The Bresser Messier MC-100 telescope is a small Maksutov telescope for both ambitious beginners and advanced observers alike. If your preference is viewing the Moon and Planets, then Maksutov designs such as this are hard to beat.
Maksutov Telescopes are more specialised designs which are really well suited for planetary viewing and imaging. Their unique design incorporates both lenses and mirrors which result in extremely long focal lengths (which is required for higher magnification) but in a small compact tube. For planetary viewing, focal length is extremely important and at 1400mm focal length, this telescope is designed for the much higher magnifications needed to view some exceptionally clear surface details on the Moon and Planets. Under the right seeing conditions, coupled with a x2 barlow lens for example, surface features on the Moon are simply spectacular. Saturns rings and much more cloud structure on Jupiter become more visible as well as the polar caps on Mars and the sturdy EXOS 2 mount offers the perfect stable platform to keep everything in check at these higher magnifications.
The EXOS-2 German Equatorial Mount is a long established, intermediate level mount designed to offer a sturdy platform for equipment weighing up to 13kg. While this is the non-computerised version of the mount, a conversion kit is available separately to upgrade it to provide full electronic tracking and GOTO functions also - Essential for long exposure Astrophotography
Telescope main features:
- High-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics with high focal length and extremely sharp optics.
- Exceptional views of the Moon & Planets.
- Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain.
- Maximum recommended magnification: x200
- Aperture: 100mm
- Focal length: 1400mm
- Focal ratio: f/14
- OTA Weight: 2.4kg
- Universal 44mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)
- Stable parallactic mount with fine drives on both axis.
- Ball bearings in both axis for more precise movements
- Stable height adjustable stainless steel tripod (Min. 69cm / Max. 109.5cm)
- Load capacity up to 13 kg
- Circular bubble level for easy horizontal alignment
- Pole height scale for setting the latitude
- Scaled graduated circular rings to facilitate finding objects using a star atlas or planetarium software
- Tripod weight: 4.7 kg
- Mount weight: 5.6 kg (without counterweight)
- Total weight incl. counterweight: 14.8 kg
- Batteries: not included
- Maksutov Optical Tube Assembly
- 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")
- SC Eyepiece adapter (31.7mm / 1.25")
- Star diagonal mirror
- Dovetail plate for GP Level
- Adjustable polar finder scope with optional illumination
- LED viewfinder
- Aperture solar-filter
- Rotatable star map
- Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download )
- Bresser EXOS-2 mount
- Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray
- 1 x 2 kg counterweight
SAFETY NOTICE: Never look directly at the Sun through your Binoculars or Telescope - immediate and permanent eye damage may result. For Solar viewing we have dedicated filters and Telescopes available for this purpose.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
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24 - 72 hrs
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Ireland Nationwide: from €9.95
Note: Larger telescopes which contain multiple boxes include an additional surcharge. Shipping is calculated automatically at the checkout.
NORTHERN IRELAND
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24 - 72 hrs
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Norther Ireland: from €19.50+
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Standard Express Shipping rate applies up to a max order weight of 30kg Nationwide. - Large heavy items from 30kg+ include an additional surcharge, depending on the overall weight.
Unfortunately due to Brexit we are currently unable to ship to Mainland UK at this time.
EUROPE (EU)
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24 - 72 hrs
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European Union: from €18.95+
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