Vaonis Vespera Pro - Accessories

On this page, I provide some information about accessories for the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope. I had acquired of the accessories already for the original Vespera.

Notes:

See also page Vaonis Vespera Pro - Information

Introduction

Photo: My Vaonis Vespera Pro (May 8, 2024)

On this page I briefly present accessories for the Vespera Pro. I had already purchased most of them for the original Vespera, which I sold in June 2024.

See also the Vespera page Vaonis Vespera - Adventurer Pack and More Accessories Archive

Hygrometer Sensor

The Hygrometer Sensor is already installed in the Vespera Pro. It 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 Pro or inside your house while the Vespera Pro is outside.

Filters

Here I will just briefly mention the filters that I own for the Vaonis Vespera Pro (I owned them already for the Vespera). More information on filters can be found on page Observations with Filters.

Light Pollution Filter (CLS Filter)

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!

Solar Filter

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.

Dual Band Filter

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 the Dual Band Filter!

Vespera / Stellina Gitzo Systematic High Tripod

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):

Lightweight carbon fiber tripod: less than 2 kg (4.25 lbs).
High tripod with 3 sections, extendable to 1.30 m height (51 in); minimum height 9 cm (3.54 in)
Closed length 61 cm (24.02 in).
Supports up to 25 kg (55 lbs) of load.

Note: The bubble level is not provided (it is with the original product).

Photo: Vespera on the carbon tripod

Photos


Vespera with cover on the tripod	Vespera without cover on the tripod	Vespera on the tripod, arm moved

Lever for losening the flat disk* **	Flat disk mounted at the Vespera*	Flat disk mounted at the Vespera*

Tripod from underneath with flat disk	Tripod from above with flat disk	Tripod from above, flat disk removed*

Tripod, one segment pulled out	Tripod, both segments pulled out	Tripod with Vespera, both segments pulled out

Tripod, both segments pulled out, flat disk removed	Flat disk from above*	Flat disk from underneath*

Tripod from "above", segments not pulled out	Tripod head with inserted flat disk	Tripod from the side, segments not pulled out

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.

Charger

Due to the new EU guidelines for chargers, Vaonis does not supply a charger with the Vespera Pro (and Vespera II). The Vespera Pro now has a USB-C port for a USB-C charger, which you have to buy yourself, as well as the USB-C charging cable. Vaonis has published the following requirements for the charger:

30W USB-C charger, compatible with PD* (Power Delivery), 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V, 2-3A
*) for faster charging

Many Vespera Pro owners were still unsure and did not know which charger to buy, myself included...


UGREEN USB-C charger and (extra) Anker USB-C charging cable	UGREEN USB-C charger and (extra) Anker USB-C charging cable

UGREEN USB-C charger (65 W)	Ditto	Vespera Pro charging

I ended up buying a 65W charger from UGREEN and a USB-C cable specified for 100W from Anker (who also offer chargers); here are the Amazon titles and links:

Charger: UGREEN USB C Charger 65W 3-Port USB-C Power Adapter PPS Fast Charger PD Charger 60W compatible with MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air, iPhone 16/16 Pro Max/15, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel, Steam Deck (White)
Charging cable: Anker USB C cable, 100W USB C to USB C cable, USB C charging cable 3m long for iPhone 16/15 series, MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air, Galaxy S24/S23, Pixel, Switch, LG and more (Black)

Some people also use Apple iPhone or iPad chargers, but for that you probably still need a USB-A or USB-B (charger end) to USB-C cable (telescope end). I have those parts at my disposal, but I have never tried them out...

Hard Case

The Vespera Pro is delivered with a hard case. As I sold my backpack together with my Vespera in June 2024, I no longer own a backpack and store the Vespera Pro in its hard case (which is bulkier and heavier than the backpack).


Technical data on the hard case	The hard case (for storage and transportation)	Hard case opened, content visible

Hard case opened, content closer view	Hard case opened, content closer view	Empty hard case (content taken out)

First Experiences

So far I have only been able to collect just a few experiences with the Vespera Pro accessories.

As far as I know, the humidity sensor (hygrometer sensor) has not yet "kicked in" on the Vespera Pro. It is said to consume quite a bit of power, so the battery does not last as long when the sensor is in operation.

The Light Pollution Filter, on the other hand, has been used rarely with my Vespera Pro. I wonder how much it darkens the image, that is, extends the required exposure time. By the way, the Vespera Pro 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 and on the DB filter on page Observations with the Dual Band Filter.

The solar filter has been used once at the Vespera Pro up to now, 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 was 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 did not know whether the motor drive for the horizontal axis can be damaged when connecting the Vespera to the top part of the system. In the meantime, I sold the Rollei quick-release system together with the Vespera (end of June 2024).

I used the Vespera / Stellina Gitzo Systematic High Tripod (carbon tripod) for the first time in January 2024 and have since used it often. With this tripod, the Vespera Pro is higher up so that I can reach low-standing DSO better.

The USB-C charger and the USB-C cable have worked without any problems so far.

First Conclusions

My first conclusion on the accessories for the Vaonis Vespera Pro is that everything seems to work "as expected". More about the light pollution and the dual band filter can be found on page Observations with the Dual Band Filter, more about the solar filter on page Observations of the Sun.