Bresser Telescope AC 70/900 Lyra EQ-Sky

The Bresser Telescope AC 70/900 Lyra EQ-Sky: from curiosity to mastering the night sky

Most beginners give up when they need to adjust something. Or when they still haven’t found anything after 10 minutes. The Bresser AC 70/900 Lyra EQ-Sky prevents that frustration.

With this telescope you see more – and learn how the sky rotates. You track objects with a precise equatorial mount just like real astronomers do. And thanks to the long focal length, you see details that other beginners miss: Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, the phases of Venus.

What this telescope does for you

✓ Shows you more than toy models – The 900 mm focal length provides more magnification and sharper planetary images
✓ Helps you learn to aim and track – The EQ mount teaches you celestial mechanics instead of just “looking”
✓ Completely equipped – Includes 2 eyepieces, 3x Barlow, finder, star diagonal and even smartphone adapter
✓ Serious look feel – Carbon-look finish and robust aluminum tripod with accessory tray
✓ Support included – You get our 80-page manual + free setup help after purchase

What you can see with it

✓ Moon: sharp craters, shadows and lunar seas
✓ Jupiter: 4 major moons and cloud bands
✓ Saturn: recognizable ring structure
✓ Venus: phases
✓ Open star clusters and double stars

✘ No nebulae or galaxies (insufficient aperture)
✘ Not suitable for photography or nature observation

Who this is For

For beginners who want more than a simple telescope. Those who don’t just want to look, but want to understand. This telescope is perfect for parents with children, students, or hobbyists who want to take a good first step into real astronomy.

Specifications in Plain Language

• Optics: 70 mm achromatic refractor
• Focal length: 900 mm (ideal for planets)
• Max. magnification: 140x
• Mount: Equatorial (EQ-Sky) – manual tracking
• Included accessories:
  ✓ Eyepieces: 10 mm 25 mm
  ✓ Barlow 3x
  ✓ Star diagonal
  ✓ 5×24 finder
  ✓ Smartphone adapter
  ✓ Stellarium software

The Bresser AC 70/900 Lyra EQ-Sky isn’t a toy, but a stepping stone to real astronomy. You’ll learn to know the night sky as it really moves – with your own hands, from your own backyard.

Also check out our planetary telescope buying guide or compare it with the Celestron Astro Fi 90/910 GoTo if you prefer automatic control.