Vaonis Vespera Pro 2
Enhance Your Astrophotography with the Vespera Pro 2
Check out this video on this new addition to the Vespera smart telescope line, now more advanced than ever before! The Vespera Pro 2 enables astrophotographers of any experience level to capture the cosmos with stunning clarity. Explore its exciting new features, how it compares to the previous models, and more in this quick overview below.
Vespera Pro 2 At a Glance
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Offering cutting-edge technology and the highest resolution photos of any smart telescope on the market, the Vespera Pro 2 is designed for expert stargazers on a search for superior views! Boasting reengineered optics and powerful hardware upgrades, this revolutionary smart telescope will take on you on a captivating journey across our night sky, delivering breathtaking live views and vibrant 12.5 MP photos of many dazzling objects you encounter along the way!
The Vespera Pro 2 is an all-in-one astrophotography system that gives you the power to capture pro level astrophotos and enjoy vibrant live views of our cosmos with comfort and ease. Underneath its stylish and compact outer shell, the Vespera Pro 2 seamlessly integrates the sophisticated components of a high-performance astrophotography rig, including a 50 mm quadruplet petzval inspired apochromatic refractor, a powerful 12.5 MP Sony IMX676 image sensor, and a fully automated computerized alt-azimuth tracking. Thanks to the powerful onboard software, the Vespera Pro 2 goes above beyond the other smart telescope on the market, allowing you to capture vast astro-mosaics with up to 50 MP of resolution!
Capture the Cosmos in Vibrant Detail with the Vespera Pro 2
Whether it’s the reengineered petzval inspired optics, high speed USB-C hardware, or the enhanced carbon fiber tripod, the Vespera Pro 2 redefines all-in-one astrophotography with its powerful and innovative upgrades. Follow along to discover the mastery behind this smart telescope!
12.5 MP Sensor with Stavis 2 Technology
The Vespera Pro 2 proudly holds the title of highest resolution smart telescope on the market thanks to its Sony IMX676 image sensor. With a 12.5 MP resolution, 2μm pixel size, and Sony Stavis 2 technology, the IMX676 is the perfect sensor for Vespera Pro 2’s 245 mm focal length, providing a 1.68 arcsecond-per-pixel resolution. This pairing truly brings the universe to life, delivering remarkable photos rich in detail and color. With the addition of the CovalENS automated mosaic software, you'll be able to take your astrophotography further than ever, with a significantly expanded image resolution up to 50 MP!
Reengineered Petzval Inspired Optical Design
The Vespera Pro 2 reengineers excellence with a state-of-the-art f/4.9 Petzval-inspired optical design. This new optical system features a quadruplet design with 3 lens groups, including 2 extra-low dispersion "ED" glass elements. The new optical tube also includes new internal baffles that blocks stray light and deliver better performance in urban environments. These innovative optical refinements provide remarkable advances in color performance and image clarity, while offering cleaner results for narrowband and dual-band targets. You'll also enjoy improved illumination, reduced edge aberrations, and significantly enhanced edge-to-edge sharpness.
Capture Stunning Wide Field Mosaics with CovalENS
The upgraded CovalENS system allows the Vespera Pro 2 to capture more data than ever before, giving you the ability to explore a much larger area of the night sky and capture richly detailed photos with enhanced 24 MP image resolution. With this fully automated mosaic mode, you'll be able to customize your framing and expand your field of view from 1.6° x 1.6° up to 3.2° x 3.2° (square format)! CovalENS is more than just an automated capturing software, this intelligent algorithm also enhances image quality as you capture and stack frames, giving you the ability to enjoy an exciting live stack experience with much wider view of the night sky.
Mulit-Night Imaging with PerseverENS
Take your images to a whole new level by capturing data over multiple nights with PerseverENS! Pick up where your previous night's imaging left off and add more time on target. This additional data increases the signal-to-noise ratio of your final image, significantly reducing noise while pulling out more structure in the faint features of distant celestial objects. You can even use the "Plan My Night" to effortlessly schedule out a full night of imaging, making it easy to capture stunning photos of multiple targets in a single night of imaging!
Maintain Peak Performance with ResiliENS
ResiliENS technology is now available for the Vespera Pro 2 thanks to the built-in hygrometer. Using the temperature and humidity sensor measurements, this intelligent defogging algorithm anticipates the appearance of fog. As environmental conditions approach a specified threshold, ReiliENS jumps into action and protects your imaging session from unexpected interruptions, ensuring you can observe for long hours even in difficult conditions.
Enhance Your Photos with BalENS
Designed specifically for the Vespera Pro 2, BalENS is an innovative processing software that brings your astrophotography to the next level. Featuring "Dynamic Balance", a processing technique that boosts faint details elements and calms the brighter ones. BalENS also employs a precise color calibration process with "Accurate Color Representation". This processing technique corrects inaccurate color imbalances and providing a natural and familiar look to celestial objects. Finally, the "Background Flattening" mode corrects uneven sky backgrounds by flattening the background, ensuring uniformity across the entire field of view.
