidity and the viewfinder is always ready for use. The dew cap is made of impact-resistant plastic and additionally protects the viewfinder projection screen from scratches during transport. The retrofitting of the dew cap is very easy and is done by the two screws on the side.FEATURESdew cap for TELRAD projection viewfinderprojection screen cover when not in useprevents fogging of the projection screenbuilt-in 90° deflecting mirror made of impact-resistant plasticprotects the viewfinder from damageeasy installation on TELRAD viewfinderSCOPE OF DELIVERYdew cap, 1 piece 

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£46.00*
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC TELRAD Riser Base 51 mm (2")
The Riser Base increases the distance between the TELRAD viewfinder and the telescope tube. This allows a more comfortable view into the viewfinder. FEATURES Increases the distance between TELRAD viewfinder and telescope tube Enables a more comfortable view into the viewfinder Dimensions: 180 x 60 x 51 mm; weight: 100 g SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x TELRAD Riser Base 51 mm (2")

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC TELRAD Riser Base 102 mm (4")
The Riser Base increases the distance between the TELRAD viewfinder and the telescope tube. This allows a more comfortable view into the viewfinder. FEATURES Increases the distance between TELRAD viewfinder and telescope tube Enables a more comfortable view into the viewfinder Dimensions: 180 x 60 x 102 mm; weight: 120 g SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x TELRAD Riser Base 102 mm (4")

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The Pulser enables the setting of a flashing frequency of the projected graduated circuits. This improves the detection of faint objects, because the overlap with the graduated circuits is removed according to the flashing frequency. FEATURES TELRAD Pulser for illumination unit Enables setting of a flashing frequency of the projected graduated circuits For improved detection of faint objects SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x TELRAD Pulser for illumination unit

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£31.00*
BRESSER Messier 8'' Dobsonian
NEW - now including a high-quality aperture Solar-filter for safe observation of sunspots, eclipses and planet transits. Great telescope for night and solar observation.The BRESSER Messier 8'' dobsonian is simply a breakthrough. Despite of its low price this telesccope offers a versatility and quality rivaling a lot more expensive telecopes. The optical diameter of 203mm (8'') does not restrict your observations on solar system objects like the moon or the planets - you can reach farther into the sky and explore globular and open clusters, nebulae and galaxies. With that telescope those objects are beginning to show structures: globular clusters are no longer only fuzzy blobs, but are resolved into masses of individual stars. Nebulae, that can only be barely detected in smaller scopes, reveal structures within. The telescope is setting a new standard in versatility: the excellent Hexafoc focuser boosts a free diameter of 65mm (2,5'') so that you do not have vignetting in big widefield eyepieces that is caused by smaller focuser barrels. The big altitude wheels handle those big, heavy eyepieces without problems - and when you intend to load even more (like a binocular viewer with two eyepieces) then you can move the tube in its tube rings and achieve balance within seconds. The excellent rigidity of the focuser makes focusing a snap - even for astrophotography. This is another virtue of this highly versatile telescope system: you can remove the altitude wheels from the tube rings, attach a dovetail and use the optical tube on a equatorial mount for astrophotography - in minutes. The focuser is handling even heavy cameras tilt and shifting-free. You are extremely demanding in your image sharpness? No problem - with the optional 10:1 gear reduction sharp images are easy. If you consider, that the focuser is that part of the telescope that is used most often, you will recognize the quantum leap this Hexafoc represents in a telescope of this price range. With the included standard accessories (6x30 finder and 25mm SPL-eyepiece) the telescope is ready for observing. If you need to transport or store the telescope as compact as possible you will like this: the rocker box of the 8'' BRESSER Messier assembles and disassembles extremely easy and fast due to the use of metal standard furniture fasteners. So you can transform the bulky rocker box into a handy flat package of boards. This telescope is setting a new standard in usability, versatility and performance in its price class.Please note: Reflector telescopes with optical design Newton are very good for astronomical observing at the starry night sky. But these telescopes are not well usable for observing landscape and nature during daylight. Therefore we suggest BRESSER refractor (lens) telescopes for landscape and nature observing. FEATURES Optical design: reflector telescopeMirror diameter: 203 mm / focal length: 1218 mm / F/6Maximum recommended magnification: 406x telescope for night and solar observation high quality BRESSER Newton optics parabolic primary mirror primary mirror diameter: 203 mm focal length: 1218 mm 2,5'' HEXAFOC focus primary mirror out of special-purpose glass with little thermal expansion shifting-free focusing, even with heavy accessories easy to move the tube dismountable rocker box optics can be attached to other mountings differently sized adjusting- and lock-screws SCOPE OF DELIVERY newtonian reflector aperture solar-filter 6x30 viewfinder 25mm SuperPloessl eyepiece (Ø 31,7 mm / 1,25'') 1 extension shell 37,5mm for 2.5'' Hexafoc 1 eyepiece adapter Ø 31,7 to 50,8 mm 2 tube clamps 2 altitude wheels 1 rockerbox with 2 ground boards and assembly material Dimension of shipping box No.1: 125x38x41cm - 15.0kg Dimension of shipping box No.2: 54x54x22cm - 13.5kg

