Hestia

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Start your journey into astronomy with the perfect companion.
From 199 €
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Harnessing the power of your smartphone and our cutting-edge technology, Hestia enables you to capture the Sun, the beauty of the Moon, and the captivating depths of the Universe — without complex setups or extensive knowledge of astronomy. 


Place your smartphone on the ocular, choose a celestial object and let yourself be guided to unlock a whole new world of exploration.

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1 Design

As intriguing as the night sky.
We completely reshaped of what you can think of a telescope.
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2 Setup

Easily turn your smartphone into a smart telescope.
No need of complex setup and nasa technical knowledge.
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3 Astrophotography

Get closer 
to the Cosmos.
Get results impossible with a traditional telescope.
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4 Tiny and light as a book!

Tiny and light as a book!
Bring Hestia everywhere with you.
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5 App

Your smartphone and our app will be your guide on your journey.
With every purchase, get access to the Gravity app on iOS and Android.
Unlock a whole new world.
1 Design

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With its intriguing design, rewarded with a best of innovation award, Hestia bridges a new gap on our way to our mission: to make the beauties of the Universe within everyone’s reach.

2 SET UP

Make your smartphone a door to the Stars.

Hestia is the best first instrument for beginners or curious people that would love to discover and understand more about what lies above us. Hestia and your smartphone combined form a portal that didn't exist before, to help you cross the Universe and witness some of the brightest Galaxies, Nebulae, and Star Clusters and begin your Space journey.

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Ready to go in just few minutes for a safe and assisted journey to the stars.

Hestia is everything but complex. Attach Hestia to its tripod and align your smartphone’s main camera with Hestia's ocular with the help of Gravity by Vaonis. Pick your destination and let the app guide you to find it.

And voilà! You are ready to go and enjoy the beauties of the Cosmos.

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With friends

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Travelling

Day mode

Discover what our Star really looks like and monitor its activity.

Night mode

Enjoy the beauty of the Moon and follow its different phases.

Scenery mode

Use Hestia daily to capture your surroundings up-close.

Catalog of the brightest deep sky objects

Take your first steps into the Universe and capture the brightest objects.

2 Astrophotography

Get closer to the Cosmos.

Boost the power of your smartphone’s camera and get closer
to the wonders of outer space.

Shaprness and resolution

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Get crisp, detailed images of lunar craters and sunspots.

Magnification

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25x

See the Universe from up close and capture its beauty.

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4 Transportabilité

A jewel of minutiarization designed to last.

With its patented six-lens optical design featuring a 30 mm (1.2 inch) objective and prisms to collect and focus the light directly into your smartphone's camera sensor, Hestia pushes back the limits of miniaturization.

Weight
1.87 lbs
Size
6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 in
Aperture
1.2 in
Field of view
1.8°

Futur-proof.

Hestia operates without electronics at its core, relying solely on an optical design system. That means no need for a battery, no risk of power loss, no obsolescence headaches, and definitely, no frustrations!

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Waterproof

Resists rain or snow, making it the ideal companion for your star explorations.

Temperature resistance

Supports both positive and negative temperatures.

Impact resistance

Crafted for adventure with robust materials—perfectly blending durability with precision for worry-free stargazing.

5 App

Navigate the Cosmos with Gravity by Vaonis, Hestia's app.

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Our app is designed to assist you on your space adventures, Day and Night, to guide you to the stars with ease, and bring you exciting content. So, buckle up, get cozy, and dive into the cosmos.

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Discover what our star really looks like.

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Follow the beauty of each Moon phase.

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Capture your surroundings up-close.

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Capture the brightest deep sky objects.

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Easily acces your target with our alignment help

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Gravity by Vaonis, your guide to reach the stars.

1. Day mode - Sunsational!

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Discover what our star really looks like, monitor its activity and sunspots with Hestia’s solar filter. Safely remove the solar filter to enjoy the Sun's final appearance of the day and capture stunning sunsets.

2. Night mode - Enjoy the beauty of the Moon.

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Follow every phase of the Moon to contemplate its beauty everyday.

Adjust the camera settings from exposure, ISO and more to get the perfect shot of our satellite.

3. Catalog - Capture the brightest deep sky objects.

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Make your first steps into the vastness of Space with our catalog of the brightest deep sky objects and take your very first pictures of Galaxies and Nebulae.

4. Help of alignment - Access your targets with ease.

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Whether you select a star cluster, a galaxy, or a nebula, Gravity guides you to your target with precision. Just put your smartphone on Hestia, follow the lights to correctly align your telescope, and be ready to capture what's invisible to the naked eye.

5. Scenery mode - Capture your surroundings 
up-close.

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Capture stunning close-up images of your surroundings, transforming your smart telescope into a versatil camera. Whether it's a distant landscape, wildlife, or architectural details, this mode allows you to zoom in and photograph the world around you with incredible clarity and precision. The Scenery Mode expands your telescope's capabilities beyond the stars.

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Tailor your experience: choose the Hestia pack that’s right for you!
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Technical specifications

Dimensions & Weight

  • Weight: 850g (1.87 lbs)
  • Size: 17 x 24 x 5.5 cm (6.7 x 9.5 x 2.2 in)

Optics

  • Aperture: 30 mm (1.2 in)
  • Magnification: x 25
  • Optic Design: 6 lenses in 3 groups
  • Field of View: 1.8°
  • Limiting magnitude: 7-8

Applications

  • Suitable for: Moon, Sun, Bright Deep Sky Objects

Image Formats

  • Supported formats: JPEG

Tripod

  • Compatibility: Tripod with pan and tilt fluid head and 3/8” thread