BRESSER Messier 10 Dobson

The BRESSER Messier 10 Dobsonian is something very special. Despite the low price, it offers a variety of functions and quality that are sometimes unavailable in considerably more expensive telescopes. With its 254 mm diameter optics, this telescope is not limited to solar system observation of the Moon and brighter planets - you can also observe far out into the universe and see globular clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Details become visible in most deep-sky objects; globular clusters are broken down into individual stars, and nebulae, which are only hinted at in smaller scopes, show considerable structure.

This Dobsonian is unsurpassed in versatility within its price range. The excellent, large Hexafoc focuser has an opening of 65 mm - so even with large wide-field eyepieces, there is no noticeable vignetting from the eyepiece extension tube. The large elevation wheels also hold the telescope level with just the right amount of sticktion, even when heavier eyepieces are used. When a lot of heavier accessories are attached, such as the Bresser Binoviewer attachment, the entire telescope tube can be moved within the tube rings - and everything is balanced again in a flash.

The unsurpassed rigidity of the focuser makes it easy to focus - photography with this OTA is no problem either, as the supplied extension tube for the focuser can be removed, and a camera can easily be attached to a prime focus position. This is another strength of this universal telescope; if you want to take photos, you can simply unscrew the elevation wheels from the tube and place it on an equatorial mount with a standard dovetail rail - other rival Dobsonians do not offer this level of flexibility or pathway to more expansive astrophotography use. An optional dual speed 101 gear reduction for the focuser is available for those who need extra fine control of focus. If you consider that the focuser is the telescope part that is used most often, the supply of the Hexafoc on this telescope is a quantum leap for this price range.

With the initial equipment, you can observe immediately - a 6x30 viewfinder and a 25mm SPL eyepiece are included within the package.

If you want to transport the device as compactly as possible, it is easy with the new 10 BRESSER Messier - the rocker box can be dismantled in a few simple steps, as the parts are assembled with metal quick-release connectors. A bulky rocker box quickly becomes a handy flat package of boards within a few minutes.

This is a telescope whose versatility, performance, and ease of use set new standards in this price range.

Please note that while Newtonian type reflecting telescopes are very good for astronomical observations in the night sky, they are not well-suited for observing nature and landscapes during the day. We therefore recommend BRESSER refracting or Cassegrain designs of telescopes for additional nature and landscape observations.