Brand and Model: | Bresser Phoenix |
Price ($USD): | discontinued |
Type: | Achromatic Refractor |
Attributes: |
Go-To PEC |
Aperture: | 150mm (5.9") |
f Ratio: | f/8 |
Focal Length: | 1200mm |
Finder: | 9 x 50mm |
Electric Power: | Optional Drive, 6 vdc |
Mount: | CG-5 |
Tripod: | Aluminum |
Weight (lbs): | lbs. |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | |
Description: | Bresser was one of the first to import the 6" Synta Chinese refractors under their own name. It is identical to the Celestron CR-150 about which much has been written, with very few minor differences. The dovetail mounting plate is shorter and the rings spaced closer together than on Celeston's version. For a large scope, wider is better. On the plus side, (if there is a plus side for the CG-5 mount), the Bresser comes with the later ball-bearing version of the CG-5 and also a tripod which has workable aluminum leg clamps, (unlike the very breakable plastic ones seen on some of Celestron's tripods). But since the CG-5 mount is of dubious quality and not even close to being sturdy enought for a scope of this magnitude, this is probably a moot point.
And as with all the Synta Achromats, the addition of Valery's Chromacorr will greatly enhance the color accuracy of the optics for visual purposes. Of course, a different focuser also helps along with a decent mount. |