With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
The Sky Guide provides comprehensive information on constellations, planetary positions, and astronomical events – perfect for planning your observations and delving deeper into astronomy.
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Product information "BRESSER Counterweight 6 kg for Nebula 5 and 6 Mount"
Additional 6kg counterweight made of stainless steel for balancing heavier accessories and the like, suitable for the Nebula 5/6 mount.
General safety instructions DANGER Risk of suffocation! Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. Therefore, carefully observe the following safety instructions. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! Keep cords, ribbons, and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle themselves and suffocate! NOTE Risk of material damage! Improper handling can damage the device and/or accessories. Therefore, only use the device according to the following safety instructions. Do not dismantle the device! In the case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair.
The column extension is suitable for Nebula 5 and 6 mounts. It is screwed directly onto the Nebula tripod and prevents long telescope tubes from striking the tripod.
FEATURES
Height 180 mm
Fits all Nebula tripods
Compatible with Nebula 5 and 6 mounts
Height can be adjusted to 50 or 100 mm with optional accessories
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Column extension
NEW - now including a high-quality aperture Solar-filter for safe observation of sunspots, eclipses and planet transits. Great telescope for night and solar observation.The combination of large aperture and short focal length predestine the MESSIER AR-152S for the observation of large celestial objects. Experience the famous globular cluster M 13 in the constellation Hercules: Thousands of pinpoint stars stand before a black sky like so many diamonds spilled onto black velvet. Equipped with nebular filters you can watch the Gulf of Mexico in the North America Nebula and all the other celestial objects that Charles Messier listed in 1781. The compact size of the MESSIER AR-152S combines outstanding tranportability, high light gathering power and low weight for a telescope of this aperture.
CHARACTERISTICS OPTICSOptical design: refractor telescopeLens diameter: 152 mm / focal length: 760 mm / F/5Maximum recommended magnification: 304xTelescope for night and solar observationHigh-quality BRESSER refractor opticsUniversal telescope for planets, double stars, planetary nebulae and deep-skyHigh-end Hexafoc-focuser with 2,5" free inner diameter6x30 straight through viewfinder with reticle; optimized finder socket for comfortable use31.7 mm (1.25") diagonal mirrorCradle rings with handle and integrated piggyback camera holder (1/4 thread)Smartphone camera adapter for sky navigation includedUniversal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)50,8mm (2") to 31,7mm (1,25") adapter with integrated T2 thread (T2-adapter ring for your camera is needed)Collimatable lens cell
CHARACTERISTICS MOUNT
Stable parallactic mount with fine drive in both axes
Ball bearings in both axes for more precise movements
Stable height adjustable stainless steel tripod (min. 69 cm / max. 109,5 cm )
Load capacity up to 13 kg payload
Retrofittable with the BRESSER Star Tracker Goto Kit (item no. 4951750)
Circular bubble for easy horizontal alignment
Pole height scale for setting the latitude
Scaled graduated circular rings to facilitate finding objects using a star atlas or planetarium software
Pole finder scope with optional illumination ( item no. 4964212 )
Tripod weight: 4.7 kg
Mount weight: 5.6 kg (without counterweight)
Total weight incl. counterweight: 19.3 kg
Batteries: not included
SCOPE OF DELIVERY: 152 mm achromatic optical tube assemblyAperture solar-filterUniversal 44 mm Dovetail plate with stainless steel rail (fits LXD75/Great Polaris/EQ5)2 pcs 2,5" extension tubes26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece 31,7 mm(1.25")31,7 mm (1.25") Zenith mirrorIntegrated 31,7 mm and T2 adapterTube ringsAdjustable polar finder scope with optional illuminationHandle and camera holderSmartphone adapter for celestial navigation8x50 optical finderAstronomy software StellariumRotatable star mapBRESSER EXOS-2 mount
2 x 4.5 kg counterweight
Stainless steel tube field tripod with accessory tray
Vixen has developed a new generation of SX mounts for demanding observers and astrophotographers. The SXD2WL mount is simply operated via a Wifi module with a smartphone or tablet.
By controlling the mount with your smartphone using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, you can easily use sky navigation functions such as automatic GoTo panning of celestial objects via your smartphone or tablet.
