Vixen AXD-P85 DX Observatory column for AXD mount

Adding one or more accessory bays will provide you with additional storage for your computer, books, etc. ​It is advisable to purchase these bays at the time of purchasing your observatory. This will save the extra delivery charge at a later date. The accessory bay comes with fixing kit and full installation instructions.  Suitable for 2.2m and 2.7m GEN II domes.DIMENSIONS: 1050mm high x 680mm wide x 500mm deep.SCOPE OF DELIVERYBay (1 piece)

Discover the possibilities and forge new paths with the Nebula EXOS-2 Goto Mount!Mount and TripodThe BRESSER EXOS-2 is a stable mount with a high load capacity and precise tracking for visual observations and astrophotography. Double radial groove ball bearings in both axes ensure precise, smooth motion, and the RA axis bearing has been optimized to reduce backlash. Additionally, the tripod is reinforced to further suppress vibrations. The BRESSER EXOS-2 can be loaded with up to 13 kg of optics for purely visual use depending on the length and purpose!Nebula: the powerful and flexible Goto systemWith the new Nebula Goto system, set off for new astronomical shores. This system offers several control options. You can operate the mount directly via its own Nebula control interface using your smartphone or tablet (iOS and Android supported). Alternatively, you can also use a planetarium software such as SkySafari. Manual control remains an option as well. For this, a hand box for minor corrections or simple control commands is included.Furthermore, with the BRESSER Nebula Goto Kit, you can connect your laptop or PC directly via WIFI or LAN cable (recommended for faster data transfer) to the Nebula control unit. This not only gives you full control over the mount but also allows you to connect various devices such as cameras, motor focus, filter wheels, etc. directly to the control unit via various USB ports. This eliminates the need to connect each device to your computer via cables. The pre-installed program KStars / EKOS lets you comfortably control all devices from your PC or laptop. Electronic polar alignment or guiding can also be easily achieved with the Goto Kit, provided you have a camera connected. You are also not limited to the software of the Nebula control unit. Thanks to the installed ASCOM Alpaca driver, you can use your own programs on your computer to control the mount - whether it's Stellarium or N.I.N.A. The two stepper motors with a belt drive ensure a smooth, direct drive of the two axes. It's only important to have a good balance. FEATURES EXOS-2 MOUNT Stable parallactic mount with fine drive in both axes Ball bearings in both axes for more precise movements Sturdy height-adjustable stainless steel tripod (Min. 69 cm / Max. 109.5 cm) Load capacity of up to 13 kg Spirit level for easy horizontal alignment Polar height scale for setting the latitude Polar scope with optional lighting (item no. 4964212) Tripod weight: 4.7 kg Mount weight: 5.6 kg (without counterweight) Total weight including counterweight: 14.8 kg Batteries: not included FEATURES GOTO SYSTEM Belt drive for a more precise, quieter tracking Stepper motors with high resolution (0.36´/microstep) Hand control box for direct control of the mount Virtual hand control box for smartphones and tablets PC control – ASCOM compatible USB ports for cameras, motors, filter wheels etc. SCOPE OF DELIVERY BRESSER EXOS-2 Mount Polar finder scope with optional illumination Stainless steel field tripod with accessory tray 1x 4.5-kg counterweight 2 stepper motors for the axes (RA and DEC) Raspberry Pi control unitBasic handbox 230V / 12V / 3 A power adapterConnection cableManual for download

