Description
The Bresser Messier NT-203/1200L MON-2 telescope is a long-focus Newtonian reflector with a mirror diameter of 203 mm, universal in terms of light-gain characteristics and obtaining high magnifications. This is the largest telescope in the line of the German optics manufacturer, which, meanwhile, has a fairly low cost. The Bresser Messier NT-203/1200L MON-2 telescope can be recommended for "advanced" users who are guided by the movement of celestial bodies across the sky and like to independently search for space objects.
The flagship line of Messier telescopes from the German manufacturer Bresser is distinguished by high build quality, precision fitting of optical elements and the use of only high-quality materials. There is no compromise in quality and price. All units, parts, and mirrors of the telescope are made with precision accuracy, which provides the best optical and operational characteristics in their class. Bresser Messier telescopes are highly appreciated by experienced amateur astronomers.
Optical characteristics:
- Magnification : 46x (when using the included eyepiece)
- Maximum useful magnification : 406x
- Lens diameter, mm : 203
- Eyepiece landing diameter, mm : 50.8
- Focal length, mm : 1200
- Aperture ratio : 1:6
- Resolution : 0.69 seconds
- Penetrating power : 13.6 stellar magnitudes
Design features:
- Optical design : Newtonian reflector
- Mount type : Equatorial MON-2
- Viewfinder : optical 6x30
- Fastening : dovetail
- Primary mirror: parabolic
Equipment:
- Pipe : aluminum
- Tripod: steel with a stage for accessories
- Mount : German equatorial mount MON-2 with counterweight
- Eyepiece : SPL 26mm (1.25'')
- Viewfinder : optical 6x30
- Adapter for eyepieces from 2'' to 1.25"
- Mount for installing a DSLR camera in a high position
- Fastening rings
- Stellarium PC Software
- Star map
Dimensions:
- Dimensions of optical tube (diameter x length), mm : 250x1140
- Pipe weight, kg : 11.8
- Mount weight, kg : 5.1
- Tripod weight, kg : 4.6
- Total weight (including counterweight), kg: 30.5
The Bresser Messier NT-203/1200L MON-2 telescope is an ideal Newtonian reflector for visual observations and creating colorful photographs of deep-sky objects. The large light diameter and powerful German-style equatorial mount will provide excellent clarity and stability for observing distant star clusters, nebulae, comets, planetary rings, and much more.
The telescope tube is mounted on a modern, functional equatorial mount MON-2, capable of bearing heavy loads. The mount is equipped with a polar finder, as well as graduated setting circles and is supplied with special handles for easy control from any user position. The mount is supplied with a durable steel tripod, which eliminates vibrations that occur during operation, making the mount suitable for astrophotography.
High image quality is guaranteed not only by the robust design, but also by the excellent quality of the coated optics. The image constructed by the parabolic mirror of the telescope is significantly less susceptible to optical distortion than when using spherical mirrors. The clarity of processing and high-quality reflective coating of the mirror allow obtaining bright and clear images of the observed objects, both during visual observations and during astrophotography.
Manufacturer: Bresser (Germany)
Warranty: 2 years
