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Vaonis Vespera II

Vaonis

Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.

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Vaonis Vespera II

Best Current Offer

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High Point Scientific
In stock
$1,590.00

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Specifications

Optics

Optical design
Smart apochromatic refractor
Aperture
50 mm
Focal length
250 mm
Focal ratio
f/5

Sensor

Sensor type
Color CMOS
Color / mono
Color
Sensor size
1/1.2", 11.2 x 6.3 mm
Megapixels
8.3 MP
Pixel size
2.9 µm

Imaging

Field of view
2.5° x 1.4°

Mechanical

Weight
11 lb Size 15x8x3.5 in Power 4 Hours Power Port USB-C
Dimensions
15x8x3.5 in

Electronics

Sensor model
Sony IMX585
Storage
25 GB Internal Storage
Resolution
8.3 MP integrated sensor

Sensor / electronics

Connectivity
USB-C

Astrophotography Fit

Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.

Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The important buying question is whether the optical design, focal length, and mount demands match the targets you actually shoot.

Treat it as a system component rather than a standalone tube: the mount, corrector, camera, and focusing hardware decide how good the final data can be.

Best paired with

  • Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
  • Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
  • Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin

Not recommended for

  • Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
  • Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
  • Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size

Retailer Rating

Ratings aggregated from public retailer data.

4.3
across 10 reviews from 2 retailers
Retailer breakdown
RetailerRatingReviewsSource
High Point Scientific4.65 Product page
Mile High Astronomy4.05 Product page

Where To Buy

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Retailer Price Availability View Offer
High Point Scientific logo
High Point Scientific
High Point Scientific
$1,590.00
In stock
Updated 5/12/2026
View Offer - $1,590.00
Mile High Astronomy logo
Mile High Astronomy
Mile High Astronomy
$1,590.00
In stock
Updated 5/12/2026
View Offer - $1,590.00