Ex Vespera owner here. Got to say it's a great bit of kit, but it does have some major downsides compared to the Seestar. First off its super heavy so there is no chance of polar alignment with it and carrying it around with you to go places you do feel the difference. Battery life is not the best either. Transferring data is done via Wi-Fi and can take hours to transfer to a PC. There is no third party software that you can use with it unlike the Seestar. You have to buy your filters separately for the Vespera. Who knows how long it will be until the S50 Pro comes out (If it does they might create something like the S70 next), The Dwarf 3 has a good few years left in it, yet before they bring out something new. Answer from AlphaSpookster on reddit.com
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Vespera II vs Seestar S50 Review – Wido's AstroForum
The S50 has a built-in duoband light pollution filter, and the standard package includes a solar filter without additional costs. Looking at the telescope optics – both the Seestar S50 and the Vespera II are apochromatic refractors with a 50mm aperture and 250mm focal length.
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Vespera 1 (VE50) vs Seestar S50 | Jay's Technical Talk
January 18, 2026 - It didn’t really matter, as the S50 is the clear winner on any target that needs a DB filter (unless you actually HAVE the $400 Vespera DB filter….) Rosette Nebula as captured by the Seestar S50 (Mosaic Mode, built in DB filter)
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Vaonis Vespera II vs Seestar S50: Quick Pros & Cons Guide — Skies & Scopes
March 22, 2024 - The ZWO Seestar S50 weighs 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) and has dimensions of 14 x 13 x 26 ((H x W x L in cm). The Vaonis Vespera II costs $1,590, and the ZWO Seestar S50 costs $499.
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r/telescopes on Reddit: Seestar S50 vs Vespera
September 17, 2023 -
I’m a noob and looking at these they have a lot of the same internals. Is there a significant difference between the two (other than price and availability) that I’m not seeing?
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Specification wise, same: both come with IMX462 both 50mm apertrure Different SeeStar is F/5 while Vespera F/4 (giving slightly larger FOV). Vespera costs 3 times more SeeStar has loooong waiting list to get one Vespera weights x2 times more Software? Who knows I think the biggest difference that if SeeStar is indeed as good as advertised than it is actually very affordable system combining: tracking mount + 50mm APO + IMX462 + ASIAir. You can't build such a setup for $500 by any means. While Vespera does not provide real cost benefit over custom rig since you can build the rig cheaper or at least for about the same price but way more flexible and easy to upgrade according to your needs. But last but not least you can't really get a new SeeStar quickly since their waiting list is quite a long.
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Don’t forget Vespera has a quadruplet lens Vs a triplet in see star. So a bit higher quality lens system. So bigger FOV, wider View, slightly better lens system for Vespera
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r/seestar on Reddit: Buy the Vespera 2 Pro or wait for the Seestar s50 Pro/Dwarf4?
May 1, 2026 -
I'm torn between getting one now or wait for the S50 Pro.
Any opinions? Do you expect it to be far below Vespera in terms of potential? I guess at least the price will be way better, but it might take until end of year for it to come out.
Also other recommendations or "news" are welcome. Maybe the Dwarf 4, but afaik that one is not even announced.
Btw: I know you guys have a bias, but that's welcome! 😄
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Ex Vespera owner here. Got to say it's a great bit of kit, but it does have some major downsides compared to the Seestar. First off its super heavy so there is no chance of polar alignment with it and carrying it around with you to go places you do feel the difference. Battery life is not the best either. Transferring data is done via Wi-Fi and can take hours to transfer to a PC. There is no third party software that you can use with it unlike the Seestar. You have to buy your filters separately for the Vespera. Who knows how long it will be until the S50 Pro comes out (If it does they might create something like the S70 next), The Dwarf 3 has a good few years left in it, yet before they bring out something new.
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Al tuo posto aspetterei l'eventuale uscita del seestar s50 pro per poter paragonare i 2 telescopi. Penso comunque che un eventuale seestar s 50 pro avrà sicuramente un migliore rapporto qualità/prezzo. Spero che un giorno ZWO farà un seestar 70 o ancora meglio 90!
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Vespera Pro vs Seestar S50: Are the Differences Worth the Price? — Skies & Scopes
February 22, 2024 - The ZWO Seestar S50 weighs 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) and has dimensions of 14 x 13 x 26 ((H x W x L in cm). The Vaonis Vespera Pro costs $2,499, and the ZWO Seestar S50 costs $499.
