Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope - Essential Pack
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- Smartphone Integration & Ease of Use: Attach your smartphone to Hestia’s ocular and use the intuitive app to easily align and capture celestial objects without complex setups.
- High-Quality Optics for Sharp Images: Precision optical design allows detailed lunar photography, sunspot observation (with solar filter), and clear views of bright deep-sky objects.
- Portable & Ready for Day or Night: Lightweight, compact, and tripod-compatible, Hestia is designed for both daytime solar viewing and nighttime stargazing, making it ideal for beginners and casual astronomers.
- Protective Slip: The Hestia Essentials pack comes with a soft dust cover for travel or storage
Meet Hestia: The World’s First Smartphone-Based Telescope
Harness the power of your smartphone and the cutting-edge innovation of Vaonis! Hestia allows you to capture the brilliance of the Sun, enhance the beauty of the Moon, and explore the wonders of our Universe - all without complex setups or advanced astronomical knowledge. Simply place your smartphone on Hestia’s ocular, align it with your chosen celestial object, and let the intuitive app guide you through the experience. Discover a whole new world of exploration at your fingertips. *Solar equipment not included in the Essentials Pack. Do not use the Vaonis Hestia without proper solar protection.
Hestia Standout Features
- Smartphone-Telescope Integration: Uses your phone’s camera sensor, enabling you to capture images without needing a separate advanced astrophotography camera
- Optical Design & Miniaturization: 30 mm Aperture with a patented six-lens optical design
- Versatile Day & Night Use: Celestial imaging and Solar imaging capable, Use on the Sun only with proper solar equipment (not included)
- Future-Proof & Smartphone Friendly: Uses a removable magnet system to accommodate different smartphone sizes
- Gravity by Vaonis: The companion app helps you align the device, identify celestial objects, and capture images more easily
- Portability & Ease of Use: Weighing just 1.87 lbs (850 g), this telescope is ready for any adventure
- Compatability: iOS 16 and over, Android 11 and over.
Make Your First Steps into the Vastness of Space
Before becoming space explorers, we all start as young star cadets,and Hestia is the perfect first instrument for beginners or anyone curious about the skies. Paired with your smartphone, it creates a portal that didn’t exist before, allowing you to journey across the Universe and witness some of the brightest galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Hestia’s companion app enhances this experience with a suite of thoughtful features: switch seamlessly between night mode and day mode, explore the heavens with an interactive sky map, and browse a catalog of the brightest deep-sky objects. Capture stunning landscapes with scenery mode, align your telescope effortlessly with the intuitive guidance system, and enjoy rich educational content. Additional tools like enhanced vision and push notifications ensure you never miss a celestial event, making every stargazing session both fun and informative.
Let's Dive Deeper into the Exciting Hestia Features!
Seize the Day and the Night
Experience remarkable sharpness and incredible detail with Hestia’s precision optics, designed to reveal the hidden textures of the Moon and the striking patterns of sunspots. Its powerful magnification lets you see the Universe up close -capturing the beauty of celestial objects in vivid clarity. From lunar landscapes to the brilliance of the Sun, Hestia brings you closer than ever to the wonders of the cosmos.
Sun…sational!
As the Sun approaches the peak of its current solar cycle, it comes alive with fascinating activity - sunspots, flares, and shifting magnetic energy. With Hestia and its compatible solar filter, you can safely observe these dramatic changes and gain insight into how the Sun influences space weather and life on Earth. Please note: safety solar observation equipment is not included with the Essentials Pack and must be purchased separately.
Shoot for the Moon, Capture Stunning Photos
Unlock the beauty of the Moon like never before with Hestia’s precision optics and seamless smartphone integration. Effortlessly capture detailed lunar landscapes, from the rugged rims of ancient craters to the smooth seas of lunar maria -all with just your smartphone. The advanced optical design enhances contrast and clarity, allowing every photograph to reveal the Moon’s texture and depth in stunning detail. With Hestia, turning a casual glance at the night sky into breathtaking lunar photography has never been easier.
Click and go!
Hestia is everything but complex. Navigate the cosmos effortlessly with Gravity by Vaonis, Hestia’s intuitive companion app. Designed for both day and night use, the app guides you to the stars, helping you explore constellations, locate celestial objects, and uncover the secrets of the Universe. Simply attach your smartphone to Hestia, follow the guiding lights to align your telescope with precision, and capture sights invisible to the naked eye. Packed with educational content and interactive features, Gravity makes every stargazing session both thrilling and enlightening.
Miniature Marvel
With its patented six-lens optical design featuring a 30 mm (1.2 in) objective and prisms to collect and focus the light directly into your smartphone's camera sensor, Hestia pushes back the limits of miniaturization. Hestia accommodates all sizes of current and future smartphones. Hestia will only get better and better over time.
