Unistellar eVscope 2
Unistellar's reflector pairs a 7.7 MP sensor with app-based filtering
At a glance
Thin cloud5.1 out of 10
The eVscope 2 pairs a 114 mm aperture with a 7.7 MP image sensor, but its 7 kg telescope weight and lack of autofocus count against ease of handling.
Five scores, from 1 to 10
- Light graspaperture, against every scope listed here8.4
- Detailfocal length and pixel size6.5
- Field of viewhow much sky fits in one frame1.8
- Portabilitycarry weight, without the tripod3.7
- Easebattery, autofocus, dew heater, light pollution handling5.3
Mean score 5.1 out of 10
The sums behind these figures are set out on how scores work. With no figure from the maker, a row stays empty.
Optics and image capture
The 114 mm (4.5 in) aperture gives the Unistellar eVscope 2 a substantial light-collecting opening, gathering more light than most of the telescopes compared. Its 450 mm focal length and f/4 focal ratio describe a compact reflector optical system, with the focal length also feeding into the detail comparison below.
The 7.7 MP sensor has 2.9 µm pixels. Together, the focal length and pixel size place fine-detail capability in the middle of the telescopes compared, using the tighter limit between optical resolving power and two-pixel sampling.
The field of view measures 34.2 x 45.6 arcminutes, with the longer side framing a narrower patch of sky than most of the compared telescopes. That field is a consideration when choosing targets that need to fit within the camera's view.
The maker quotes a limiting magnitude of 18.2. This is the manufacturer's stated figure for the eVscope 2, rather than a promise of what your garden sky will reveal.
Mount, app and observing features
The alt-azimuth mount carries the telescope, while the electronic eyepiece provides an eyepiece option alongside its camera-based imaging. The Unistellar app is available for iOS and Android, putting the telescope's controls in your phone or tablet.
The app applies software noise and light pollution filtering. For a garden under bright street lighting, that processing is relevant to how the instrument handles light pollution in its images, without changing the conditions of your sky.
Autofocus is absent, so focusing remains a task for you rather than an automatic adjustment. This is one of the features behind the ease comparison, alongside the battery life and app-based filtering.
See the price at UnistellarUnistellar eVscope 2, £4,199, Price at Unistellar's UK shop, 23 October 2026
Power, storage and carrying
The maker states a battery life of 9 hours. That figure places the eVscope 2 above most of the compared instruments for battery endurance, while the lack of autofocus means more adjustment is left to you.
The 64 GB of internal storage gives the instrument space for captured material. The telescope weighs 7 kg without its tripod, according to the maker, making it heavier to carry out than most of the compared telescopes. The tripod adds 2 kg, so moving the complete setup means accounting for both pieces.
How the specifications compare
Light grasp: The 114 mm aperture sits ahead of most of the telescopes compared for light gathering.
Detail: The 450 mm focal length and 2.9 µm pixels place fine-detail capability around the middle of the comparison.
Field: The 45.6 arcminute long side gives a narrower sky framing than most of the compared telescopes.
Portability: At 7 kg for the telescope, excluding the tripod, this is heavier to carry out than most of the comparison.
Ease: The 9-hour battery life and named hands-off features leave more to do by hand than most of the compared telescopes.
Verdict
The eVscope 2's 114 mm aperture, 7.7 MP sensor and 64 GB storage sit alongside app-based filtering and a 9-hour maker-quoted battery life. Its weight and manual focusing are relevant trade-offs for carrying it into your garden and setting up.
Specifications
| Optical design | Reflector |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Focal length | 450 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4 |
| Sensor | 7.7 MP |
| Pixel size | 2.9 µm |
| Image size | not stated by the maker |
| Field of view | 0.76° × 0.57° |
| Limiting magnitude (maker's figure) | 18.2 |
| Mount | Alt-azimuth |
| Electronic eyepiece | Yes |
| Filters built in | not stated by the maker |
| Autofocus | No |
| Battery life (maker's figure) | 9 h |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Dew heater | not stated by the maker |
| Weather rating | not stated by the maker |
| App | Unistellar app (iOS and Android) |
Source: the maker's own specification sheet. Where it says "not stated by the maker", the maker has not given that figure so far.
Versions
Price at Unistellar's UK shop, 23 October 2026. Each row leads to that version at the shop.
Strengths and limits
- The 114 mm (4.5 in) aperture and 450 mm focal length are paired with a 7.7 MP image sensor and 2.9 µm pixel size.
- The maker states a limiting magnitude of 18.2 and a field of view of 34.2 x 45.6 arcminutes.
- The maker states 9 hours of battery life, with 64 GB of internal storage and an electronic eyepiece.
- The 7 kg telescope weight, excluding the 2 kg tripod, makes it heavier to carry than many compared telescopes, according to the maker.
- The maker lists no autofocus, and the alt-azimuth mount frames a comparatively narrow field of view.
Who it suits, and which skies
For town skiesFor faint galaxies
A good match if you want a smart telescope with an electronic eyepiece, 64 GB of internal storage or app-based light pollution filtering.
Less so if you need autofocus or a lighter telescope to carry.
Bundles and prices for each version sit in the table above; the current line-up is on the shop's own page.
Questions about the Unistellar eVscope 2
- How much weight do you need to carry?
- The maker states a telescope weight of 7 kg, with the tripod weighing a further 2 kg.
- Can the app help with light pollution in a city sky?
- The maker describes software noise and light pollution filtering in the Unistellar app, which is available for iOS and Android.
- How long does the battery last?
- The maker states a battery life of 9 hours.
Photos
Last light
The eVscope 2 combines a 114 mm (4.5 in) aperture with a 450 mm focal length and 2.9 µm pixels. Its maker-stated 9-hour battery life and 64 GB of internal storage are useful figures, while the 7 kg telescope weight excludes the 2 kg tripod.
See the price at Unistellar£4,199, Price at Unistellar's UK shop, 23 October 2026
Field notes that mention it
Nearby in the sky: similar scopes
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- Unistellar Odyssey Pro85 mm, 4 kg, 0.75° × 0.56°, from £3,699
- Celestron Origin Mark II152 mm, 18.87 kg, 1.32° × 0.75°, from £3,699
- Unistellar Odyssey85 mm, 4 kg, 0.75° × 0.56°, £2,099