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[Charlie Hein]

Product Review - Bresser Messier AR-127S/635 127 mm f/5 Refractor Telescope

By Van Webster

[Bill Steen]

Excellent review!

You might be able to tighten up the focuser with strips of light trap material. I use five 3/8 inch wide strips in entry level refractors with good success. They are then able to handle heavier eyepieces without sagging or wobbling around, keeping collimation.

Bill Steen

[S Gazer]

Nice review.  It's good to see the trade-offs identified.

 

I took a look at the ES AR 127mm and the Bresser.  The ES improvements are better tube rings and a two-speed focuser.

 

The Bresser currently costs $500 on amazon.  The ES lists $600, with $50 off during sales.

 

So you have to pay 10-to-20 percent more for a better focuser. 

 

I think experienced people would choose the better focuser.  However, beginners might rather use that 20 percent for another eye piece.

[Terrence R. Redding]

Excellent review.  I have not been on Cloudy nights in a while.  But this type of review is sure to bring me back.  Very helpful.

 

Terry - W6LMJ