Vaonis Vespera II Observation Station and Carbon Fiber Tripod Bundle
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Vaonis Vespera II Review & Tutorial
Agena Astro affiliate Wido's AstroForum shared this Vaonis Vespera II review video:
Vespera II: The cosmos in Ultra-HD
Discover a new stargazing experience with the most innovative, most versatile and most user-friendly smart telescope
Vespera II embodies the seamless fusion of a camera and a telescope, condensed in an all-in-one, user-friendly portable device, allowing anyone to connect with the stars.
With Vespera II, you can both conduct live observations and capture stunning photos of the Universe you'll be proud to share.
Explore the cosmos in full colors and crisp details. Spend more time enjoying the night sky, not struggling with complicated set-ups. Whether you start from zero or already are an experienced stargazer, embrace a new stellar adventure.
Get spectacular and unparalleled views of the cosmo
Pioneering the future of smart telescopes, Vaonis has developed algorithms that harness every photon coming from the deep universe collected by our instruments. Paired with the latest generation sensors, premium optics, and combined with our exclusive live mosaic capture technology, Vespera II and Vespera Pro deliver images that are out of reach of any other smart telescope.
Vespera II at a glance
Many stargazing experiences in a single device
Admire the universe even from the city
Thanks to the magic of live image processing, Vespera II grants you access to the deep unverse even within urban environmnets. With the optional CLS and dual-band filters, go even fulter, removing light pollution to reveal more details in nebulae.
Elevate your otdoor adventures
Compact and lightweight, Vespera II fits into a small backpack, always ready to accompany you. It's even suitable as a carry-on luggage for your vacation.
Share moments with friends and family
Connect up to 10 devices to Vespera II and host star parties with your friends, or enjoy exploration moments with your kids
Keep on observing during daylight
With its optional solar filter (sold separately) Vespera II opens the door to solar observations. Track the sunspot cycles or witness solar eclipses
Take the leap into astrophotography
Vespera II saves the results of your observations as a RAW 16-bit image file, allowing you to edit them with your favorite astrophotography processing software and extract quintessence from each captured image.
CovalENS: Live mosaic capture - a game changer in astronomy imaging
Exclusively* available on Vaonis smart telescopes.
* patented technology
With automatic live panorama, you are no longer limited by the telescope physical field of view. You can capture a greater variety of celestial objects and explore new ways to compose your images.
Experience a new way to explore the cosmos
Both images at same scale. No image post-processing involved.
The stars lie at your fingertips. It's that easy.
Vespera II is a good start in the hobby. It gives you encouraging results from the start of your journey and guides you as you progress.
Automatic initialization
It takes only a matter of minutes for Vespera II to orient itself based on your location and automatically detect the configuration of the starry sky.
Automatic pointing and tracking
Just choose your target among thousands of objects in the Singularity app catalog or provide your custom coordinates, and Vespera II will instantly find and track it.
Live auto-focus
Get consistently sharp stars, even when temperature changes. Vaonis instruments are the only ones equipped with an engine ensuring automatic focus, even during observation.
Live image enhancement
Vespera automatically rejects bad images and applies a technique used by experienced astrophotographers, called stacking, to the good ones, in order to enhance the clarity of the images in real time.
Inside Vespera II - How does it work ?
With an 'old-fashioned' telescope, colors are imperceptible, and even the most beautiful nebulae appear as dull, blurry patches. Everything takes a turn with Vespera.
Technology at the forefront ...
Packed with cutting-edge technology, Vespera is the most innovative smart telescope you could ever find.
Vespera II combines premium quality optics with an ultra sensitive high-definition sensor and onboard computing technologies in an all-in-one, ready-to-operate device.
OPTICS: 50mm - F/5 quadruplet apochromatic lens
Vespera II optics feature extra-low dispersion lanthanum glass and a field corrector, ensuring the best image quality right to the edge of the field of view.
