BRESSER - A long focal length for high magnifications, featuring a precise GoTo mount with intuitive Wi-Fi app control

The telescope set, composed of Messier MC-150/1900 optics and EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount, offers everything you need for fascinating celestial observations! Thanks to the long 1,900 mm focal length, you can enjoy impressive and detailed planetary observations. The tube stands out with its compact Maksutov-Cassegrain design, ensuring optimal portability. With the 150 mm aperture, you can also observe smaller nebulae and distant galaxies in the night sky. The modern mount also impresses with easy sky navigation and precise tracking, thanks to the excellent GoTo control and the user-friendly ExploreStars app. And with the included solar filter, you can make exciting daytime discoveries on the surface of our own star!

The Telescope

The compact optics define the Messier MC-150. Its short length makes it ideal for mobile use. With the long 1,900 mm focal length, you can look forward to exciting planetary observations at high magnifications. The 150 mm aperture allows you to observe smaller nebulae in the vastness of space. Find the remnants of a massive star explosion from 1054 in the constellation Taurus, or trace the glowing filaments of the Great Orion Nebula. Spot the famous Whirlpool Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, or find the Dumbbell Nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. Additionally, the high-quality objective solar filter enables safe observations of sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits. (Caution: Never point the telescope at the sun without the solar filter!)

The Mount

The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount is equipped with a modern and very precise GoTo control. It features a robust Wi-Fi controller unit that provides all necessary interfaces. The NEMA-11 stepper motors are connected directly to this unit via cable, and an ST-4 compatible autoguider port is also available. The control also supports microstepping for precise tracking.

Intuitive operation via app and graphical star chart
The dedicated ExploreStars app for the PMC-Eight system impresses with a visually appealing, intuitive user interface. The stars available for alignment during control initialization and all celestial objects in the database are displayed as a star chart with additional text information. All these objects can be conveniently viewed and selected.

Powerful controller unit with Open GoTo for customisation
The heart of the controller unit consists of a completely autonomous 2-channel multi-processor with 8 CPUs and a Wi-Fi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP functionality. This allows remote operation via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. Open GoTo also allows custom firmware to be written and loaded onto the controller unit, enabling individual customisation of device functions and the creation of custom object lists.

Polar finder included
The pre-installed polar finder scope allows quick and precise polar alignment and long exposure times without unwanted star trails. The integrated LED illumination unit further enhances the usability of the polar finder.


FEATURES TELESCOPE

• Telescope for night and solar observation
• High-quality BRESSER Maksutov-Cassegrain optics
• Aperture: 152 mm; Focal length: 1,900 mm; F12.5
• Ideal for planets, double stars, and planetary nebulae
• Excellent focuser with a 65 mm diameter
• Optimised finder bracket for comfortable viewing
• Handle for easy transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread)
• Smartphone camera adapter for celestial navigation included
• Prism rail with stainless steel clamp surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• T2 adapter for DSLR cameras (optional T2 ring required)
• 50.8 mm to 31.7 mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required)
• With brass ring clamp

FEATURES MOUNT

• Powerful PMC-8 Open GoTo system
• User-friendly and graphically appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app
• Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook or desktop PC with at least 7" display and WiFi function (not included)
• Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS or Android 4.4 and above
• Classic control via directional buttons or joystick for guiding, centring, correcting, and moving via touchscreen
• Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo control initialization
• Multi-processor microcontroller with 8 CPUs (processor cores)
• NEMA-11 micro-stepper motors
• High-precision and quiet belt drive
• ST-4 compatible autoguider port
• ASCOM driver available, also supports pulse-guiding
• Ability to create custom firmware and object lists and load them into the PMC-8
• GPS compatible / settings depend on the computer or tablet used
• Power supply via 12-volt DC, with a maximum power consumption of 1.6 amps at full load

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• Optical tube with Hexafoc focuser
• Objective solar filter
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25")
• Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter
• Adapter for 50.8 mm (2") eyepieces
• Tube rings with prism rail with stainless steel clamp surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• Handle and camera holder
• Smartphone adapter for navigation
• 6x30 finder scope
• 90° star diagonal mirror, 31.7 mm (1.25")
• Astronomy PC software Stellarium (downloadable)
• Rotatable star map
• EXOS2-GT mount with Open GoTo PMC-8
• Stainless steel tripod with built-in spirit level
• Counterweight 2 x 4.5 kg
• Polar finder with illumination unit
• 12 Volt / 2 Amp power supply
• ExploreStars app via software download
• User manual