Bresser Venus 76/700 AZ1 with Smartphone Adapter and Solar Filter Telescope
The Bresser Venus 76/700 AZ1 is a compact Newton reflector telescope that delivers sharp, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets and the Sun - right out of the box. Thanks to its intuitive azimuth mount and a rich set of included accessories, it is the ideal first telescope for beginners of all ages, as well as a thoughtful and impressive gift for anyone curious about the night sky.
Optical Design - Newton Reflector
The Venus 76/700 uses a classical Newtonian reflector design with a 76 mm primary mirror and a 700 mm focal length, giving a focal ratio of f/9.2. Unlike refractor telescopes in this price range, a mirror-based optical system produces images virtually free of chromatic aberration - bright objects such as the Moon or planets appear crisp and natural, without any distracting coloured fringes around their edges. The primary mirror is held in a stable metal cell that allows precise collimation whenever needed.
With a 76 mm aperture and a focal length of 700 mm, this telescope is well suited for observing the most rewarding targets in the solar system - the craters and mountain ranges of the Moon, the phases of Venus, the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and the polar ice caps of Mars.
Mount and Tripod
The optical tube rests on a simple AZ1 azimuth mount - a smooth two-axis alt-azimuth head that lets you point the telescope at any object in the sky with natural, intuitive movements. No complicated polar alignment or electronic controls are required. Even a child can learn to use it within minutes. The mount and tube are supported by a lightweight aluminium tripod with adjustable leg height, and a practical accessory tray between the legs keeps your eyepieces and other small accessories within easy reach.
Accessories Included in the Set
Bresser has equipped the Venus 76/700 with a generous set of accessories that allows you to start observing immediately at a wide range of magnifications:
- Two eyepieces (20 mm and 12.5 mm) - providing magnifications of approximately 35x and 56x as a starting point for most observations
- 3x Barlow lens - triples the magnification of any eyepiece, effectively giving you a total of four useful magnification combinations from just two eyepieces
- Smartphone adapter - a universal bracket that attaches beneath the eyepiece and aligns your phone's camera lens precisely with the optical axis, enabling you to capture photos and video of the Moon and planets with the camera you already carry in your pocket
- Solar filter - a full-aperture filter that fits over the front of the telescope tube, safely reducing sunlight to a level safe for direct solar observation, allowing you to watch sunspots and the solar disc in complete safety
First Steps in Astrophotography
The included smartphone adapter makes this telescope a great introduction to astrophotography. Capturing a sharp photo of the Moon through a telescope is one of the most rewarding moments for any beginner - and with the adapter, all you need is the phone already in your pocket. Point the telescope at the Moon, attach your phone, align the camera with the eyepiece, and take your first lunar photographs. The results can be genuinely spectacular even for a first attempt.
Solar Observation - A Rare Extra
Many entry-level telescopes are sold without any means of observing the Sun safely. The Bresser Venus 76/700 set stands out by including a full-aperture solar filter designed specifically for this telescope. The filter mounts securely over the objective end of the tube and reduces the intensity of sunlight to a completely safe level. Through it, you will be able to observe sunspots - dark regions on the solar surface that appear and disappear over days and weeks, following the roughly 11-year solar activity cycle. Solar observing is a fascinating complement to night-time astronomy, and it requires no waiting until after dark.
Technical Specifications
- Optical design: Newtonian reflector
- Aperture: 76 mm
- Focal length: 700 mm
- Focal ratio: f/9.2
- Maximum useful magnification: approx. 152x
- Eyepieces included: 20 mm, 12.5 mm (1.25″)
- Barlow lens: 3x (1.25″)
- Mount type: AZ1 azimuth
- Tripod: aluminium, adjustable height
- Accessories tray: included
- Smartphone adapter: universal, 1.25″
- Solar filter: full-aperture, for 76 mm tube
Who Is This Telescope For?
The Bresser Venus 76/700 AZ1 is the right choice if you are buying your first telescope and want to start observing the Moon and planets without a steep learning curve. It is equally well suited as a gift - the complete set format means the recipient can simply set it up and start exploring the sky the same evening. The solar filter extends its usefulness into daytime hours, and the smartphone adapter opens the door to a first experience with astrophotography. All of this comes in a compact, lightweight package that is easy to store and carry.