SENSOR: Sony IMX585 8.3Mp sensor
This 3840 x 2160px ultra-sensitive sensor, boasting 2.9 µm pixels, in harmony with Vespera II's focal length, produces images with finer details (2,39 arc seconds).
... And the magic behind.
Vespera harnesses an image enhancement process called 'stacking,' which involves capturing multiple shots of the same object, selecting the best ones, and stacking them to reduce noise and increase contrast. Innovative algorithms, developed by Vaonis, then apply image processing to reveal the full range of colors and intricate details of nebulae and galaxies.
All of this happens automatically and in real-time. As you observe, the image quality gradually enhances.
Meticulously designed for superior quality, ruggedness and durability
At Vaonis, we conceive our telescopes without compromising on quality, whether in the mechanical or optical components. Our dedication extends to creating products with captivating designs, ensuring an enhanced user experience. Enjoy the frequent use of our telescopes for extended periods and carry them effortlessly on your quest for the best skies.
Singularity by Vaonis: your guide to reach the stars
Singularity is your control room, the place where you decide everything. Very intuitive and user-friendly, you can easily access any stellar object of our 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.
Singularity guides you each step of the way on your journey to reach the stars.
Space Center - Get full control of your journey
The Space Center is the place from which you will start your exploration. This is where you will manage your companion and find specific information depending on your location.From this screen, you will get direct access to Vaonis enriched content.
Instrument - Check your Vespera status
The instrument screen is your command center for managing your smart telescope's status and accessing expert mode features for capturing calibration frames.
Here, you can monitor available memory on your instrument and choose the file type you want to save.
Object Catalog - Choose your destination
Choose your destination among thousand of stellar objects in our regularly updated catalog.
The Pillars of Creation, the Tulip Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy – what would you like to explore next?
Mosaic Capture - Choose your framing
Capturing a wide field region with the mosaic mode is incredibly straightforward. With just a few taps, define your desired field of view and framing on the star chart, and let Vespera take care of the rest.
Observation - Where the magic happens
It only takes a few seconds for Vespera to deliver the first image of your destination before stacking up dozen or hundreds of others in real-time and so gradually reveal the details and colors of the selected object.
It's up to you to decide what level of detail you want to achieve in your final image.
Plan My Night - Automate your entire observation session
Whether you're planning a full night of observation to capture the perfect astrophotography of your favorite objects or participating in the Messier Marathon, you can plan everything in advance and let Vespera take care of it all. Vespera will automatically switch off at the end of the night, and you'll wake up to fresh images from the observation.
Specifications
- Aperture: 50 mm
- Focal Length: 250 mm
- Focal Ratio: 5
- Lens Design: Apochromatic quadruplet with field corrector
- Lens Features: Extra low dispersion Lanthanum glass S-FPL52
- Native Field of View: 2.5° x 1.4°
-
Live Mosaic Field of View: max. 4.3° x 2.4° or 3.25° x 3.25°
-
Sensor type: Sony IMX 585 (color)
-
Sensor Definition: 3840 x 2160 (8.3 mega pixels)
-
Image Definition with Live Mosaic Mode: max. 24 mega pixels
- Sensor Format: 11.2 x 6.3 mm
- Pixel Size: 2.9 µm
- Sampling: 2.390 arc sec.
- Limiting Magnitude: 16
- Battery Life: 4hrs (built-in)
- External Battery Connection: Yes
- Storage: 25 Go
- Connector: USB-C
- Image Format: Jpeg, FITS, TIFF (16 bits RAW image)
- Expert Mode: (capture calibration frames): Yes
- Size: 48 x 20 x 9 cm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C
- Optional Filters: Solar, CLS, dual band
- Tripod: Optional
- Dew Control: Optional
- Tripod mounting = 3/8 inch (tripod sold seperately)
Vaonis High Carbon Tripod
Ultra-Light. Ultra-Stable. Ultra-Precise.
Engineered for the stargazers and visionaries who demand performance without compromise, the Vaonis Carbon Tripod redefines what portability and precision mean in the world of astronomical support. Weighing in at just 0.9 kg, yet capable of bearing a 14 kg payload, this sleek, high-performance tripod is built with high-density carbon fiber, offering exceptional rigidity and vibration resistance — even in the most demanding field conditions.