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November 25, 2024 - Hey all, Haven´t been posting in here for years, mainly due to having kids and less time. Sold my MN190+mount.. I realised that the perfect setup for me now would be a EAA setup. Spent some time researching and almost made up my mind about the Vespera.. but then I realised that the Seestar has a ...
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Seestar s50 VS Vespera 2 (ou vespera) - Astrophotographie - Webastro
November 6, 2025 - Bonjour En ce moment je suis en grand hésitation, j’ai pu voir assez rapidement le Seestar s50 en action, et franchement j’ai trouvé ça plus que correct, assez bluffé du résultat pour le prix. Je n’ai pas contre jamais vu le vespera 2 en live (ou vespera 1er du nom je ne connais pas leur differen...
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ZWO SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope Review & 2025 Showdown with Vespera, eQuinox & More
When comparing the SeeStar S50 to its peers, the old adage “you get what you pay for” holds true to an extent – more expensive models like the Vaonis Vespera II and Unistellar eQuinox 2 deliver higher resolution and deeper exposures, thanks to larger optics and sensors (and correspondingly larger price tags).
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Smart Telescopes: Best Buy Guide – Wido's AstroForum
You can check out my detailed review ... review can be found here. Vaonis currently offers the Vespera II, starting at $1,590, the Vespera II-X at $2,290 and their newer Vaonis Vespera Pro, starting at $2,799....
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Vespera II Review: Smarter Night Sky Capture | Fstoppers
February 23, 2026 - We reviewed it here. Then the Dwarf Telescope appeared, which I reviewed the same year. Both retailed at around $500 and did a good job of finding galaxies or nebulae and were simple to operate.
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Vespera II vs S50 - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
January 13, 2025 - Hi Everyone, I've always been a fan of astrophotography but have never done it myself. I'm finally ready to take the plunge and want something that I can get into the hobby and get my kids interested in astronomy. So, I've narrowed my first purchase to either the Vaonis Vespera II or the Seestar ...
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Review: ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope - Urban Astrophotography
February 22, 2026 - I am asking becuase open box and ... sold for around a $1,000 or so. ... Hi Jason, good question. I’ve never used a Vespera, so can’t offer a particularly informed opinion. For what it’s worth, having looked at the specs, I think that the Vespera may have a slight edge but not enough to justify the higher cost (even considering ...
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How to Choose the Best Seestar S50 Smart Telescope for Beginners and Enthusiasts
December 17, 2025 - If considering alternatives, research models like Unistellar Odyssey or Vaonis Vespera—but note they differ significantly in price and functionality. The retail price of the Seestar S50 typically ranges from $1,199 to $1,399 USD depending ...
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Which is better for deep sky and planets Seestar s50 or the veonis vespera : r/telescopes
May 27, 2024 - Buy a Seestar for $500 and get a nice triplet refractor + altaz mount for $1000.
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r/astrophotography on Reddit: Any "do-it-all" kits better than the Seestar S50?
December 28, 2023 -
I've always been interested in astrophotography and have 2 reflector telescopes. A 114mm that is used more frequently, and a 10" that I bought a few years ago with the idea of using it for photography. After a lot of research, I'm so intimidated by the idea of buying all of the equipment and mounts that I think I'd be better off selling the 10" and just getting an all-in-one setup. I like the Seestar S50 but it has its own faults and shortcomings. Is there something better that I should be looking at? I searched the sub but didn't find any similar posts. Thanks in advance.
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There's better ones like the Vespera. And the Vespera Pro is coming out next year. But they cost quite a bit more. You get more, but you'll be paying at least three times as much. When it comes to "bang for the buck", I think the SeeStar is the best. I mean, $500 is a great price for something that comes with built-in light filters, a solar filter, decent tripod, and a good protective case. And shipping is included! I'm not sure how they're keeping it so cheap.
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I think for the money the Seestar is awesome and ZWO keep adding new features to the software.
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Smart telescopes 2025: Choosing between SeeStar, Dwarf 3, Vespera and – Astronomy Store
September 19, 2025 - For beginners seeking an affordable and easy-to-use option, the ZWO SeeStar S50 is an excellent starting point. If portability and versatility are key criteria, the DwarfLab Dwarf 3 offers a compact solution with interesting features. For those ready to invest more in advanced features and better image quality, the Vaonis Vespera II and the Unistellar eVscope 2 are options to consider.
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