Specifications
- Weight: 1.87 lb (850 g)
- Size: 6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 in (17 x 24 x 5.5 cm)
- Aperture: 30 mm (1.2 in)
- Magnification: x25
- Application: Moon, Sun, Bright Deep SKy Objects
- Optic Design: 6 lenses in 3 groups
- FIeld of View: 1.8°
- Limiting magnitude: 7-8
- Image formats: JPEG
- Tripod compatibility: Tripod with pan and tilt fluid head with 3/8" thread
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
Meet Hestia: The World’s First Smartphone-Based Telescope
Harness the power of your smartphone and the cutting-edge innovation of Vaonis! Hestia allows you to capture the brilliance of the Sun, enhance the beauty of the Moon, and explore the wonders of our Universe - all without complex setups or advanced astronomical knowledge. Simply place your smartphone on Hestia’s ocular, align it with your chosen celestial object, and let the intuitive app guide you through the experience. Discover a whole new world of exploration at your fingertips. *Solar equipment not included in the Essentials Pack. Do not use the Vaonis Hestia without proper solar protection.
Hestia Standout Features
- Smartphone-Telescope Integration: Uses your phone’s camera sensor, enabling you to capture images without needing a separate advanced astrophotography camera
- Optical Design & Miniaturization: 30 mm Aperture with a patented six-lens optical design
- Versatile Day & Night Use: Celestial imaging and Solar imaging capable, Use on the Sun only with proper solar equipment (not included)
- Future-Proof & Smartphone Friendly: Uses a removable magnet system to accommodate different smartphone sizes
- Gravity by Vaonis: The companion app helps you align the device, identify celestial objects, and capture images more easily
- Portability & Ease of Use: Weighing just 1.87 lbs (850 g), this telescope is ready for any adventure
- Compatability: iOS 16 and over, Android 11 and over.
Make Your First Steps into the Vastness of Space
Before becoming space explorers, we all start as young star cadets,and Hestia is the perfect first instrument for beginners or anyone curious about the skies. Paired with your smartphone, it creates a portal that didn’t exist before, allowing you to journey across the Universe and witness some of the brightest galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Hestia’s companion app enhances this experience with a suite of thoughtful features: switch seamlessly between night mode and day mode, explore the heavens with an interactive sky map, and browse a catalog of the brightest deep-sky objects. Capture stunning landscapes with scenery mode, align your telescope effortlessly with the intuitive guidance system, and enjoy rich educational content. Additional tools like enhanced vision and push notifications ensure you never miss a celestial event, making every stargazing session both fun and informative.
Let's Dive Deeper into the Exciting Hestia Features!
Seize the Day and the Night
Experience remarkable sharpness and incredible detail with Hestia’s precision optics, designed to reveal the hidden textures of the Moon and the striking patterns of sunspots. Its powerful magnification lets you see the Universe up close -capturing the beauty of celestial objects in vivid clarity. From lunar landscapes to the brilliance of the Sun, Hestia brings you closer than ever to the wonders of the cosmos.
Sun…sational!
As the Sun approaches the peak of its current solar cycle, it comes alive with fascinating activity - sunspots, flares, and shifting magnetic energy. With Hestia and its compatible solar filter, you can safely observe these dramatic changes and gain insight into how the Sun influences space weather and life on Earth. Please note: safety solar observation equipment is not included with the Essentials Pack and must be purchased separately.
Shoot for the Moon, Capture Stunning Photos
Unlock the beauty of the Moon like never before with Hestia’s precision optics and seamless smartphone integration. Effortlessly capture detailed lunar landscapes, from the rugged rims of ancient craters to the smooth seas of lunar maria -all with just your smartphone. The advanced optical design enhances contrast and clarity, allowing every photograph to reveal the Moon’s texture and depth in stunning detail. With Hestia, turning a casual glance at the night sky into breathtaking lunar photography has never been easier.
Click and go!
Hestia is everything but complex. Navigate the cosmos effortlessly with Gravity by Vaonis, Hestia’s intuitive companion app. Designed for both day and night use, the app guides you to the stars, helping you explore constellations, locate celestial objects, and uncover the secrets of the Universe. Simply attach your smartphone to Hestia, follow the guiding lights to align your telescope with precision, and capture sights invisible to the naked eye. Packed with educational content and interactive features, Gravity makes every stargazing session both thrilling and enlightening.
Miniature Marvel
With its patented six-lens optical design featuring a 30 mm (1.2 in) objective and prisms to collect and focus the light directly into your smartphone's camera sensor, Hestia pushes back the limits of miniaturization. Hestia accommodates all sizes of current and future smartphones. Hestia will only get better and better over time.
Specifications
- Weight: 1.87 lb (850 g)
- Size: 6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 in (17 x 24 x 5.5 cm)
- Aperture: 30 mm (1.2 in)
- Magnification: x25
- Application: Moon, Sun, Bright Deep SKy Objects
- Optic Design: 6 lenses in 3 groups
- FIeld of View: 1.8°
- Limiting magnitude: 7-8
- Image formats: JPEG
- Tripod compatibility: Tripod with pan and tilt fluid head with 3/8" thread
| Manufacturer | Vaonis |
|---|
- Hestia Smart Telescope
- Soft Dust Cover
- Smartphone Integration & Ease of Use: Attach your smartphone to Hestia’s ocular and use the intuitive app to easily align and capture celestial objects without complex setups.
- High-Quality Optics for Sharp Images: Precision optical design allows detailed lunar photography, sunspot observation (with solar filter), and clear views of bright deep-sky objects.
