Smart telescopes

Our guide to every smart telescope we've ever tried and tested

Smart telescopes have opened a new, accessible avenue for newcomers to astronomy, providing an all-in-one platform for capturing those first stellar photons. The Vaonis Vespera Pro is the latest model in the Vespera line and builds on the features of its predecessor, the Vespera II. SQUIRREL_13609045 While the aperture and focal length are the same, the Vespera Pro boasts the larger Sony IMX676 colour sensor, which offers 12.5MP resolution versus the Vespera II’s 8.3MP. The pixel size of 2µm means a sampling rate of 1.6 arcseconds per pixel, which is perfect for average seeing conditions, so we were keen to

Sure to tempt beginners, the S50’s tiny sibling is affordable, super-simple and great fun

The ultra-portable dual-lens scope has had an upgrade – and we’re impressed.

ZWO Seestar 50 smart telescope is an enjoyable budget all-in-one. But does it truly deliver on its do-it-all promises?

Add your phone to this manual device to turn it into a smart scope.

From planets to galaxies, this foolproof all-in-one captures them all – for a price.

This enjoyable, beginner-friendly option now has a bigger sensor for better images.

If you live in or near a city and you want to get more from the deep sky, the eQuinox 2 is a fine way to go about it.

An ideal option for urban astronomers frustrated by lack of access to galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.

The Unistellar eVscope eQuinox is a smartphone-operated instrument inspired by professional, ground-based telescopes.

As a piece of new consumer technology, the eVscope 2 is impressive.

The Unistellar eVscope is a user-friendly, compact smart telescope that delivers stunning deep-sky colour views.

Stellina is a fully automated astrophotography scope that’s almost hands free. It appears to be everything you need, but does it live up to the hype?