By eliminating the power consumption of the conventional LCD (STAR BOOK TEN), the power consumption on the mount is reduced by up to 20%, thus enabling longer astronomical observation and astrophotography. When the desired celestial object is selected from a list, it is automatically panned into the telescope's field of view and tracking begins. An existing STAR BOOK TEN controller can also be used on this mount without any problems.
Equipped with the same precision stepper motors as the top model, the AXD mount, the SXD2WL brings a new standard of performance and precision to the Vixen mount family. With a photographic load capacity of 15 kg, the axis cross of the mount weighs just 9.2 kg making it ideal for mobile observations. In addition, the motors mounted in the lower part of the mount also serve as a counterweight, so the mount requires fewer weights for balancing. The SXD2 mount in detail Precision stepper motors and micro-step motion control system At the heart of the SXD2 are the precision stepper motors, which offer better performance and response than previous models. The micro-step motion control system offers powerful and yet very smooth drive characteristics, which are given both in fine movements and in fast pans.
Built-in bearings
The bearings of the RA and DEC axes and the worm shafts have been significantly improved to reduce the load on the motors. As a result, the motors move much more smoothly than in previous models. High-precision worm gears
High-precision processing technologies eliminate worm gear errors. The edges of the two worms and worm wheels are particularly smooth, enabling very precise tracking.
Declination axis as counterweight
The solid motor units are installed in the lower part of the declination axis so that the center of gravity of the SXD2 is below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This means you need fewer additional counterweights. Latitude setting
The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, medium and low latitudes); latitude scale in 2-degree increments; fine adjustment with a tangent screw head, approx. 0.8 degrees per turn. Built-in PFL-II polar finder with illumination The built-in 5x20mm polar finder with 10° field of view has a 3-star alignment system.
This eliminates the inconvenience of setting the date and original time.
The illuminated reticle with variable brightness and automatic switch-off is adjustable in 8 levels and illuminated in red. The adjustment accuracy is 3 arc minutes. The wireless module in detail The Vixen Wifi adapter for EQ mounts allows you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet.
With the smartphone app STAR BOOK Wireless (free of charge) you can navigate the sky without any cables.
The app turns your smartphone or tablet into a control unit for the equatorial mount in no time at all.
The response delay of the mount, which is considered the biggest disadvantage of wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to wired connections. Reduced power consumption compared to conventional controllers with LCD monitor The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing longer observations than with conventional
wired controllers such as the STAR BOOK TEN. Operation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. The STAR BOOK Wireless app has a similar structure to the STAR BOOK TEN controller.
Depending on the star map setting, it contains up to 259,000 celestial objects.
Tap on a celestial object in the object list and start the GoTo.
The mount will now automatically move to this target and bring it into the telescope's field of view.
All the popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained Convenient operation When looking through the telescope operate the mount by swiping on the app's star chart. As there are no buttons, simply slide your finger over the star chart to operate the mount conveniently. Extensive astronomical data included In addition to data on easily observable celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects and IC objects, this also includes the sun, moon, planets, comets and dwarf planets. High-precision alignment By aligning the mount to one or two stars, you can already achieve fairly precise positioning.
By aligning the mount to three or more stars, you can achieve high-precision alignment of the mount for high magnifications.
The objects are then approached precisely and centrally in your telescope's field of view.
The alignment information is saved and can be retained even when the device is switched off.
By leaving the telescope in its current state after completing an observation without moving it, you can start the automatic installation with the same settings for the next observation. Individual setting options As with the STAR BOOK TEN control unit, the app offers various individual settings, such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red,
autoguider and variable GoTo speed and LED brightness.
You can also set the timing of the reversal of the objective tube (meridian flip) as desired.
Even if the object moves to the south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from reversing. Important note: Cannot be used on old SX mounts with the old blue Star Book! Technical information about the Wifi module: CPU with 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz
The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as with the STAR BOOK TEN.
It has a 6-pin 6-wire modular plug for external autoguider operation.
Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n. FEATURESRA sprocket: 180 teeth DEC sprocket: 180 teeth Shaft material and diameter: Carbon steel / Decl. 35 mm, RA 40 mm thickness Polar finder scope: 6x20 mm, PFL-II polar finder Fine height adjustment: 0° to 70°, (fine adjustment +/- 15°, height) Backsight rod: 20 mm diameter Azimuth adjustment: worm fine adjustment Power supply: DC12 V; 0.4~1.7 A Maximum load: 15 kg, photographic, without counterweight Counterweight: 1x 1.9 kg and 1x 3.7 kg Tripod connection: 45 mm spigot Dimensions: 36 cm (H) x 12 cm (W) x 36 cm (L)
Weight: 8.8 kg (19.4 lb), without counterweight 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz Operating system: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher Connection: D-SUB 9PIN connector Autoguider input ST4 Power consumption SXD2WL+Wireless unit: DC12V / 0.3-2.0 A (load 10 kg), 0.4-2.2 A (load 15 kg) SCOPE OF DELIVERYSXD2WL EQ mount Wireless unit 2 counterweights: 1.9 kg and 3.7 kg Mounting tools Pole finder PFL-II Cigarette lighter cable
The well-designed combo set with the professional Science MTL-201 microscope and the high-resolution MikroCam PRO HDMI autofocus, together with the 13.3" monitor, offers a powerful complete solution for precise metallurgical examinations and diverse laboratory applications. The direct image transmission to the monitor enables comfortable live observation, vivid presentations, and efficient documentation - ideal for research and quality assurance.The Microscope in DetailThe BRESSER Science MTL 201 is a specialised reflected light microscope that allows the observation of non-transparent surfaces at higher magnifications (50x-800x). Ideal fields of application for this very solidly manufactured instrument include metallography (e.g. polished sections of metals and alloys), mineralogy, precision mechanics, electronics, and the semiconductor industry; it is suitable for scientific research and teaching as well as industrial production (e.g. quality control). According to its purpose, the MTL 201 features a very large stage (250 mm x 230 mm), which can be roughly moved with a handle and finely adjusted with cross and longitudinal drives. For perfect focusing, coarse and fine focus (coaxial; approx. 70 µm/turn) are available. The reflected light illumination is provided by a halogen bulb (20 W) with adjustable light intensity through the objective. A centring field diaphragm, a selection of filters (yellow, green, blue, matte), and a polariser/analyser combination are available to the observer. The five-position turret is equipped with planachromatic DIN objectives (5x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 80x). The trinocular microscope head carries the eyepiece tubes inclined at 30° and the photo tube. The widefield eyepieces (WF10x) are adjustable for eye relief and dioptre difference. The photo tube allows digital image capture, e.g. via an optionally available PC eyepiece. Additional optional accessories: eyepiece (WF16x), measuring eyepiece (WF10x), planachromatic objective (50x).The BRESSER Science MTL 201 is a specialised reflected light microscope that enables surface examinations of metals or plastics. Thus, it is excellently suited for quality testing or tissue examination.MICROSCOPE SCOPE OF DELIVERYMicroscopeEyepieces (2 pieces WF 10x)Objectives (5x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 80x)Coaxial cross tableColour filters (green, blue, yellow, matte)Dust coverPower cableThe Microscope Camera in DetailThe BRESSER MikroCam PRO HDMI Autofocus impresses with its excellent image quality combined with user-friendly operation. It delivers the microscope image live and without delay as an HDMI signal with Full HD resolution to a monitor or television. An optional 11'' HDMI monitor (Art. No. 5914110) can be mounted directly on the camera and provides brilliant and high-contrast images. Due to its very high light sensitivity, good image quality is ensured even in low light. This model is particularly recommended for darkfield or phase contrast.The autofocus allows optimal focusing of the camera without using the microscope's focus wheels. This ensures parfocality on various trinocular microscopes. The focussable range extends from position 0, which corresponds to the C-Mount distance, through focusing up to 5.4 mm forward, thus also reaching the CS-Mount distance, and additionally up to 10.6 mm inward to cover an even larger range. Besides autofocus, the camera can also be focused manually via mouse. Focus adjustment to a specific area is also possible.Camera functions are operated via mouse directly on the on-screen menu. Measurements can be performed via the on-screen menu, turning your microscope with the MikroCam Pro HDMI Autofocus into a fully functional digital measuring microscope.The MikroCam PRO HDMI Autofocus offers a variety of