Light and compact tripod
Whether you’re capturing the fine rings of Saturn or aligning with the deep sky’s faintest nebulae, every design choice reflects our commitment to effortless exploration.
- Featherlight. Field-Ready: Crafted with aerospace-grade carbon fiber, this tripod is one of the lightest in its class — ideal for explorers on the move. With its padded carry bag included, you can venture far and wide without being weighed down.
- Stability That Inspires Confidence: Don’t let its minimal mass fool you. This tripod holds firm with a 14 kg safety payload, giving you rock-solid support for your Vaonis instruments and beyond — from compact smart telescopes to precision imaging gear.
- Precision in Positioning: Achieve perfect alignment with 3 adjustable leg angles a built-in bubble level, 3 leg sections, and a minimum height of 10.5 cm — ideal for low-profile setups or panoramic time-lapses. Extend confidently to a maximum height of 91 cm, all with zero shake.
- Universal Compatibility: Equipped with a 3/8” screw top attachment, it integrates seamlessly with most astronomical gear, including mounts, ball heads, and advanced tracking systems.
- Compact & Collapsible: At only 43 cm closed, the tripod stows away easily — perfect for carry-on bags, hiking packs, or compact storage in your observatory setup.
Specifications:
- Compatible with: Vespera (all models)
- Weight: 0.9kg
- Safety Payload Weight: 14kg
- Minimum Height: 10.5cm
- Maximum Height: 91cm
- Closed Length: 43cm
- Legs Tube Diameter: 18.4mm - 25.2mm
- Leg Sections: 3
- Leg Angles: 23°, 55°, 80°
- Top attachment: 3/8" screw
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| Telescope Focal Length | Up to 300mm |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- 1x Vespera II Smart Telescope
- 1x High Carbon Fiber Tripod # AC044
- Free mobile app
Vaonis Vespera II Review & Tutorial
Agena Astro affiliate Wido's AstroForum shared this Vaonis Vespera II review video:
Vespera II: The cosmos in Ultra-HD
Discover a new stargazing experience with the most innovative, most versatile and most user-friendly smart telescope
Vespera II embodies the seamless fusion of a camera and a telescope, condensed in an all-in-one, user-friendly portable device, allowing anyone to connect with the stars.
With Vespera II, you can both conduct live observations and capture stunning photos of the Universe you'll be proud to share.
Explore the cosmos in full colors and crisp details. Spend more time enjoying the night sky, not struggling with complicated set-ups. Whether you start from zero or already are an experienced stargazer, embrace a new stellar adventure.
Get spectacular and unparalleled views of the cosmo
Pioneering the future of smart telescopes, Vaonis has developed algorithms that harness every photon coming from the deep universe collected by our instruments. Paired with the latest generation sensors, premium optics, and combined with our exclusive live mosaic capture technology, Vespera II and Vespera Pro deliver images that are out of reach of any other smart telescope.
Vespera II at a glance
Many stargazing experiences in a single device
Admire the universe even from the city
Thanks to the magic of live image processing, Vespera II grants you access to the deep unverse even within urban environmnets. With the optional CLS and dual-band filters, go even fulter, removing light pollution to reveal more details in nebulae.
Elevate your otdoor adventures
Compact and lightweight, Vespera II fits into a small backpack, always ready to accompany you. It's even suitable as a carry-on luggage for your vacation.
Share moments with friends and family
Connect up to 10 devices to Vespera II and host star parties with your friends, or enjoy exploration moments with your kids
Keep on observing during daylight
With its optional solar filter (sold separately) Vespera II opens the door to solar observations. Track the sunspot cycles or witness solar eclipses
Take the leap into astrophotography
Vespera II saves the results of your observations as a RAW 16-bit image file, allowing you to edit them with your favorite astrophotography processing software and extract quintessence from each captured image.
