Bresser Messier 150/1200 Newton Hexafoc EXOS-2

f/8 contrast on the heavier EXOS-2 mount!

The Bresser Messier 150/1200 Hexafoc EXOS-2 uses the f/8 planet lens on the heavier EXOS-2. The long tube requires stability, and this EQ-5 class mount provides plenty of it. The included objective-sun filter also allows for safe solar observations.

f/8 optics with Hexafoc

The 150 mm parabolic mirror captures about 459 times more light than the naked eye. The long focal length of 1200 mm (f/8) provides high contrast at high magnification: exactly what you want for the Moon, planets, and double stars. With the 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece, you’ll achieve 46x magnification; stick to approximately 300x as the maximum. The 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser with adapters provides stable support even for heavy eyepieces. Use the solar filter only if it is undamaged, and never look at the Sun without certified protection.

The EXOS-2 mount

The EXOS-2 is a German equatorial mount of the EQ-5 class with a payload capacity of up to 13 kg. With the polar finder scope, you can align quickly, and with the slow-motion cables, you can track objects smoothly. If you want automatic tracking later, the mount can be expanded with a motor set or the complete StarTracker GoTo system.

Included

• Newtonian optics 150/1200 with parabolic primary mirror
• 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser with adapters
• EXOS-2 equatorial mount with tripod
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (1.25 inch)
• 6×30 viewfinder
• Objective solar filter
• Slow-motion cables and pool finder

Featured accessories

The Bresser Plössl 10 mm eyepiece (120x, 29 euro) is planet enlargement. A Bresser laser collimator (74.90 euro) keeps the mirrors aligned. The Bresser RA and DEC motor set (299 euro) or the GoTo Upgrade Kit (519 euro) allow the EXOS-2 to follow itself. An Omegon Premium 2 inch moon filter (34.90 euro) reduces the moonlight.

For whom yes, for whom no

Well: planet observers who are looking for a stable platform with room to grow. Not: those who want to search immediately automatically; then choose the GoTo version. Compare via the Buying guide. Meer Bresser is on the merk page.

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