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STARGAZER

Bresser

Solarix

76/350 with

solar filter

An all-round telescope for the beginner that won’t
break the bank, this Newtonian also allows for
basic astrophotography

If you’re new to the hobby of downloadable Moon chart, and solar The Bresser Solarix comes almost
astronomy, and are looking for filter, as well as a smartphone holder, entirely assembled, meaning that
something that’s both portable and ensuring that the astronomer is fully we were able to begin observing
won’t break the bank, then the Bresser equipped for their first night under as soon as we had unboxed it. The
Solarix is worth a look. It promotes the night sky. The only omission is build, given its low price, is reasonable
the observation of a wide selection of a finderscope and a finder bracket and promises to last a good many
astronomical targets, giving beginners on the telescope’s tube to install observing sessions provided the
a taster of planetary, solar and deep- your own. However, given that this telescope’s housing and tripod are
sky viewing as well as allowing the reflector has a large field of view, it’s taken care of. Converting the Solarix
practise of basic astrophotography easy to slew and find your way around into a solar instrument is simple, since
using your smartphone. the night sky with the supplied all that’s required is attaching the
The Newtonian comes with 20mm eyepiece to give the lowest solar filter to the instrument’s
a low-power 20mm and high- magnification possible, and looking objective lens. It is essential that
power 4mm eyepiece, a 2x Barlow along the telescope’s tube in order to you never observe the Sun without
Lens, astronomical software and locate your chosen target. ensuring that the filter is properly
affixed, or even with the naked eye.
“The Bresser Solarix is ideal for Bresser has done a wonderful job of
promoting safety while observing
those who are looking to make the solar surface with
its supplied manual
their first steps into astronomy” and safety stickers –
something that’s a

The solar filter included
with the Bresser Solarix
is perfect for viewing
August's solar eclipse

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