CovalENS: Live mosaic capture - a game changer in astronomy imaging
Exclusively* available on Vaonis smart telescopes.
* patented technology
With automatic live panorama, you are no longer limited by the telescope physical field of view. You can capture a greater variety of celestial objects and explore new ways to compose your images.
Experience a new way to explore the cosmos
Both images at same scale. No image post-processing involved.
The stars lie at your fingertips. It's that easy.
Vespera II is a good start in the hobby. It gives you encouraging results from the start of your journey and guides you as you progress.
Automatic initialization
It takes only a matter of minutes for Vespera II to orient itself based on your location and automatically detect the configuration of the starry sky.
Automatic pointing and tracking
Just choose your target among thousands of objects in the Singularity app catalog or provide your custom coordinates, and Vespera II will instantly find and track it.
Live auto-focus
Get consistently sharp stars, even when temperature changes. Vaonis instruments are the only ones equipped with an engine ensuring automatic focus, even during observation.
Live image enhancement
Vespera automatically rejects bad images and applies a technique used by experienced astrophotographers, called stacking, to the good ones, in order to enhance the clarity of the images in real time.
Inside Vespera II - How does it work ?
With an 'old-fashioned' telescope, colors are imperceptible, and even the most beautiful nebulae appear as dull, blurry patches. Everything takes a turn with Vespera.
Technology at the forefront ...
Packed with cutting-edge technology, Vespera is the most innovative smart telescope you could ever find.
Vespera II combines premium quality optics with an ultra sensitive high-definition sensor and onboard computing technologies in an all-in-one, ready-to-operate device.
OPTICS: 50mm - F/5 quadruplet apochromatic lens
Vespera II optics feature extra-low dispersion lanthanum glass and a field corrector, ensuring the best image quality right to the edge of the field of view.
SENSOR: Sony IMX585 8.3Mp sensor
This 3840 x 2160px ultra-sensitive sensor, boasting 2.9 µm pixels, in harmony with Vespera II's focal length, produces images with finer details (2,39 arc seconds).
... And the magic behind.
Vespera harnesses an image enhancement process called 'stacking,' which involves capturing multiple shots of the same object, selecting the best ones, and stacking them to reduce noise and increase contrast. Innovative algorithms, developed by Vaonis, then apply image processing to reveal the full range of colors and intricate details of nebulae and galaxies.
All of this happens automatically and in real-time. As you observe, the image quality gradually enhances.
Meticulously designed for superior quality, ruggedness and durability
At Vaonis, we conceive our telescopes without compromising on quality, whether in the mechanical or optical components. Our dedication extends to creating products with captivating designs, ensuring an enhanced user experience. Enjoy the frequent use of our telescopes for extended periods and carry them effortlessly on your quest for the best skies.
Singularity by Vaonis: your guide to reach the stars
Singularity is your control room, the place where you decide everything. Very intuitive and user-friendly, you can easily access any stellar object of our 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.
Singularity guides you each step of the way on your journey to reach the stars.
Space Center - Get full control of your journey
The Space Center is the place from which you will start your exploration. This is where you will manage your companion and find specific information depending on your location.From this screen, you will get direct access to Vaonis enriched content.
Instrument - Check your Vespera status
The instrument screen is your command center for managing your smart telescope's status and accessing expert mode features for capturing calibration frames.
Here, you can monitor available memory on your instrument and choose the file type you want to save.
Object Catalog - Choose your destination
Choose your destination among thousand of stellar objects in our regularly updated catalog.
The Pillars of Creation, the Tulip Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy – what would you like to explore next?
Mosaic Capture - Choose your framing
Capturing a wide field region with the mosaic mode is incredibly straightforward. With just a few taps, define your desired field of view and framing on the star chart, and let Vespera take care of the rest.
Observation - Where the magic happens
It only takes a few seconds for Vespera to deliver the first image of your destination before stacking up dozen or hundreds of others in real-time and so gradually reveal the details and colors of the selected object.
It's up to you to decide what level of detail you want to achieve in your final image.
