{"product_id":"vaonis-vespera-iii-smart-telescope","title":"Vaonis Vespera III Smart Telescope","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm Apochromatic Quadruplet Lens System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e245mm Focal Length (f\/4.9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.3 MP Sony IMX585 Color Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11-Hour Integrated Battery Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115 GB Internal Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovalENS Mosaic Mode for 24 MP Images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated Anti-Fog System with Hygrometer Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVaonis Vespera III Smart Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vaonis Vespera III Smart Telescope combines a 50mm apochromatic quadruplet optical system with a 245mm focal length (f\/4.9) for sharp, wide-field astrophotography. Its 8.3 MP Sony IMX585 sensor captures a native 2.5° x 1.4° field, expandable to 24 MP with CovalENS mosaic mode. A single charge powers the Vespera III for 11 hours of continuous operation, with 115 GB of internal storage to save every frame from your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e50mm f\/4.9 Apochromatic Quadruplet Optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVespera III's optical design is a significant leap forward, employing a four-element apochromatic lens structure. This quadruplet design, paired with a refined field corrector, delivers pinpoint stars across the entire 11.2 x 6.3 mm sensor, eliminating chromatic aberration and field curvature that can soften stars at the edge of the frame. The 245mm focal length produces a wide native field of view perfect for capturing large nebulae and entire star clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8.3 MP Sony IMX585 with 24 MP CovalENS Mosaic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Vespera III is a 1\/1.2\" Sony IMX585 color sensor, offering a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The 2.9 µm pixels provide a fine image scale of 2.39 arcsec\/pixel, balancing detail with sensitivity. For targets that exceed the native 2.5° x 1.4° field, CovalENS automated mosaic mode stitches multiple panels together, creating expansive 24 MP images with a maximum field of 4.33° x 2.43°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e11-Hour Battery and 115 GB Onboard Memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for full-night autonomy, the Vespera III operates for up to 11 hours on its internal battery, removing the need for external power packs. Every image you capture, from single FITS files to pre-stacked TIFFs, is saved to the 115 GB of onboard storage. It also offers 15 multi-night slots, so a project can be resumed over several nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Hygrometer and Anti-Fog System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDew is the enemy of all-night imaging, and the Vespera III actively combats it. An included hygrometer sensor continuously monitors ambient temperature and humidity. When conditions approach the dew point, the telescope's built-in anti-fog system automatically activates, keeping the optics clear and your images sharp from dusk until dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVespera III vs. Vespera II: Quadruplet Optics and All-Night Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vespera III introduces critical upgrades over its predecessor, the Vespera II, primarily in optical design and operational endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both models use an \u003cstrong\u003eapochromatic quadruplet\u003c\/strong\u003e; the Vespera III's is a new design with precision optical baffles that suppress stray light for more contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endurance sees a major boost from around 4 hours in the Vespera II to \u003cstrong\u003e11 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Vespera III, making true all-night sessions possible without external power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal storage has been expanded to \u003cstrong\u003e115 GB\u003c\/strong\u003e, a substantial increase that allows for more extensive image archiving directly on the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the Vaonis Vespera III's 24 MP CovalENS mode actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovalENS\u003c\/strong\u003e is Vaonis's automated mosaic technology. When you select a target larger than the Vespera III's native 2.5° x 1.4° field of view, the telescope automatically captures multiple adjacent image panels and stitches them into a single, high-resolution \u003cstrong\u003e24 MP\u003c\/strong\u003e image. This allows you to capture vast objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the North America Nebula (NGC 7000) in their entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Vespera III perform on planets like Jupiter and Saturn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focal length of \u003cstrong\u003e245mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a resolution of \u003cstrong\u003e2.39 arcsec\/pixel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Vespera III is primarily a wide-field deep-sky instrument. It is not designed for high-magnification planetary imaging. Its strength lies in capturing expansive nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Vespera III from a light-polluted city?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Vespera III uses live stacking, where it combines many short exposures over time. This technique helps to build up the signal from faint deep-sky objects while averaging out the random noise from skyglow. While darker skies will always yield better results, the Vespera III is very effective at extracting detail from nebulae and galaxies even under urban and suburban skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat image formats can I export from the Vespera III?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vespera III offers several formats to suit different needs. You can export final images as \u003cstrong\u003e8-bit JPEG\u003c\/strong\u003e files for easy sharing. For more advanced processing, you can access the pre-stacked \u003cstrong\u003e16-bit TIFF\u003c\/strong\u003e files or the raw, individual \u003cstrong\u003e16-bit FITS\u003c\/strong\u003e frames, giving you full control over post-processing in software like PixInsight or Siril.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Vespera III's 11-hour battery replaceable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal battery is designed for a long service life and is not user-replaceable. However, the telescope can be powered and charged via its \u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-C\u003c\/strong\u003e port. If you need to operate for longer than 11 hours or forgot to charge it, you can run the Vespera III from a USB-C PD power bank compatible with Vespera III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the included hygrometer sensor prevent dew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hygrometer sensor ships with the Vespera III. It measures ambient temperature and humidity and automatically activates the integrated anti-fog system, keeping your optics clear whatever the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApochromatic Quadruplet with Field Corrector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony IMX585 (Color CMOS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/1.2” (11.2 x 6.3 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3840 x 2160 (8.3 Megapixels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetail Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.39 arcsec\/pixel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5° x 1.4°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Field of View (CovalENS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.33° x 2.43°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Definition (CovalENS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Megapixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Night 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