Bresser Telescope AC 102S/600 Messier Hexafoc EXOS-2 (43998)

Comets are celestial wanderers from the depths of the solar system, occasionally gracing us with their presence. Look up and enjoy the marvel of the night sky. The 102/660 telescope offers an expansive field of view and features fast optics, making it an excellent companion for exploring the heavens.

The 102/660 Optics – Compact Yet Powerful
With a 102mm aperture, this telescope allows you to observe not only the Moon and planets but also venture into the realm of deep-sky objects (DSOs). Discover young star clusters like the Pleiades in stunning detail or gaze at extended galactic nebulae.

The telescope’s 660mm focal length provides a particularly wide field of view, perfect for soaking in expansive views of the night sky. If you wish to zoom in on a specific celestial object, simply switch to a different eyepiece and achieve magnifications of up to 200x. With its 102mm aperture, you can resolve planetary atmospheres and observe details such as Jupiter’s cloud bands.

A Comet Finder Extraordinaire
Picture yourself under a darkening sky, stars twinkling above, and a majestic comet glowing before you. With the 102/660 telescope, you can point it toward the comet and witness its coma and dust tail unfold before your eyes. This telescope excels as a comet finder, bringing these cosmic travelers from distant parts of our solar system into view. Feel like a true comet researcher, following in the footsteps of famed discoverers like Jean-Louis Pons.

Enhanced Features for Precision
This telescope now comes equipped with the improved Hexafoc focuser, which boasts a free aperture of 65mm. For those interested in astrophotography, it can be upgraded with a 1:10 reduction ratio fine focuser (available separately), enabling precise focus adjustments.

The Bresser EXOS-2 Mounting
The EXOS-2 is a robust equatorial mount designed for both visual observation and astrophotography. It has a high load capacity (up to 13 kg for visual use and 10 kg for photographic use) and precise tracking capabilities. Double radial ball bearings ensure smooth operation, while optimized RA axes minimize play. This sturdy mount provides an excellent entry point into astrophotography. A motorized two-axis control can also be added for enhanced functionality.

What’s Included:

• Sturdy equatorial mounting

• Counterweight

• Robust steel tripod with three legs

Specifications:

Optics:

• Type: Refractor

• Build: Achromat

• Aperture: 102mm

• Focal Length: 660mm

• Aperture Ratio: f/5.9

• Resolving Capacity: 1.13 arcseconds

• Limiting Magnitude: 11.8 mag

• Light Gathering Power: 210x compared to the naked eye

• Maximum Useful Magnification: 204x

• Tube Weight: 3.9 kg

• Tube Construction: Full tube

Focuser:

• Build Type: Gear rack

• Eyepiece Connection: 2"

• Free Aperture: 65mm

Mount:

• Type: Equatorial (EXOS-2)

• GoTo Control: No

Tripod:

• Type: Steel tripod with adjustable height (109.5 cm)

Included Accessories:

• Finder Scope: 6x30

• Eyepieces: 26mm (1.25")

• Star Diagonal: 90° (1.25")

• Reducer Adapter: 2" to 1.25"

General Information:

• Series: Messier

• Total Weight: 19.1 kg

Applications:

• Moon & Planets: Yes

• Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

• Nature Observation: No

• Astrophotography: Yes (with additional equipment)

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

Recommended For:

• Beginners: Yes

• Advanced Users: No

• Observatories: No