CHF 239.00incl. Swiss VAT
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Timeframe: 10 days to 3 weeks
Estimated shipping: Between November 18 and 23, 2026
The Bresser Messier 5-inch Dobsonian is a compact, high-performance table telescope, perfect for beginners and advanced astronomers alike. Thanks to its 130 mm parabolic mirror and 650 mm focal length (f/5), it offers clear, bright images of the deep sky and solar system objects. Its portable design and quick set-up make it an ideal companion for observations at home or on the move.
It comes pre-assembled and is ready to use in just a few minutes. It is equipped with a red-dot finder, two Kellner eyepieces (25 mm and 9 mm), a lunar filter, and a high-quality solar filter for safe solar observations. A built-in compass and circular level make it easy to orient the telescope.
Its versatility and ease of use make it an excellent choice for exploring the night sky and the sun.
The Moon in detail, the planets (Jupiter’s bands and moons, Saturn’s rings), and, under a dark sky, the brightest star clusters and nebulae, such as the Orion Nebula. Its maximum useful magnification is approximately 260× (2 × the diameter in mm); in practice, atmospheric turbulence often makes it necessary to stay below this limit.
Two eyepieces are included: 25 mm and 9 mm. With a focal length of 650 mm, they provide 26× and 72× magnification. To calculate the magnification of an eyepiece, divide the telescope's focal length by the eyepiece's focal length.
Yes, it's a lightweight instrument: the tube weighs about 3.1 kg and is about 61 cm long, and the mount weighs about 3.5 kg. The tube and the base can be separated for transport.
Yes, just like any Newtonian telescope. A quick check every now and then is enough, especially after transporting it. With a collimation laser, it’s quick and easy. At f/5, it’s more demanding: precise alignment is clearly visible at high magnifications.
With a smartphone adapter, you can take souvenir photos of the Moon and the planets—but that's all. Deep-sky photography isn't possible: the mount doesn't track the sky's movement.
Newtonian optical tube 130/650 mm, tabletop Dobsonian mount, full-aperture solar filter, LED finder (battery included), 25 mm and 9 mm (1.25″) Kellner eyepieces, 1.25″ lunar filter, 2 tube clamps with GP dovetail, user manual.
Here are a few accessories we've selected for this model, depending on your needs.
A lunar filter is already included; this Celestron filter is an alternative or a replacement part.
Barlow Tele Vue 2×; magnification limited by the sky and the telescope.
An alternative to the eyepieces already included in the kit.
Baader 8–24 mm zoom lens (sold separately); the dedicated Barlow lens is sold separately.
2.25× Barlow lens, designed to be used with the Baader zoom lens (sold separately).
Nagler 13 mm, our favorite; an alternative to other eyepieces.
Zoom 3–8 mm: Adjust the magnification to suit the conditions and check the focus.