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BRESSER Messier 10" Telescope Dobson
NEW - now including a high-quality lens solar filter for the safe observation of sunspots, eclipses and planetary transits. A high quality telescope for night and solar observation.The BRESSER Messier 10 "Dobsonian is something very special. Despite the low price, it offers a variety of functions and quality that are sometimes unavailable in considerably more expensive telescopes. With its 254 mm diameter optics, this telescope is not limited to solar system observation of the Moon and brighter planets - you can also observe far out into the universe and see globular clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Details become visible in most deep-sky objects: globular clusters are broken down into individual stars and nebulae, which are only hinted at in smaller scopes, show considerable structure. This Dobsonian is unsurpassed in versatility within its price range: the excellent, large Hexafoc focuser has an opening of 65 mm - so even with large wide-field eyepieces, there is no noticeable vignetting from the eyepiece extension tube. The large elevation wheels also hold the telescope level with just the right amount of "sticktion", even when heavier eyepieces are used. And when a lot of heavier accessories are attached, such as the Bresser Binoviewer attachment, then the entire telescope tube can be moved within the tube rings - and everything is balanced again in a flash. The unsurpassed rigidity of the focuser makes it easy to focus - photography with this OTA is no problem either as the supplied extension tube for the focuser can be removed and a camera easily bought to a prime focus position. This is another strength of this universal telescope: if you want to take photos, you can simply unscrew the elevation wheels from the tube and place it on an equatorial mount with a standard dovetail rail - other rival Dobsonians do not offer this level of flexibility or pathway to more expansive astrophotography use. An optional dual speed 10:1 gear reduction for the focuser is available for those who need extra fine control of focus. If you consider that the focuser is the telescope part that is used most often, the supply of the Hexafoc on this telescope is a quantum leap for this price range.With the initial equipment you can observe immediately - a 6x30 viewfinder and a 25mm SPL eyepiece are included within the package.  If you want to transport the device as compactly as possible, it is easy with the new 10 "BRESSER Messier - the rocker box can be dismantled in a few simple steps, as the parts are assembled with metal quick-release connectors. A bulky rocker box quickly becomes a handy flat package of boards within a few minutes. This is a telescope whose versatility, performance and ease of use set new standards in this price range.Please note that while Newtonian type reflecting telescopes are very good for astronomical observations in the night sky, they not well-suited for observing nature and landscapes during the day. We therefore recommend BRESSER refracting or Cassegrain designs of telescopes for additional nature and landscape observations.PROPERTIESType: mirror telescopeMirror diameter: 254mm / focal length: 1270mm / F / 5Maximum useful magnification: 508 timesTelescope for night and solar observation2.5" HEXAFOC focuserMain mirror made of special glass, with low thermal expansionHassle-free focusing, even with heavy accessoriesEasy to move tubeDismountable rocker boxTube mounting on altitude bikes using clampsUse of the optics on other mounts as wellAdjustment and construction screws of different sizesBase diameter 54cmWhat's IncludedTube with Newtonian opticsFull aperture Solar filter6x30 viewfinder25mm Super Plössl eyepiece (Ø 31.7 mm / 1.25 ")1 extension tube 37.5mm for 2.5 " Hexafoc1 eyepiece adapter 1.25" to 2"/31.7 to 50.8 mm2 Tube Rings2 Altitude support wheelsRocker box with 2 base plates and mounting material (disassembled for self-assembly)Shipping dimensions Box1: 134x44x44cm - 19.0kgShipping dimensions Box2: 61x61x24cm - 17.0kg

