Hestia will allow astronomy novices and even children as young as 8 to begin easily and quickly observing the cosmos. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

If you've ever pointed your smartphone's camera skyward on a full moon, chances are you were pretty disappointed with the result. French smart telescope maker Vaonis is aiming to get you closer to the ...

The Hestia telescope uses your smartphone for image capture. It's a portable, affordable device with a unique optical system. The Gravity app is needed for operation and image processing. Best suited ...

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The new Hestia telescope by Vaonis is the third of the company's innovative instruments I have reviewed, and once again, I'm impressed. Vaonis named their creation for the Greek goddess of the hearth ...