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| Compare the details | Vespera II VE50-II telescope-only (US) |
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| US purchase package | VE50-II, Default Title; new telescope-only unit, not an open-box or Pack listing The seller states that the tripod, USB-C charger and cable, filters and backpack are sold separately; the unit has a 3/8 in tripod thread. Sources · 2026-10-21Mile High Astro: Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope VE50-II US offerChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
| Where to buy | Select: VE50-II, Default Title; new telescope-only unit, not an open-box or Pack listing View at Mile High Astro — Vespera II VE50-II telescope-only (US); opens in a new tabThe link may open several packages. Check current price and availability with the seller. Opens in a new tab. |
AperturePublished clear aperture of the main imaging optics. Aperture describes the objective size. It does not rank image quality, limiting magnitude in your sky or the number of objects you will capture. | 50 mmSources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Focal lengthPublished focal length of the main imaging optics. Focal length with the sensor size sets the documented field of view. A phone-camera equivalent focal length is a marketing comparison, not a magnification result. | 250 mmF/D 5.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Image sensorThe sensor model or format named by the manufacturer for the main camera and any secondary camera. A sensor name identifies hardware. Processing, stacking and sky conditions decide the result; unknown means the manufacturer did not name the sensor on the retrieved pages. | Sony IMX585 (color), 1/1.2 in, 2.9 μm pixels.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Native image resolutionPublished pixel count of a single frame from the main camera. Mosaic or stitching modes advertise larger output sizes; those are assembled from several frames and are kept in the note, not in this value. | 8.3 MP3840 × 2160 native. CovalENS mosaic mode advertises up to 24 MP assembled from several frames.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Documented field of viewField of view published for the main camera, with any wide-angle camera or mosaic figure kept separate. Compare the native field with the apparent size of your targets. A mosaic field is a documented feature that takes several frames, not a single-frame result. | 2.5° × 1.4° native; up to 4.33° × 2.43° with CovalENS mosaic.The mosaic field is a documented multi-frame feature, not a single-frame result.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Mount and tracking modesThe documented mount arrangement, tracking and any equatorial mode with its stated conditions. An equatorial mode can require polar alignment or a separately sold head. Exposure limits tied to a mode are manufacturer conditions, not measured tracking accuracy. | Automatic initialization, pointing and tracking with live autofocus; the US seller describes a computerized alt-azimuth mount with software field de-rotation.No equatorial mode is documented.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Mile High Astro: Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope VE50-II US offerChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Built-in filtersFilters documented as internal to the unit, such as UV/IR-cut, dual-band or dark-frame filters. An internal filter wheel is hardware. A dual-band filter passes named wavelengths; it does not promise a result under your light pollution. Separately sold filters are not built in. | Not verifiedWe have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice. Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Solar observing and filterDocumented solar observing conditions and whether the required solar filter is part of the selected package. Never point any telescope or camera at the Sun without the manufacturer-specified filter installed. Follow the maker's current solar instructions for the exact model. | The Singularity Solar Mode guides use of the separately sold Vespera Solar Filter; the filter is not part of the telescope package.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera Solar Filter accessory pageChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.Mile High Astro: Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope VE50-II US offerChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Battery runtime claimThe manufacturer's stated runtime from the built-in battery, with its test conditions retained in the note. Runtime claims depend on temperature, mode, tracking and heater use. A laboratory figure is not a measured session length in your conditions. | 4 hStated as battery life without published test conditions.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Internal storagePublished built-in storage capacity. Available space is lower than the nominal figure where the manufacturer says so. Check how files are transferred before relying on the capacity. | 25 GBSources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Connectivity and power inputDocumented wireless links, ports and charging input. Wireless ranges are manufacturer statements under their conditions. A USB-C port can be charging only; verify data transfer and the required charger separately. | Wi-Fi control via the Singularity app; USB-C power connector with the connector and cable not included.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Mile High Astro: Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope VE50-II US offerChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
App and phone requirementsThe controlling app and the documented minimum phone or tablet conditions. Store listings change. Confirm the current minimum OS, Wi-Fi band and account or activation steps for your own device before buying. | Singularity app for iOS and Android; iOS 14 or later and Android 9 or later per Vaonis support (February 2026 update).Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis support: What minimum iOS or Android version do I need for Singularity?Checked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Unit weightPublished weight of the main unit without a tripod unless stated. Add the tripod, case and accessories you will carry. Conflicting manufacturer figures stay unresolved rather than averaged. | 5 kgUnit only, 48 × 20 × 9 cm; no tripod.Sources · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Vaonis: Vespera II buy page with Pack variantsChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Included equipmentItems explicitly listed as supplied in the exact US package. A tripod, solar filter, case or cable counts only when the selected offer lists it. Pictures and compatible accessories do not establish box contents. | Vespera II telescope, soft protective cover and getting-started card.Seller box list. No tripod, cable, charger or filter is included.Source · 2026-10-21Mile High Astro: Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope VE50-II US offerChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Subscription or paid planWhat the retrieved manufacturer and store pages say about app cost, paid plans or subscriptions. A free listing today is not a promise about future terms. Check the current app store listing and the manufacturer's terms before purchase. | Vaonis states that every purchase includes access to the Singularity app and firmware updates; no subscription is mentioned on the retrieved pages.Source · 2026-10-21Vaonis: Vespera II product and technical specification pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
| Questions to check before buying | Vaonis's euro store offers Pack variants with a tripod; the selected US offer is the telescope-only VE50-II package. No image quality, mosaic result or object-count outcome is established; the stated limiting magnitude is a manufacturer figure. |