A new 81 mm apochromatic refractor with high-performance Super ED glass (= SD). The advantage of these SD refractors is their short length and low weight.The FPL53 glass reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image due to an exceptionally high elimination of residual colour errors. The SD glass is designed to bring all rays of violet, red, blue, yellow and green together very precisely on the same plane. Thus, the special lens material reduces chromatic aberration across all colours.The new Vixen SD81SII no longer uses spacer plates, which leads to significantly better image quality, especially with bright stars. This means that there are no more spikes on the stars in photographic images, which were otherwise produced by the spacer plates. You will be thrilled when you look at the moon or the brighter planets and observe the moon craters pin sharp and with an extremely high contrast. Observe the ring planet Saturn or the cloud bands on Jupiter.But of course, brighter deep sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy can also be observed impressively.In combination with the new optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, this refractor allows illumination with a 44 mm image circle for full-frame SLR cameras.The older ED81SII, ED103S, ED115S refractors were originally designed for the visual observer or the photographer using APS-C cameras. However, the new SD series has been optimised for use with full-frame cameras by inserting new inner baffle rings.The large 60 mm focuser allows heavy cameras to be attached without tilting. The supplied flip mirror allows comfortable observation, even in unfavourable observation situations, and also offers a T2 thread for connecting a DSLR camera.Thus, observing in degree view or at a 90° angle is possible. The carrying handle attached to the tube clamps ensures a secure hold when transporting the telescope.FEATURESObjective Lens: D=81 mm, multi-coated 2-Lens SD Apochromat without spacer plates No more spikes on the stars Focal Length: 625 mm (f7.7) Resolution and visual limit: 1.43 arcseconds; 11.3 Mag Light gathering capacity: 134x unaided eyesDimensions and weight: 90 mm dia x 585 mm, 3.6 kg Finderscope: XY Red Dot Finder II Adapter and connections: Adapter thread 60 mm and 31.7 mm for T2-ringConnection 50.8 mm and 31.7 mm socket with flip-mirror diagonal mirrorPhotography: primary focus and eyepiece projection SCOPE OF DELIVERY Refractor telescope SD81SII Tube rings Flip mirror system Carrying handle Dovetail rail Red dot viewfinder

The Pulsar Observatory Dome provides a high quality, secure and practical housing for your telescope. Providing excellent weather protection for you and your telescope, it allows you to have your instrument ready for use at all times. Whether imaging or visual, having the convenience of a permanent set up adds greatly to your enjoyment of exploring the night sky. Ideal for up to at least 16" (40cm) aperture telescopes and a variety of installations, also ideal for societies, schools, etc. The Pulsar Observatory dome is sectional in design, and is delivered in kit form. Please Ring for details. The Pulsar Observatories 2.7 metre full height dome benefits from many advanced features.FEATURES Finest quality, weather proof GRP finishHigh quality locking system Simple design for self assembly Motorised dome rotation available Motorised dome shutters available Accessory storage bays availableAvailable in white (other colours - please call)Dimensions: Total Height approx 2.7 metres Dome Diameter approx 2.7 metres Door Height approx 1.1 metres Dome Aperture approx 0.7 metresAvailable in white - other colours e.g. green on requestCUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: Before you place the order of any Observatory Dome system please make sure that your department of planning and building inspection does agree. Probably you need a certain building permission.The customer will need to provide a level concrete base to ensure secure fixing and dome operation. Have a look to our installation guide which gives you an example for a suitable base dimension. Various upgrades and accessories are available. The 2.7 metre Observatory Dome is available in white - for other colours please call. We can also supply a steel pier, that will complete the permanent installation of your telescope, giving you more space within the dome than your existing tripod. We can also fabricate custom height piers to suit your requirements. VIDEO:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/video-guides-27-w.aspFAQ:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspCustomer review: Philippe R. (France):2 years ago, I purchased from you a 2.7 m dome fully motorized settled in my backyard in the region of X. You shall be happy to know that I am very satisfied with this product which is reliable for operating in a remote control mode . The dome hosts a Ritchey Chretien Telescope or alternatively an refractor astrograph used mainly for deep sky imaging I let you inform Pulsar Dome https://www.astrobin.com/search/?q=cpafobinIMPORTANT NOTES:THIS PRODUCT CAN`T BE ORDERED ONLINE BUT BY PHONE CALL OR E-MAIL.  AFTER PLACING THE ORDER YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE SALES CONTRACT FROM BRESSER.THERE WILL BE A DELIVERY CHARGE FOR THE OBSERVATORY, PRICE ACCORDING TO LOCATION - PLEASE E-MAIL US OR RING FOR DETAILS. AVAILABLE FROM STOCK IN GERMANY OR FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS THE DELIVERY TIME IS: 6-8 WEEKS APPROX. Save cash money ! PULSAR domes are transported safely on oversized, individually manufactured pallets with special dimensions, which quickly make transport by freight forwarder expensive. Therefore, it would be possible for all customers to pick up their own PULSAR dome with their own transporter or trailer from BRESSER GmbH Rhede/Westphalia, GERMANY, by arrangement.

