The Bresser Messier AR-102S Refractor telescope is designed for both ambitious beginners and advanced observers alike. This medium sized refractor offers great views of both the larger Solar System objects as well as a whole range of deep sky targets such as star clusters and brighter galaxies and nebula.
Under steady sky conditions, using a stronger eyepiece eg. a 15mm eyepiece and x2 Barlow (sold seperately) it will also possible to make out Saturns rings or the two main cloud belts on Jupiter as well as Jupiters 3 larger moons.. If you venture to darker skies away from the city lights then its also possible to make some nice observations of the brighter galaxies such as Bodes Galaxy or Andromeda Galaxy as well as a whole range of star clusters and brighter nebula such as the Orion Nebula.
The Mount:
The EXOS-2 German Equatorial Mount is a long established, intermediate level mount designed to offer a study 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:
- Optical design: Refractor telescope
- Aperture: 102mm
- Focal length: 600mm
- F/Ratio: f/5.9
- OTA Weight: 3.9kg
- Maximum recommended magnification: x 240
- High-quality achromatic objective lens
- Modern multi-coating of the lenses for a bright and high-contrast image
- Robust aluminum tube construction
- Very high quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" free inner diameter
- 6x30 viewfinder with crosshair eyepiece.
- Hand grip for comfortable transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread screw)
- Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
- 50.8 to 31.7mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required)
- Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation included
- 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
- Refractor Optical tube
- 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")
- 31.7mm (1.25") zenith mirror
- Integrated 31.7 mm 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
- Tube clamps with carrying handle and camera mount
- Smartphone camera adapter
- Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)
- Bresser EXOS-2 mount (Non-GOTO)
- 1 x 4.5 kg counterweight
- Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray
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
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 48 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Ireland Nationwide: from €9.95
Note: Larger telescopes which contain multiple boxes include an additional surcharge. Shipping is calculated automatically at the checkout.
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"NOTE: Please wait until we let you know your order is ready before you arrive, to arrange a suitable time for collection."
NORTHERN IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 48 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Norther Ireland: from €19.50+
Additional Info:
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)
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
European Union: from €18.95+
Shipping available for items up to a max order total weight or volumetric weight of 27kg.
Additional Info:
If your country is not listed below please contact us for more information.
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Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Luxumbourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Malta, Greece
US & CANADA
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
48 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
US & Canada: from €28.50+
Shipping service available for items up to a max order total weight or volumetric weight of 20kg.
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