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Bresser MC 90/1250 Messier EQ3 Telescope
Designed for compact equatorial observation, the Bresser MC 90/1250 Messier EQ3 Telescope combines a 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1250mm focal length and manual EQ-3 movement.
- 90mm aperture provides 1.28-arcsecond resolution
- 1250mm focal length uses f/13.9 optics
- EQ-3 mount provides flexible slow-motion control
- 26mm eyepiece provides listed 48x magnification
- Red dot finder uses CR2032 battery
- Vixen dovetail and counterweight included
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Description
Packing down smaller than most, the Bresser MC 90/1250 Messier EQ3 Telescope pairs the same ultra-portable 90mm Maksutov as the OTA version in this line with a manual EQ-3 equatorial mount and adjustable aluminum tripod — a complete travel setup rather than a tube alone.
At 1.4kg for the tube and a genuinely light aluminum tripod, this whole kit packs down smaller than most equatorial setups in this catalog, without giving up the tracking precision an alt-azimuth mount would trade away. The included counterweight and accessory tray round out a kit ready to travel and observe without sourcing additional hardware.
Key Features of Bresser MC 90/1250 Messier EQ3 Telescope
The EQ-3’s flexible axis slow-motion shafts pair with this tube’s lightweight design for a genuinely portable equatorial setup, rare among equatorial-mounted Maksutovs this size.
- Flexible axis slow-motion shafts track smoothly by hand once aligned
- Adjustable aluminum tripod keeps the whole kit travel-friendly
- Sealed Maksutov-Cassegrain design needs zero collimation, ever
- Included counterweight and accessory tray round out a complete kit
- LED red dot finder locates bright targets fast in the dark
- Included 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece delivers 48x magnification right out of the box
- Rare combination of genuine equatorial tracking and travel-weight portability
The EQ3 Advantage
Against the bare OTA version of this tube, the EQ3 bundle solves the mount question with a setup light enough to match this tube’s own portability — a genuine travel package, not just portable optics paired with a heavier stationary mount.
Applications & Use Cases
Built for compact travel manual equatorial tracking, this telescope provides clear planetary visualization on a simple, balanced, highly portable platform for a traveling observer.
- Travelers wanting a complete, ready-to-pack equatorial setup
- First-time buyers wanting this catalog’s most portable Maksutov
- Anyone who wants equatorial tracking without sacrificing travel weight
Bresser Warranty & Support
The MC-90/1250 EQ-3 carries a 2-Year Factory Warranty covering manufacturing defects, handled directly through Bresser’s support channel.
Bresser MC 90/1250 Messier EQ3 Telescope Specs
| Brand | Bresser |
| Full Model Code | Bresser Messier MC-90/1250 EQ-3 |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 90 mm (3.54 inches) |
| Focal Length | 1250 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/13.9 |
| Optical Coatings | Multi-Coated Optics |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 29 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 10.4% |
| Backfocus Distance | 90 mm |
| Image Circle Diameter | 26 mm |
| Resolving Power | 1.28 Arcseconds |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 11.6 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 180x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 13x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Moving Focuser System |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 100 mm x 280 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | EQ-3 Manual German Equatorial Mount with Flexible Axis Slow-Motion Shafts |
| Finder Scope Specification | LED Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 26mm Super Plossl Eyepiece (48x), 90-Degree Zenith Mirror (1.25-inch), EQ-3 Equatorial Mount, Adjustable Aluminum Field Tripod, Accessory Tray, Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate, Counterweight |
| Power Requirements | 3V CR2032 Lithium battery for Red Dot Finder |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Factory Warranty |
| Application | Compact travel manual equatorial tracking of solar system targets, utilizing a highly portable f/13.9 Maksutov optical setup to provide clear planetary visualization on a simple balanced platform. |
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