Bresser Telescope N 203/1000 Messier Hexafoc EXOS-2 (21497)

The Messier series by Bresser offers excellent performance at an affordable price, making it ideal for ambitious beginners. These telescopes are designed to be expandable and retrofittable, ensuring they remain useful as users progress in their astronomy journey.

Bresser Messier N-203
The Messier N-203 provides breathtaking images that were once unattainable in this price range. With modern production technology, you can track the shadows of Jupiter’s moons as they move across the planet and observe incredible surface details.

This telescope is not only perfect for planetary observation but also excels at deep-sky exploration. Detect intricate structures in faint, distant galaxies, admire the glow of nebulae, and explore the remnants of massive stellar explosions. The Messier N-203 allows you to witness star-forming regions with remarkable clarity, taking you on a journey into the depths of the universe.

The telescope is equipped with the improved Hexafoc focuser, which has a free aperture of 65 mm. For astrophotography, it can be upgraded with a 1:10 reduction ratio fine focuser (available as an accessory) for precise focus adjustments.

Bresser EXOS-2 Mount
The EXOS-2 is a robust equatorial mount designed for both visual observations and astrophotography. It has a high load capacity of up to 13 kg for visual use and 10 kg for photographic use. The mount ensures precise tracking, supported by double radial ball bearings for smooth operation and an optimized RA-axis that minimizes play.

This durable and precisely engineered mount is perfect for beginners entering astrophotography. Additionally, a motorized two-axis control system can be added as an optional upgrade.

Included with the Mount:

• Sturdy equatorial mount

• Counterweight included

• Robust steel tripod with three legs

Specifications

Optics:

• Type: Reflector

• Type of build: Newtonian

• Aperture: 203 mm

• Focal length: 1000 mm

• Aperture ratio (f/): 4.9

• Resolving capacity: 0.57 arcseconds

• Limit magnitude: 13.3

• Light gathering capacity: 840x (compared to the naked eye)

• Maximum useful magnification: 410x

• Tube weight: 11.2 kg

• Tube construction: Full tube

Focuser:

• Type of build: Gear rack focuser

• Connection to eyepiece: 2"

Mount:

• Mounting type: Equatorial

• Type of build: EXOS-2 mount

• GoTo control: No

• Load capacity: 13 kg

• Mount weight: 5.6 kg

Tripod:

• Type: Steel tripod

• Tripod weight: 4.7 kg

Included Accessories:

• Eyepiece (1.25"): SP 26 mm

• Finder scope: 8x50 finder scope included

• Eyepiece adaptor: Compatible with both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces

• Polar finder scope included

• Slow-motion cables: Two included for precise manual adjustments

General Information:

• Series: Messier series by Bresser

• Total weight (including mount and tripod): 21.1 kg

• Shipping weight: 28.6 kg

Area of Application:

• Moon & Planets Observation: Yes

• Nebulae & Galaxies Observation: Yes

• Nature Observation: No

• Astrophotography: No

• Sun Observation: Yes (with appropriate solar filters)

Recommended For:

• Beginners: Yes

• Advanced users: No

• Observatories: No