Bresser Messier 150/750 Newton Hexafoc EXOS-2

The all-rounder on the heavier EXOS-2: ready for astrophotography!

The Bresser Messier 150/750 Hexafoc EXOS-2 places the most popular Newtonian optical tube onto the heavier EXOS-2 mount. This makes it the classic foundation for those who, in addition to visual observation, also want to progress into deep-sky astrophotography.

Parabolic optics with Hexafoc

The parabolic 150 mm mirror captures about 459 times more light than the naked eye. With a 750 mm focal length (f/5) you get a wide field of view for nebulae and star clusters and enough magnification for planets; keep about 300x as the maximum. The 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser supports heavy 2-inch eyepieces without sagging; adapters for 1.25 and 2 inches are included. With the included 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece you view at 29x.

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 150/750 with parabolic primary mirror
• 2.5 inch Hexafoc focuser with 1.25 and 2 inch adapters
• EXOS-2 equatorial mount with tripod
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (1.25 inch)
• 6×30 viewfinder
• Pole finder

Featured accessories

The Bresser Plössl 10 mm eyepiece (75x, 29 euro) and a Bresser laser collimator (74.90 euro) form the visual basis. The Bresser RA and DEC motor set for EXOS-2 (299 euro) or the complete GoTo Upgrade Kit (519 euro) allow the mount to track automatically. For transport, the Armor transport case 150/750 (99 euros).

For whom yes, for whom no

Pros: anyone who starts visually and wants to keep the door open to astrophotography; the EXOS-2 carries this optical weight with ample margin. Cons: anyone who wants to automatically search right away; choose the GoTo version instead. Compare via the Buying guide. Meer Bresser is on the merk page.

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