People have been looking up to the skies and beyond for years in hopes of different things ranging from space travel to solving life’s mysteries. These days, with technology lighting up our cities, we can barely see the stars, let alone our neighboring planets. To do that, you need a telescope, but even then, the technology is limited by how powerful and big the device is. During CES 2024, UNISTELLAR, a company dedicated to “reimagining the telescope,” revealed ODYSSEY, a line of smart telescopes that promises to create a better stargazing experience.
A clearer look at space
ODYSSEY is a combination of two UNISTELLAR innovations: the Nikon High Precision Optics and the Stellar Autofocus. As you can probably tell by its name, the former was developed with Nikon. It was created so that users are not required to make manual adjustments to the mirror telescope.
Meanwhile, the Stellar Autofocus utilizes a smart algorithm and a dedicated motorized sensor, providing sharper images of celestial objects even in the city. These innovations behind the telescope make it “the first telescope capable of observing both nearby planets and objects situated in the depths of the cosmos.”
One would think that a powerful telescope also means it’s bigger and heftier. However, UNISTELLAR has made the ODYSSEY at 8.8 lbs and made it compact for users to bring around. Apart from that, users can also download the UNISTELLAR app. This companion app can help stargazers navigate the skies more easily and provide information on what heavenly body the users are seeing through the telescope. This makes exploring and understanding the universe more convenient.
The new telescope consists of two versions: the standard ODYSSEY, retailing at $2,499, and the PRO at $3,999. Although the price difference seems quite a jump, the latter version is additionally equipped with the Nikon Eyepiece Technology to make the viewing experience more immersive. UNISTELLAR has also created a Red Edition of the PRO version that costs $4,999.
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