Unistellar eVscope 2 Smart Telescope with 7.7Mpixel Electronic Eyepiece by Nikon

Enhanced Vision stands as a patented proprietary technology that revolutionises the observation of faint celestial objects. It achieves this by employing live accumulation of the light received from these objects. Galaxies, nebulae, and comets that were once challenging to discern become vivid, colourful, and detailed through this innovative technology.

The timeframe for the viewer to start witnessing the beautiful colours and shapes of galaxies and nebulae, typically invisible through the eyepiece of a large conventional telescope, varies based on observing conditions. Factors such as light pollution, moon phase, weather conditions, and the specific celestial objects being observed can influence the time it takes—ranging from a few seconds to several tens of seconds. Enhanced Vision transforms the stargazing experience by revealing hidden details and enhancing the visibility of celestial wonders.

The eVscope 2 is designed to maximise your time exploring space and minimise the time spent on setup or calibration. Featuring an automated system, it instantly recognises objects within its field of view by comparing observations with a coordinates database comprising tens of millions of stars. This ensures the eVscope 2's tracking and pointing system is exceptionally accurate and user-friendly, making it one of the most intuitive telescopes available.

The Autonomous Field Detection capability further enhances the user experience by providing real-time information about the observed objects, including details such as distance from Earth. With this seamless automation, the eVscope 2 streamlines the stargazing process, allowing users to focus more on enjoying the wonders of the cosmos.

Light pollution poses a significant challenge for both the human eye and conventional 'direct-view' telescopes, rendering celestial objects invisible due to the human brain's limitations in filtering, processing, and prioritising light sources. Even cameras and computers face difficulties in capturing clear images amidst light pollution, resulting in "noise," blurred objects, and distorted shapes. Achieving crisp and beautiful images becomes a challenge or impossibility in the presence of significant light pollution.

Unistellar addresses this issue with proprietary software that effectively mitigates the impact of light pollution. This technology enables the observation of distant objects in crisp detail, even in bright inner-city environments. During each observation, Unistellar's software swiftly identifies background light, automatically filters, and removes unwanted light, optimising image parameters for the best possible results. Users can enjoy more precise images with enhanced contrasts and colours, irrespective of the level of brightness in the sky, whether it be urban light pollution or moonlight.

The eVscope 2 serves as a valuable tool for conducting space science, and each new user becomes a Space Explorer, contributing to Unistellar's growing global array of connected telescopes. These telescopes are capable of delivering scientifically valuable observations, and in collaboration with astronomers from institutions like the SETI Institute, Unistellar Explorers can actively contribute to space science.

With the ability to detect hazardous asteroids, confirm the existence of exoplanets like hot Jupiters, and unravel the mysteries of comets or supernovae, users become part of a network that extends the capabilities of their telescopes. The Unistellar Network, the first global community of connected telescope users, facilitates collaboration and dialogue with professional astronomers and space enthusiasts. With over 5,000 members and growing, users can exchange insights, plan observations, seek assistance in capturing specific targets, and receive actionable tips for collecting and submitting data.

This collaborative environment allows users to delve into advanced topics such as light curves and data modelling. They can have their observations confirmed, witness their data translated into charts, visuals, and even 3D prints, providing a unique opportunity to actively contribute to and engage with the broader scientific community.