BRESSER Messier AR-102xs/460 EXOS-2/EQ5 Goto Telescope

BRESSER Messier AR-102xs/460 EXOS-2/EQ5 Goto Telescope

Product Highlights

• Solid Equatorial Mounted 102mm Achromat with GoTo Mount
• Richfield Telescope with ED Glass Lens
• Optics: Aperture (Diameter): 102mm; Focal Length: 460mm; Focal Ratio (F/): 4.5
• Mount:
• • Equatorial EXOS-2 GoTo Mount with Motors and Startracker Handbox
  • Precision Mount with Ball Bearings in All Axes and Polar Finder Scope (optional illumination)
• Included Accessories: Messier AR-102xs, EXOS-2 Goto Mount, and Accessories
• Display: Modern GoTo System with Large Matrix Display
• Observing Capabilities:
• • Suitable for Night and Solar Observation
  • Aperture Solar Filter Included
• Focuser: Excellent HEXAFOC Focuser with 65mm Diameter

Product Information

The BRESSER Messier AR-102xs/460 EXOS-2/EQ5 Goto telescope now includes a high-quality aperture solar filter for safe observation of sunspots, eclipses, and planet transits. This telescope is ideal for both ambitious beginners and advanced observers.

With the MESSIER AR-102xs, you can view the brightest objects outside our solar system, such as details in the Great Orion Nebula (1,500 light-years away). It excels at scanning the lunar terminator and observing deep-sky objects in the Milky Way.

Key Features

Richfield Telescope:

• ED Glass Lens with a Short Focal Length of 460mm
• Suitable for Travel and Observing Large Open Star Clusters and the Milky Way

BRESSER EXOS-2 GoTo Equatorial Mount:

• Includes Mount, Tripod, and Handbox with Computer
• Tracking Motors in Both Axes for Precise Following of Celestial Objects
• Handbox with Reliable GoTo Controls
• Minimal Backlash with Ball Bearings in Both Axes
• 12V Battery Pack for On-the-Go Power (eight size "D" batteries required)
• Stainless Steel Tripod with 13kg Load Capacity
• GoTo System with a Database of Thousands of Astronomical Objects
• Optical Characteristics
• Design:
• Refractor Telescope
• Lens Diameter: 102mm
• Focal Length: 460mm
• Focal Ratio (F/): 4.5
• Maximum Recommended Magnification: 204x
• Quality:
• High-Quality, Light-Gathering Achromatic Objective Lens
• Modern Multi-Coating for Bright, High-Contrast Images
• Robust Aluminium Tube Construction
• Focuser:
• High-Quality Hexafoc Focuser with 2.5" Free Inner Diameter
• Finderscope:
• 6x30 Viewfinder with Crosshair Eyepiece

Mount Characteristics

• Type:
• Stable Parallactic Mount with Fine Drive in Both Axes
• Construction:
• Ball Bearings in Both Axes for Precise Movements
• Height Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod (Min. 69cm / Max. 109.5cm)
• Load Capacity up to 13kg
• Features:
• Circular Bubble for Easy Horizontal Alignment
• GoTo Mount with Motors and Handbox Controller
• ST-4 Compatible Autoguider Interface
• Pole Height Scale for Latitude Setting
• Scaled Graduated Circular Rings for Object Finding
• Pole Finder Scope with Optional Illumination
• Weights:
• Tripod Weight: 4.7kg
• Mount Weight: 6.7kg (without counterweight)
• Total Weight (including counterweight): 15.9kg

Scope of Delivery

• Optical Tube
• 26mm Super Plössl Eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")
• 31.7mm (1.25") Zenith Mirror
• Integrated 31.7mm and T2 Adapter
• Prism Rail with Stainless Steel Clamping Surface (44mm Universal Dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• 6x30 Viewfinder
• Rotatable Star Chart
• Lens Solar Filter
• Astronomy PC Software (Stellarium, via download)
• Equatorial EXOS-2 GOTO Mount and Startracker Handheld Computer
• Stainless Steel Tube Field Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 1 x 4.5kg Counterweight

Conclusion

The BRESSER Messier AR-102xs/460 EXOS-2/EQ5 GoTo Telescope is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced astronomers. Its robust construction, advanced optics, and precise equatorial mount make it a versatile tool for observing a wide array of celestial objects, from detailed views of the lunar surface to the expansive beauty of deep-sky phenomena. The addition of an aperture solar filter enhances its capabilities, allowing safe observation of solar events. With its modern GoTo system, rich field optics, and stellar performance, this telescope is a reliable companion for any stargazing enthusiast.