USE OF HESTIA
Can I use Hestia with my case on?
Yes, you won't need to remove your case to use Hestia.
What is the Hestia battery life?
Hestia does not include a battery. It is an optical system that works without electronics or mechanics. The autonomy will therefore depend mainly on your smartphone.
Is the Vespera or Stellina tripod compatible with Hestia?
It is necessary to add to the Vespera and Stellina tripod a fluid head, pan-tilt type with 2 axes (horizontal and vertical) and a ⅜” thread to be able to use Hestia correctly.
Which tripods are compatible with Hestia?
The tripod must: be equipped with a fluid head, pan-tilt type with 2 axes (horizontal and vertical), and a ⅜” thread, support a load of at least 500 g (1.1 lbs), be stable and robust enough to prevent vibrations. This tripod type is available in all ...
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.
Can Hestia track objects?
No, Hestia will not be able to track objects. The Gravity by Vaonis app will guide the user to do the tracking manually. A motorized mount will be released at a later stage to point and track the objects.
Does Hestia have a GoTo system?
No, Hestia does not integrate the Go-To function and will not be able to track objects. The Gravity by Vaonis app will guide the user to point and track the objects manually. However, a motorized mount will be available in 2024 to offer these ...
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.
Where can I find more photos taken with Hestia?
More photos are available on the vaonis.com website or our social networks.
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 ...
Will CovalENS (Mosaic Mode) be available with Hestia?
No, CovalENS will not be available with Hestia.
Can Hestia take pictures of the Milky Way?
No, because Hestia's field of view is not large enough to photograph the Milky Way.
Is there a motor in altitude to keep the target stable in the field of view?
No, Hestia will have no motor. Tracking will be done manually with the help of the Gravity application.
How can I take deep-sky photos if there's no object tracking for long observations?
Long exposures are obtained by reframing and stacking exposures of a duration compatible with the absence of tracking.
Is Hestia designed for observing the Sun and Moon?
Hestia has been designed for observing the Sun and Moon, as well as the brightest deep-sky objects (magnitude 7-8).
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 ...
Is Hestia available on both iOS and Android?
Yes, we've developed Hestia to be compatible with both Android and iOS. You can check your smarthone compatibility here.
How will it adapt to each smartphone's camera configuration?
The application will manage settings automatically.
What is the picture resolution?
Image resolution will depend on the resolution of your smartphone's camera.
What is Hestia's field of view?
Hestia's field of view is 1.8°.
Will Hestia offer more detailed images of the Sun than Stellina or Vespera?
As with Stellina and Vespera, Hestia will be able to observe sunspots. Solar photos taken with Hestia will be stacked by the Gravity application, but there will be an advantage in terms of resolution for photos taken with Stellina or Vespera.
How can I check my smartphone's compatibility with Hestia?
To check the compatibility of your smartphone, please click on this link Enter the compatibility table, the QR Code and the name of the test app.
Will Hestia stack images?
Yes, the Gravity by Vaonis application incorporates image stacking technology to amplify the light collected and enhance the image.
How will you prevent smartphones from falling off during tracking?
Removable magnets hold your smartphone in place on Hestia. This will also ensure that the phone's lens is properly aligned with the eyepiece.
Can Hestia track objects?
No, Hestia will not be able to track objects. Users will be guided by the Gravity by Vaonis application to track objects manually.
Is it really a telescope or just a lens attachment for a smartphone?
Yes, it's an optical system equipped with lenses and prisms that direct the collected light onto the phone's sensor.
Can Hestia be defined as a smart telescope?
Hestia on its own isn't really a connected / smart telescope, but it becomes one when combined with your smartphone and the Gravity by Vaonis app.
Will Hestia work with smartphones that have 4 cameras on the back?
Hestia is compatible with smartphones equipped with 4 cameras, but will only use the main, most sensitive camera to take photos.