About the EQUINOX 2 smart telescope from UNISTELLAR

Posted on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 by RICHARD HARRIS, Executive Editor

The EQUINOX 2 smart telescope from Unistellar offers a host of innovative features and technologies for an easier observational experience, perfect for those who don't prioritize eyepiece observation. You can observe celestial objects directly through your mobile device or tablet using the free iOS and Android app. It includes manual focus and collimation for precise adjustments, access to a sky catalog of over 5000 objects, live image processing, and easy sharing.

UNISTELLAR EQUINOX 2 specifications

Image Resolution: 6.2 MP
Mirror Diameter: 114mm
Focal Length: 450mm
Focal Ratio: f/4
Field of View: 34.2 x 45.6 arcmin
Limiting Magnitude: 18.2
Mount: Motorized Alt-Az
Weight: Telescope 7kg, Tripod 2kg
Battery Life: 11 hours
Storage: 64 GB

UNISTELLAR app & smart telescope features

App Integration: Control via mobile devices with the free iOS and Android app.
Live Image Processing: View real-time enhancements of celestial objects.
Extensive Database: Access to over 5000 celestial objects.
Manual Focus & Collimation: For precise adjustments.
Premium Tripod: High-quality, stable support for optimal viewing.

Comparing the EQUINOX 2 to the EVSCOPE 2

Feature	EQUINOX 2	EVSCOPE 2
Image Resolution	6.2 MP	7.7 MP
Mirror Diameter	114mm	114mm
Focal Length	450mm	450mm
Focal Ratio	f/4	f/4
Field of View	34.2 x 45.6 arcmin	34.2 x 45.6 arcmin
Limiting Magnitude	18.2	18.2
Mount	Motorized Alt-Az	Motorized Alt-Az
Weight	7kg (Telescope), 2kg (Tripod)	7kg (Telescope), 2kg (Tripod)
Battery Life	11 hours	9 hours
Storage	64 GB	64 GB

What's in the box?

Unistellar EQUINOX 2 smart telescope
Original Unistellar tripod
Bahtinov mask
Dust cap
Charger with adapter
Adjustment tools

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