BRESSER Messier MC-152 Hexafoc - OTA

BRESSER Messier MC-152 Hexafoc Optical Tube Assembly – Advanced Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Brief Overview

The BRESSER Messier MC-152 Hexafoc Optical Tube Assembly is an advanced Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope designed for both night and solar observation. Perfect for advanced amateurs and beginners alike, it offers a compact yet powerful solution for exploring the cosmos. With its exceptional optics and included accessories, this telescope facilitates easy, high-magnification observations of celestial wonders.

Key Features

• Advanced Maksutov-Cassegrain Design: 152mm aperture with a focal length of 1900mm (f/12.5).
• High-Quality Optics: Multi-coated BK-7 front lens ensures crisp, clear images.
• Versatile Focuser: Excellent focuser with a 65mm open diameter for precise adjustments.
• Integrated Camera Holder: Handle with a piggyback camera holder for astrophotography.
• Adaptability: Includes a universal 44mm dovetail plate and various adapters for mounting flexibility.
• Solar Observation: Comes with a high-quality aperture solar filter for safe solar viewing.

Detailed Description

The BRESSER Messier MC-152 boasts a compact optical design that makes it the ideal mobile telescope for those who seek to explore both the night sky and the sun’s radiant glow. Its 152mm aperture allows you to peer deep into space, revealing bright nebulas, star clusters, and galaxies with ease. Imagine tracing the remnants of ancient stellar explosions in Taurus or basking in the glow of the Great Orion Nebula.

With this telescope, you’re equipped to detect the famous Whirlpool Galaxy in the Big Dipper or discover the Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula. Its long focal length and excellent focuser enable relaxed observations at high magnifications, bringing distant celestial objects into sharp focus. The included solar filter opens up opportunities for daytime astronomy, letting you safely observe sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits.

Benefits

• Ease of Use: Designed for comfort with an optimised finder bracket.
• Durability: Crafted from aluminium with high-quality materials for longevity.
• Performance: Multi-coated optics deliver enhanced clarity and brightness.
• Versatility: Suitable for both planetary and deep-sky observations.

Specifications

• Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 152mm
• Focal Length: 1900mm
• Focal Ratio: f/12.5
• Material: Aluminium with BK-7 lens
• Coating: Multi-coated
• Finderscope: 6x30mm
• Focusing System: 2.5" Hexafoc
• Mount Type: Optics without mount

What's in the Box

• Optical tube assembly
• Aperture solar filter
• 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")
• Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter
• Adapter for 50.8 mm (2")
• Mounting ring
• Handle with camera holder
• Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation
• 6x30 viewfinder
• 90° star diagonal (31.7mm / 1.25")
• Astronomy PC software Stellarium
• Rotatable star map

Whether you're just starting your astronomical adventures or looking to deepen your exploration of the cosmos, the BRESSER Messier MC-152 Hexafoc Optical Tube Assembly is your gateway to the stars. Order now and elevate your stargazing experience!