Bresser Messier MC-152 Hexafoc Optical Tube
Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. Aperture: 152mm. Focal length: 2250mm
| Product ID | 74276 |
| Brand | Bresser GmbH, Germany |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 4007922029603 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 134x35x33 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 11.2 kg |
Great telescope for night and solar observation. The Messier MC-152 excells due to its compact optics. The long focal length of this telescope facilitates relaxed observations with high magnifications - the compact size makes it the perfect mobile telescope. 152mm aperture enable you to observe bright nebulas in the depth of space. Find the remnants of a gigantic stellar explosion in the year 1054 in the constallation Taurus or scan the glowing bands of the Great Orion Nebula. Detect the famous Whirlpool Galaxy in the Big Dipper or find the Dumpbell-Nebula in the constellation Vulpecula.
This telescope is only an optical tube without mount and tripod.
Key features:
- Telescope for night and solar observation
- High quality Bresser Maksutov optics
- Ideal for planets, double stars and planetary nebulae
- Excellent focuser with 65mm open diameter
- Optimized finder socket for comfortable use
- Cradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread)
- Smartphone camera adapter for sky navigation included
- Universal 44mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)
- T2 thread for DSLR cameras (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed)
- 50,8mm (2") to 31,7mm (1,25") adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed)
The kit includes:
- Optical tube
- Aperture solar-filter
- 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7mm / 1.25")
- Integrated 31.7mm and T2 adapter
- Adapter for 50.8mm (2")
- Mounting ring (for EXOS and similar mounts)
- Handle with camera holder
- Smartphone adapter for celestial navigation
- 6x30 Viewfinder
- 90° star diagonal 31,7mm (1,25")
- Astronomy PC software Stellarium
- Rotatable star map
| Product ID | 74276 |
| Brand | Bresser GmbH, Germany |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| EAN | 4007922029603 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 134x35x33 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 11.2 kg |
| Optical design | catadioptric |
| Optical scheme | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Optics coating | multi-coated |
| Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm | 152 |
| Secondary mirror diameter, mm | 45 |
| Focal length, mm | 2250 |
| Eyepieces | SUPER Plössl 26mm |
| Finderscope | 6х30 |
| Solar filter included | ✓ |
| Optical tube material | aluminum |
| Optical tube weight, kg | 6.5 |
| User level | beginners, experienced users |
| Assembly and installation difficulty level | easy |
| Observed object | planets of the Solar System and deep-sky objects, the Sun |
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