# \#hardware

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## [Vaonis Announces Verspera 3 and Vespera Pro 2](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/vaonis-announces-verspera-3-and-vespera-pro-2/1549)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
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**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/vaonis-announces-verspera-3-and-vespera-pro-2/1549 "2026-04-12T18:19:19Z")

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Vaonis has announced two new models of mid-priced smart telescopes: the Vespera 3 and the Verspera Pro 2. They look very interesting. If I decide to upgrade from my Verspera Pro, I’ll probably get the Vespera Pro 2.

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## [Low Cost Smart Telescope Review/Comparison](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/low-cost-smart-telescope-review-comparison/1424)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
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**Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/low-cost-smart-telescope-review-comparison/1424 "2026-01-10T07:32:59Z")

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Here is the comparison of the new S30 Pro to the original Seestar S30 and S50, and the Dwarf 3 and Dwarf Mini that Dave Cox referenced in his talk at the club meeting. Right now, it looks like the S30 Pro is ahead in …