Bresser Messier Hexafoc 203/1200 Dobsonian

8-inch light output, no frills: aim, look, and wonder!

The Bresser Messier Hexafoc 203/1200 is an 8-inch no-frills Dobson. Large parabolic mirror, smooth rocker box, ready to go. With a 203 mm aperture, it captures over 800 times more light than the naked eye. This brings galaxies, nebulae, and fine planetary details within reach. A strong choice for the ambitious beginner and a favorite among experienced observers.

8 inch parabolic optics

The main mirror is made of low-thermal-expansion glass. This means rapid cooling and stable images. The focal length of 1218 mm (f/6) is a nice middle ground: enough field of view for large nebulae and enough focal length for planets at high magnification.

2.5-inch Hexafoc Focuser

The Hexafoc has a free aperture of 2.5 inches. Heavy 2 inch eyepieces do not shift or vignette. Adapters for 1.25 inch and 2 inch are included, as is a 37.5 mm extension tube.

Portable and quick to set up

The rockerbox is detachable, and you can remove the tube with the two tube clamps. This way, this 8-inch can also be moved to a dark observation spot. The included objective solar filter allows for safe solar observation.

Included

• Newtonian optics 203/1218 with parabolic primary mirror
• Rocker box with two base plates (self-assembly)
• 25 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (1.25 inch)
• Optical 6x30 finder
• Objective solar filter
• 2.5 inch Hexafoc with 1.25 and 2 inch adapters, plus 37.5 mm extension tube
• Two pipe clamps and two leveling casters

Featured accessories

The Bresser Plössl 10 mm eyepiece (122x, 29 euros) and the Bresser 2x Barlow lens (29.90 euros) together cover the main upgrades. The Bresser Messier 8x50 finder scope (89 euros) finds faint objects faster than the included 6x30. The Bresser 1:8 micro focuser for the Hexafoc (99 euros) makes focusing at high magnifications velvety smooth. For transport, the Oklop transport bag Newton 200/1200, found at our carrier bags.

For whom yes, for whom no

Who is looking for maximum deep-sky performance per euro and wants to learn to navigate manually. Not for those who want automatic object recognition or have limited storage space. Compare formats on the Dobson page of read the Buyer's guide for beginners. The full assortment is on the Bresser 1TP5 Page.

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