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Vaonis designs smart telescopes in France that make astronomy and astrophotography simple. Its Vespera observation stations point, focus, track the sky and stack images on their own, and Hestia turns your smartphone into a telescope. Everything is controlled from a phone or tablet. At David Astro, we help you choose the right Vaonis instrument and accessories for your sky and your goals.

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Vaonis Backpack for Vespera
Vaonis Backpack for Vespera
$169.00 - $169.00
$169.00
$169.00 - $169.00
$169.00

Vaonis Backpack for Vespera

VAO-AC020

Custom-designed for the Vaonis Vespera smart telescope Removable padded interior compartment for versatile use Multiple dedicated accessory pocket...

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$169.00 - $169.00
$169.00
$169.00 - $169.00
$169.00
Vaonis Carbon Fiber Tripod for Vespera
Vaonis Carbon Fiber Tripod for Vespera
$249.00 - $249.00
$249.00
$249.00 - $249.00
$249.00

Vaonis Carbon Fiber Tripod for Vespera

VAO-AC044

Maximum Height: 91 cm Weight: 0.9 kg Safety Payload: 14 kg Closed Length: 43 cm Minimum Height: 10.5 cm Description FAQ Specifications In ...

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$249.00 - $249.00
$249.00
$249.00 - $249.00
$249.00
Vaonis CLS Filter for Vespera
Vaonis CLS Filter for Vespera
$229.00 - $229.00
$229.00
$229.00 - $229.00
$229.00

Vaonis CLS Filter for Vespera

VAO-AC023

City Light Suppression (CLS) Filter Blocks Sodium (Na) and Mercury (Hg) Wavelengths Enhances Contrast for Deep-Sky Objects Automatic Electronic De...

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$229.00 - $229.00
$229.00
$229.00 - $229.00
$229.00
Vaonis Dual Band Filter for Vespera
Vaonis Dual Band Filter for Vespera
$399.00 - $399.00
$399.00
$399.00 - $399.00
$399.00

Vaonis Dual Band Filter for Vespera

VAO-AC022

Dual-band filter isolates Hydrogen-alpha (656.3nm) and Oxygen-III (500.7nm) wavelengths Narrow 12nm bandpass dramatically increases contrast on em...

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$399.00 - $399.00
$399.00
$399.00 - $399.00
$399.00
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00

Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope

Options available

30mm (1.2 in) Aperture 25x Magnification Boost for Smartphones 6-Lens, 3-Group Optical Design 1.8° Field of View Weighs only 850g (1.87 lbs) App-g...

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$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00
Vaonis Hygrometer Sensor for Vespera
Vaonis Hygrometer Sensor for Vespera
$119.00 - $119.00
$119.00
$119.00 - $119.00
$119.00

Vaonis Hygrometer Sensor for Vespera

VAO-AC024

Automated Dew Prevention Measures Ambient Temperature and Humidity Seamless Integration with Vespera's Optical Arm Compatible with Vespera Filter ...

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$119.00 - $119.00
$119.00
$119.00 - $119.00
$119.00
Vaonis Solar Filter for Vespera
Vaonis Solar Filter for Vespera
$179.00 - $179.00
$179.00
$179.00 - $179.00
$179.00

Vaonis Solar Filter for Vespera

VAO-AC021

Enables Safe White-Light Solar Observation Designed Exclusively for the Vaonis Vespera Smart Telescope Integrates Seamlessly with the Singularity ...

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$179.00 - $179.00
$179.00
$179.00 - $179.00
$179.00
Vaonis Standard Tripod for Vespera
Vaonis Standard Tripod for Vespera
$100.00 - $100.00
$100.00
$100.00 - $100.00
$100.00

Vaonis Standard Tripod for Vespera

VAO-AC018

Designed for the Vaonis Vespera Smart Telescope Independently Adjustable Legs for Uneven Terrain Legs Unscrew for Compact Storage Integrates with ...

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$100.00 - $100.00
$100.00
$100.00 - $100.00
$100.00
Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope with Carbon Fiber Tripod
Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope
$1,590.00 - $1,790.00
$1,590.00 - $1,790.00
$1,590.00 - $1,790.00
$1,590.00

Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope

Options available

50mm Apochromatic Quadruplet Lens System 250mm Focal Length (f/5) 8.3 Megapixel Sony IMX 585 Color Sensor 2.9 µm Pixel Size 24 Megapixel CovalENS ...

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$1,590.00 - $1,790.00
$1,590.00 - $1,790.00
$1,590.00 - $1,790.00
$1,590.00
Vaonis Vespera III Smart Telescope
Vaonis Vespera III Smart Telescope
$2,490.00 - $2,490.00
$2,490.00
$2,490.00 - $2,490.00
$2,490.00

Vaonis Vespera III Smart Telescope

VAO-VE50-III

50mm Apochromatic Quadruplet Lens System 245mm Focal Length (f/4.9) 8.3 MP Sony IMX585 Color Sensor 11-Hour Integrated Battery Life 115 GB Interna...

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$2,490.00 - $2,490.00
$2,490.00
$2,490.00 - $2,490.00
$2,490.00
Vaonis Vespera Pro II Smart Telescope
Vaonis Vespera Pro II Smart Telescope
$2,990.00 - $2,990.00
$2,990.00
$2,990.00 - $2,990.00
$2,990.00

Vaonis Vespera Pro II Smart Telescope

VAO-VEP50-II

12.5 MP Sony IMX 676 Square Sensor 50mm Aperture, 245mm Focal Length (f/4.9) 50 MP CovalENS Mosaic Mode with 4.18° x 2.45° Max FOV 11-Hour Integra...

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$2,990.00 - $2,990.00
$2,990.00
$2,990.00 - $2,990.00
$2,990.00

Vespera smart telescopes

The Vespera stations use a 50mm apochromatic quadruplet and a Sony color sensor to capture nebulae, galaxies and star clusters, with no computer or internet connection needed in the field.

  • Vespera II: 8.3MP Sony IMX585 sensor and mosaics up to 24MP, offered alone or with the carbon fiber tripod.
  • Vespera III: new flat-field optics, up to 11 h of battery life, 115GB of storage and an integrated humidity sensor.
  • Vespera Pro II: 12.5MP square Sony IMX676 sensor, mosaics up to 50MP and 225GB of storage.

Hestia smartphone telescope

Hestia turns your smartphone into a smart telescope with 30mm optics and 25x magnification, guided by the free Gravity app. It has no battery or electronics, and comes in Essential, Standard and Ultimate packs.

Accessories

  • Tripods: standard and carbon fiber tripods for the Vespera range.
  • Filters: CLS filter for light-polluted skies, Dual Band filter for emission nebulae and Solar filter for observing the Sun.
  • Hygrometer Sensor and Backpack: automatic anti-fog control and protected transport for your Vespera.

Why Choose David Astro for Vaonis

  • Technical Guidance: help choosing the right Vespera or Hestia and the accessories you need.
  • Hands-On Expertise: advice based on real observing under Canadian skies.
  • Fast Shipping: reliable delivery across Canada, the USA and worldwide.