Bresser Telescope AC 102/1000 Messier Hexafoc EXOS-2 GoTo (14205)

The MESSIER AC 102 is an excellent telescope for ambitious beginners and advanced observers, offering the ability to view some of the brightest objects beyond our solar system. You can observe details in the Great Orion Nebula from an incredible distance of 1,500 light-years (14,200,000,000,000 km)! Its rock-solid mount ensures stable and relaxed viewing even at high magnifications, setting new standards for rigidity and usability in this price range. With its sophisticated design, this telescope also allows you to capture stunning images of the Moon. Scanning the lunar terminator is a pleasure, and once you use the MESSIER AC 102, you’ll never want to part with it.

Bresser EXOS-2 Mounting
The EXOS-2 is a robust mounting system 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 reduce play. This sturdy and precisely crafted mount makes it easy to begin astrophotography. Additionally, a motorized 2-axis control can be added.

Included with the EXOS-2 Mount:

• Sturdy mounting

• Matching counterweight

• Robust steel tripod with three legs

GoTo System for EXOS-2
The GoTo system simplifies celestial observations, even for beginners. With just the press of a button, the telescope automatically moves to your selected celestial object (planet, nebula, or galaxy) and tracks it continuously. The database contains over 100,000 objects, allowing you to observe or photograph faint objects without needing advanced location skills.

Hexafoc Focuser
This telescope now includes the improved Hexafoc focuser with a free aperture of 65 mm. For photographers, it can be upgraded with a 1:10 reduction ratio fine focuser (available as an accessory), enabling more precise focus adjustments.

Specifications

Optics:

• Type: Refractor

• Build: Achromat

• Aperture: 102 mm

• Focal length: 1000 mm

• Aperture ratio (f/): 9.8

• Resolving capacity: 1.13 arcseconds

• Limiting magnitude: 11.8 mag

• Light gathering capacity: 210x (compared to the human eye)

• Maximum useful magnification: 200x

• Tube weight: 5 kg

• Tube construction: Full tube

Focuser:

• Type of build: Gear rack

• Eyepiece connection size: 2"

• Camera-side threaded socket connection: T2

Mount Features:

• Type of mount: Equatorial (EXOS-2 GoTo)

• GoTo control included? Yes

GoTo System Details:

• Database size: Over 100,000 objects

• Hand controller model: Bresser GoTo system

Power Supply:

• Voltage: 12V

• Power consumption: 1200 mA

Tripod Details:

• Type: Tripod

• Weight of tripod only: 4.6 kg

• Material: Steel

Included Accessories:

• Finder scope: 6x30

• Deviating optics included (1.25", 90° star diagonal)

• Eyepiece adapter for both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces

• SP eyepiece included (26 mm, 1.25")

• Smartphone camera adapter included

• Polar finder scope included

• Solar filters included

General Information and Applications:
The MESSIER AC 102 is part of Bresser’s Messier series and is ideal for observing the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and even the Sun (with appropriate solar filters). It is also suitable for astrophotography but not intended for nature observation or permanent observatory setups.

Additional Details:

• Total weight of the system: 15.7 kg

• Recommended for beginners but not advanced users or observatories