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, IPX water resistant rated, 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 mount tracking, and watch light pollution and darkness drop away to reveal the night sky's incredible celestial secrets on a bright, high-contrast, display (and for those worried about preserving night vision, the red tinted Night Mode and adjustable brightness features have you covered). 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 allows the SmartEye to share your window into the universe with a compatible phone, tablet, or even TV, making this excellent for star parties and educational outreaches!
Please Note: Pegasus Astro recommends use of the SmartEye with telescopes built to f/7 or lower. To use the SmartEye with a higher focal ratio telescope, such as an SCT, a focal reducer will be necessary. Additionally for an optimal experience, a motorized mount (either EQ or Alt/Az) is required.
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 3500ppi 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 degree eyepiece view that traditional EAA equipment can't replicate!
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—no astronomical knowledge or star hopping required!
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.
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!
Premium Construction
The Pegasus SmartEye is housed in an IPX water-resistant rated 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. Physical controls are built-in to allow you to adjust some features 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!
Streamlined Connection
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 3A of power for the TEC cooling system and image acquisition, the singular USB-C connection supplies all of the power this SmartEye digital eyepiece mandates! For autoguiding purposes, you can connect your mount directly to this SmartEye for enhanced tracking performance during long exposure astrophotography.