Vaonis Hestia Smartphone-Based Telescope Ultimate Pack
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Vaonis Hestia Smartphone-Based Telescope Ultimate Pack
Boost Your Smartphone
Get crisp, detailed images of lunar craters and sunspots with 5x sharpness via your smartphone. See the universe up close and capture its beauty with 25x magnification via your smartphone.
Seize the Day and the Night
Hestia is made for every target and moment. Enjoy the treasures of the Sky whenever and wherever you want.
Sunsational
As the sun nears the peak of its current solar cycle, it is growing increasingly active. Monitoring sunspots with Hestia and its solar filter will help you understand the sun's behavior, its influence on space weather, and its impact on the planet.
Shoot for the Moon, Land Among Stunning Photos
Every rendezvous with the moon will now be a very emotional experience. Discover every facet of the planet's beautiful and intriguing satellite. Make Your First Steps into the Vastness of Space Before becoming space colonels, everyone starts as young star cadets. Hestia is the best first instrument for beginners or curious people who would love to discover and understand more about what lies above us. Hestia and your smartphone combined form a portal that didn't exist before, to help you cross the universe and witness some of the brightest galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters and begin your space journey.
Click and Go
Hestia is everything but complex. Attach Hestia to its tripod and align your smartphone’s main camera with Hestia's ocular with the help of Gravity by Vaonis. Pick your destination and let the app guide you to find it, and voila. You are ready to go and enjoy the beauties of the Cosmos. Hestia is the perfect companion to create memories under the night sky.
A Jewel of Miniaturization
With its patented six-lens optical design featuring a 30 mm (1.2 inch) objective and prisms to collect and focus the light directly into your smartphone's camera sensor, Hestia pushes back the limits of miniaturization.
Future-Proof
Thanks to a system of removable magnets, Hestia accommodates all sizes of current and future smartphones. Hestia will only get better and better over time.
Made to Last Forever
Hestia operates without electronics at its core, relying solely on an optical design system. That means no need for a battery, no risk of power loss, no obsolescence headaches, and definitely, no frustrations.
Navigate the Cosmos with Gravity by Vaonis, Hestia's App
The Gravity app is designed to assist you on your space adventures, day and night, guide you to the stars easily, and bring you exciting content. So, buckle up, get cozy, and dive into the cosmos. Browse the Sky and Reach Your Favorite Stars Explore the constellations, learn to recognize the sky around you, and find an object that piques your interest. Be guided to your target with precision. Just put your smartphone on Hestia, follow the lights to correctly align your telescope, and be ready to capture what's invisible to the naked eye.
Hestia Smartphone-Based Telescope
| Weight | 1.87 lbs. (850 g) |
| Dimensions | 6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 inches (17 x 24 x 5.5 cm) |
| Aperture | 30 mm (1.2 inches) |
| Magnification | 25x |
| Optic Design | 6 lenses in 3 groups |
| Field of View | 1.8 Degrees |
| Limiting Magnitude | 7-8 |
| Suitable for | Moon, Sun, Bright Deep Sky Objects |
| Supported Image Formats | JPEG |
| Tripod Compatibility | Tripod with pan and tilt fluid head and 3/8-inch thread |
| Features | Patented six-lens optical design featuring a 30 mm (1.2 inch) objective and prisms to collect and focus the light directly into your smartphone's camera, Gravity by Vaonis App integration, and Day, Night and Scenery modes. |
Hestia Premium Tripod
| Head Details | UNC 3/8-inch screw / 360 Degree fluid head |
| Head Height | 78 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Head QR Plate Size | 60 mm (2.36 inches) |
| Head Base Diameter | 45 mm (1.77 inches) |
| Tripod Material | Aluminum and plastic |
| Tripod Sections | 4 |
| Tripod Maximum Height | 143 cm (56.30 inches) |
| Tripod Folded Height | 59 cm (23.23 inches) |
| Tripod Weight | 1,5kg (3.3 lbs.) |
| Tripod Maximum Load | 5kg (11 lbs.) |
| Features | Robust and lightweight Aluminum build, enhanced stability, compact and easy to transport without compromising strength, and smooth height adjustments for perfect alignment. |
Solar Observation Kit
| Kit Includes | Solar filter and solar pointer |
| Filter Size | 1.25 inches |
| Filter Optical Density | 5 |
| Solar Pointer Instructions | 1. Attach the Solar pointer to Hestia. / 2. Aim at the sun with Hestia, using the tripod. / 3. Use the solar pointer's shadow to help you aim at the sun. / 4. Once the sun is centered on the screen, fix the tripod's altitude axis. |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