Plan My Night - Automate your entire observation session
Whether you're planning a full night of observation to capture the perfect astrophotography of your favorite objects or participating in the Messier Marathon, you can plan everything in advance and let Vespera take care of it all. Vespera will automatically switch off at the end of the night, and you'll wake up to fresh images from the observation.
Specifications
- Aperture: 50 mm
- Focal Length: 250 mm
- Focal Ratio: 5
- Lens Design: Apochromatic quadruplet with field corrector
- Lens Features: Extra low dispersion Lanthanum glass S-FPL52
- Native Field of View: 2.5° x 1.4°
-
Live Mosaic Field of View: max. 4.3° x 2.4° or 3.25° x 3.25°
-
Sensor type: Sony IMX 585 (color)
-
Sensor Definition: 3840 x 2160 (8.3 mega pixels)
-
Image Definition with Live Mosaic Mode: max. 24 mega pixels
- Sensor Format: 11.2 x 6.3 mm
- Pixel Size: 2.9 µm
- Sampling: 2.390 arc sec.
- Limiting Magnitude: 16
- Battery Life: 4hrs (built-in)
- External Battery Connection: Yes
- Storage: 25 Go
- Connector: USB-C
- Image Format: Jpeg, FITS, TIFF (16 bits RAW image)
- Expert Mode: (capture calibration frames): Yes
- Size: 48 x 20 x 9 cm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C
- Optional Filters: Solar, CLS, dual band
- Tripod: Optional
- Dew Control: Optional
- Tripod mounting = 3/8 inch (tripod sold seperately)
Vaonis High Carbon Tripod
Ultra-Light. Ultra-Stable. Ultra-Precise.
Engineered for the stargazers and visionaries who demand performance without compromise, the Vaonis Carbon Tripod redefines what portability and precision mean in the world of astronomical support. Weighing in at just 0.9 kg, yet capable of bearing a 14 kg payload, this sleek, high-performance tripod is built with high-density carbon fiber, offering exceptional rigidity and vibration resistance — even in the most demanding field conditions.
Light and compact tripod
Whether you’re capturing the fine rings of Saturn or aligning with the deep sky’s faintest nebulae, every design choice reflects our commitment to effortless exploration.
- Featherlight. Field-Ready: Crafted with aerospace-grade carbon fiber, this tripod is one of the lightest in its class — ideal for explorers on the move. With its padded carry bag included, you can venture far and wide without being weighed down.
- Stability That Inspires Confidence: Don’t let its minimal mass fool you. This tripod holds firm with a 14 kg safety payload, giving you rock-solid support for your Vaonis instruments and beyond — from compact smart telescopes to precision imaging gear.
- Precision in Positioning: Achieve perfect alignment with 3 adjustable leg angles a built-in bubble level, 3 leg sections, and a minimum height of 10.5 cm — ideal for low-profile setups or panoramic time-lapses. Extend confidently to a maximum height of 91 cm, all with zero shake.
- Universal Compatibility: Equipped with a 3/8” screw top attachment, it integrates seamlessly with most astronomical gear, including mounts, ball heads, and advanced tracking systems.
- Compact & Collapsible: At only 43 cm closed, the tripod stows away easily — perfect for carry-on bags, hiking packs, or compact storage in your observatory setup.
Specifications:
- Compatible with: Vespera (all models)
- Weight: 0.9kg
- Safety Payload Weight: 14kg
- Minimum Height: 10.5cm
- Maximum Height: 91cm
- Closed Length: 43cm
- Legs Tube Diameter: 18.4mm - 25.2mm
- Leg Sections: 3
- Leg Angles: 23°, 55°, 80°
- Top attachment: 3/8" screw
| Product Banner Type | new |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Telescope Focal Length | Up to 300mm |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- 1x Vespera II Smart Telescope
- 1x High Carbon Fiber Tripod # AC044
- Free mobile app
Vaonis Vespera II Observation Station and Carbon Fiber Tripod Bundle # VE50-II-TC