Comparison
Vespera 3 vs Atlas Single
Vespera 3 has the wider field (2.5° × 1.4° vs 1.78° × 1°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; Atlas Single shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Vespera 3 frames 7 well and Atlas Single 6.
- Wider field: Vespera 3.
- Lower official price: Vespera 3 (€2,490).
- Larger aperture: Atlas Single (80 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | Vespera 3 | Atlas Single |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 50 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal length | 245 mm | 360 mm |
| Native field of view | 2.5° × 1.4° | 1.78° × 1° |
| Targets framed well | 7 / 20 | 6 / 20 |
| Weight | 5 kg | – |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Yes |
| Mosaic mode | Yes | Yes |
| Official price | €2,490 | €3,990 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Vespera 3. Dashed blue: Atlas Single.
Where they differ
| Target | Vespera 3 | Atlas Single |
|---|---|---|
| M42 Orion Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M33 Triangulum Galaxy | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M63 Sunflower Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
Where to buy the Vespera 3
Where to buy the Atlas Single
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Vespera 3 or the Atlas Single?
- The Vespera 3, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The Vespera 3 (7 of 20, against 6).
- Which is cheaper?
- The Vespera 3, at an official price of €2,490.