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- Condition
- Used - Like New
- Dimensions
- 3.54 x 7.87 x 15.75 in
- Weight
- 16 oz
- Material
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (Tpe) And Metal
- Connector Type
- USB
- Power Source
- Corded Electric
- In the box
- What's in the box Vaonis Vespera Observation StationShort TripodBubble Leve
- Works with
- Smartphone
Features 5
- The worldfs lightest observation station
- Full HD Sony IMX462 Sensor (1920x1080)
- Quadruplet Apochromatic Refractor
- Autofocus: No time wasted in getting a sharp image
- Water resistant
Description
Be captivated by the cosmos with the Vespera Observation Station with Tripod, an innovative fusion of a high-tech telescope and a state-of-the-art camera. This revolutionary device is set to redefine your astronomy experience, replacing traditional eyepieces with a user-friendly mobile app that brings the universe to your fingertips. As the world's lightest observation station, Vespera weighs less than 11lbs (5kg) and stands at a compact 15in tall (40cm). Its portable design makes it an ideal companion for explorers and stargazers, allowing you to marvel at the celestial wonders under your favorite night skies, no matter where you are in the world. Despite its small size, Vespera is packed with powerful features. It's equipped with a Full HD Sony IMX462 Sensor (1920x1080), one of Sony's latest sensors designed for exceptional low- light performance. This back-illuminated CMOS sensor offers a 1/2.8 format and a 2.9um pixel size, ensuring optimal heat management and fewer artifacts in your images. Vespera's Quadruplet Apochromatic Refractor is a testament to Vaonis' commitment to precision and quality. This dedicated quadruplet lens of 50mm, formed by two groups of two lenses made from lanthanum glass, offers an accurate and powerful optical design with no distortion, chromatic aberration, or astigmatism. Setting up Vespera is a breeze. Simply adjust the tripod legs, press the button, and let Vespera calibrate itself using Star Field Recognition t
Specs 10
| Brand | Vaonis |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | USB |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Material | Thermoplastic Elastomer (Tpe) And Metal |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 7.87 x 15.75 inches |
| Item model number | Vespera |
| Manufacturer | Vaonis |
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Amazingly simple set up and use!
Style: VE50
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!
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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.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023 by Keith Rule