Comparison
Vespera 3 vs eQuinox 2
Vespera 3 has the wider field (2.5° × 1.4° vs 0.76° × 0.57°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; eQuinox 2 shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Vespera 3 frames 7 well and eQuinox 2 11.
- Wider field: Vespera 3.
- Price: listed in different currencies (€2,490 vs $2,899); compare in your own market.
- Lighter: Vespera 3 (5 kg).
- Larger aperture: eQuinox 2 (114 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | Vespera 3 | eQuinox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 50 mm | 114 mm |
| Focal length | 245 mm | 450 mm |
| Native field of view | 2.5° × 1.4° | 0.76° × 0.57° |
| Targets framed well | 7 / 20 | 11 / 20 |
| Weight | 5 kg | 7 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Official price | €2,490 | $2,899 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Vespera 3. Dashed blue: eQuinox 2.
Where they differ
| Target | Vespera 3 | eQuinox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| M42 Orion Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M33 Triangulum Galaxy | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M51 Whirlpool Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M82 Cigar Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M27 Dumbbell Nebula | small in the frame | fits well |
| M16 Eagle Nebula | small in the frame | fits well |
| M17 Omega Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M63 Sunflower Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M64 Black Eye Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M104 Sombrero Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
Where to buy the Vespera 3
Where to buy the eQuinox 2
Unistellar storeOfficial store · $2,899 list price
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Vespera 3 or the eQuinox 2?
- The Vespera 3, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The eQuinox 2 (11 of 20, against 7).
- Which is lighter?
- The Vespera 3, at about 5 kg.