The Messier AR-152S optical tube is a high-class achromatic refractor dedicated to advanced visual observations and astrophotography. It is equipped with a 152 mm diameter objective lens with a focal length of 760 mm, made of 4 lenses (Petzval type construction). Thanks to this, despite its high light intensity, this telescope is characterized by a large flat field of view. It works perfectly in visual observations of planets and the Moon, showing a lot of details of the surface of objects in the Solar System. Among deep sky objects, it allows you to see hundreds of nebulae from the Messier and NGC catalogs. Optics fully covered with anti-reflective coatings (MC).

The telescope is equipped with a new Hexfoc eyepiece extension tube. The geometric design of the extension tube is based on a hexagonal profile corresponding to a diameter of 2.5 inches. This provides high rigidity unheard of in extension tubes in this price range. The extension tube can be expanded with a precise focusing module with a ratio of 10:1. Thanks to this, even relatively heavy cameras and accessories can be operated without deflection and loss of axiality. Additionally, the significant diameter allows for organic vignetting.

This telescope is an excellent choice for advanced skygazers.

The optical tube can be mounted on any mount with a stiffness class of EQ-5 or higher via a standard dovetail connector.

Characteristic features

Optical system
• high efficiency of the system and durability of the optics
• durability and timeless appearance of the tube

Optical system mount
• metal tube mounting rings
• dovetail equipped with a stainless steel rail ensuring secure attachment of the tube in the mounting head and increasing the durability of the dovetail
• handle for easy carrying of the tube
• piggyback camera adapter for attaching a camera

Spectacle focuser
• 2.5" / 2" pull-out equipped with a clamping ring with a hexagonal sleeve
• 2" to 1.25" reduction equipped with a clamping ring and M42x0.75 (T2) thread
• millimeter scale for easy focusing of images
• high precision of the focus knob

Equipment
• SPL eyepiece 26mm / 1.25"
• 8x50 mm finder with crosshair
• 90° mirror angle connector/cap 1.25"
• solar lens filter with a mount dedicated to the tube

Technical parameters

Applications

Moon

planets

star clusters

nebulae

landscapes

Equipment

The set includes the following items:

• Optical tube with clamps and dovetail rail
• 2'' focuser with 1.25'' reduction, millimeter scale and T2 photo thread
• SPL eyepiece 26mm / 1.25"
• 8x50 scope with reticle
• 90° mirror angle connector 1.25"

Guarantee

10 years (manufacturer's warranty)

PHOTOS TAKEN WITH THIS TELESCOPE

(Jupiter, click to enlarge)


(Moon, click to enlarge)


(Saturn)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

READ : A QUICK GUIDE TO CLEANING OPTICS
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READ : HOW TO CONNECT A COMPACT CAMERA TO A TELESCOPIC
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READ : HOW TO CONNECT A DSLR TO A TELESCOPE
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