Smart Telescopes
The Vespera Pro is the latest and most advanced smart telescope from Vaonis, designed for effortless exploration of the night sky. Featuring a 50/250mm f/5 quadruplet refractor with S-FPL52 ED glass, it delivers sharp, color-accurate, and flat-field images. Its Sony IMX 676 sensor, equipped with … Continue readingVaonis Vespera Pro Review + Tutorial
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The Seestar S30, priced at $349 at the time of writing, is an excellent smart telescope for those looking to enhance their stargazing experience without breaking the bank. Ideal for beginners, it features an intuitive Seestar app, available for iOS and Android devices. The app … Continue readingZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
The ZWO Seestar S50 took the astrophotography world by storm in 2023 as one of the most affordable all-in-one smart telescopes. Its one major drawback was its 2MP sensor, which provided users with a rather narrow view of the night sky. But now, ZWO introduced … Continue readingSeestar S50/S30 Framing Mode: Is it a Game Changer?
Smart telescopes are transforming the field of astronomy, making it more accessible and affordable than ever. Two notable models in the $500 price range are the Seestar S50 and the Dwarf 3, both equipped with cutting-edge features. While each telescope has been reviewed separately in … Continue readingDwarf 3 vs Seestar S50 Smart Telescope Comparison Review
Smart telescopes like the Dwarf 3 are designed to make observing and photographing the Sun, the Moon, wildlife, and deep-sky objects like distant nebulae and galaxies enjoyable, straightforward, and hassle-free. Simply set it up, connect wirelessly to the app on your smartphone or tablet, choose … Continue readingDwarf 3 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
At the time of writing, Dwarflab has just unveiled their latest smart telescope, the Dwarf 3! It’s now available for pre-order at around 454 euros (500 US dollars) with a release date set for late September 2024. Dwarflab made waves in the astrophotography world back … Continue readingDwarf 3 Smart Telescope Announced by Dwarflab! Worth it?
Table updated: March 2024; AGA = Agena Astro; HPS = High Point Scientific; ATS = Astroshop *By using my affiliate link to purchase astrophotography gear, you support me with a small commission while paying the regular price at the webshop. Check the whole v/blog on … Continue readingTelescopes to Photograph the Planets – Comparison Table
With the upcoming Solar Eclipse, I’ve explored how to take pictures of the Sun using a DSLR camera and two affordable smart telescopes: the Seestar S50 and the Dwarf II. In my detailed comparison and tutorial blog, I share all the interesting details of my … Continue readingSolar Eclipse Test: DSLR vs Seestar S50 vs Dwarf II | Photography Tips!
The Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope boasts an elegant design and operates wirelessly. Its user-friendliness makes astrophotography accessible even to beginners, requiring minimal learning curves. The Singularity APP enhances the experience, allowing for effortless navigation and observation of the Sun, Moon, and deep-sky objects. For … Continue readingNEW Vaonis Vespera II Review +Tutorial