Unistellar · Smart Telescope
Unistellar Odyssey
Point, tap, observe: the Odyssey makes deep-sky imaging genuinely accessible without sacrificing serious capability.
Price updated Mar 22, 2026
Performance Scores
Overview
The Unistellar Odyssey is a fully automated smart telescope designed to remove the traditional barriers between you and the night sky. Its 114mm mirror and f/3.9 focal ratio work alongside an integrated camera and live-stacking software to reveal faint deep-sky objects that a traditional visual telescope of similar aperture simply could not show you. The 37-million-star database and one-click GoTo system handle alignment and pointing automatically, so setup genuinely takes under two minutes with no polar alignment required.
There is no eyepiece. Everything you see comes through an app on your phone or tablet, which works well for group viewing but is a real consideration if you prefer traditional visual observing. The 33.6 by 45 arcminute field of view suits galaxies and nebulae nicely, and a limiting magnitude of 17.2 means you can reach objects most visual observers never will. The 64GB onboard storage and RAW/FITS export support legitimate post-processing work, and the citizen-science programs through NASA and SETI let you contribute usable data on asteroid occultations and exoplanet transits.
At 6.5kg total with tripod, it travels well. The $2,599 price reflects a premium all-in-one system rather than raw aperture value.
At a Glance
114mm
Aperture
f/3.9
Focal Ratio
6.5kg
Weight
320mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- Fully automated alignment and GoTo require no star-hopping or polar alignment, even for complete beginners
- Live stacking reveals faint nebulae and galaxies in real time, compensating for the modest 114mm aperture
- RAW and FITS export support serious post-processing and submission to citizen-science programs
- Onboard 64GB storage and up to five hours of battery life make it genuinely portable and self-contained
- The 37-million-star catalog and 5,000-plus object database cover virtually any target an amateur would plan to image
- No eyepiece means all viewing is screen-based, which simplifies group sessions but eliminates the traditional visual experience
- At 6.5kg combined weight, it is compact enough for travel and city balconies without sacrificing electronic stability
Customer Reviews
47 reviews
Odyssey is an excellent telescope. It packs amazing technologies, bigger aperture in a portable format. It does very well in many different situations including my apartment balcony. It is the telescope that got me interested back in amateur astronomy. However, it is expensive, and in the absence of...
This telescope has been perfect for our family and friends! First, a little back story: About 15 years ago I purchased a $150 refractor telescope with hopes to introduce my young children to the many celestial wonders out there. I also purchased some additional eye pieces and a barlow lens on top of...
The photo quality of the Astro subjects are excellent, and the auto search feature makes it easy for beginner to track the sky, subject, very pleased with the purchase.