Vaonis Vespera III
Vaonis
Vespera III Smart Telescope is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.
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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 11 Hours Power Port USB-C
- Dimensions
- 15x8x3.5 in
Electronics
- Sensor model
- Sony IMX585
- Resolution
- 8.3 MP integrated sensor
- Storage
- 115 GB internal storage
- Battery
- Up to 11 hours runtime
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.
Vespera III 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.
Retailer breakdown
| Retailer | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High Astronomy | 4.0 | 5 | Product page |
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Scientific High Point Scientific | $2,490.00 | In stock Updated 5/12/2026 | View Offer - $2,490.00 |
| Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy | $2,490.00 | In stock Updated 5/12/2026 | View Offer - $2,490.00 |