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Your guide to smart telescopes.
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5 min
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- The objective is to purchase a smart telescope with various models listed. - Key criteria for selection include optics type, aperture, focal length, and price. - Comparisons are made between models like the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25.
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1. Astronomy Enthusiast 2. Amateur Astrophotographer 3. Educator in Astronomy or Science
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Objective: Buy a smart telescope
Telescope Model | Optics Type | Aperture | Focal Length | Focal Ratio | Extras | Weight | Price ($) |
Reflecting | 114mm | 450mm | f/4 | Smartphone control, Light amplification | 7kg | $2,499 | |
Reflecting | 114mm | 450mm | f/4 | Nikon Eyepiece, Enhanced vision | 9kg | $4,899 | |
Apochromatic quadruplet | 50mm | 250mm | f/5 | Smartphone control, Image stacking | 5kg | $1,590 | |
Unknown | 24mm | 100mm (Tele) | 4.2 (Tele) | Smartphone control, Dual lenses | 1kg | $459 | |
Maksutov-Cassegrain | 127mm | 1540mm | f/11.8 | Wi-Fi control, High contrast views | Not specified | Approx. 715€ | |
Maksutov-Cassegrain | 80mm | 800mm | f/10 | Smartphone adapter, Carry case | 1.8Kg | £185 | |
Schmidt-Cassegrain | 9.25 inch | 2350mm | f/10 | StarBright XLT coatings, WiFi control | Heavy/Bulky | Expensive | |
Criteria:
optics, focal length, focal ratio, telescope diameter, focuser type, mounting type, app control, extras, weight, design, dimensions, price in $, best for
Smart Telescope
- Unistellar eQuinox 2 vs. Unistellar EVscope 2
- Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 vs. Celestron origin
- Vaonis vespera 2
- DWARF II Smart Telescope
- Skymax-127 Virtuoso GTi tabletop telescope
- Acuter Voyager MAK80 telescope