Description

Astronomer by night, astronomer by day! Observe the closest star to Earth during the day with the Vespera solar filter. The filter allows you to observe sunspots (dark spots) that show the intensity of the Sun’s activity.

Photograph the Sun with Vespera
The Solar Pointing mode allows you to observe the Sun in almost real-time using the live display*. Capture photos at any time from the Observation tab of the Singularity mobile app.

Take several shots at different times of the day, week or month and compare your photos. Witness how the Sun’s activity changes with the appearance or disappearance of sunspots. These can have a life span of several days, more rarely several weeks.

Observe safely
The filter is made of a metalized foil with a dimming effect. It will reduce the amount of light and allow you to observe the Sun in a way that is safe for your instrument. You will be guided through every step of your adventure by the Solar Pointing mode of the Vaonis Singularity app, to ensure the observation runs smoothly and that you and your instrument are safe.

Learn more in the Vaonis blog article Observing the solar activity with Vespera.

Warnings

• Your Vespera station should never be pointed towards the sun unless a solar filter is installed.
• You can only use Vespera to observe the sun using the Solar Pointing feature of the Singularity app and the solar filter specially designed by Vaonis. The use of any other means to observe the Sun (pointing by coordinates, pointing by hand, use of any other filter, etc.) would void your warranty in the event of damage to your equipment.
• Never look directly at the sun without adequate protection. Direct observation of the sun without protection and without a solar filter, even for a short time, can lead to serious eye burns and potential loss of vision or even blindness.
• Do not attempt to open the lens ring that contains the filter

The ND filter is used to reduce exposure light to improve photo quality when shooting the sun or over-bright objects. The sun will appear in a natural orange color when shooting through your DWARF II using this filter.

Attention: To install the UHC/ND filters on DWARF II, you need to use a magnetic filter adapter. And when shooting the sun, you need to install two ND filters for the two cameras in DWARF II, or it may damage the sensor of DWARF II.

Specifications

• ND
• Transmittance: 1/1000000
• Diameter: 1.25''
• Screw thread: 28.5*0.6mm
• Net Weight: 6g

Warning

• Keep the surface of the filter clean.
• Please do not use it when it has obvious dust or fingerprint, or it will affect the photo quality.
• Clean advice: If there is any dirt, we suggest using a blower or cleaning with glass wipes.

The Vespera light pollution filter or CLS (City Light Suppression) filter allows you to improve the quality of your photos when observing in the city or suburbs. It attenuates the effects of light pollution and thus increases the contrast between the celestial object being photographed and the background sky.

The broadband filter blocks wavelengths mainly emitted by urban night lighting or undesirable natural light, while allowing the main wavelengths from celestial objects.

The Vespera light pollution filter or CLS (City Light Suppression) filter allows you to improve the quality of your photos when observing in the city or suburbs. It attenuates the effects of light pollution and thus increases the contrast between the celestial object being photographed and the background sky.



The broadband filter blocks wavelengths mainly emitted by urban night lighting or undesirable natural light, while allowing the main wavelengths from celestial objects.

The broadband filter blocks Na (sodium) and Hg (mercury) wavelengths mainly emitted by urban night lighting or undesirable natural light (atmospheric oxygen radiation, etc.), while allowing the main wavelengths from celestial objects.

The anti-light pollution filter is particularly useful for improving the brightness of deep sky objects: nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, etc. It is especially effective on emission nebulae because of the filtered wavelengths.

Examples of emission nebulae: Bubble (NGC 7635), Crescent (NGC 6888), Eagle (M16), Elephant’s Trunk (IC 1396), Flame (NGC 2024), Lagoon (M8), North America (NGC 7000), Omega (M17), Orion (M42), Pacman (NGC 281), Rosette (NGC 2237), Tarantula (NGC 2070), Thor’s Helmet (NGC 2359), Trifid (M20), Tulip (Sh2-101).

Designed specifically for the Vespera lens, it fits easily and discreetly into the optical arm. The lens ring that holds the CLS filter is equipped with an electronic card that allows Vespera to detect it.

The filter is delivered in a transparent storage box.

Transmission Curve

Additional information

Dew is one of the many enemies of amateur astronomers. In a cold or humid environment, droplets and dew can form on the lens of telescopes and cameras, affecting both the quality of observation and photos.

Vespera’s anti-dew system will activate when a certain temperature and humidity threshold is reached. Heat generated continuously around the lens will remove the fog, creating better viewing conditions and sharper pictures.

It is ideal for people living in a humid region (sea, ocean, river, lakes, ponds, etc.) or in a region where temperatures are cold. The sensor is also great in winter when temperatures are close to 0° Celsius.

Anti-dew system

By equipping your station with this sensor, Vespera’s integral demister will activate when a certain temperature and humidity threshold is reached. Heat generated continuously around the lens will remove the dew, creating better viewing conditions and sharper pictures.

Improved focus

The condensation that produces dew or fogging affects the focus of Vespera’s photo sensor:

• Initialization and acquisition times may be longer because a larger number of photos will be rejected by our image processing algorithms, which check the quality of the images and discard them if they are not of sufficient quality.
• The sharpness of the pictures, which in astrophotography is mainly judged by the sharpness of the stars and the absence of any halo, is not as good.

The hygrometer and the associated demisting system will improve both your observation and your photos.

