Designed for wanderers, the VE50 Vespera Exploration Station Digital Telescope with Tripod from Vaonis is a lightweight celestial observation and photography device small enough to fit in a backpack. Smart and fully automated, Vespera is a revolution in the world of astronomy. With a completely redesigned experience of observation, substituting the eyepiece with a mobile application, Vespera allows everyone to access the wonders of the Universe with ease.
Weighing less than 11 lb, Vespera makes it easy to explore and observe the night sky anywhere in the world, take your own photos of celestial objects, learn about the Cosmos, and share your discoveries in one place. The Vespera integrates GoTo technology and automatically tracks your stellar object, compensating for the Earth s rotation. Its autofocus function makes manual focusing unnecessary. Vespera uses your mobile s GPS, star pattern recognition, and astrometry to calibrate itself. Set up your device and get it ready automatically in less than five minutes.
Vespera Features
Pointing and Tracking
Vespera integrates Go-to Technology and automatically tracks your stellar object, compensating for the Earth s rotation.
Autofocus Technology
No need to manually focus Vespera automatically locks in tack-sharp focus on the object you re observing.
Auto Initialization
Using your mobile device s GPS, star pattern recognition, and astrometry to calibrate itself, Vespera is ready for observation and photography in under five minutes.
Full HD Sony IMX462 1920 x 1080 Sensor
Vespera uses a Sony sensor developed for extreme low light. Its back-illuminated CMOS sensor offers a 1/2.8 format and a 2.9µ pixel size.
Quadruplet Apochromatic Refractor
Unique quadruplet 50mm lens, formed by two groups of two lenses made with lanthanum glassno distortion, no chromatic aberration, and no astigmatism.
Weather Resistant
Vespera is water resistant and automatically switches off when it s raining.
Singularity App
The Control Room
Singularity is your control room, the place where you decide everything. Very intuitive and user-friendly, you can easily access any stellar object in the catalog. You will get personalized recommendations on what to observe according to your geolocation and the astronomical calendar, and notes about the secrets of the Cosmos.
Catalog of Objects
Choose your destination among thousands of stellar objects in the regularly updated catalog.The Pillars of Creation, the Tulip nebula, the Andromeda galaxywhat would you like to explore next?
Image Live Stacking
It only takes a few seconds for Vespera to deliver the first image of your destination before stacking up dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of others in real time to gradually reveal the details and colors of the selected object. Whether within a few minutes or over several hours, you decide what level of detail you want to achieve in your final image.
Share Your Discoveries
Show the world your discoveries on social media and join the Vespera community of explorers.
Vaonis Vespera Specs
Wireless
Mobile App Compatible | Yes, Required *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | Yes |
Power
Power Source | USB (Included) |
Battery Type | 1 x Internal Rechargeable |
Environmental
IP Rating | IP43 |
Physical
Color | White |
Dimensions | 15 x 8 x 3.5" / 38.1 x 20.3 x 8.9 cm |
Weight | 11 lb / 5 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 16 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21.2 x 16.8 x 5.6" |
In the Box
- Vaonis VE50 Vespera Exploration Station Digital Telescope with Tripod
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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