Smart telescopes are all the rage in the stargazing world and are likely the future of astrophotography. Now Unistellar has consolidated its position in this field with the dual launch of Odyssey and Odyssey Pro in CES 2024.
They are strikingly similar to Celestron Smart Telescope that was also announced at CES, and the nice thing about Unistellar's Odyssey and Odyssey Pro is that they are controlled remotely using a newly developed Unistellar app.
From the comfort of your couch, you can see what your Odyssey telescope sees on your smart device and control which part of the night sky it points at, using the telescope's “autonomous field sensing technology,” which Odyssey also calls a “star finder.” intelligent”. '.
The manufacturers say that the new GPS-equipped smart telescopes can “autonomously point and track any desired celestial object from the moment they are turned on, so you can admire outer space in just a couple of minutes.” easy.
Unstellar innovation meets Nikon optics
Unistellar is a familiar name in the world of astrophotography: it launched the eQuinox unstellar 2 at last year's CES, and it also makes the powerful eVscope 2 (yours for $4,999 / £3,999 / about AU$6,500). This year's models are much smaller and lighter and have a broader appeal, thanks in part to what Unistellar calls 'Multi-Depth Technology', which allows you to instantly switch between viewing nearby planets and distant galaxies and nebulae.
You can easily choose what to watch through the Unistellar app for iOS and Android, with useful information about each of the more than 5,000 planets and nebulae in the app's database for beginners and enthusiasts to absorb as well.
Nikon has also brought its lens manufacturing expertise to bear on these new smart telescopes, designing the high-precision autofocus optics used in both models and the electronic eyepiece found only in the Pro model, ideal for those who prefer to have hands-on the work. your telescope. On the technical side, both models have a field of view of 34 x 45 arc minutes, a mirror diameter of 85 mm and a focal length of 320 mm. There is more information on the Unistellar website.
At 4kg, the Odyssey and Odyssey Pro are much lighter than Unistellar's previous offerings in the Expert range and come with a sturdy tripod, although their five-hour battery life doesn't compare. Both models are available from Unistellar's website or from camera retailers – the Odyssey will set you back $2,499 / £2,199 (around AU$3,750), while the more expensive Odyssey Pro costs $3,999 / £3,499 ( around AU$6,000). That will exclude most people, but Unistellar has transformed the experience of getting lost among the stars.
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