Bresser Maksutov telescope MC 100/1400 Messier EXOS-1 (54286)

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

Maksutov Telescopes
Maksutov telescopes are compact and portable, making them perfect for travel or on-the-go observations. Their enclosed optics and collimation stability ensure durability and robustness.

Despite their compact design, Maksutov telescopes feature a long focal length. However, their field of view is narrower compared to achromatic refractors. This makes them ideal instruments for observing the Moon and planets. When paired with an Amici prism, they are also excellent for nature observation and photography.

Bresser EXOS-1 Mount
The EXOS-1 mount is designed for smaller optics and can support up to 7 kg without vibration or instability. It provides a solid base for precise observations and can be optionally upgraded with a motor for the RA-axis to improve tracking capabilities.

Included with the Mount:

• Sturdy mount for optics up to 7 kg

• Counterweight included

• Robust steel tripod with three legs

Specifications

Optics:

• Type: Reflector

• Type of build: Maksutov

• Aperture: 100 mm

• Focal length: 1400 mm

• Aperture ratio (f/): 14

• Resolving capacity: 1.15 arcseconds

• Limit magnitude: 11.8

• Light gathering capacity: 200x (compared to the naked eye)

• Maximum useful magnification: 200x

• Tube weight: 2.4 kg

• Tube construction: Full tube

Focuser:

• Type of build: Gear rack focuser

• Connection to eyepiece: 1.25"

Mount:

• Mounting type: Equatorial (EXOS-1 mount)

• Load capacity: Up to 7 kg

• GoTo control: No

• Motors: No

Tripod:

• Type: Steel tripod with accessory plate included (Canibelle included)

Included Accessories:

• Finder scope: Red dot finder included

• Eyepiece (1.25"): SPL 26 mm included

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

• Prism rail: Vixen-style prism rail included

• Eyepiece adaptor: 1.25"-SC adaptor included

• Slow-motion cable included

Miscellaneous:
Dew shield not included

General Information:

• Series: Messier series by Bresser

• Total weight (including mount and tripod): 13 kg

Area of Application:

• Moon & Planets Observation: Yes

• Nebulae & Galaxies Observation: Yes

• Nature Observation: No

• Astrophotography: No

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

Recommended For:

• Beginners: Yes

• Advanced users: No

• Observatories: No