General presentation
Visit Bresser Messier MC-90/1250 is a telescope
Maksutov-Cassegrain with 90 mm aperture and 1250 mm focal length
(f/13,9). Compact (tube ≈ 35 cm) and delivered on the equatorial mount.
EQ3the ideal travel or balcony instrument
to explore the Moon, the planets... and even the Sun thanks to the
full aperture solar filter included.
The supplied smartphone adapter makes it easy to take your first steps in
astrophotography.
Highlights
- High-resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain optics for high-contrast, chromatism-free images.
- Aperture 90 mm - Focal length 1,250 mm - Focal ratio f/13.9.
- EQ3 equatorial mount with flexible controls for precise manual tracking.
- Adjustable aluminium tripod, compact unit: total weight ≈ 8.6 kg.
- White light solar filter supplied for safe sunspot observation.
- Smartphone photo adapter + Super Plössl 26 mm (48×) eyepiece for immortalizing your shots.
Recommended applications
- Observation of the Sun (with filter), Moon and planets up to ~180×.
- Tightly packed double stars, luminous globular clusters, planetary nebulae.
- Planetary and solar astrophotography with a smartphone.
Package contents
- MC-90/1250 optical tube with 44 mm dovetail (type GP/EQ5).
- EQ3 equatorial mount + counterweight.
- Aluminium tripod + accessory tray.
- Super Plössl 26 mm (1.25″) eyepiece & integrated angled return.
- LED Red-Dot researcher.
- Full aperture solar filter.
- Photo adapter for smartphone.
- Stellarium software (download) & rotating sky chart.
- Multilingual manual.
Technical specifications
| Optical design |
Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Useful diameter |
90 mm |
| Focal length |
1,250 mm |
| f/d ratio |
f/13,9 |
| Recommended useful magnification |
20 × - 180 × |
| Theoretical resolution |
1.3″ arc |
| Tube length |
≈ 35 cm |
| Weight (set) |
≈ 8.6 kg |
| Frame type |
Equatorial EQ3 |
Why we love it
With its suitcase format and lightweight frame, the MC-90/1250 is the
the perfect companion for beginners who want a serious instrument without
ready for the night sky, the sun and photography
smartphone, all protected by Bresser's 5-year warranty.