Vaonis Hyperia Smart Telescope
Created as a one-off digital observatory for the Palais de la Découverte in Paris, the Vaonis Hyperia sits at the top of the brand's lineup of smart telescopes. Its optical system, which was developed with Canon and features 17 lenses with Air Sphere Coating technology, a 150mm f/4 aperture, a long 1,050mm focal length, and a 45-megapixel full-frame sensor. With the optics set on a robotic arm, it measures around 6 feet tall when open and can track objects selected via the app across the sky for up to 30 minutes. Two integrated filters allow for dialing up specific wavelengths, and built-in livestreaming capabilities allow the telescope to operate remotely while the images are viewed in a theater, planetarium, or classroom. The Hyperia is available for pre-order now with deliveries slated to begin in 2027.

