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Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope

Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope

by Vaonis
SKU VAO-HE30-ESS
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00
$189.00 - $299.00
$189.00
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  • 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-guided alignment for Sun, Moon, and Deep-Sky Objects
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  • Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope

    The Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope transforms your phone into a dedicated astro-imaging instrument using its 30mm, 6-lens optical system to deliver 25x magnification. Weighing just 850g and measuring 17 x 24 x 5.5 cm, this compact device provides a 1.8° field of view for capturing detailed images of the Sun, Moon, and bright deep-sky objects down to a limiting magnitude of 7-8.

    Hestia's 6-Lens Optical Engine: A 25x Magnification Boost

    Hestia is a purely optical instrument, containing a patented system of 6 lenses arranged in 3 groups to amplify the power of the camera you already own. By multiplying your smartphone's native zoom by 25, it resolves details that are impossible for a phone to capture on its own, turning distant lunar craters and sunspots into accessible photographic targets. Because Hestia contains no electronics, batteries, or firmware, it will work with any compatible smartphone you own today or a decade from now.

    Solar, Lunar, and Deep-Sky Imaging with a 30mm Aperture

    Designed for accessibility, the Vaonis Hestia uses its 30mm aperture and the companion Gravity app to guide you to celestial targets without prior astronomy knowledge. The app provides dedicated modes for different objects, controlling your phone's camera settings for optimal exposures. During the 2024 total solar eclipse, users across the United States used Hestia to capture the solar corona—a feat that once required complex equipment.

    • Sun & Moon Mode: Compatible with iPhones from model 8 and up (running iOS 16+), this mode lets you track sunspots (only with a solar filter, included in the Ultimate Pack) and capture crisp details across the lunar surface.
    • Deep-Sky Mode: For imaging bright nebulae and galaxies, Hestia is compatible with iPhone 13 and above, using their advanced sensors for live image stacking.

    A 1.87 lb Portal to the Universe

    Weighing only 850g (1.87 lbs), Hestia is built for grab-and-go exploration. Its slim profile of 17 x 24 x 5.5 cm allows it to fit easily into a backpack for travel to dark-sky sites or eclipse-chasing expeditions. Hestia mounts to any standard tripod with a 3/8” thread and a pan-and-tilt fluid head, ensuring a stable platform for the sharpest possible images.

    What Hestia's 6 Lenses Add to Your Smartphone

    While a modern smartphone camera is powerful, it is fundamentally limited by its small, wide-angle lens. Hestia acts as a high-quality telephoto prime lens specifically designed for the sky, providing the magnification and light-gathering ability needed for astronomy.

    • With Hestia: The 6-lens optical system provides true 25x optical magnification. This allows your phone's sensor to capture genuine detail, resolving lunar craters, sunspots and the brightest galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.

  • What do I need to use the Vaonis Hestia?

    To use the Vaonis Hestia, you need a compatible smartphone (iPhone 8 or newer for Sun/Moon, iPhone 13 or newer for deep sky), the free Vaonis Gravity app, and a sturdy tripod with a pan-and-tilt fluid head and a 3/8” mounting screw.

    How does the Vaonis Hestia perform on a total solar eclipse?

    The Vaonis Hestia is an exceptional tool for solar eclipses. During the April 2024 total solar eclipse, thousands of users successfully captured detailed images of the solar corona, Baily's beads, and the chromosphere. The Gravity app guides alignment, and the optional solar filter (included in the Ultimate Pack) ensures safe viewing and imaging of partial phases.

    Can I photograph the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with the Vaonis Hestia?

    Yes. The Vaonis Hestia is designed to image bright deep-sky objects, and the Andromeda Galaxy is an excellent target. Using Deep-Sky Mode with a compatible phone (iPhone 13 or newer), the Gravity app will guide you to the object and use live stacking to build up a detailed image over several minutes, revealing the galaxy's bright core.

    What is the difference between the Hestia Essential, Standard, and Ultimate packs?

    The three packs determine which accessories are included with the Hestia optical tube:

    • Essential Pack: Includes the Hestia Smartphone Telescope and a dust cover.
    • Standard Pack: Includes the Hestia Smartphone Telescope and a tripod.
    • Ultimate Pack: Includes the Hestia Smartphone Telescope and a tripod, plus a solar filter, a solar pointer, and a hard carrying case for maximum portability and solar imaging capability.

    Does the Vaonis Hestia have any electronics or require charging?

    No. The Vaonis Hestia is a purely optical device with 6 lenses in 3 groups and contains no electronics, firmware, or batteries. All of the "smart" functionality comes from your smartphone and the free Gravity app, making Hestia a future-proof instrument that won't become obsolete.

    Which smartphones are compatible with the Vaonis Hestia for deep-sky imaging?

    For deep-sky imaging, the Vaonis Hestia is compatible with iPhone 13 and above. For solar and lunar imaging, compatibility starts with iPhone 8 and newer models running iOS 16 or later.

  • Optic Design 6 lenses in 3 groups
    Aperture 30 mm (1.2 in)
    Magnification x 25
    Field of View 1.8°
    Limiting Magnitude 7-8
    Weight 850g (1.87 lbs)
    Dimensions 17 x 24 x 5.5 cm (6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 in)
    Suitable For Moon, Sun, Bright Deep Sky Objects
    Tripod Compatibility Pan and tilt fluid head with 3/8” thread
    Sun & Moon Phone Compatibility iPhones running iOS 16 or later (iPhone 8 and above)
    Deep Sky Phone Compatibility iPhone 13 and above
    Supported Image Formats JPEG

    • Hestia Smartphone Telescope

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    • Dust Cover

      (Included in Essential Pack)

    • Tripod

      (Included in Standard & Ultimate Packs)

    • Solar Filter

      (Included in Ultimate Pack)

    • Solar Pointer

      (Included in Ultimate Pack)

    • Hard Carrying Case

      (Included in Ultimate Pack)

  • Vaonis 3-Year Warranty