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Bresser AC 152L/1200 Messier EXOS-2 Telescope
The long-tube Bresser AC 152L/1200 Messier EXOS-2 Telescope combines a 152mm achromatic refractor with manual EXOS-2 equatorial movement and an integrated polar scope.
- Large 152mm aperture supports listed observation
- 1200mm focal length uses f/7.9 optics
- EXOS-2 mount includes integrated polar scope
- 26mm eyepiece provides listed 46x magnification
- 8×50 finder and tripod included
- Upgrade-ready for dual-axis tracking or GoTo
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Description
Carrying real payload margin, the Bresser AC 152L/1200 Messier EXOS-2 Telescope pairs this catalog’s largest common achromat with a high-load mount built specifically for its 11.1kg weight — this tube needs genuine headroom, not a mount stretched to its rated limit.
An integrated polar scope speeds up alignment for a tube this size, where careful setup pays off directly in image stability. The heavy-duty stainless tripod also settles faster after each adjustment than a lighter build would manage at this weight and magnification, a difference that becomes obvious the first time you compare it against an undersized mount struggling with the same load.
Key Features of Bresser AC 152L/1200 Messier EXOS-2 Telescope
A high-load equatorial platform with an integrated polar scope is built specifically to carry this catalog’s largest common achromat without pushing the mount near its rated limit.
- Integrated polar scope speeds up accurate alignment for this large tube
- High-load equatorial design carries 11.1kg with genuine payload margin
- Upgrade-ready for a future dual-axis motorized or GoTo kit without replacing the mount
- Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod settles faster than a standard build at this weight
- Two included 4.5kg counterweights balance the tube’s substantial mass
- 8×50 optical finder scope offers a bright view for locating dimmer targets
- Genuine payload margin avoids the settling time an undersized mount would show
The EXOS-2 Advantage
Against the bare OTA version of this tube, the EXOS-2 answers the mount question with real payload margin — critical at 11.1kg, where a mount near its rated limit settles slowly and leaves no room for a future camera or heavier eyepiece.
Applications & Use Cases
Built for high-capacity manual tracking, this telescope delivers crisp high-magnification planetary observation with excellent rigidity across a large 6-inch objective built for serious visual work.
- Observers who want real payload margin for this catalog’s largest common tube
- Anyone considering a future motorized upgrade for this aperture
- Buyers unwilling to compromise stability at this substantial aperture
Bresser Warranty & Support
The AR-152L/1200 EXOS-2 carries a 2-Year Factory Warranty covering manufacturing defects, handled directly through Bresser’s support channel.
Bresser AC 152L/1200 Messier EXOS-2 Telescope Specs
| Brand | Bresser |
| Full Model Code | Bresser Messier AR-152L/1200 EXOS-2 |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Optical Design | Achromatic Refractor (Large Aperture Long Tube Configuration) |
| Aperture | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1200 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/7.9 |
| Optical Coatings | Multi-Coated Optics |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 0 mm (0%) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 0% |
| Backfocus Distance | 135 mm |
| Rear Cell Thread Type | M42x0.75 Male T-thread via integrated adapter |
| Image Circle Diameter | 36 mm |
| Resolving Power | 0.76 Arcseconds |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 12.7 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 22x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | 2.5-inch Hexafoc Heavy-Duty Rack and Pinion Focuser |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Refractor Tube Configuration) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 161 mm x 1275 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 11.1 kg (24.47 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | EXOS-2 High-Load German Equatorial Mount with Integrated Polar Scope |
| Finder Scope Specification | 8x50 Optical Finder Scope |
| Included Accessories | 26mm Super Plossl Eyepiece (46x), 2-inch Zenith Mirror (90-degree), 1.25-inch Adapter, EXOS-2 Equatorial Mount, Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Field Tripod, Counterweights (2x 4.5kg) |
| Power Requirements | None (Upgrade-ready for dual-axis tracking or GoTo kits) |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Factory Warranty |
| Application | High-capacity manual tracking and crisp high-magnification planetary observation, deploying a large 6-inch objective to reveal deep lunar contrasts and delicate planetary variations with excellent rigidity. |
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