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VAONIS Hestia Essential Smart Telescope

VAONIS Hestia Essential Smart Telescope
VAONIS Hestia Essential Smart Telescope
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The VAONIS Hestia Essential is an ultra-portable, smart refractor telescope designed for beginner to intermediate astrophotographers and observers. It transforms your smartphone into a powerful astronomical instrument, allowing you to capture stunning images of the Sun, Moon, and deep-sky objects wi... Read More
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Stock 1 Code 2880583 Brand VAONIS Model HE30-ESS Warranty 2 Years

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The VAONIS Hestia Essential is an ultra-portable, smart refractor telescope designed for beginner to intermediate astrophotographers and observers. It transforms your smartphone into a powerful astronomical instrument, allowing you to capture stunning images of the Sun, Moon, and deep-sky objects with ease. The Hestia Essential combines a high-quality apochromatic triplet lens with intelligent software, making astronomy accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Advantages

Compact and lightweight design for ultimate portability; easy setup with no tools required; uses your smartphone's camera for high-resolution imaging; includes a solar filter for safe solar observation; intuitive Vaonis Gravity app for control and image processing; apochromatic triplet lens delivers sharp, color-corrected views.

Suitable for

  • Beginner astronomers and astrophotographers
  • Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts
  • Educators and students
  • Anyone wanting to explore the night sky with a smartphone

Key specifications

  • Optical Design: Refractor
  • Aperture: 30 mm
  • Focal Length: 250 mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/8.3
  • Lens Type: Apochromatic Triplet
  • Magnification: Smartphone dependent (up to 25x optical equivalent)
  • Smartphone Compatibility: iOS & Android (most modern smartphones)
  • Mounting Interface: Standard 1/4"-20 tripod thread
  • Included Filter: Solar Filter
  • Control App: Vaonis Gravity App
  • Observation Targets: Sun, Moon, Deep Sky Objects
  • Body Material: Aluminum
  • Optical Coatings: Multi-coated
  • Field of View: Wide-field
  • Power Source: Passive (no internal power required)
  • Astrophotography Features: Live stacking, image processing via app
  • Included Accessories: Smartphone holder, Solar filter, Tripod adapter
  • Portability: Ultra-compact and lightweight

Recommendations

The VAONIS Hestia Essential is perfect for those starting their astrophotography journey. Its simplicity and smartphone integration make it a unique and rewarding tool for capturing celestial wonders. Pair it with a sturdy tripod for best results.

Specifications
Brand
VAONIS
Category
Telescope
Customs product code (TARIC)
90058000
Depth
250 mm
EAN
3760285690484
Harmonized System (HS) code
9005.80
Height
100 mm
Housing material
Aluminum
Material
Aluminum
Model
HE30-ESS
MPN
HE30-ESS
Package depth
300 mm
Package height
150 mm
Package weight
0.8 kg
Package width
200 mm
Weight
0.5 kg
Width
100 mm
Price history over the last 6 months
VAONIS Hestia Essential Smart Telescope
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R3,792
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R3,356
Highest
R3,827
Change 24H
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Month
+R391   +11%

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