BRESSER Messier AR152s/760 EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo Telescope Set

A high-quality astronomy set for ambitious beginners and advanced users: The compact BRESSER Messier AR-152S/760 telescope with solar filter offers you excellent opportunities for sky observation and photography, together with the EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount. With a large 152 mm aperture and a 760 mm focal length, you can observe extensive celestial bodies with great clarity. The four-lens achromatic system provides sharp, high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberrations. The excellent mount offers precise tracking, a powerful GoTo system, and the intuitive ExploreStars app for easy sky navigation.

The Telescope

A high-quality telescope for night and solar observation: The combination of the large 152 mm aperture and the short 760 mm focal length makes the BRESSER Messier AR-152S ideal for observing large celestial objects. Enjoy the view of the famous M13 globular cluster in the constellation Hercules: Thousands of needle-sharp stars seem to be embedded in a shimmering veil of black velvet before your eyes. With additional nebula filters (not included), you can also admire the famous "Gulf of Mexico" in the North American nebula, as well as all celestial objects listed by Charles Messier in his famous 1781 catalog. The compact design of the telescope offers excellent portability, simple operation, high light-gathering capability, and a very low weight for its size. Thanks to the special design as a four-lens achromatic, even with the fast f/5 focal ratio for a refractor, minimal chromatic aberration and better photographic correction are achieved compared to similar two-lens devices. With the high-quality solar filter for the objective lens, you can also safely observe sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits. (Warning: Never point the telescope at the Sun without a solar filter).

The Mount

The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount is equipped with a modern and precise GoTo control system. It consists of a robust Wi-Fi control unit that provides all necessary interfaces. The NEMA-11 stepper motors are connected directly to this unit by cable, and an ST-4 compatible autoguider interface is also available. In addition, the control system supports micro-stepping mode to ensure precise tracking.

Intuitive Operation via an App and Graphical Star Chart
The ExploreStars app, specifically developed for the PMC-Eight system, impresses with an intuitive and graphically successful user interface. The alignment stars available for system initialization, as well as all celestial objects in the database, are displayed as a star chart with additional textual information. All these objects can be easily viewed and selected.

Powerful Control Unit with Open GoTo for Customization
The heart of the control unit is a fully autonomous multi-channel processor with 8 CPUs and a 10/100 Ethernet Wi-Fi adapter with IP function. This allows for remote control via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. With Open GoTo, you can also write your own firmware and upload it to the control unit, allowing for individual adjustments of the device's functions and the creation of custom object lists.

Polar Finder Included
The pre-installed and included polar finder allows for quick and precise polar alignment and extended exposure times without unwanted star trails. The integrated LED illumination unit further enhances the ease of use of the polar finder.


TELESCOPE FEATURES

• Type: Refractor telescope
• Lens diameter: 152 mm / Focal length: 760 mm / F/5
• Maximum useful magnification: 254x
• Telescope for night and solar observation
• High-quality BRESSER refractor optics
• Universal telescope ideal for planets, double stars, planetary nebulae, and deep sky
• High-quality Hexafoc focuser with a clear internal diameter of 2.5"
• 8x50 finder scope with reticle eyepiece
• Optimized finder scope bracket for comfortable viewing
• Handle for easy transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread screw)
• Smartphone camera adapter for sky navigation included
• Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (universal 44mm dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• 50.8 mm to 31.7 mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required)
• Focal plane/back focus: 150 mm behind the Hexafoc with 2" reduction

MOUNT FEATURES

• Powerful PMC-8 Open GoTo system
• Easy-to-use and graphically appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app
• Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook, or desktop PC with at least a 7" display and Wi-Fi function (not included)
• Supported operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS or Android 4.4 and higher
• Classic control via directional buttons or joystick for guiding, centering, correcting, and moving via touchscreen
• Intuitive 2- and 3-star alignment for GoTo system initialization
• Multi-processor micro-processor with 8 CPUs
• NEMA-11 micro-stepping motors
• Precise and quiet belt drive
• ST-4 compatible autoguider interface
• ASCOM driver available, also supports pulse guiding
• Ability to create your own firmware and object lists and upload them to the PMC-8
• GPS compatible / Settings dependent on the computer or tablet used
• 12V DC power supply, with a maximum consumption of 1.6 amps at full load

INCLUDES

• Optical tube with Hexafoc focuser
• Solar filter for the objective lens
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25")
• 31.7 mm (1.25") diagonal mirror
• Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter
• Tube rings with prism rail and stainless steel clamping surface (universal 44mm dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• Handle and camera holder
• Smartphone adapter for navigation
• 8x50 finder scope
• Stellarium astronomy software for PC (download)
• Rotatable star chart
• EXOS2-GT mount with Open GoTo PMC-8
• Stainless steel tripod with integrated bubble level
• 2 x 4.5 kg counterweight
• Polar finder with illumination unit
• 12 V / 2 A power supply
• ExploreStars app (software download)
• User manual