- Portable & Ready for Day or Night: Lightweight, compact, and tripod-compatible, Hestia is designed for both daytime solar viewing and nighttime stargazing, making it ideal for beginners and casual astronomers.
- Protective Slip: The Hestia Essentials pack comes with a soft dust cover for travel or storage
Meet Hestia: The World’s First Smartphone-Based Telescope
Harness the power of your smartphone and the cutting-edge innovation of Vaonis! Hestia allows you to capture the brilliance of the Sun, enhance the beauty of the Moon, and explore the wonders of our Universe - all without complex setups or advanced astronomical knowledge. Simply place your smartphone on Hestia’s ocular, align it with your chosen celestial object, and let the intuitive app guide you through the experience. Discover a whole new world of exploration at your fingertips. *Solar equipment not included in the Essentials Pack. Do not use the Vaonis Hestia without proper solar protection.
Hestia Standout Features
- Smartphone-Telescope Integration: Uses your phone’s camera sensor, enabling you to capture images without needing a separate advanced astrophotography camera
- Optical Design & Miniaturization: 30 mm Aperture with a patented six-lens optical design
- Versatile Day & Night Use: Celestial imaging and Solar imaging capable, Use on the Sun only with proper solar equipment (not included)
- Future-Proof & Smartphone Friendly: Uses a removable magnet system to accommodate different smartphone sizes
- Gravity by Vaonis: The companion app helps you align the device, identify celestial objects, and capture images more easily
- Portability & Ease of Use: Weighing just 1.87 lbs (850 g), this telescope is ready for any adventure
- Compatability: iOS 16 and over, Android 11 and over.
Make Your First Steps into the Vastness of Space
Before becoming space explorers, we all start as young star cadets,and Hestia is the perfect first instrument for beginners or anyone curious about the skies. Paired with your smartphone, it creates a portal that didn’t exist before, allowing you to journey across the Universe and witness some of the brightest galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Hestia’s companion app enhances this experience with a suite of thoughtful features: switch seamlessly between night mode and day mode, explore the heavens with an interactive sky map, and browse a catalog of the brightest deep-sky objects. Capture stunning landscapes with scenery mode, align your telescope effortlessly with the intuitive guidance system, and enjoy rich educational content. Additional tools like enhanced vision and push notifications ensure you never miss a celestial event, making every stargazing session both fun and informative.
Let's Dive Deeper into the Exciting Hestia Features!
Seize the Day and the Night
Experience remarkable sharpness and incredible detail with Hestia’s precision optics, designed to reveal the hidden textures of the Moon and the striking patterns of sunspots. Its powerful magnification lets you see the Universe up close -capturing the beauty of celestial objects in vivid clarity. From lunar landscapes to the brilliance of the Sun, Hestia brings you closer than ever to the wonders of the cosmos.
Sun…sational!
As the Sun approaches the peak of its current solar cycle, it comes alive with fascinating activity - sunspots, flares, and shifting magnetic energy. With Hestia and its compatible solar filter, you can safely observe these dramatic changes and gain insight into how the Sun influences space weather and life on Earth. Please note: safety solar observation equipment is not included with the Essentials Pack and must be purchased separately.
Shoot for the Moon, Capture Stunning Photos
Unlock the beauty of the Moon like never before with Hestia’s precision optics and seamless smartphone integration. Effortlessly capture detailed lunar landscapes, from the rugged rims of ancient craters to the smooth seas of lunar maria -all with just your smartphone. The advanced optical design enhances contrast and clarity, allowing every photograph to reveal the Moon’s texture and depth in stunning detail. With Hestia, turning a casual glance at the night sky into breathtaking lunar photography has never been easier.
Click and go!
Hestia is everything but complex. Navigate the cosmos effortlessly with Gravity by Vaonis, Hestia’s intuitive companion app. Designed for both day and night use, the app guides you to the stars, helping you explore constellations, locate celestial objects, and uncover the secrets of the Universe. Simply attach your smartphone to Hestia, follow the guiding lights to align your telescope with precision, and capture sights invisible to the naked eye. Packed with educational content and interactive features, Gravity makes every stargazing session both thrilling and enlightening.
Miniature Marvel
With its patented six-lens optical design featuring a 30 mm (1.2 in) objective and prisms to collect and focus the light directly into your smartphone's camera sensor, Hestia pushes back the limits of miniaturization. Hestia accommodates all sizes of current and future smartphones. Hestia will only get better and better over time.
Specifications
- Weight: 1.87 lb (850 g)
- Size: 6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 in (17 x 24 x 5.5 cm)
- Aperture: 30 mm (1.2 in)
- Magnification: x25
- Application: Moon, Sun, Bright Deep SKy Objects
- Optic Design: 6 lenses in 3 groups
- FIeld of View: 1.8°
- Limiting magnitude: 7-8
- Image formats: JPEG
- Tripod compatibility: Tripod with pan and tilt fluid head with 3/8" thread
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
| Manufacturer | Vaonis |
|---|
- Hestia Smart Telescope
- Soft Dust Cover
Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope - Essential Pack