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On this page, I provide some information about accessories for the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope. I had acquired these accessories already for the original Vespera.
Notes:
Photo: My Vaonis Vespera Pro (May 8, 2024)
On this page I briefly present the accessories for the Vespera Pro. I had already purchased them for the original Vespera, which I sold in June 2024.
See also the Vespera page Vaonis Vespera - Adventurer Pack and More Accessories Archive
Here I will just briefly mention the filters that I own for the Vaonis Vespera Pro. More information on filters can be found on page Vaonis Vespera Pro - Observations with Filters.
The Light Pollution Filter (CLS filter) was part of the Adventurer Pack with which I had purchased the original Vespera. It attenuates the effects of light pollution and thus increases the contrast between the celestial object being photographed and the background sky. More on the Light Pollution Filter on page Observations with Filters!
In October 2022, the solar filter for the Vespara became available, and I quickly ordered one, hoping that I might be able to observe the partial solar eclipse on October 25, 2022. Regrettably, the solar filter arrived one day later at my home. For more information, see page Observations of the Sun.
In December 2022, also the Dual Band Filter was made available, and I soon ordered one; it arrived at my home an December 19, 2022. Possibly, it is somewhat redundant with the Light Pollution Filter... More on the Dual Band Filter on page Observations with Filters!
The Rollei quick-release system (Schnellwechsel-System) consists of two adapters, which can be connected to each other via a kind of bayonet catch and can easily be disconnected again. The top adapter is screwed to the Verspera, the bottom one to the tripod head. Thereafter, you can separate both adapters by turning the lower adapter. For details see the Rollei product page!
Note: In the meantime, I sold the Rollei quick-release system (Schnellwechsel-System) together with the original Vespera (June 2024).
After taking part in the Vaonis competition for the best photos of Messier objects in spring 2023, I received a voucher for Vaonis accessories because some of my photos had been published. However, I owned already most of the accessories for the Vespera, either I had purchased them or had received them with the Adventurer Pack. The only thing I was missing was the Vespera / Stellina Gitzo Systematic High Tripod (Gitzo GT3533S-VS; Series 3, normal length, three leg sections; see Gitzo Website), i.e. a larger tripod. Gritting my teeth, I ordered this one in June 2023 because I did not want to let the voucher unused...
Here are some data about the carbon tripod (from the Vaonis Website):
Note: The bubble level is not provided (it is with the original product).
Photo: Vespera on the carbon tripod
See the Vaonis Website for more photos.
*) The most convenient way to attach the Vespera to the tripod is to remove the flat disk, attach it to the Vespera (not too tight!) and, then reinsert the disk into the tripod head.
**) There is a catch at the bottom of the tripod head, which must be pressed to remove the flat disk.
So far I have only been able to collect just a few experiences with the Vespera accessories.
The Hygrometer Sensor measures humidity and temperature, which are displayed in the Singularity app (this works!). It also closes the telescope arm, when it detects rain. I think that I will not test the latter function; it is particularly meant for observations where you at a certain distance from the Vespera or inside your house while the Vespera is outside.
The Light Pollution Filter, on the other hand, has already been used. I wonder how much it darkens the image, that is, extends the required exposure time. By the way, Vespera has a built-in UV/IR blocking filter! The Dual Band Filter is primarily to be used for emission nebulae. Again, I wonder how much it darkens the image, thus extending the required exposure time. More on both filters on page Observations with Filters.
The solar filter has been used, and it seems to work "as expected". However, I find the low sharpness of the photos to be a disadvantage. For more on this, see page Observations of the Sun.
I am still undecided as to the Rollei quick-release system, partly because the top part does not connect firmly to the Vespera base, as the base rotates and cannot be locked for a secure connection. I also do not know whether the motor drive for the horizontal axis can be damaged when connecting the Vespera to the top part of the system.
I used the Vespera / Stellina Gitzo Systematic High Tripod in January 2024 for the first time.
My first conclusion on the accessories for the Vaonis Vespera is that everything seems to work "as expected". More about the light pollution and the dual band filter on page Observations with Filters! More about the solar filter on page Observations of the Sun.
Note: In June 2024, I sold my Vaonis Vespera smart telescope. I therefore cannot report any further experiences with it here. |
05.10.2024 |