The Kelvin Bright combines a telescope for visual observation with a parallel-mounted apochromatic refractor connected to a camera. The system thus enables:
- Automatic alignment and tracking of the telescope across the sky
- GoTo: Selection from approximately 100,000 celestial objects, which are automatically tracked to.
- Observation of the selected celestial object through the larger optical system using an eyepiece (included)
- Photography of the selected celestial object using live-stacking technology through the parallel refractor
- Controls and transmission of images via dual-band Wi-Fi and the free “MirroSky” Smartphone app for Android and iOS
Please note: The technical specifications in the product name refer to the larger optical system for visual observation. The optical system used for photography is a 52 mm ED refractor with a focal length of 255 millimetres (f/5) and a helical focuser.
The camera features a 1/2.8-inch colour CMOS sensor with a resolution of 1920×1080 Pixels and a 12-bit analogue-to-digital converter. The camera has 64 GB of internal storage – enough for around 8,000 images.
Image processing: The telescope handles the stacking of individual frames, alignment, noise reduction and basic colour correction itself, directly whilst capturing the image. The result is a finished image of a nebula or galaxy, ready to be saved and shared. The raw data for subsequent processing is available in the memory.
The camera is powered via the mount using a USB-C cable (included in the pack).
The azimuthal single-arm mount is for taking smaller telescopes. It is easy to transport and quick to set up for use. Just attach the telescope to the mounting arm via its prism rail and you're ready to go. After the observing, you can use the handle to separate the optics from the mount and hence transport both conveniently and safely.
As the clamp is standardized for taking a prism rail, you can use it with a variety of different telescopes
The MC 102/1300 telescope: This telescope is an ideal companion for trips and is suitable both for astronomy and for use as a reflector spotting scope for nature watching. This telescope is also super for letting children take their first steps in observing the night sky. The extremely compact design fits into virtually any hand luggage and is also known for the very high-contrast image it produces. Its 102mm aperture collects much more light than its 90mm little brother - the light collecting capacity is 212X more than the naked eye alone (for a 7mm exit pupil). Although the overall length is only 28cm, it has a long focal length of 1300mm resulting in an aperture ratio of f12.7.
Astronomically, this telescope has had a lot to offer: with a resolution of 1.13 arc seconds, planets become beautiful objects to observe. Exploring deep sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the summer Milky Way is also highly enjoyable. This telescope also provides an appropriately low priced alternative as a spotting scope for nature watching. Many classic spotting scopes only start to include adapters for use with a camera at the higher end of the market, at several hundred Euros. This telescope is different: it comes with a large range of adaptations for nature photography included. The 1300mm focal length means that low cost bird photography is possible. The built-in T-2 thread allows the simple connection of an SLR camera. And, for astrophotography, you can also take shots of the Moon for example. The focusing sharpness is set by adjusting a knob on the side which moves the primary mirror forwards or backwards. This type of focusing mechanism provides a large back focus, enabling a wide range of add-on options to be used.
The advantages in a nutshell:
- compact telescope with long focal length and 102mm aperture
- high contrast image
- 1.25" connection with T-2 thread
- nature watching and photography possible
It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:
- We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
- We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
