The ultimate guide to observing the Milky Way with a smart telescope
The Milky Way band holds the finest nebulae and the densest clusters in the sky. This guide is your complete reference, from reading a target sheet to planning a session based on your latitude.
Whether you're new to astronomy or an experienced stargazer, you'll find practical bearings, galactic context for every object, and capture advice built around your smart telescope.
The Milky Way band holds the finest nebulae and the densest clusters in the sky. This guide is your complete reference, from reading a target sheet to planning a session based on your latitude.
Whether you're new to astronomy or an experienced stargazer, you'll find practical bearings, galactic context for every object, and capture advice built around your smart telescope.
Illustrated with the finest astrophotographs captured with smart telescopes.
200 curated targets
Star charts
Smart telescope capture tips
Observation planner
Win a Vespera 3 smart telescope
To celebrate the launch, we're giving away a Vespera 3 smart telescope. Grab your free guide and enter for your chance to win.
From August 26 to September 16, 2026, every reader has a shot at winning a brand new Vespera 3, the ultimate smart astrophotography telescope.
One Vespera 3 smart telescope
- 1 Download the Milky Way guide
- 3 Follow Vaonis on Facebook or Instagram, whichever you use
- 4 Earn extra entries by referring friends, every successful referral increases your chances of winning
Giveaway open August 26 to September 16, 2026. No purchase necessary. Winner drawn at random and notified by email.