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Ultra Light Dobsonian 406mm GENERATION II
Ultra Light Dobsonian 406mm GENERATION II - with completely redesigned and improved construction. No telescope type has influenced amateur astronomy as radically as the dobsonian telescope. Before the introduction of this telescope type by John Dobson the vast majority of amateur telescopes were small inadequate refractors on shaky mounts - just good enough to show the polar regions on mars or the rings of Saturn. Bigger telescopes, like the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, were restricted to the relatively small group of amateurs that could afford them.The brilliant combination of simple - but effective - mechanics and the largest aperture available led to a worldwide triumph of this concept. No other telescope type offers you so much light for your money as a good dobson. We have taken the motto "held together by gravity and driven by yoghurt power" and offer a modern version of the classic - designed by amateur astronomers for amateur astronomers. Despite its large aperture the telescope can be transported easily even in small cars and is assembled within minutes without tools. The construction was optimized for maximum rigidity with a minimum of mass. The combination of big altitude wheels and a optimized aluminium-sandwich construction allows for small movements even at high magnifications. The focus position is already positioned to accept our coma-corrector. The ideal workhorse for the deep-sky enthusiast. A telescope with 406mm aperture gathers more than 3300-times more light than the naked eye. Details on planetary surfaces stand out even to unexperienced observers, and countless deep-sky objects show details. Bright globular clusters are resolved down to the core and the view of the lunar terminator will provide a unforgettable experience. Dimensions for mobile use: Rockerbox 550mmx550mmx330mm; Mirrorbox 480mmx480mmx300mm; Trusses approx. 1250mm Eyepiece Height while pointing at zenith approximately 1,63m. 16“ Total net weight: 38,4 kg; 16“ Mirror Box: 23,8kg; 16“ Secondary Cage + Rockerbox: 10,5 kg; 16“ 4 Truss pairs: 2,5kg; 16“ Altitude Wheels: 1,6kg ; Focuser thread: M54 x 0.75 mm ; Backfocus: 45mm behind the 2" eyepiece holder. 35mm when the 1.25" adapter is mounted SPECIFICATIONS Truss-Dobsonian Telescope in full Aluminium construction NEW: Slider bearings made from TEFLON und GFK for smooth and precise movement NEW: Improved main mirror cell with completely redesigned mechanics NEW: Altitude bearings with new designed brake and friction system NEW: Larger feet to improve stability NEW: Universal finder slot to enable an easy finder upgrade NEW: Counter-weight system included - 2 x 1.0 kg NEW: Quick-lock fasteners with new springloaded design for comfortable use NEW: Powder-coated yellow altitude wheels to improve durability NEW: Laser engraved central mark on main mirror SCOPE OF DELIVERYTruss Dobsonian TelescopeLED finder with standard finder slotStray light shield for secondary cageMain mirror collimation toolBattery compartment with bag for fansCounter-weights 2 x 1.0 kg Extension tube for focuserReducer 2"/1.25"Manual