Despite being developed for heavy mounts, the Vixen ASG CB90 carbon tripod is one of the lightest tripods on the market. The ASG CB90 tripod was originally designed for the new AXJ mount. However, it is also ideally suited to the tried-and-tested SX, HF2, AP, GPD2 and GP2 mounts. The hand nuts can be loosened to extend the tripod by one section. The legs of the ASG CB90 tripod can be secured by a reliable screw cap and are equipped with a 2.5 cm interval scale marking. FEATURES 2-section carbon tripodLightweight and portable Stable design with minimal vibrationsDimensions: 545 mm to 900 mm length Connections: 45 mm pin hole Weight: 3.4 kg WHAT’S INCLUDED Carbon tripod

Stargazing at the push of a button!With the BRESSER StarTracker GoTo kit you can upgrade any existing BRESSER EXOS-2 mount.This BRESSER StarTracker GoTo System enables beginners to start astronomical observations in just a few minutes, and guides you to objects that are hard to localize through a standard finder scope. Just push the button and the GoTo System will find planets, nebulae or galaxies for you and position your telescope automatically and precise. The GoTo System database includes over 100,000 astronomical objects and still has space for your additions. The Messier telescope with GoTo System allows you to observe without tedious searching, or image faint objects that are hard to find in a standard finder scope! The BRESSER StarTracker GoTo systems uses servo motors for both axes and features an ST-4 compatible autoguiding input. Guiding aggressivity can be set on the mount itself. The menu navigation of the Startracker Handbox is also multilingual and offers the settings of German, English, French, Spanish and Italian. FEATURESObjects in database: > 100.000Slewing speed: 2°/secAuto-Guider Port: Yes / ST-4 compatible, aggressivity can be adjustedLC Display: 36 x 63mm ; 8 rows with 21 digitsMotors: DC Servo with EncodersOperating voltage: 12V DCSCOPE OF DELIVERY2 Servo motors for both axis (RA and DEC)GoTo computer control StarTrackerStartracker handbox DE/GB/FR/ES/ITBattery pack* with power cableConncetion cable for motorsConnection cable for handboxMounting material (gears, screws, Allen keys)Manual*Batteries not included; 8 pcs. batteries, type D (LR 20) 1.5V required

