Inspenet, July 28, 2023.
Exciting news for astronomy and photography enthusiasts!
Vaonis, a company known for its innovations in the field of astrophotography, has launched a new product called Hestia . This revolutionary device bills itself as the world’s first smartphone telescope , designed specifically to capture the beauty of the cosmos.
Hestia: the telescope that attaches to any mobile phone
Its patented optical design, which includes six lenses in three groups , allows users to capture stunning images of celestial bodies such as the Sun, Moon, and stars. This smartphone telescope has a 30mm objective lens and prisms that collect and focus light directly onto the smartphone camera. With a 1.8-degree field of view, users can capture images in JPEG or TIFF formats via the Vaonis app.
What sets Hestia apart is its magnetic mount , which ensures that the device is compatible with all smartphone models, both current and future. As smart device cameras evolve and improve, so will the quality of the images captured by Hestia.
Vaonis claims that Hestia can provide up to 5 times more sharpness and detail resolution in images of lunar craters and sunspots compared to a smartphone alone. In addition, Hestia can offer up to 25 times more sensitivity in low light conditions.
Hestia is currently available on Kickstarter for $149, which is a 40% discount off the expected retail price of $249.
On the other hand, the product also highlights the capabilities of iPhone models (from iPhone 11) for night photography, thanks to its Night Mode. For those looking to improve their astrophotography skills, but don’t have these iPhone models, the trade-in option at Digicape, the largest independent Apple retailer in South Africa, is suggested.
Without a doubt, Hestia promises to open up a whole new world of celestial exploration and photography for astronomy enthusiasts, all from the convenience of a smartphone.
About Vaoinis
Vaonis is a company that specializes in creating observing stations, which are hybrids between a smart telescope and a camera. Its goal is to allow users to travel beyond the borders of the visible and explore the cosmos.
The company has released several notable products, including the Vespera and the Stellina, both of which are observing stations that combine the features of a telescope and a camera. These products have been designed to be easy to use and offer a unique experience of observing the universe.
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