Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)  ·  Contains:  Extremely wide field
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Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope., Vaonis
Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope.
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Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope.

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)
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Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope., Vaonis
Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope.
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Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope.

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)

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This huge 53-megapixel image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a composite of 12 live panoramas skillfully captured with Vaonis' Vespera smart telescope.
Vaonis smart telescopes proudly introduce the groundbreaking live panorama mode, a feature seamlessly integrated into our telescopes.
This unique mode extends the telescope's native field of view, granting you the freedom to select the perfect framing for your astrophotography endeavors. What's more, it comes complete with automatic dithering to ensure optimal image quality, free from any unwanted noise patterns or hot pixels.To delve deeper into the panorama mode and the innovative CovalENS technology that powers it, visit the Vaonis website.
Vespera represents the pinnacle of smart telescope technology. It offers an unparalleled stargazing experience that is both incredibly user-friendly and highly portable. Equipped with an embedded HD sensor and the cutting-edge CovalENS technology, Vespera can capture awe-inspiring universe images up to 8 megapixels. The Vespera Pro version boasts a 12.5-megapixel sensor and harnesses the CovalENS technology to achieve image captures of up to 32 megapixels.
By ingeniously designing all-in-one telescopes that seamlessly integrate advanced technologies, Vaonis has revolutionized astrophotography by automating cumbersome processes. This means you can attain remarkable images right from the outset and accelerate your progress in this captivating hobby. For more insights into the incredible capabilities of Vaonis telescopes for astrophotography, explore our website.
This captivating image portrays a region spanning the Scorpius and Ophiuchus constellations, characterized by its rich cosmic dust. Within this breathtaking composition, you'll find a harmonious blend of emission and reflection nebulae, interspersed with dark nebulae that obscure the light from stars beyond. Notably, Antares takes center stage as a red supergiant star, ranking among the largest known in our galaxy.A painstaking effort spanning approximately 30 hours of data collection was undertaken across 11 nights under the cristal clear skies of Namibia.

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Rho Ophiuchi and Antares region captured with Vespera smart telescope., Vaonis