BRESSER - For night and solar observation as well as astrophotography incl. a precise GoTo mount with intuitive Wi-Fi

With the BRESSER Messier AR102s/600 telescope and the EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount, you are well-equipped to explore both the Sun and the night sky. Ambitious beginners and advanced users can use the optics with a 102 mm aperture and a focal length of 600 mm to discover the brightest objects beyond our solar system. Enjoy impressive views of fascinating star clusters. You can also safely observe the Sun with the help of the solar filter. The modern mount, equipped with GoTo control and the intuitive ExploreStars app, ensures precise tracking and easy navigation of the sky.

The Telescope

The BRESSER Messier AR102s is a high-quality telescope for night and solar observation. Ambitious beginners and advanced users will already find the brightest objects outside the solar system with this device. Discover structures in the Orion Nebula at an incredible distance of 1,500 light-years (14,200,000,000,000 km)! Exploring the light-dark boundary (terminator) on the Moon is a delight. And with the high-quality objective solar filter, you can safely observe sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits. (Warning: Never aim the telescope at the Sun without a solar filter.) You will never want to part with the Messier AR-102S.

The Mount

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

Intuitive operation via app and graphical star chart
The ExploreStars app, specially developed for the PMC-Eight system, impresses with its graphically successful, intuitive user interface. The currently available alignment stars for system initialisation, as well as all celestial objects in the database, are displayed as a star chart with additional text information. All these objects can be easily viewed and selected.

Powerful controller unit with Open GoTo for customisation
The heart of the controller unit consists of a fully autonomous 2-channel multi-processor with 8 CPUs and a Wi-Fi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP functionality. This enables remote control via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. With Open GoTo, you can also write your own firmware and load it into the controller unit, allowing for custom adjustments to the device functions and the creation of your own object lists.

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


FEATURES TELESCOPE

• Type: Refractor telescope
• Lens diameter: 102 mm / Focal length: 600 mm / F/5.9
• Maximum useful magnification: 204x
• High-quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" clear internal diameter
• 6x30 finder with crosshair eyepiece; optimised finder mount for comfortable viewing
• 31.7 mm (1.25") star diagonal mirror
• Handle for easy transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread screw)
• Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• 50.8 mm to 31.7 mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required)
• Smartphone adapter for sky navigation included
• Telescope for night and solar observation

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 a 7" display and Wi-Fi functionality (not included)
• Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS or Android 4.4 and higher
• Classic control via directional buttons or joystick for guiding, centring, correcting, and moving via touchscreen
• Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo system initialisation
• Multiprocessor microcontroller with 8 CPUs
• Micro-stepper motors NEMA-11
• Highly 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 load them into the PMC-8
• GPS compatible / Settings dependent on the computer or tablet used
• Powered by 12-volt DC, with a maximum power consumption of 1.6 amps at full load

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• Optical tube
• 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25")
• 31.7 mm (1.25") star diagonal mirror
• Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter
• Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75)
• 6x30 finderscope
• Rotating star chart
• Objective solar filter
• Tube rings with handle and camera holder
• Smartphone adapter for navigation
• Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download)
• 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 lighting unit
• Power supply 12 volts / 2 amps
• ExploreStars app via software download
• User manual