What is the difference with Stellina?

What is the difference with Stellina?

To understand the differences between Vespera and Stellina, we invite you to read this blog post:

StellinaVespera
Price (USD)$3,999$1,499
Launch date2018/20192021/2022
Weight11 kg5 kg
Size (open)60 x 40 x 13 cm48 x 20 x 9 cm
Size (closed)50 x 40 x 13 cm40 x 20 x 9 cm
Aperture80 mm50 mm
Focal length400 mm200 mm
Focal ratioF/5F/4
Lens typeAprochromatic doubletApochromatic quadruplet
Lens featureVery low dispersion S-FPL51 equivalent (ED) with lanthanum glassExtra low dispersion S-FPL52 equivalent (ULD) with lanthanum glass
Battery life5 hours4 hours
Power supply10000mAh external battery (powerbank)Built-in battery
Operating temperature range0-40° Celcius0-40° Celcius
ApplicationDeep SkyDeep Sky
Field of view1° x 0.7°1.6° x 0.9°
Limiting magnitude1313
SensorSony IMX178Sony IMX462
Sensor typeColorColor
Sensor coolingPassivePassive*
Sensor format1/1.8”1/2.8”
Sensor size5 x 7,4 mm3,1 x 5,6 mm
Pixel size2,4 µm2,9 µm
Definition3072 x 2080 (6,4MP)1920 x 1080 (2MP)
Image formatsJpg; Tiff; Fits (16-bit raw images)Jpg; Tiff; Fits (16-bit raw images)
Dark, flat, bias filesXX
Filter wheelXX
Built-in filtersLight pollutionNone
Optional filtersSolarLight pollution, Interferential, Solar
Water resistanceIP53IP43
ConnectivityWi-FiWi-Fi
ControlSmartphone, TabletSmartphone, Tablet
Dew heaterYesX (optional)
Humidity and temperature sensorsYesX (optional)
MaterialABSABS
MountAlt-azimutalAlt-azimutal
Warranty2 year2 year
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