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Vespera Easy to Use, Redesigned, Smart, and Fully Automated Observation Station with Tripod, USB Wall Charger and USB Magnetic Cable

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Features

  • Perfect Combination: The Vaonis Vespera Observation Station is a perfect combination of telescope and camera. Smart and fully automated, Vespera is a revolution in the world of Astronomy
  • Observe: Explore the night sky wherever you are in the middle of the wilderness or the coziness of your home through the Vespera observation station. Light pollution is no longer an obstacle, you can now explore and observe the Universe in the heart of a city
  • Capture: Vespera integrates the technology allowing you to observe and shoot deep-sky objects effortlessly. You can now immortalize galaxies, nebulae, clusters, and much more
  • Calibrates Automatically: The Vespera Observation Station uses your mobile's GPS, star pattern recognition, and astrometry to calibrate itself
  • Easy to Use: It allows you to photograph the Cosmos at the touch of a button

Description

The Vaonis Vespera Observation Station is a perfect combination of telescope and camera. Smart and fully automated, Vespera is a revolution in the world of Astronomy. A completely redesigned experience of observation, it will allow you to reconnect with the stars. The wonders of the Universe are now accessible to all with ease. Explore and observe the night sky, take photos of celestial objects, learn about the Cosmos, and share your discoveries in one place.ObserveExplore the night sky wherever you are, in the middle of the wilderness or the coziness of your home, through the Vespera observation station. Light pollution is no longer an obstacle; you can now explore and observe the universe in the heart of a city.CaptureIt allows you to photograph the Cosmos at the touch of a button. Vespera integrates the technology, allowing you to observe and shoot deep-sky objects effortlessly. You can now immortalize galaxies, nebulae, clusters, and much more.LearnIt would take 2 million years to reach the nearest large galaxy, Andromeda. Vesperal's companion app offers that education.Calibrates AutomaticallyThe Vespera Observation Station uses your mobile's GPS, star pattern recognition, and astrometry to calibrate itself.

Brand: Vaonis


Model Name: Vespera


Objective Lens Diameter: 50 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Product Dimensions: 3.54"D x 7.87"W x 15.75"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Corded Electric