Deepen Your Knowelge of the Night Sky with LumENS
The powerful LumENS AI expert will bring you closer to the cosmos than ever before. This onboard AI expert can instantly provide insightful knowledge, rich histories, and powerful stories of countless objects that decorate our skies. LumENS can engage in riveting conversations, allowing you to expand your astronomical knowledge and explore the cosmos in a completely unique way. This interactive guide though the cosmos is available right in the Singularity app, allowing you to quickly find answers for your spoken or written questions right in the moment!
Upgraded Hardware for 5x Faster Transfer Speeds
The Vespera Pro 2 offers multiple upgrades, including enhanced USB-C hardware for transfer speeds 5x faster than the Vespera Pro. This hardware upgrade, alongside the expanded 225 GB of on-board storage, makes it easier than ever to take your astrophotography to the next level by manually processing your data with powerful dedicated astrophotography software such as Siril and PixInsight. Beyond the storage and connectivity upgrades, the Vespera Pro 2 also features an improved lithium-ion battery that now offers up to 11 hours of power, which is more than enough for an entire night of imaging.
Explore Further with the Singularity App
The included Singularity app transforms your smart device into an intuitive command module, allowing to seamlessly conduct your Vespera Pro 2 Smart Telescope. From the palm of your hand, you'll fully control this powerful smart telescope. Select a target from on-board sky atlas containing a catalog of 4,300 objects, and watch as the Vespera Pro 2 comes to life, autonomously plate solving and locating the target of your choice. The Singularity also gives you the ability to thoroughly and easily plan out your evening session based on when your favored objects will be visible; it even provides a breakdown of locale weather conditions alongside the optimal imaging window.
Upgraded Carbon Fiber Tripod & Reinforced Carry Case
Vaonis engineered the Vespera Pro 2 with a focus on protection, which is why this powerful smart telescope comes with an extendable carbon fiber tripod and aluminum reinforced “fly” carry case. With high density custom cut internal foam padding, the hard case ensuring smooth transportation and safe storage when not in use, and to further enhance your sense of security, the Vespera Pro 2 has a built-in safety lock system. The new carbon fiber tripod features adjustable legs and can be extended up to 35.8 inches. It comes with (3x) optional steel spiked feet, a weight pouch that can be attached to tripod to further stabilize your Vespera, and a durable tripod carry case with an optional shoulder strap. With the reinforced fly case, advanced security features, and durable carbon fiber tripod, you'll have the confidence to take the Vespera Pro 2 along on all your adventures!
Please note: the Vespera Pro 2 does not include a USB-C style charging cable or charging adapter.
Recommended Accessories
Looking to round out your Vespera Pro 2 smart telescope set up? Vaonis has many different complementary accessories that can enhance and expand your Vespera Pro 2 experience. For example, capture images the Sun with the compatible Vaonis solar filter or mute the city lights to get the best images possible using the Vaonis CLS filter. You can even get a compatible dual band filter to refine those image details even further!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Vespera 2 Pro compare to the original Vespera Pro
The Vespera Pro 2 offers multiple refinements and upgrades to the well-respected design of the original Vespera Pro, such as a reengineered petzval inspired optical design, USB-C hardware upgrades, and a new carbon-fiber tripod. The Vespera Pro 2 also includes an expanded 5-year warranty.
| Specifications | Vespera Pro | Vespera Pro 2 |
| Optical Design | f/5 APO Quadruplet | f/4.9 APO Petzval Inspired Quadruplet |
| Image Sensor | Sony IMX676 | Sony IMX676 |
| Battery Life | 11 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Storage Capacity | 225 GB | 225 GB |
| Connector Type | USB-C | Enhanced USB-C w/ data transfer for 5x faster file transfer speeds |
| Hygrometer | Built-in | Built-in |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 5 Years |
Why isn't my Vespera Pro 2 charging, or charging is very slow?
The Vespera Pro 2 does not come with a USB-C charger or power adapter. Make sure you are using a sufficiently powerful adapter with an output of 30-50W and a USB-C cable that supports (PD) power delivery. The extremely powerful Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply - 518Wh is a great option for all your charging needs, providing more than enough power to fully charge your Vespera Pro 2 multiple times over. It even comes with a highly capable USB-C power cable that supports (PD) up to 100W!
Can the Vespera Pro 2 be charged while in use?
While the 11-hour battery capacity is more than enough to last an entire night of imaging, the Vespera Pro 2 can be charged while in use, so you won’t have to worry about interrupting your imaging session to recharge.
Can the Vespera Pro 2 be used visually like a traditional telescope?
No, the Vespera 2 Pro is an all-in-one astrophotography system designed to capture stunning high resolution astro photos and can not be used like a traditional telescope.
Can you view planets with the Vespera Pro 2?
While you can technically image the planets with the Vespera Pro 2, it does not provide enough magnification to resolve the planets the fine details of the planets.
Why do my Vespera Pro 2 images have a bright glow near the edges?
Bright glow near the edges of your image is typically caused by a bright light source, such as the Moon, shining on the optical tube, or bright sky glow caused by light pollution. To ensure optimal image quality, avoid pointing the Vespera in the direction of bright light sources (when using the deep sky imaging mode). If you want to shield your Vespera from light pollution and cut through sky glow, try using the Vespera Light Pollution Filter (sold separately)!
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