Pegasus Astro SmartEye
The World’s First Smart Eyepiece for Telescopes!
Pegasus has redefined EAA or "Electronically Assisted Astronomy" with the first smart eyepiece! Meet the SmartEye — the image taking, object finding, view enhancing wonder that can instantly upgrade any 2" eyepiece compatible telescope. For those looking to experience the immersive views of an eyepiece with astrophoto-level detail, this is the eyepiece for you!
There is a lot that Pegasus Astro has packed into the SmartEye's sleek aluminum housing to make this a fully featured, standalone, EAA system. A top performing astrophotography camera sensor, 2560x2560 Ultra High Definition (UHD) display, on-board processing system, physical controls, and wireless radios — all in about the same footprint of a larger 2" eyepiece! Placing this compact wonder of engineering into the 2" eyepiece compatible focuser of any f/7 or faster telescope on a motorized mount will instantly transform your experience into one that rivals dedicated EAA systems! No external computer or mobile device is required to begin the image enhancing process, simply power the SmartEye, turn on your mount's tracking, and watch light pollution and darkness drop away to reveal the night sky's incredible celestial secrets on a bright, high-contrast, display. With the built-in wireless functionality and SkySafari compatibility you'll never be at a loss for objects to observe either, or be at a loss for where to find them. This connectivity additionally allows the SmartEye to share your window into the universe with a compatible phone, tablet; with a Guest mode that makes this excellent for star parties and educational outreaches in addition to your own astronomy expeditions!
Please Note: Pegasus Astro recommends use of the SmartEye with telescopes built to f/7 or faster. To use the SmartEye with a higher focal ratio telescope, such as an SCT, a focal reducer will be necessary. A motorized mount with sidereal tracking is required, either EQ or Alt/Az (though EQ is strongly recommended by the manufacturer). This does not have an IR filter, and so Pegasus Astro highly recommends adding a UV/IR Cut filter.
A Fully Featured Standalone Smart EAA Eyepiece
With a stylized 2" eyepiece form factor, one could be forgiven for missing all incredible features Pegasus Astro has packed into the SmartEye. However with on-board imaging, processing, an OLEDoS display, and wireless, this engineering feat certainly is anything but just another high-end eyepiece!
EAA Evolved
Traditional EAA setups require a dedicated camera, computer, and software to transform the view from your gear into something stellar. Pegasus has greatly simplified the process by combining all three elements into the SmartEye, providing punchy and power images of celestial targets right on the device. Not only is this an easier way to enjoy an electronically assisted astronomy experience, but a more engaging one as well — as you can choose to view your image on a screen or in an immersive, digital zoomable, super-wide 90°, 12 mm eye relief, eyepiece view. With a 2560x2560 resolution OLEDoS display, the wonders of our universe will appear to your eye in incredibly sharp and high contrast detail. This screen brings this dynamic view to you in bright full color or in monochromatic red, allowing you to tailor your view for maximum color detail or night vision preservation. With its unique way to experience the universe, the SmartEye will bring you an EAA experience unlike any other!
SkySafari Integration
Supporting Bluetooth 5 with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and fitted with dual-band WiFi, you can effortlessly connect your SmartEye to your iOS or Android device to unlock some truly smart features. Developed in partnership with Simulation Curriculum, the SmartEye connects with the excellent SkySafari suite*, allowing you to easily find an object to observe, share and edit images, adjust the settings of your SmartEye, and receive in-depth information about the celestial objects within your field of view. With your mount connected, you can even slew directly to your target and let SkySafari & SmartEye validate it is centered with plate solving technology—that's perfect target finding and framing with no astronomical knowledge or star hopping required!
*Please Note: Compatible only with Plus and Pro versions of the SkySafari 7 app (iOS and Android). App download not included. Control of the SmartEye and Guest view through the browser dashboards can still be accessed without the SkySafari apps.
