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Hestia - Turn your smartphone into a smart telescope

Price range: CHF 189 through CHF 339

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Hestia by Vaonis: Turn your smartphone into a smart telescope

Visit Hestia from Vaonis is a revolutionary innovation that turns your smartphone into a veritable observing telescope. Thanks to its patented six-lens passive optical system, it lets you explore the Moon, the Sun and even the brightest objects in the deep sky, without electronics or batteries.
Hestia is an excellent option for following the total solar eclipse in 2026. Don't forget to get your equipment in advance - the closer we get to the date of this eclipse, the greater the strain on stocks! 
Eclipse totality over Central Texas with Hestia : r/vaonis
Photo taken with a Hestia during a solar eclipse. You can see the protuberances, which is impressive for a smartphone photo!
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Main Features

  • Advanced optics : six-lens system with prisms and 30 mm lens.
  • Passive technology : no cables, no external power supply, no noise.
  • Up to 25× magnification via your smartphone's photo lens.
  • Ultra portable : compact, 850 g, ideal for walking and travelling.
  • Day/night compatible : observe the Moon, the Sun (with filter) and more.

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Gravity Application

Developed to accompany Hestia, the Gravity is your command center:

  • Step-by-step guidance to easily align your smartphone.
  • Augmented reality sky charts and target suggestions.
  • Dedicated modes (Moon, Sun, deep sky, landscape) for optimized shots.
  • Educational content interactive learning experience.

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Smartphone compatibility

  • iPhone : iPhone 8 and + (Sun/Moon), iPhone 13 and + (deep sky).
  • Android : Android 11+, good-quality sensors (Pixel, Samsung S20+).

Available Packs

Hestia is available in three versions to suit your needs:

  • Pack EssentielHestia + soft protective cover. No tripod
  • Standard Pack : Hestia + soft protective cover + tripodyou've got everything you need to get started!
  • Pack Solar : Hestia, a rigid protective shell, solar pointer and sun filter designed to meet the most stringent safety requirements. Tripod warning!
  • Ultimate Pack : All-in-one: Hestia, sun filter, adjustable tripod, hard carrying case and magnetic phone holder.

Why choose Hestia?

  • A solution accessible to all, with no electronics and no learning curve.
  • Compatible with most recent smartphones.
  • Ideal for families, children, schools and those curious about the sky.
  • The first compact telescope designed to observe a solar eclipse with your smartphone.

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Hestia represents a new generation of astronomy: simple, educational and always at hand.

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