Bresser AC 90/500 Messier EXOS-2 GoTo Telescope

Description

Aligning on two stars and letting the mount do the rest, the Bresser AC 90/500 Messier EXOS-2 GoTo Telescope shares its platform with the manual version in this line while adding a dual-axis motorized StarTracker system and hand controller. Point it at two reference stars and it takes over locating everything else in its database, turning what used to be a skill learned over seasons into a single button press.

The trade-off for automation is power: this mount runs on 8x D-cell batteries or an optional AC adapter, unlike every manual version in this line which needs none. If you’re observing somewhere without easy battery access, factor that into your setup — otherwise, the GoTo system turns target-hunting from a skill into a button press, and the illuminated finder scope makes the initial two-star alignment considerably easier once the sky goes fully dark and faint reference stars become harder to spot by eye alone.

Key Features of Bresser AC 90/500 Messier EXOS-2 GoTo Telescope

A dual-axis motorized StarTracker system built on the same high-load EXOS-2 platform automates what the manual version requires a star chart and steady hands for, cutting the learning curve for a new GoTo user considerably.

• Dual-axis motorized tracking follows targets automatically once aligned
• Hand controller’s built-in database locates catalogued objects without star-hopping
• 6×30 illuminated finder scope makes alignment easier in the dark
• Two included 4.5kg counterweights balance heavier accessory loads than the manual version
• Runs on 8x D-cell batteries or an optional AC-DC adapter, no external power station needed
• Same high-load stainless steel tripod platform as the manual EXOS-2 version
• Object database covers common Messier and solar system targets without extra software

Why Choose the EXOS-2 GoTo

Against the manual EXOS-2 sharing this mount platform, the GoTo version adds motorized tracking and object location at the cost of needing battery or AC power. For an observer who wants to spend more time looking and less time star-hopping, or who’s introducing kids or guests to astronomy, the automation is worth the added power requirement and the small amount of setup time two-star alignment takes.

Applications & Use Cases

Built for automated motorized object location and tracking, this telescope suits wide-field electronic capture and comfortable tracking of fast-moving celestial targets across a full session without manual re-centering.

• Observers who want automated target-finding over manual star-hopping
• Anyone introducing beginners to astronomy who benefits from guided alignment
• Buyers who value convenience enough to manage battery upkeep

Bresser Warranty & Support

The AC 90/500 EXOS-2 GoTo carries a 2-Year Factory Warranty covering manufacturing defects, handled directly through Bresser’s support channel.