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VMC 260L Maksutov Cassegrain AXD Version

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VMC 260L Maksutov Cassegrain AXD Version
VMC 260L Maksutov Cassegrain AXD Version
VMC 260L Maksutov Cassegrain AXD Version

Professional Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with 260 mm aperture for professional observations and photography of planets, planetary nebulae and other small celestial objects.

  • Specially optimised Maksutov Cassegrain mirror system
  • Also excellent for moon and planets
  • Very large main mirror of 260 mm
  • Very short cooling time due to the open tube
  • Optimised system for astrophotography
  • Suitable for AXD/AXD2/AXJ and SXP2 mounts
  • Weight: 12.1 kg

£4,749.00*

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Available, delivery time: 10-12 working days

Product number: 14338
Former product no.: X000273
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EAN: 4007922029573
WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 34323861

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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

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Product and safety instructions


Manufacturer: 
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact: 
www.bresser.de


Warning notes
  • General safety instructions DANGER Risk of suffocation! Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. Therefore, carefully observe the following safety instructions. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! Keep cords, ribbons, and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle themselves and suffocate! NOTE Risk of material damage! Improper handling can damage the device and/or accessories. Therefore, only use the device according to the following safety instructions. Do not dismantle the device! In the case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair.
  • 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.
  • 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 expose the device to high temperatures.
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