Pegasus SmartEye

Pegasus SmartEye + FREE «The sky through the telescope»

Introduction

Take advantage of the Smart EYE offer, which includes the eyepiece and a high-quality book entitled «The sky through the telescope - 110 essential observations»! 

SmartEye revolutionizes amateur astronomy by combining the comfort of a traditional eyepiece with the power of a state-of-the-art imaging sensor. Thanks to its immersive display, your observations become spectacular plunges into the Universe, with colorful, detailed images that rival those of much larger instruments.

A video by Jean-Marc that I liked for its spontaneity. Very complete presentation:

French manual and link to the official English manual

Translation into French by myself:

https://deep-space-astronomy.ch/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2025/05/SmartEye_Manuel_FR-nylsy4.pdf

Legal reference:

https://news.skysafariastronomy.com/smarteye/manual/SmartEyeManual.pdf

Highlights

• Sony IMX533 color sensor (3008 × 3008 px, ~9 Mpx) offering a wide dynamic range and optimized noise reduction.
• Ultra HD 2560 × 2560 px display90° field of view, adjustable diopter (+1 D to -5 D) and 12 mm eye relief.
• Thermoelectric cooling (TEC) performance, lowering sensor temperature to -25°C below ambient.
• Real-time self-stacking to improve the signal-to-noise ratio and automatically balance colors.
• Integrated ST-4 port for autoguiding, guaranteeing precise tracking during astrophotography sessions.
• Power and data via a single USB-C cable (up to 3 A), simplifying installation.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac) and micro SD slot for direct storage of FIT files.
• ASCOM Alpaca support to control SmartEye as a network camera with NINA, Sequence Generator Pro, etc.
• Integrated inertial sensors (accelerometer & gyroscope) to optimize plate solving and reject vibrating images (future firmware).
• Easy firmware updates to stay up to date.

Versatile use

• Standalone eyepiece Insert SmartEye and enjoy uncomplicated live viewing of the universe.
• Cooled astro-camera configure exposures and gains via ASCOM Alpaca, link long sequences together and store your FITs. That's astrophoto!
• Real-time sharing View on smartphone (iOS/Android) or micro SD, then show off your best shots at events.

Key technical specifications

• Sensor Sony IMX533 Color CMOS (3008 × 3008 px, ≈9 Mpx)
• Display 2560 × 2560 px, 90° field of view, +1 D/-5 D diopter, 12 mm eye relief
• Cooling TEC down to -25°C sub-ambient
• Connections USB-C power-in (3 A), ST-4 port, micro SD slot
• Network Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
• Compatibility : iOS, Android, ASCOM Alpaca, SkySafari

What you get

• A plug & play tool, accessible to beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.
• The opportunity to defy light pollution and observe even from urban areas.
• Simplified sharing of your discoveries, live or via micro SD.

The manufacturer's page is well done: https://smarteyepiece.com/

Tips for optimum use of your eyepiece

• Equatorial monitoring is recommended.

  An Alt-Az mount will work, of course, but after a while you'll notice a field rotation, This results in the loss of part of the image.

• USB power cable.

  The cable supplied measures 1 metre. This length is sufficient in some cases, but can be limiting in other configurations. Remember to buy the right cable for your installation.

• Micro-SD card essential.

  Images are recorded directly onto a micro-SD card. Make sure you have it before use.

• UV/IR-cut filter recommended for urban environments.

  The sensor has no built-in UV/IR-cut filter. If you are observing from an urban or light-polluted area, the addition of this type of filter is highly recommended to improve image quality.

• Autonomy depends on your battery. For a typical evening of observation, I recommend a 20,000 mAh battery.