applications, including:DocumentationEvaluationAnalysisPresentationQuality controlAutomationMachine visionThus, the MikroCam PRO Autofocus is excellently suited as an industrial camera with a very good price-performance ratio.Additionally, the camera can provide the microscope view in a wireless network via WiFi module. When connected via HDMI, images and videos can be recorded directly on an SD card (not included). A USB connection to a PC is not provided for this model. For this, we recommend the MikroCam Pro HDMI 5914180 model.MICROSCOPE CAMERA FEATURESHDMI connection for monitor or televisionBrilliant image reproduction in Full HD via HDMI (60 frames/sec) or WiFi (up to 25 frames/sec)Measurement function via on-screen menu (*object micrometer Art. No. 5916720 required for calibration)Wide dynamic range function (WDR)Saving images and videos on SD card (not included) max. 32 GBLarge focus range: -5.4 mm to 0 (C-Mount distance) to 10.6 mm1/4" tripod thread, e.g. for a photo tripodC-Mount thread: for easy adaptability, also suitable for C-Mount objectivesSYSTEM REQUIREMENTSWindows 10 or 11Intel i3, i5, i7 or i9 processor from 6th generation orAMD Ryzen processorOptical drive or internet connection for software downloadUSB 2.0MICROSCOPE CAMERA SCOPE OF DELIVERYCamera headHDMI cableUSB mousePower supplyWiFi antennaRecording and image processing software (for Windows)The Display in DetailThe Full HD display is the ideal complement to the BRESSER MikroCam Pro HDMI and MINI HDMIThe display can be mounted directly on the camera with an adjustable holder. The screen delivers brilliant images without artefacts, as the display has the same resolution as the camera's output image. With the set of MikroCam and HDMI display, almost any trinocular microscope with camera connection can be upgraded to a digital microscope. This allows observation independently of a PC.The size of the display is optimally chosen so that the microscope user can microscope as usual and simultaneously view the image on the monitor. The display provides optimal image quality with a wide viewing angle of 178°! Thus, several people can view the image without loss of quality.The microscope camera image is displayed on the HDMI screen always without delay and with a high refresh rate of 60 FPS. Display via HDMI microscope camera on an HDMI monitor is therefore usually of better quality than using a USB camera on a laptop or PC. This is especially advantageous when working under microscopic control.Many users also benefit from improved ergonomics when viewing the image on the HDMI display. Especially higher magnifications with their high numerical aperture are uncomfortable for eye problems such as floaters (vitreous opacities). Digital viewing can provide relief here.The display can be powered with the included Y-cable using the same power supply as the camera. A suitable short, angled HDMI cable is also included, so cable clutter at the workplace is avoided. Mounting on a MikroCam PRO or MINI is done using two screws. Screws and tools are included.DISPLAY FEATURES16:9 Full HD monitor with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixelsActive area: 16.5 x 29.4 cmEasy mounting directly on a MikroCam PRO or MINIWide viewing angle (178°)No separate power supply necessarySCOPE OF DELIVERY13.3" displayHDMI cableY-cable for power supply via camera power supplyMounting screws (2 pieces)Allen keyUser manual
This intermediate adapter increases the distance between the original dovetail clamp and the Nebula 5 mount body and prevents the optics from striking the mount or tripod in AZ mode.
FEATURES
Spacer disc made from anodised aluminium
Thickness: 50 mm
Suitable for Nebula 5 Mount
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
DEC spacer disc 50 mm
This prism clamp has been specifically designed for mounting a second optic on your Nebula 5 or 6 mount in azimuthal mode. Despite its light weight of only 0.4 kg, this prism clamp made of anodised aluminium securely accommodates heavy optics. Both Vixen-GP level rails and Losmandy rails can be securely clamped here.For attachment to your declination axis, the following is additionally required:
Nebula 5
DEC Adapter 12.5 mm (Art. No. 4964910)
or
DEC Adapter 25 mm (Art. No. 4964911)
or
DEC Adapter 50 mm (Art. No. 4964912)
Nebula 6
DEC Adapter 12.5 mm (Art. No. 4964920)
or
DEC Adapter 25 mm (Art. No. 4964921)
or
DEC Adapter 50 mm (Art. No. 4964922)
FEATURES
Suitable for Nebula 5 and 6 mounts with the appropriate DEC adapter
Accepts Vixen GP and Losmandy
Made of anodised aluminium
SCOPE OF DELIVERYDual Prism Clamp
These spacers are used to reduce the height of the Nebula Column Extension (Art. No. 4964900) from 180 mm to 50 mm.
FEATURES
Spacers made of anodised aluminium
Height: 50 mm
Suitable for Nebula Column Extension
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
3 spacers
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