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That is normal. Finder scopes are only used to make objects easy to locate. The image orientation does not matter for observation.

  • Alt-azimuth: easy to use, moves horizontally and vertically
  • Equatorial: enables precise tracking of objects with only one axis – ideal for high magnifications and astrophotography

  • Moon: from 30 mm
  • Planets: from 100 mm
  • Deep sky: from 150 mm
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Manufacturer: 
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact: 
www.bresser.de


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  • 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.
  • Never look at the sun through an eyepiece/telescope without a certified protection filter. A moon filter can never be used for solar observation. The moon filter is only suitable for moon observation. The solar filter must be mounted in front of the telescope opening, not at the eyepiece. Otherwise, the concentrated light beam through the optics will immediately destroy the filter foil, leading to severe eye damage, including permanent blindness.
  • Never leave the optics unattended. Children and inexperienced adults could point the telescope at the sun without proper precautions and lose their eyesight.
  • Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
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Accessories

Vixen SX dovetail adapter
The Vixen SX dovetail adapter is used to attach a telescope to a mount. Tube clamps are also required for this and are connected to the dovetail adapter. Suitable for use on GP and SX mounts, as well as various other mounts with a Vixen standard dovetail mount.FEATURESFor attaching telescopes to mounts with Vixen connectionSuitable for all SX, Porta and GP mountsWeight: 160 gPACKAGE CONTENTSVixen SX dovetail adapterScrew setAllen key

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€19.90*
Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar M
The Vixen dovetail bar M is designed to balance an optical telescope tube. This is achieved by securing the bar to the tube clamps.FEATURES Dimensions: 211 mm x 50 mm x 21 mm Weight: 270 g / 9.52 ozDELIVERY CONTENTVixen dovetail bar MToolMounting screws

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€49.00*
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Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar M
The Vixen dovetail bar M is designed to balance an optical telescope tube. This is achieved by securing the bar to the tube clamps.FEATURES Dimensions: 211 mm x 50 mm x 21 mm Weight: 270 g / 9.52 ozDELIVERY CONTENTVixen dovetail bar MToolMounting screws

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Vixen SX dovetail adapter
The Vixen SX dovetail adapter is used to attach a telescope to a mount. Tube clamps are also required for this and are connected to the dovetail adapter. Suitable for use on GP and SX mounts, as well as various other mounts with a Vixen standard dovetail mount.FEATURESFor attaching telescopes to mounts with Vixen connectionSuitable for all SX, Porta and GP mountsWeight: 160 gPACKAGE CONTENTSVixen SX dovetail adapterScrew setAllen key

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€19.90*
Vixen SD Reducer HD Kit
High-performance flattener and reducer set connection rings for Vixen telescopes SD81S, SD103S and SD115S, as well as the ED predecessor series. High-performance flattener and reducer set The kit consists of a high-performance flattener, a reducer for reducing the focal length, and connection rings (distance ring SD81, EX Tube 66), which were developed for prime-focus astrophotography with the SD81S, SD103S and SD115S telescopes. The flattener and the 0.79x reducer deliver a significant increase in telescope performance and image quality. You obtain a flat and sharp image until the edges, including with a full-frame DSLR camera. Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view of the DSLR full-frame sensor The SD flattener improves the image quality to the edge of the field of view without changing the original focal length of the telescope. The field of view of the DSLR camera with a full-frame sensor is fully illuminated (44 mm), ensuring that stars appear sharp until the edges of the image. When used in conjunction with the Reducer HD, the focal length is reduced by a factor of 0.79 (f/7.7→6.1) whilst maintaining the 44 mm illumination. High-contrast AS coating The anti-reflex AS coating, which is also used on our high-end VSD 100 f/3.8 astrograph, delivers a high light transmission of 99.9% per lens surface. Loss of light, ghosting and scattered light images are virtually eliminated thanks to the completely matte interior coating. FEATURES Reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.79 Designed for full-frame cameras High-contrast AS coating Ultra-sharp image over the entire field of view Designed for full-frame DSLR cameras Illumination: 44 mm Correct distance to chip: 63.5 mm Designed for the SD81S, SD103S and SD115S Also suitable for the ED81S, ED103S and ED 115S DELIVERY CONTENT SD Flattener HD Reducer HD Adapter ring for SD81 66 mm EX extension tube Dust caps

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