Bresser Telescope AC 102/460 AR-102 Messier Hexafoc EXOS-2 GoTo (59995)

The traditional company Bresser offers telescopes under the Messier brand, providing an excellent price-performance ratio for ambitious beginners. These Messier telescope systems are expandable and retrofittable, making them suitable for use well beyond the initial entry point.

Bresser Messier AC 102/460
The AC 102/460 optic is extremely compact due to its short focal length, making it ideal for wide-field observations. It is perfect for viewing large structures in the night sky, such as open star clusters along the Milky Way.

This telescope now features the improved Hexafoc focuser with a free aperture of 65 mm. For photographic purposes, it can be retrofitted with a 1:10 reduction ratio fine focuser (available as an accessory), allowing for more precise focus adjustments.

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.

Specifications

Optics:

• Type: Refractor

• Build: Achromat

• Aperture: 102 mm

• Focal length: 460 mm

• Aperture ratio (f/): 4.5

• Resolving capacity: 1.13 arcseconds

• Limiting magnitude: 11.8 mag

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

• Maximum useful magnification: 204x

• Tube diameter: 104 mm

• Tube weight: 2.8 kg

• Tube material: Aluminum

• Coating: Multi-coated

• Tube construction: Full tube

Focuser:

• Eyepiece connection size: 2"

• Type of build: Hexafoc

• Camera-side threaded socket connection: T2

Mount Features:

• Type of mount: Equatorial (EXOS-2)

• GoTo control included? Yes

• Motors included? Yes

• Load capacity: Up to 13 kg

GoTo System Details:

• Supported languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian

• Database size: Over 100,000 objects

• PEC correction included? Yes

• GPS included? No

• WiFi included? No

• Software: StarTracker

Tripod Details:

• Type: Tripod with accessory plate and Canibelle feature included

• Height range: 63–106 cm

• Weight of tripod only: 4.5 kg

• Material: Steel

Included Accessories:

• Dew shield included

• Eyepiece adapter for both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces

• Finder base compatible with Meade/Explore Scientific T-profile

• Finder scope included (6x30)

• SP eyepiece included (26 mm, 1.25")

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

• Vixen-style prism rail included

• Counterweight included (4.5 kg)

• Polar finder scope included

• Solar filters included

General Information and Applications:
The MESSIER AC 102/460 is part of Bresser’s Messier series and is ideal for astrophotography as well as observing nebulae, galaxies, the Sun (with appropriate solar filters), the Moon, and planets. It is not intended for nature observation or permanent observatory setups.

Additional Details:
Total weight of the system is 17.8 kg. This telescope is recommended for both beginners and advanced users but not designed for observatories.