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Vaonis · Discontinued · launched Jan 2024

Vaonis Vespera Pro review: specs, price and verdict

The 2024 Vespera Pro: same 12.5 MP sensor and 11-hour battery as the Pro 2, older optics.

This model is discontinued. We keep its specs for owners and used buyers; it is excluded from the finder and best-of lists.

  • 50 mmaperture
  • 1.60° × 1.60°field of view
  • 1.60″per pixel
  • 5 kgweight
  • 11 hbattery

Our verdict

Only worth it used and well below the Pro 2's price.

Best for: Second-hand buyers.

Pros

  • 12.5 MP square sensor
  • 11 hours, 225 GB
  • Good used buy

Cons

  • Discontinued
  • Older optical design than the Pro 2

What fits in the field of view

The Vespera Pro telephoto camera frames 1.60° × 1.60° of sky. Below, its frame (gold) is drawn to scale over three popular targets.

Vespera ProFull Moon · frame 1.8° wide
Vespera ProOrion Nebula (M42) · frame 1.8° wide
Vespera ProAndromeda Galaxy (M31) · frame 3.6° wide
Field of view of the Vaonis Vespera Pro drawn to scale over the Moon, the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy.
ObjectWith the Vespera Pro
Full MoonFits (32% of the frame width)
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)Needs a mosaic (about 3 frames)
Orion Nebula (M42)Fits (69% of the frame width)
Pleiades (M45)Needs a mosaic (about 2×2 frames)
North America NebulaNeeds a mosaic (about 2×2 frames)
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)Fits (11% of the frame width)
Ring Nebula (M57)Fits, but small: about 52 px across
JupiterFits, but small: about 28 px across

Object sizes are approximate apparent sizes. Pixel counts use an image scale of 1.60″ per pixel. Try any combination in the field of view comparator.

Full specifications

Aperture50 mm
Focal length250 mm (f/5)
OpticsApochromatic quadruplet with field corrector
SensorSony IMX676 (12.5 MP, square) · 12.5 MP
Field of view (telephoto)1.60° × 1.60°
Image scale1.60″ per pixel
Wide-angle cameraNo
Weight5 kg
Battery11 h · 10,000 mAh
Storage225 GB
EQ modeNot listed by Vaonis
FiltersExternal filters sold separately
Dew controlIntegrated temperature & humidity sensors
Tripod includedn/a
EyepieceNo
Collimation neededNo

Official: 1.6° × 1.6° native, 4.18° × 2.45° with CovalENS mosaic.

How it compares

Aperture of every smart telescope we track (mm) Origin Mark II 152 mm eQuinox 2 114 mm eVscope 2 114 mm Odyssey 85 mm Odyssey Pro 85 mm S50 50 mm S50 Pro 50 mm Vespera II 50 mm Vespera 3 50 mm Vespera Pro 2 50 mm Vespera Pro 50 mm DWARF 3 35 mm S30 30 mm S30 Pro 30 mm DWARF mini 30 mm
Aperture of every smart telescope we track (mm). Data: manufacturer specs (see sources).
Weight of the main unit (kg, lighter is better) DWARF mini 0.84 kg DWARF 3 1.3 kg S30 1.65 kg S30 Pro 1.65 kg S50 2.5 kg S50 Pro 2.8 kg Odyssey 4 kg Odyssey Pro 4 kg Vespera II 5 kg Vespera 3 5 kg Vespera Pro 2 5 kg Vespera Pro 5 kg eQuinox 2 7 kg eVscope 2 7 kg Origin Mark II 12.5 kg
Weight of the main unit (kg, lighter is better). Data: manufacturer specs (see sources).

Exposure length in alt-az mode

Alt-az tracking rotates the field slowly. With this field and image scale, the frame corner smears by one pixel after about 5 seconds (target due south at 45° altitude, observer at 40° latitude). That is why smart telescopes stack many short exposures; this model has no EQ mode, so it relies on short subs and software de-rotation. See EQ mode and wedges explained.

Other Vaonis models

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Vaonis Vespera Pro cost?

Replaced by the Vespera Pro 2 in April 2026 at the same $2,990 launch price.

Can the Vaonis Vespera Pro photograph the Andromeda Galaxy in one frame?

Needs a mosaic (about 3 frames). Its telephoto field is 1.60° × 1.60° and Andromeda spans about 3.2° × 1°.

Does the Vaonis Vespera Pro have EQ mode?

Not listed by Vaonis.

Does the full Moon fit in the Vaonis Vespera Pro's field of view?

Yes. The Moon is about 0.52° across and the field is 1.60° × 1.60°.

Sources

Specs and prices checked on 11 Nov 2026.