| 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. |
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