Comparison
Origin Mark II vs eVscope 2
Origin Mark II has the wider field (1.32° × 0.75° vs 0.76° × 0.57°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; eVscope 2 shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Origin Mark II frames 8 well and eVscope 2 11.
- Wider field: Origin Mark II.
- Lower official price: Origin Mark II ($4,299).
- Lighter: eVscope 2 (7 kg).
- Larger aperture: Origin Mark II (152 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | Origin Mark II | eVscope 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 152 mm | 114 mm |
| Focal length | 335 mm | 450 mm |
| Native field of view | 1.32° × 0.75° | 0.76° × 0.57° |
| Targets framed well | 8 / 20 | 11 / 20 |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 7 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Not listed | Not listed |
| Official price | $4,299 | $4,999 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Origin Mark II. Dashed blue: eVscope 2.
Where they differ
| Target | Origin Mark II | eVscope 2 |
|---|---|---|
| M27 Dumbbell Nebula | small in the frame | fits well |
| M16 Eagle Nebula | small in the frame | fits well |
| M104 Sombrero Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
Where to buy the Origin Mark II
Where to buy the eVscope 2
Unistellar storeOfficial store · $4,999 list price
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Origin Mark II or the eVscope 2?
- The Origin Mark II, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The eVscope 2 (11 of 20, against 8).
- Which is cheaper?
- The Origin Mark II, at an official price of $4,299.
- Which is lighter?
- The eVscope 2, at about 7 kg.