Bresser Maksutov telescope MC 90/1250 Messier EQ3 (54034)

This telescope is an ideal travel companion, suitable for both astronomical observations and nature watching as a mirror spotting scope. Its compact design makes it highly portable, fitting easily into most hand luggage. It is also perfect for children taking their first steps in exploring the night sky. Known for its high-contrast image, this telescope delivers excellent performance despite its small size.

With a 90mm aperture, it gathers 165 times more light than the naked eye (with a 7mm pupil). Its portability embodies the saying, "the best telescope is the one you have with you." Astronomically, it offers remarkable capabilities: planets become captivating objects to observe with its 1.3 arc seconds resolution, and viewing deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or scanning the Milky Way is highly enjoyable.

This telescope also serves as an affordable alternative to traditional spotting scopes for nature observation and photography. Unlike many spotting scopes that require expensive fixed camera adapters, this telescope supports a wide range of adapters for nature photography. Its 1250mm focal length makes it suitable for low-cost bird photography, and it can capture detailed images of the Moon in astrophotography.

The sharpness of the image can be adjusted using a knob on the side of the telescope, which moves the primary mirror backward or forward. This mechanism provides a large range of focus, allowing compatibility with various accessories.

Key Advantages:

• Compact telescope with a long focal length and 90mm aperture

• High-contrast image quality

• Suitable for both nature observation and photography

EQ-3 Mount
The EQ-3 equatorial mount allows precise alignment with Polaris, enabling accurate tracking of celestial objects. The pole height or geographical latitude can be adjusted for each observation site. Fine movements along the right ascension and declination axes allow precise location and tracking of objects within the visual field. A counterweight balances the telescope perfectly during use.

The EQ-3 mount provides a stable base for smaller and medium-sized telescopes, making it ideal for exploring the night sky. The extendable tripod includes an accessory shelf for eyepieces and other tools.

Specifications

Optics:

• Type: Reflector

• Type of build: Maksutov

• Aperture: 90 mm

• Focal length: 1250 mm

• Aperture ratio (f/): 13.9

• Resolving capacity: 1.28 arcseconds

• Limit magnitude: 11.6

• Light gathering capacity: 170x (compared to the naked eye)

• Maximum useful magnification: 180x

• Tube weight: 1.4 kg

• Tube construction: Full tube

Focuser:

• Type of build: Internal focusing mechanism

• Connection to eyepiece: 1.25"

Mount:

• Mounting type: Equatorial (EQ-3)

• GoTo control: No

• Motors: No (optional)

Tripod:

• Material: Aluminium

• Accessory plate included

• Type: Extendable tripod

Included Accessories:

• Eyepiece (1.25"): SP 26 mm included

• Deviating optics: 1.25", 90° star diagonal included

• Finder scope: Red dot finder included

• Prism rail: Vixen-style prism rail included

• Slow-motion cable included

• Camera adaptor: Smartphone adapter included

General Information:

• Series: Messier series by Bresser

Area of Application:

• Moon & Planets Observation: Yes

• Nebulae & Galaxies Observation: Yes

• Nature Observation: Yes

• Astrophotography: No (only with appropriate accessories)

• Sun Observation: No (only with an appropriate solar filter)

Recommended For:

• Beginners: Yes

• Advanced users: No

• Observatories: No