Comparison
Seestar S50 Pro vs Vespera 3
Vespera 3 has the wider field (2.5° × 1.4° vs 2.45° × 1.38°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; Seestar S50 Pro shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Seestar S50 Pro frames 7 well and Vespera 3 7.
- Wider field: Vespera 3.
- Price: listed in different currencies ($999 vs €2,490); compare in your own market.
| Spec | Seestar S50 Pro | Vespera 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal length | 260 mm | 245 mm |
| Native field of view | 2.45° × 1.38° | 2.5° × 1.4° |
| Targets framed well | 7 / 20 | 7 / 20 |
| Weight | – | 5 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Yes | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Not listed | Yes |
| Official price | $999 | €2,490 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Seestar S50 Pro. Dashed blue: Vespera 3.
Where to buy the Seestar S50 Pro
Where to buy the Vespera 3
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Seestar S50 Pro or the Vespera 3?
- The Vespera 3, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- Both frame 7 of our 20 popular targets well.