Finderscope: Reflex


Item Weight: 15.5 Pounds


Compatible Devices: Smartphone


Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 18.3 x 6.2 inches


Item Weight: 15.5 pounds


Item model number: Vespera


Date First Available: September 17, 2022


Manufacturer: Vaonis


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    • Amazingly simple set up and use!
Style: VE50
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The media could not be loaded. I had been debating pros and cons between a few different brands of "Smart Telescopes" for several months. I was aware of the Vaonis Stellina, but became aware of the Vaonis Vespera, the little sister to Stellina. Because I primarily shoot still photography and have shot some deep space objects using a star tracker and mirrorless camera, I was interested in a telescope that would be a good travel companion to find, track and shoot space objects and that would be quick and easy to set up and use. At less that 11#, the Vespera is perfectly packable. I'll describe set up and use below. I've posted some of my deep space shots since purchasing Vespera last month, and a solar image using the optional solar filter. Here are my thoughts on Vespera… Pros…. 1. Ease of use....you can't get any easier than Vespera. Really….you just can’t. Turn it on and connect a phone or tablet to the Vaonis Singularity App via Vespera's internal WIFI. Once connected, the Vespera will go through an initialization procedure (takes about 5-10 minutes) where it locates starfields and obtains focus. Once initialization is complete, you can find the object you wish to visualize and photograph.....say, the Andromeda Galaxy. Vespera will locate and focus on the object and begin capturing images. You can watch it "develop" on your screen. I've included a video showing how it looks on my phone screen. 2. Remote operation and observation......I typically set up my Vespera on my deck and then retreat inside to my warm family room (about 30 feet away) and watch my phone or tablet screen as the image develops. No more standing in the cold capturing images for hours (it is necessary to shoot hours of data for some deep space objects when shooting traditional camera gear). 3. Image format options......during shooting, Vespera "stacks" the images internally which optimizes and defines deep space objects. When you complete shooting, Vespera outputs a stacked TIFF image as well as JPGs if those are selected in the profile. 4. Vespera allows simplicity if desired, but options are available to process images to your own criteria. You can save pictures of objects as Vespera is shooting, but I prefer to save the JPGs and then to process the TIFF image to fully develop nebulosity and details. 5. Vaonis added a "Mosaic" feature in a software update which allows a "widefield" view and image. Smart telescopes by nature have a very narrow angle of view and photographic capture. Many folks have worked around this by creating "mosaics" which are kind of panoramic images....necessitating shooting of many additional areas adjacent to the object. Vaonis has now added the exemplary ability to automate the mosaic process. When you chose mosaic imaging, the Vespera lets you select the area you wish to image, then begins the imaging process. Of course, a mosaic will take longer that a single object, but the process is amazing and works flawlessly. This feature alone makes Vaonis smart scopes stand out from other brands. 6. The Singularity App is easy and straight forward. Lots of information about each object is great for educational use. The app allows you to “share” your viewing with up to 5 additional viewers...making it easy to share what you’re seeing with others. Kids are fascinated with this and I’m looking forward to viewing with my grandkids. 7. Solar Filter….I purchased the optional solar filter and it is easy and effective. This will add much functionality to using Vespera for the full Solar Eclipse heading our way in 2024! 8. Price….while the price of Vespera is more than it was originally priced at in crowdfunding, I feel like Vespera is a bargain for what I gain from it. A typical deep space photography setup can run $3-$10 thousand dollars. While I acknowledge that more detailed images can be obtained by shooting (hours worth of data), stacking and processing traditional photos, I’m more than happy with the output from Vespera. Cons…. 1. Price...but I’ve already noted that I feel the price is validated by ease of use and functionality. 2. Downloading images. While you can easily click to save images to your phone or tablet while shooting, an additional step is necessary to download the TIFF images. You’ll need to connect to Vespera’s WIFI and go to the FTP site set up by Vespera. There’s all of the images are available in folders organized by date and Messier number. It isn’t a difficult process, but may be confusing to some. Detailed steps are listed on the Vaonis site. 3. Image resolution. The Vespera sensor is a Sony IMX462 Sensor (1920x1080)….a 2 megapixel file size. That’s small in today’s photography scales….but….there’s a work around. If the Mosaic Mode is selected, the image will be at the higher resolution of up to 8.2 megapixels. Thus far, I’ve been satisfied with the file size and quality. 4. Hygrometer. Although a lens warmer is built into Vespera...an optional hygrometer must be purchase and installed in order to use the heater. I really think that the hygrometer should be included at the Vespera price point. In Summary….this little Astrophotography Robot is simply amazing. Easy enough for a novice to set up and use, but with options making it a great tool for astrophotography. I am enjoying mine and highly recommend it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022 by Ripterri Ripterri
    • Great Family Telescope
Style: VE50
Easy to use, does the work for you, amazing pictures
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023 by Dawn Carrion
    • Works mostly as advertised, but my Vespera was DOA
Style: VE50
[Update] I've been enjoying the Vespera very much. But I was mildly annoyed when, a bit more than a month after purchase, the price dropped 40%, and they announced a new model for preorder. I'd point out to folks thinking about buying this Vespera (it is a good deal at $1499) that they have a newer, higher resolution version coming in May 2024. If you are willing to pay a little bit more, you might want to wait for the updated version. [Original Review] I ordered my Vespera because I need a new hobby and wanted to start this one easily and gradually. So this seemed like a good way to start. I was a bit disappointed on arrival because my Verspera was non-functional (the arm wouldn't move at all). I debated returning the unit or using the support folks. I opted to have it fixed. The support folks were great (though they are in France, so there is only an overlap during my morning). I sent them a video of the problem, and they sent me return instructions and had it to France and back in less than two weeks. Now that it's back, I tried imaging the sun (with the solar filter) that worked well. And I spent a couple of hours last night taking images. The good things are that it's very easy to set up, and it does a great job of finding objects. Frankly, it's amazing at that. The next thing to note is that many things can go wrong. It was a little breezy, which seemed to ruin some images; there were many satellites (which ruined other images). I live in a very light polluted suburb. I have a light pollution filter, but it can only do so much when an object is adjacent to a street light. Also, last night's sky didn't offer much to image (given the light and tree locations near my home). So, you need to take advantage of nights when good objects are visible in your area. Like most modern computer-like devices, there is no manual. The assumption is that we are all experienced enough to sort things out or that there is a how-to on YouTube. In this case, this is a topic I'm interested in, and it's as deep of a topic as you'd like to make it. Since this is a recent, low-volume product, you probably will have to sort it out if a topic is not on the support webpage. If you don't expect that you will get Webb-telescope quality photos on your first night and are willing to put some time and effort into this, it will be a ton of fun. The unit is small, easy to setup, easy enough to program. But the downside is that I need to leave it in my front yard (my backyard is just large trees). When you have a secure place, you can program it and deal with the results in the morning. However, I'm not about to leave this unattended in my front yard. So, that means many late nights are in my future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023 by Keith Rule

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