![]() ![]() ![]() We found this kind of display mightily impressive and ever so useful for the uninitiated astronomer, but also equally more intuitive for the veteran stargazer as well as it removes much of the alignment and finderscope admin traditional telescopes require. In Explore mode there are rows of suggested celestial objects, all recommended based on location and time of using the telescope. Frustrating though it may be, the real magic is in the automatic navigation through the Explore mode. The image can be quite laggy though, with it taking quite some time to nail focus because of this. Once there though, the app gives full, smooth manual control of the telescope and displays a live view in the top of the screen. You'll operate the telescope solely through the app, so make sure your smart device and eVscope 2 are both charged fully before heading out. Even if you know nothing about constellations, current planetary alignment, Moon phases, or the names and positions of nebulae, the smart device app can fling you to places within the press of the screen. One of the first things we were struck by when using the eVscope 2 is just how easy it is to navigate the night sky. Astrophotos save with a stamp for essential info.The Unistellar eVscope 2 sits inside a helpful backpack that cushions it neatly, for those that want to opt for this bundled extra (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) Pop the tripod on the side of the bag with the accompanying straps and you're ready to go. The backpack even has extra pockets and multiple adjustments around the shoulders and waist straps to make it easier to carry long distances. An extra carry pouch can take extra accessories and fits inside the backpack, bolstering the telescope's fit. The telescope even has its own backpack (if you opt for this purchase option) which it snugly slides into. ![]() A beautiful satin black metal finish on the tripod complements the same from the telescope mount and lower half of the tube and the telescope sits upright like a rocket when first starting up. The tripod mount is simple, just slot the telescope in from the top and tighten the two set screws. The eVscope 2 comes with a sturdy metal tripod but still feels lightweight, making it ideal to travel with. The eVscope 2 is minimalist in design, featuring just a single button on the telescope - the power button (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) Cleverly, Unistellar has hidden a Bahtinov mask in the cap cover which unscrews and pops right out for quick focusing of celestial objects. The eyepiece is comfortable to use and is surrounded by soft rubber, but this rubber does trap dust and fibers easily which can look untidy unless cleaned. It has a Nikon eyepiece which is a new addition to Unistellar’s telescope range (the original eQuinox didn’t have one) and this appeals to purist astronomers and clubs who like to share views without passing around a smartphone which it otherwise syncs to. The main tube is of metal and plastic construction but feels premium in the hand and stands solid. A single power button and two connection ports mean setup is a doddle. It feels minimalist, with simple but refined construction throughout. We can immediately tell that every aspect of this telescope has been carefully designed, not just for the accuracy of its optics, but also the look and feel of the telescope itself. The Unistellar eVscope 2.0 telescope is a jaw-droppingly beautiful night sky instrument. Eyepiece will appeal to more traditional astronomers.Very sturdy tripod and simple telescope mount.Incredibly stunning looks and solid telescope construction.The side profile of the Unistellar eVscope 2 shows well-thought-out design with seeming minimalism at its heart (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) ![]()
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