How do I access Hestia's different modes?

After clicking on the camera icon in the Space Center, click on the menu or shortcut to change modes (landscape / sun / moon / deep sky / planet).

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• Can we observe the planets with Hestia?

  The Hestia telescope will allow you to observe the phases of Venus, the Jupiter’s moons and distinguish the rings of Saturn.

• What can be observed with Hestia?

  Hestia, along with the Gravity by Vaonis app, includes 2 modes that will allow you to observe the following objects: Day mode: observation of the Sun and sunspots, total and partial solar eclipses. A solar filter is necessary to observe the Sun ...

• Which smartphones are compatible with Hestia?

  The compatibility depends on what you want to observe and your smartphone’s OS (Operating System) If you are using an Apple iPhone: Sun & Moon: iPhone under iOS 16 and above, or iPhone 8 and above. Deep Sky: iPhone 13 and above Please note that only ...

• How do I access Mosaic Mode?

  Your instrument must be connected and initialized to access the mosaic mode. You will see the new button appear on the object sheet or on the manual target:

• Does the Hestia telescope allow observation of daytime landscapes, birds, etc.?

  The Gravity by Vaonis app will not offer a dedicated mode for this type of observation. However, it will still be possible to observe distant objects by day (landscapes, animals, etc.) using Hestia and your smartphone’s camera.