More Than Just the Moment
Not only does this SmartEye offer an immersive visual experience, you can utilize it as a high-performance, cooled astro-camera as well! The well revered Sony IMX 533 sensor delivers incredible resolution of detail, providing you with a dedicated astro-camera experience and EAA setup all-in-one. Also, this SmartEye is equipped with a micro SD card slot for storage of FITS images, the gold standard amateur astrophotography format. With SkySafari's LiveSky, you’re able to manually process images after you're done observing for greater control and further enjoyment. Additionally, this SmartEye is compatible with ASCOM Alpaca, allowing you to utilize popular image capture software such as N.I.N.A. or Sequence Generator Pro to collect data on nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters; giving you both premium EAA and dedicated astro camera capabilities with just one device!
Automated Live-Stacking for Unparalleled Views!
The SmartEye is fitted with advanced auto-stacking technology, enabling you to see the images within your eyepiece come to life right before your eyes! This innovation significantly improves signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), resulting in enhanced structure, improved contrast, and richer color, all in real time. Providing a level of detail and vibrancy otherwise unattainable with standard eyepieces, this Pegasus Astro SmartEye digital eyepiece delivers a visual experience like never before!
Built-In TEC Cooling
Essential for long exposure astrophotography, Pegasus Astro has added 2-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) to this SmartEye digital eyepiece. This game-changing feature cools the sensor down to 30°C below ambient temperature for a significant reduction of heat noise. The result? Cleaner, sharper images brimming with clarity!
Fits Standard 2" Eyepiece Gear
This first-of-its-kind smart eyepiece design from Pegasus Astro allows you to turn any f/7 or faster telescope and tracking mount into a smart telescope-like experience. Simply insert this into any 2" focuser, provide USB-C power, find your focus, and start tracking! You're not limited to EQ mounts either—with built-in algorithms to compensate for field rotation, the SmartEye works with both EQ mounts and Alt/Az mount users are welcome! The end of the included 2" nosepiece is threaded for standard 2" filter threads, allowing you to supply some of today's incredible astrophotography filters and enhance the SmartEye's view of deep sky objects! This nosepiece can additionally be removed for an M54 female threads that will allow you to make a direct thread connection (native backfocus is 12 mm) or attach other user supplied adapters to integrate the SmartEye into your unique system!
Premium Construction
The Pegasus SmartEye is housed in an aluminum 2" eyepiece focuser compatible housing that keeps the sensitive electronics safe and secure. Diopter adjustment is built in to accommodate a wide range prescription needs — with +1D to -5D of adjustment. The large Astro Crown knob on the side of the eyepiece allows you to navigate menus and adjust settings on the device's super-imposed, self-contained, menu system. To make offloading images easy, an SD card reader has been built into the device as well!
Built With a Trio of Ports
On this Pegasus Astro SmartEye, you will find three ports: a USB-C port, an ST-4 guide port*, and a micro SD port. Requiring up to 5A of power** for the TEC cooling system and image acquisition, the singular USB-C connection (PD 30W min. required) supplies all of the power this SmartEye digital eyepiece mandates! To make powering this smart eyepiece easy for users invested in the common 12V 5.5x2.1 mm power solutions, a 12V DC to USB C adapter is included. For autoguiding purposes, you can connect your mount directly to this SmartEye for enhanced tracking performance during long exposure astrophotography*.
*Please Note: Pegasus Astro states this functionality will be available in upcoming software updates. ** They state 3A power consumption is typical, but peaks above this may occur in certain situations and so a 5A solution is recommended.
Streamlined WiFi Connection
With its integrated WiFi, controlling your SmartEye is a piece of cake. After selecting “How to Connect” within the WiFi menu, you’ll be able to view the hotspot SSID and password. Or, simply scan the displayed QR code to connect directly to the SmartEye hotspot! You also have the opportunity to connect to a local network as a client for seamless communication with other devices. The Web Dashboard, accessed through your device’s web browser, enables full control over the settings of your SmartEye and configuration of its features. Guest View Sharing is also available, enabling others to view the latest stacked photo captured by your SmartEye!