Unistellar · Smart Telescope
Unistellar eVscope 2
Point, tap, observe: the eVscope 2 brings faint deep-sky objects within reach without polar alignment or steep learning curves.
Price updated Apr 18, 2026
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Overview
The Unistellar eVscope 2 is built around a 114mm f/4 Newtonian mirror with a 450mm focal length, delivering a field of view of roughly 34 by 46 arcminutes and a limiting magnitude of 18.2. That means faint galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters that would be invisible to a casual visual observer become genuinely accessible through its live-stacking sensor, which accumulates light in real time and displays the result through the eyepiece or on your phone via Wi-Fi. Setup takes minutes rather than hours. The motorized alt-az mount handles alignment automatically, and GoTo points you at any of 5,000 catalogued objects with a single tap in the companion app.
There is no polar alignment required, which lowers the barrier considerably for beginners. Worth noting honestly: the alt-az mount limits unguided exposure length compared to an equatorial setup, and at $4,999 the price is substantial. The Amazon rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 53 reviews suggests some owners have encountered reliability or software frustrations, so that context is worth weighing.
For those who prioritize convenience and want to participate in organized citizen science campaigns through NASA and SETI, the eVscope 2 offers a genuinely capable and distinctive package.
At a Glance
114mm
Aperture
f/4
Focal Ratio
9kg
Weight
450mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- 114mm aperture and live stacking reveal galaxies and nebulae down to magnitude 18.2, well beyond typical visual limits for this aperture size
- Automatic alignment and one-click GoTo across a 5,000-object catalog means no star-hopping or manual setup
- Dual viewing modes let you observe through a physical eyepiece or stream the image to an iOS or Android device simultaneously
- RAW and FITS file export supports post-processing and makes the scope usable for more serious imaging work
- Citizen science integration allows participation in real NASA and SETI campaigns, including exoplanet transits and occultation events
- Up to 9 hours of battery life and an included tripod mean the system is genuinely self-contained for a night in the field
- No polar alignment requirement keeps setup simple, though the alt-az mount does restrict deep long-exposure astrophotography compared to equatorial designs
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Customer Reviews
12 reviews
I was very excited because this would be my first foray into astronomy. For the price, I figured the telescope and technology would be intuitive and easy. Unfortunately, they have an app that doesn't work. When the firmware doesn't update, you have a brick. I am not able to even use the telescope to...
High quality and works great!! Easy to use too!
I purchased the Unistellar EVscope2 in November of 2024. After 15 Months of use the battery has failed. They have a known problem with their power management and battery. But have done nothing to address the issue and resolve their customer problems. They did provide multiple procedures to try and w...