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Optical Design: Reflector (Newtonian) with a parabolic primary mirror.
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Aperture: 130mm (5 inches) – provides 130% more light than an 80mm model.
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Focal Length: 650mm ($f/5$).
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Mount: Table-top Dobson mount, which offers absolute stability and ease of movement.
The Bresser Messier 5" Dobson is an excellent reflecting telescope (Newtonian type) that combines high brightness with ease of use. It is ideal for both beginners and more advanced amateur astronomers who want something portable yet powerful.
Technical Specifications
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Optical Design: Reflector (Newtonian) with a parabolic primary mirror.
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Aperture: 130mm (5 inches) – provides 130% more light than an 80mm model.
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Focal Length: 650mm ($f/5$).
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Mount: Table-top Dobson mount, which offers absolute stability and ease of movement.
Key Advantages
Parabolic Mirror: Unlike cheaper telescopes that have spherical mirrors, the Bresser Messier features a parabolic mirror, which eliminates optical distortions and provides much clearer and sharper images.
Large Light Collection: With a diameter of 130mm, you can observe the Moon in detail, the rings of Saturn, the bands of Jupiter, as well as "deep sky" objects (nebulae, star clusters, and bright galaxies).
Ready to Use & Portable: It comes pre-assembled in its box. You only need to place it on a stable table or flat surface, and you are ready to observe.
High Build Quality: Bresser uses high-strength materials, while the LED finder (Red Dot) makes targeting celestial bodies very easy.
What does the package include?
The optical tube (OTA) 130mm.
The Dobson tabletop base.
Two eyepiece lenses (Kellner 25mm and 9mm).
LED finder (Red Dot Finder).
Moon filter.
Dimensions
- Type
- Reflecting
- Lens Diameter
- 127 mm
- Mount Type
- Altazimuth
User Level
- Beginner
- No
- Familiar
- Yes
- Experienced
- No
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.