Unistellar eVscope
Great for long-expos ure astrophotography, this computerised telescope provides superb views of the Solar System and bright deep-sky targets
Reviewed by Damian Peach
The tripod is sturdy, but lightweight for portability
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Cost: £2,699 / $2,999
From: Unistellar Optics
Type: Reflector
Aperture: 4.5”
Focal length: 17.7”
Best for…
Beginners and families
High budgets
Planetary viewing
Lunar viewing
Bright deep-sky objects
The eVscope is a completely unique product as
far as telescopes go. It seeks to offer the user
access to both long-exposure astrophotography
and eyepiece viewing previously only within
the realms of experienced amateurs with
large telescopes. The telescope was developed
by Unistellar in partnership with the SETI Institute, and is primarily geared towards participating in citizen science projects. With its unique features and design, this is a telescope we were particularly keen to test.