Bresser Messier 203/1200 Newton Hexafoc GoTo

The universal 8-inch with fully automatic control!

The Bresser Messier 203/1200 Hexafoc GoTo adds fully automatic searching and tracking to the universal 8-inch optics. Over 100,000 objects are stored in the hand controller, and the included solar filter also enables safe solar observation.

8-inch optics with Hexafoc

The parabolic 203 mm mirror collects over 800 times more light than the naked eye. With a 1218 mm focal length (f/6), using the included 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece gives you 47x magnification; consider approximately 406x as the maximum. The 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser supports heavy 2-inch eyepieces and camera equipment without sagging. Only use the solar filter if it is undamaged and never look at the sun without certified protection.

StarTracker GoTo System

The StarTracker hand controller knows over 100,000 objects and automatically positions the telescope. Servo motors on both axes then track accurately. You can later connect an autoguider via the ST-4 port for long exposures.

Included

• Newtonian optics 203/1218 with parabolic primary mirror
• 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser with adapters
• EXOS-2 GoTo Mount with StarTracker Hand Controller
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (1.25 inch)
• 8×50 viewfinder
• Objective solar filter
• Pole finder

Featured accessories

The Bresser Plössl 10 mm eyepiece (122x, 29 euro) and the Bresser 1:8 microfocuser (99 euro) are the first expansions. The Bresser universal power supply 230V/12V (39 euro) for home and the Mobile Power Station 155 Wh (169 euro) for the field keep the mount running.

For whom yes, for whom no

Pros: those who want the universal 8-inch without the hassle of searching, with a path to astrophotography via the ST-4 port. Cons: those who are purely visual and budget-conscious; the Dobson design is more logical. Compare via the Buying guide. Meer Bresser is on the merk page.

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