Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Based Telescope – SOLAR PACK

Overview 

Vaonis’ Hestia is the best first instrument for beginners or curious people that would love to discover and understand more about what lies above us. Hestia and your smartphone combined form a portal that didn't exist before, to help you cross the Universe and witness some of the brightest Galaxies, Nebulae, and Star Clusters and begin your Space journey.

The Hestia operates without electronics, relying solely on its optical design. This means there's no need for batteries, eliminating concerns about power loss or obsolescence. It's designed to be durable and weather-resistant, making it suitable for various stargazing conditions. 

The Solar Pack is essentially an Ultimate Pack without the tripod. If you already possess a suitable photo tripod, we recommend opting for this version. For detailed tripod requirements, please refer to the section further down in the description.

*** Important: Please ensure that the telescope is never pointed directly at the Sun without the included Hestia Solar Filter. Doing so could potentially damage your camera's sensor, which may lead to costly repairs not covered by warranty. We cannot be held financially responsible for any damage to your smartphone.

Features

• Smartphone-based telescope utilizes the capabilities of your smartphone to provide captivating space exploration experience
• Night Mode, Day Mode, and Scenery Mode provide more versatility to use the telescope in different scenarios
• Interactive sky map and catalog of the brightest deep sky objects simplifies your overall exploration process
• Small and light device is designed to view 2024's total solar eclipse
• Use Gravity by Vaonis app to easily navigate the cosmos

Product Specifications

• Dimensions & Weight:
• Weight: 850 grams (1.87 lbs)
• Size: 17 x 24 x 5.5 cm (6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 inches)

Optical Features:

• Aperture: 30 mm (1.2 inches)
• Magnification: 25x
• Optical Design: 6 lenses arranged in 3 groups
• Field of View: 1.8 degrees
• Limiting Magnitude: 7–8

Suitable Applications:

• Observing the Moon
• Observing the Sun (with appropriate solar filter)
• Viewing bright deep-sky objects

Image Formats Supported:

• JPEG
• TIFF

Tripod Compatibility:

• Compatible with tripods featuring a pan and tilt fluid head and a 3/8” thread

Included 

• Hestia
• Solar Filter
• Sunshade
• Hard Case
• Solar Pointer
• Instruction card