Bresser’s ‘Newton telescopes’ range has become a go-to in deep sky astrophotography, and in this model, that tried and tested design has received a level-up. The MESSIER MCX-127 and telescopes of its ilk prioritise transportability and the tracking capabilities of the GoTo navigator; the NT-203s/800 f3.9 prioritises light gathering and produces brighter images. Its design has been changed from its predecessor by increasing the size of its primary mirror, which makes the images if produces deeper and more detailed.

Bresser offers telescopes for beginners through to specialists and professionals, with many options for advanced amateurs in between. In other words, they know telescopes. With their cheapest telescope at priced at €50 and their highest at almost €10,000, this company offers telescopes of an astronomical range. We looked at two solid offerings that are priced at €799 and €849 - advanced telescopes for a dedicated hobbyist.

With the nights pulling in we will be spending more time with the night sky, but with our busy lives we rarely take the time to look up and appreciate the beauty that’s stretched out above our heads. The Bresser Messier AR-90/900 EXOS1/EQ4 Telescope features a high quality achromatic lens and 90mm aperture allows for 200 times more light to hit your eye, letting you see the stars like never before.