Comparison
Vespera II vs Odyssey
Vespera II has the wider field (2.5° × 1.4° vs 0.75° × 0.56°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; Odyssey shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Vespera II frames 7 well and Odyssey 11.
- Wider field: Vespera II.
- Lower official price: Vespera II ($1,590).
- Lighter: Odyssey (4 kg).
- Larger aperture: Odyssey (85 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | Vespera II | Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal length | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Native field of view | 2.5° × 1.4° | 0.75° × 0.56° |
| Targets framed well | 7 / 20 | 11 / 20 |
| Weight | 5 kg | 4 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Official price | $1,590 | $2,599 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Vespera II. Dashed blue: Odyssey.
Where they differ
| Target | Vespera II | Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 II
Where to buy the Odyssey
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Vespera II or the Odyssey?
- The Vespera II, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The Odyssey (11 of 20, against 7).
- Which is cheaper?
- The Vespera II, at an official price of $1,590.
- Which is lighter?
- The Odyssey, at about 4 kg.