Ultra Light Dobsonian 500mm GENERATION II - telescope mechanics handcrafted in HUNGARY and GERMANY No telescope type has influenced amateur astronomy as radically as the dobsonian telescope. Before the introduction of this telescope type by John Dobson the vast majority of amateur telescopes were small inadequate refractors on shaky mounts - just good enough to show the polar regions on mars or the rings of Saturn. Bigger telescopes, like the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, were restricted to the relatively small group of amateurs that could afford them.The brilliant combination of simple - but effective - mechanics and the largest aperture available led to a worldwide triumph of this concept. No other telescope type offers you so much light for your money as a good dobson. We have taken the motto held together by gravity and driven by yoghurt power and offer a modern version of the classic - designed by amateur astronomers for amateur astronomers. Despite its large aperture the telescope can be transported easily even in small cars and is assembled within minutes without tools. The construction was optimized for maximum rigidity with a minimum of mass. The combination of big altitude wheels and a optimized aluminium-sandwich construction allows for small movements even at high magnifications. The focus position is already positioned to accept our coma-corrector (part No. 0510330) . The ideal workhorse for the deep-sky enthusiast. A telescope with 500mm aperture gathers more than 5100-times more light than the naked eye. Details on planetary surfaces stand out even to unexperienced observers, and countless deep-sky objects show details and some color. Bright globular clusters are resolved down to the core and the view of the lunar terminator will provide a unforgettable experience. The fast 20’’ f3.6 main mirror as well as the large 120mm secondary mirror are made of high quality quartz material, so the cooling time is reduced to a minimum and the Dobson is quickly ready for use. Every main mirror is delivered with an individual optical test certificate, which guarantees the highest capacity. A laser engraved center mark of the main mirror allows easy adjustment. The optical surface has a high-quality aluminum silvering with 94% reflectivity and an extremely resistant quartz protection layer. The mirror overcomes frequently occurring dew fogging and cleanups without any damages and guarantees a long service life. A complete redesign of this Dobson was necessary to ensure the significantly increased requirements to stiffness and load bearing capacity of the optical components. All connections of the tube structure were made in the TIG welding process and no rivets and screws were used. This has made it possible for us to produce this 20’’ light weight Dobson so unbelievably stiff in spite of the low weight - a noticeably good quality which is searching for its match. The production of almost all mechanical components is carried out by our partners in Hungary and the final assembly of the optics and subsequent quality control takes place in Rhede, Germany. The equipment details of the smaller Dobson models, which have been popular for years, have been taken over and even extended considerably. First of all, of course, the very good decomposability and transportability should be mentioned. Set-up and dismantling can be carried out without tools. The main and secondary mirrors are adjustable during the observation and only two adjusting screws have to be moved. Thanks to the use of precision ball-heads in the main mirror cell and a precision hinge for secondary mirror suppport, the adjustment is absolutely easy and guarantees excellent stability. All connecting parts of the tube trusses now consist of CNC machined aluminum and are attached by stainless steel dowel screws. The secondary mirror can now also be adjusted by the adjusting screws in the direction of the optical axis. The tried and tested 2.5’’ HEXAFOC focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment has been used for years - this allows vignetting-free observation despite the fast aperture ratio. A second 40° displaced installed mounting plate with a viewfinder shoe allows the rotation of the tube top in combination with a favorable position of the viewfinder tube or the mounting of an additional TELRAD viewfinder. The 6 supporting feet underneath the rockerbox offer a perfect stability and guarantee a smooth tracking in azimuth. Four smaller fans are installed in the side of the mirror box as well as a large fan is installed under the main mirror. This allows an even quicker adaptation to the ambient temperature and reduces the tube seeing (boundary layer removal). The lateral altitude wheels can now be stowed comfortably in the foam layers of the mirror box. Last but not least another gimmick: The optical tube and the mirror cell are designed to use also on heavy equatorial mounts. Dimensions for mobile use: DIMS total: 680x680x1790mm; Rockerbox 678mmx678mmx347mm; Mirrorbox 590mmx590mmx361mm; Trusses approx. 1084mm; Truss diameter: 25mm; Eyepiece height while pointing at zenith approximately 1,63m; 20’’ Total net weight: 53 kg; 20’’ Mirror Box + Altitude wheels: 35,8kg; 20’’ Secondary Cage: 3,8kg; Rockerbox: 10,6 kg; 20’’ 4 Truss pairs: 2,8kg; 20’’ Primary mirror: 20kg SPECIFICATIONS Truss-Dobsonian telescope in full Aluminium construction Handcrafted in HUNGARY and GERMANY Fast 20’’ f3.6 optics with 1800mm focal length Large 120mm secondary mirror (short axis) Quarz primary- and secondary mirror set Laser engraved central mark on primary mirror Eyepiece height while pointing at zenith approximately 1,63m Full welded rigid telescope structure - no rivets and no screws Telescope tube and rockerbox powder-coated Collimation while observing with the delivered tooling DeLuxe 2,5’’ HEXAFOC focuser with 1:10 gear-reduction 8x50 finder scope with red illuminated reticle Slider bearings made from TEFLON und GRP for smooth and precise movement Improved primary mirror cell with completely redesigned mechanics High precision hinge system for secondary mirror holder Secondary mirror holder with adjustment mechnism along the optical axis 6 larger feet to improve stability Counter-weights (4 x 1.0 kg) included 2 universal finder slots to enable an easy finder position Quick-lock fasteners with new springloaded design for comfortable use Large powder-coated yellow altitude wheels for smooth tracking Altitude wheels can be stored in the mirror box 5 cooling fans are speeding up the cool-down time SCOPE OF DELIVERY Truss Dobsonian Telescope Individual optical test report for primary mirror 8x50 finder with red illuminated reticle Stray light shield for secondary cage Primary mirror collimation tool Battery compartment with bag for fans Extension tube for focuser Reducer 2’’/1.25’’ Manual SHIPPING DIMENSION - truck shipment only in order to guarantee a save transport: BOX1: 600x600x380 approx. 44 kg ; BOX2: 690x690x330 approx. 17 kg ; BOX3: 150x150x1150 approx. 4 kg