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Take pictures with your smartphone through the telescope or microskope? With the Smartphone camera adapter this is now child's play! Simply screw the adapter to the eyepiece and use your smartphone as a camera with a super-telephoto / super-macrophoto lens. It lets you take pictures of distant objects or very small objects as if you were very close.The Deluxe version offers an even more comfortable and secure attachment to the eyepiece. By a rotary movement of the clamping ring 3 clamping jaws are evenly applied to the eyepiece housing and the Smartphone adapter sits firmly and centrically on the eyepiece. The fine adjustment of the height of the smartphone support allows a quick and precise adjustment of the viewing height of the smartphone camera above the eyepiece lens. Good image results are thus guaranteed.  FEATURES Take photos through the telescope Smartphone camera with super telephoto lens Fine Height adjustment of phone support Wide adjustment range for eyepiece housing diameter Fits 31.7mm (1.25") eyepieces For eyepiece housing diameters from 22-38mm SCOPE OF DELIVERY Smartphone holder deluxeLocking ring for the smartphone

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 82° Ar Eyepiece 4,7mm (1,25")
Explore Scientific 82° Series™ extreme wide field eyepieces are optimized to produce high contrast, high resolution, and superior flat field characteristics. The visual effect of these eyepieces with their long eye-relief and their 82° apparent field is truly a full-immersion experience. Your eye is relaxed, allowing you to easily use the "averted vision" technique to study faint details across a huge field-of-view. The 82° Series eyepieces come with a twist-up rubber eye-guard that raise to the desired height for the comfort of the observer, and as experienced astronomers know, eye comfort is critical when trying to observe at the visual limits of the telescope. To keep internal reflections to a minimum, all internal surfaces of the eyepiece barrel are flat black, as well as the edges of the lenses themselves to minimize the scattering of light within the lenses themselves. All 82° Series eyepieces are fully multi-coated and edge-blackened to produce maximum contrast.

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC TELRAD Dew Shield with Mirror for 90 deg viewing
The TELRAD dew cap prevents the projection screen from fogging up in unfavourable weather conditions. With built-in 90° deflecting mirror for easier use in zenith position. The functionality is quite simple. If the TELRAD viewfinder is not used in the meantime, simply flip the dew cap over the viewfinder projection screen. This saves the annoying wiping off of the humidity and the viewfinder is always ready for use. The dew cap is made of impact-resistant plastic and additionally protects the viewfinder projection screen from scratches during transport. The retrofitting of the dew cap is very easy and is done by the two screws on the side.FEATURESdew cap for TELRAD projection viewfinderprojection screen cover when not in useprevents fogging of the projection screenbuilt-in 90° deflecting mirror made of impact-resistant plasticprotects the viewfinder from damageeasy installation on TELRAD viewfinderSCOPE OF DELIVERYdew cap, 1 piece 

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The Riser Base increases the distance between the TELRAD viewfinder and the telescope tube. This allows a more comfortable view into the viewfinder. FEATURES Increases the distance between TELRAD viewfinder and telescope tube Enables a more comfortable view into the viewfinder Dimensions: 180 x 60 x 102 mm; weight: 120 g SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x TELRAD Riser Base 102 mm (4")

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 62° LER Eyepiece 14mm Ar
If a observing session is a relaxing and joyful experience is heavily dependend on the choice of eyepieces. People wearing glasses very often have the problem to see the entire field of view when they are using eyepieces with large apparent fields. This problem is now history. The new 62°- LER eyepieces by Explore Scientific do not only offer excellent image sharpness and high resolution and contrast over the full field of view - you can see that full field without problems even with glasses on. Fatigue due to tense head positioning and strained viewing simply does not happen because of the excellent viewing comfort these eyepieces provide even to observers wearing glasses. Enjoy the unique combination of excellent image sharpness out to the edge of the field even for fast optics, superior contrast and unmatched viewing comfort. Eyepieces with perfect combinations of various modern glass substrates and highest standards in manufacturing, quality control and service are a tradition at Explore Scientific - the outstanding resolution and sharpness to the very edge.These eyepieces are the choice for observers wearing glasses - with excellent performance and durability. The rubber inlet and the foldable eyecups make handling and using in the field easy. The patentet EMD"-coating produces high contrast images and prevents reflexes and ghosting. The argon purging effectively prevents internal fogging, and you don´t have to deal with dirt, fungus or cleansing fluids getting between the lenses. The eyepieces are sealed - this makes sure you will be able to enjoy these eyepieces for many years to come.Eye relief: 11mm

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