Vaonis Unveils Atlas Modular Smart Telescope With DSLR-Style Interchangeable Optics
So, Vaonis, a French company known for its smart telescopes, just launched this cool new product called the Atlas. It’s a modular telescope, meaning you can swap out the optical tubes. The first module they’re offering is the Atlas 80, which has an 80mm apochromatic quadruplet, a 360mm focal length, and an aperture of f/4.5. It also includes an 8.3-megapixel Sony IMX585 sensor. The whole package weighs 14.3 pounds and measures 16.1 inches long. There's a "SkyTwin" option for using two tubes, plus a SkyGuard all-sky camera. You can preorder the Atlas Single for $3,990 or the Atlas Twin for $5,490 until November 15, with delivery starting in March 2027. It comes with a 10-year warranty for the mount and five years for the Atlas 80.
Key facts
- Vaonis announced the Atlas, a modular smart telescope with DSLR-style interchangeable optics
- The first module, Atlas 80, uses an 80mm apochromatic quadruplet with 360mm focal length and f/4.5 aperture
- It includes a built-in Sony IMX585 8.3-megapixel sensor
- The complete Atlas 80 system weighs 14.3 pounds (6.5 kilograms) and is 16.1 inches (41 centimeters) long
- SkyTwin configuration supports two Atlas 80 tubes aimed at the same target to gather twice as much light
- Atlas Single with mount and Atlas 80 preorders cost $3,990 for one month, a $1,000 discount
- Atlas Twin preorders cost $5,490 until November 15, rising to $6,990 afterward
- Preorder shipments are expected to begin in March 2027
Entities
Artists
- Cyril Dupuy
Institutions
- Vaonis
- Sony
Locations
- France