Bresser Telescope AR 152S/760 Messier Hexafoc EXOS-2 (21524)

Bresser, a reliable name in astronomy, offers the Messier series of telescopes, designed to provide ambitious beginners with excellent performance at an affordable price. These telescopes are expandable and retrofittable, ensuring they remain useful as your skills and interests grow over time.

BRESSER Messier AC 152
The MESSIER AC 152 combines a large aperture with a short focal length, making it perfect for observing large celestial objects. Witness the stunning globular cluster M13 in the constellation Hercules, where thousands of pinpoint stars shine against a dark sky like diamonds on black velvet. With nebular filters, you can observe remarkable details like the "Gulf of Mexico" in the North America Nebula and explore other celestial objects cataloged by Charles Messier in 1781.

This telescope’s compact design offers excellent portability, high light-gathering power, and low weight for its aperture size, making it a versatile choice for stargazing enthusiasts.

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

The Bresser EXOS-2 Mounting
The EXOS-2 is a robust equatorial mount with a high load capacity (up to 13 kg for visual use and 10 kg for astrophotography). It provides precise tracking for both visual observations and astrophotography. Double radial ball bearings ensure smooth operation, while optimized RA axes minimize play. This durable mount is an excellent choice for beginners entering astrophotography. An optional motorized two-axis control can also be added to enhance functionality.

What’s Included:

• Sturdy equatorial mounting

• Two counterweights

• Steel tripod with three legs

Specifications:

Optics:

• Type: Refractor

• Build: Achromat

• Aperture: 152mm

• Focal Length: 760mm

• Aperture Ratio: f/5

• Resolving Capacity: 0.76 arcseconds

• Limiting Magnitude: 12.7 mag

• Light Gathering Power: 470x compared to the naked eye

• Maximum Useful Magnification: 304x

• Tube Weight: 10.6 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:

• Material: Steel

Included Accessories:

• Eyepiece: SP 26mm (1.25")

• Finder Scope: 8x50

• Star Diagonal: 90° (1.25")

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

• Slow Motion Cables: Two included

• Polar Finder Scope included

• Solar Filters included

• Counterweights: Two pieces included

General Information:

• Series: Messier

Applications:

• Moon & Planets: Yes

• Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

• Nature Observation: Not Recommended

• Astrophotography: Yes (with additional equipment)

• Sun Observation: Yes (with appropriate solar filter)

Recommended For:

• Beginners: Yes

• Advanced Users: No

• Observatories: No