The newest telescopes, accessories, books, and more from the top brands in the industry this month.
Credit: Mark Zastrow
Aberration-free
Vixen Co.
Saitama, Japan
The VSD90SS 3.5-inch f/5.5 astrograph offers fast and aberration-free imaging across the entire field of view on a full-frame or medium-format (44mm by 33mm) camera. The optical tube assembly has a focal length of 495mm and a five-element design, with two super-low dispersion lenses and one extra-low dispersion lens.
$4,999.97
service@explorescientific.com
https://global.vixen.co.jp
Smooth adaption
Turing
Brooklyn, NY
A great way to get astrophotos with your phone is with a telescope adapter. The Digiscoping Adapter is a MagSafe lens mount for iPhone 12 and up that fits over 1¼” and 2″ eyepieces and is simple to adjust and align. The adapter works with the iPhone’s wide-angle (1x) lens and, on Pro models, the telephoto lens.
$129.00
service@turingergo.com
https://turingergo.com
Professional update
Vaonis
Clapiers, France
The Vespera Pro, the latest smartscope from Vaonis, features f/5 optics and a 250mm focal length. Its 12.5-megapixel Sony IMX 676 sensor boasts the highest resolution in the Vespera lineup. It also comes with an anti-theft system and 11 hours of battery life, almost doubling the original.
$2,999.00
+1 (646) 956-5933
https://vaonis.com
