{"product_id":"bressier-messier-mc-100-1400-exos-2","title":"Bresser Messier MC-100\/1400 EXOS 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaksutov 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Mount:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 - \u003cem\u003eEssential for long exposure Astrophotography\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope main features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics with high focal length and extremely sharp optics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional views of the Moon \u0026amp; Planets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum recommended magnification: x200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal length: 1400mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal ratio: f\/14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOTA Weight: 2.4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal 44mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75\/Great Polaris\/EQ5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquatorial Mount Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable parallactic mount with fine drives on both axis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall bearings in both axis for more precise movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable height adjustable stainless steel tripod (Min. 69cm \/ Max. 109.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad capacity up to 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular bubble level for easy horizontal alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole height scale for setting the latitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled graduated circular rings to facilitate finding objects using a star atlas or planetarium software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod weight: 4.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount weight: 5.6 kg (without counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight incl. counterweight: 14.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries: not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaksutov Optical Tube Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm \/ 1.25\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSC Eyepiece adapter (31.7mm \/ 1.25\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar diagonal mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail plate for GP Level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable polar finder scope with optional illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture solar-filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable star map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstronomy PC software Stellarium (via download )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBresser EXOS-2 mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 2 kg counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSAFETY NOTICE:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNever look directly at the Sun through your Binoculars or Telescope - immediate and permanent eye damage may result. 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