Cheap little wide field refractor

[Simon Dunsmore]

Hi Folks,

I just spotted this little scope with ED glass for under £250. Any one have any experience with imaging with it?

Bresser Messier AR-102XS ED Hex Focuser

Thanks!!

Simon

[Stu]

Others will comment I’m sure, I have no experience with the scope but reading this on RVs website implies that it’s good for widefield visual use but would likely show a fair amount of CA, and probably field curvature when imaging.

While the telescope's design features ED glass, it is not in the Apochromatic range of colour correction, but still gives a good account of itself for moderate power observations of the Moon and brighter planets. But for wide field sweeping of the Milky Way and viewing objects like M31, the Bresser Messier AR-102xs/460 is a great choice.

[alacant]

I've only looked through one. With an eyepiece. Great for carrying around from place to place.

Very colourful, as confirmed here.

A visitor summed it up well, 'It's like looking at a wo telescope in daylight!'.

Cheers

Edited September 25, 2021 by alacant

[Simon Dunsmore]

That's a no go then

[Stu]

23 minutes ago, alacant said:

Very colourful, as confirmed here.

A visitor summed it up well, 'It's like looking at a wo telescope in daylight!'.

Cheers

😱😱🤣

[Stu]

3 minutes ago, Simon Dunsmore said:

That's a no go then

I would say so. You could probably pick up a small used 66 or 70mm apo for similar money which would be more suitable for imaging. I think the Skywatcher 72ED would be much better.

[Simon Dunsmore]

Quick update, picked up a used skywatcher 72ed. Bargain! Can I ask if a field flattener is 100% needed with this scope?

[alacant]

19 minutes ago, Simon Dunsmore said:

field flattener is 100% needed

Hi

We're on aps-c dslrs.

It's a 101% yes from us.