Vaonis Vespera 3 8.3MP Smart Telescope for Astrophotography
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Vaonis Vespera 3 8.3MP Smart Telescope for Astrophotography
Vespera 3 combines a new-generation optical design with all-night endurance and effortless automation. Whether you're under light-polluted skies or a dark rural horizon, it captures more, keeps everything, and asks nothing from you. With no compromise on quality or ease of use, the Vespera range is built to deliver top astrophotography performance in a smart telescope, with simplicity and portability at its core, whether you're an expert or beginner.
Edge-To-Edge Sharpness
A new apochromatic quadruplet design eliminates chromatic aberration and field curvature across the entire frame. Every star from center to edge is sharp.
Clarity Even Under City Skies
Precision-engineered optical baffles suppress stray light before it reaches the sensor. More contrast, deeper objects, even from your backyard.
A Full Night, Uninterrupted
11 hours of battery life take you from dusk to dawn without power banks or interruptions. Your session ends when you choose to stop.
Nothing Gets Lost
115 GB of onboard storage and USB-C transfer at 30 MB/s. Every frame from every session is saved, organized, and ready.
Fields No Single Shot Can Cover
Mosaic mode stitches multiple frames automatically up to 24 megapixels, so you can image entire nebulae, galaxies, and clusters in a single session.
Sky Color. The Integrated Post-Processing Studio
Adjust colors, balance, and contrast directly in Singularity. From sensor to final image — no third-party software, no file juggling, no extra steps.
Your AI Guide To The Sky
LumENS answers your questions, explains what you're observing, and suggests your next target. Astronomy made intuitive from the very first night.
Optics That Protect Themselves
An integrated humidity and temperature sensor automatically activates the anti-fog system. Your optics stay clear, whatever the conditions.
Optics
| Aperture | 50 mm |
| Focal Length | 245 mm |
| F/D Ratio | f/4.9 |
| Extra Feature | Refined Field Corrector |
Sensor
| Sensor Type | Sony IMX 585 (Color) |
| Definition | 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP) |
| Sensor Format | 1/1.2 inch |
| Sensor Size | 11.2 x 6.3 mm |
| Pixel Size | 2.9 µm |
Image & Live Mosaic Capture
| Native Image Definition | 8.3 MP |
| Max Definition with CovalENS | 24 MP |
| Native Field of View | 2.5° x 1.4° |
| Max Field of View with CovalENS | 4.33° x 2.43° |
| Detail Resolution | 2.39 arcsec/pixel |
Storage & Image Format
| Internal Storage | 115 GB |
| Display Format | JPEG (8-bit) |
| Unit Images Format | FITS (16-bit) |
| Pre-Stacked Images Format | TIFF (16-bit) |
| Multi-Night Slots | 15 |
Power Supply
| Battery Life | Up to 11 Hours |
| External Connector | USB Type-C (Not Included) |
Size & Weight
| Dimensions | 48 x 20 x 9 cm |
| Weight | 5 kg |
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.