A discreet design

Measuring under 13mm, the hygrometer is equipped with an electronic board which is the smallest board our expert engineers have ever designed. The sensor fits discreetly into Vespera’s optical arm and is compatible with the use of filters. It will automatically turn the anti-fog system on and off, so you never have to worry about it.

Instructions for installation

The box comes with:

• the hygrometer and a screw ready to be fitted,
• a mini screwdriver.

Remove the standard Vespera lens ring and carefully insert the hygrometer into the notch above the lens. Screw the sensor in tightly using the screwdriver provided in the box. The sensor must not move in its housing.

To verify that the sensor is properly positioned, connect Vespera to your mobile device and launch the Singularity app. In the Space Center and then the Instrument screen, the ambient temperature and humidity are displayed.

Directions for use:

• Make sure Vespera is turned off before installing or removing the hygrometer.
• You do not need to remove the sensor on each use. We recommended leaving it in your Vespera to avoid any loss or damage.
• Activating the demisting system results in higher battery consumption. We recommend you charge your station before using it.

Dew also occurs during large temperature changes, for example in winter, when you move from a warm to a cold environment and the air inside your Vespera has remained warm. We therefore recommend that you take your Vespera outside for at least 30 minutes before starting any observations so that it can adjust to the ambient temperature.

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Take your Vespera wherever you go with this specially designed backpack to safely carry your observation station.

Take Vespera with you wherever you go
Weighing only 1 kg, the bag makes it easy to carry Vespera when traveling or enjoying an evening under the stars. It’s small enough to fit easily in the car or on public transport. It can also be transformed into a hiking or leisure bag by simply removing the removable interior compartment.

Protect your station
The backpack is made of a soft material that is resistant to rain, dust and wear. The Vespera’s shell is protected from impacts and scratches thanks to the foam padding over the entire surface of the bag and a fully padded interior. The compartments and numerous pockets prevent the accessories from rubbing against the observation station.

Storage space for all your accessories
The Vespera backpack designed by Vaonis offers a host of storage spaces for your observation station and its accessories: tripod, charger, filters, tablet, cell phone, back up battery, etc.

Exterior storage:
– 1 side pocket on the front of the bag to store a tablet or laptop
Interior storage:
– 2 pockets, 1 of which is zippered on the flap of the backpack
– 1 compartment for your Vespera
– 1 removable accessory compartment with 3 spaces

Unparalleled comfort for carrying a telescope
The back panel is reinforced to provide greater comfort when carrying the bag. The shoulder straps are padded and lined with mesh fabric for improved ventilation when wearing the bag on your back for long periods of time or in high temperatures.

Other features

• Top handle for a great grip
• Front opening
• Padded exterior and interior (foam)
• Adjustable straps with chest strap
• Vespera and Vaonis logo on the front panel

Additional information

By selecting very precisely the wavelengths of Hydrogen Alpha (H-alpha) and Oxygen III (O-III), found mainly in nebulae, the filter will increase the contrast between the Stellar object and the sky background. Thus, its use makes it possible to obtain a higher-quality image, with sharper stars and finer details.

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Keep only the essential

The Dual Band filter has been designed to allow only two particular wavelengths to pass through to the Vespera sensor:
– O-III
– H-alpha

Due to the filtered wavelengths, it is particularly effective for photographing nebulae in emission (e.g.: Orion nebula M42, Heart nebula IC 1805 …), dark nebulae endowed with hydrogen (e.g.: Horsehead or Elephant’s Trunk nebula…), planetary nebulae (e.g.: Owl nebula M97, Dumbbell nebula M27…), supernova remnants (e.g.: Veil nebula, Crab Nebula M1…).

For globular clusters (e.g.: Hercules cluster M13, cluster M92…), the selectivity of the Dual Band filter will help you to obtain sharper stars.

A filter specifically studied for Vespera

The optical quality of the Dual Band filter has been specifically studied by our engineers to offer use at full aperture, without any impact on the optical diameter of the instrument. The lens ring is equipped with an electronic micro-card that allows Vespera to detect the Dual Band filter and adapt its observation and image processing parameters.

Transmission curve

The filter features 12nm of bandwidth in each wavelength (O-III = 500.7nm, H-alpha = 656.3nm).

Additional information

Specifications

• Battery Capacity: 5600mAh
• Nominal Voltage: 3.7V
• Storage Temperature): -10～35℃
• Working Temperature: 5～45℃
• Net Weight: 150g

Warning

• Please put the battery into DWARF II to charge.
• No littering into fire or water flushing.
• Please do not squeeze or disassemble the battery.
• Keep away from the heat source when storing.
• If DWARF II will not be used for a long time, please take out the battery and store it in a cool place.

Note: special order only

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Camera Specifications

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Reach new heights

The Vespera extendable tripod is the ideal accessory for setting up your observation station on rough terrain or on uneven ground thanks to the independent adjustment of each tube. Offering a maximum height of 30 cm (11.8 in), it overcomes small obstacles such as low walls or bushes.

Light and compact tripod

The tripod legs screw and unscrew at the base to easily slip into your Vespera backpack. The mount, with a sleek design, weighs only 620 grams (1.4 lbs).

Enhance your experience

Improve your comfort by using the Easy Lock plate*. This accessory makes the installation and uninstallation of your station on its tripod even easier. Thanks to its quick-mounting technology, save time and freedom of movement to focus on the essentials: observing and photographing the sky.
* Sold separately

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