Comparison

Vespera II vs Vespera 3

Vespera II has the wider field (2.5° × 1.4° vs 2.5° × 1.4°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; Vespera 3 shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Vespera II frames 7 well and Vespera 3 7.

SpecVespera IIVespera 3
Aperture50 mm50 mm
Focal length250 mm245 mm
Native field of view2.5° × 1.4°2.5° × 1.4°
Targets framed well7 / 207 / 20
Weight5 kg5 kg
Wide-angle cameraNot listedNot listed
Mosaic modeYesYes
Official price$1,590€2,490

Both frames on the same targets

Solid gold: Vespera II. Dashed blue: Vespera 3.

M31 · 190′ × 60′
M31 Andromeda Galaxy: Vespera II larger than the frame; Vespera 3 larger than the frame.
M42 · 66′ × 60′
M42 Orion Nebula: Vespera II fits well; Vespera 3 fits well.
M51 · 11′ × 8′
M51 Whirlpool Galaxy: Vespera II small in the frame; Vespera 3 small in the frame.

Where to buy the Vespera II

Where to buy the Vespera 3

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Test both against your own sky

Questions and answers

Which is better for large targets, the Vespera II or the Vespera 3?
The Vespera II, because it has the wider field of view.
Which frames more popular targets well?
Both frame 7 of our 20 popular targets well.
Which is lighter?
The Vespera II, at about 5 kg.

Specs from manufacturer pages, checked 2026-10-12. Fit labels follow the rule on the page.