I just received one of these and I’m so confused. I have no idea what I’m doing! So what I’m understanding with this video is you have to do everything through the app?
Hestia was built so that you can use your phones camera through the application Gravity. All Vaonis devices use an app, but Hestia has no batteries, it’s just a bunch of lenses. You need a stand (unless you bought one) and possible more items to keep it steady or if you want to view objects overnight. I love looking at the moon, sun (w filter), and I plan to look at the comet too.
Is it standard to not include ANY instructions with a device like this? I've watched 2 other unboxings. While the unboxer seemed confused with both Hestia and Gravity there is no comment about lack of what parts are, how to set up the scope, how to navigate the app not even a good luck. I spent 2.5 hours guessing before I paired the iphone, 13Pro, to the scope. Only by watching several UA-cams did I know to remove a protective lens film. I spent another 3 hours outdoors this afternoon, again guessing how to use the gravity app. I'm a retired dentist and used to sloppy instructions with new equipment, but never a bare product that I had to self explore to learn.
Hi Phillip - this kit (solo pack) was from the Kickstarter and meant to be bare minimum. I believe I mention how bare the parts were in this video. The instructions were on that single sheet of paper with the QR codes. Did you receive that? I did have a similar experience “learning on the go”. But as soon as I started the app the setup instructions were pretty spot on. Given the brain of the telescope is your phone, it makes sense - but only afterwards. I will say their support team has been very good in the past. But right now they are flooded with shipping delays so it might take time to get back. Is this your first telescope?
I just received one of these and I’m so confused. I have no idea what I’m doing! So what I’m understanding with this video is you have to do everything through the app?
Hestia was built so that you can use your phones camera through the application Gravity. All Vaonis devices use an app, but Hestia has no batteries, it’s just a bunch of lenses.
You need a stand (unless you bought one) and possible more items to keep it steady or if you want to view objects overnight.
I love looking at the moon, sun (w filter), and I plan to look at the comet too.
I do believe this is the worst $200 I’ve ever spent!
Is it standard to not include ANY instructions with a device like this?
I've watched 2 other unboxings. While the unboxer seemed confused with both Hestia
and Gravity there is no comment about lack of what parts are, how to set up the scope, how to navigate the app not even a good luck.
I spent 2.5 hours guessing before I paired the iphone, 13Pro, to the scope.
Only by watching several UA-cams did I know to remove a protective lens film.
I spent another 3 hours outdoors this afternoon, again guessing how to use the gravity app.
I'm a retired dentist and used to sloppy instructions with new equipment, but never a bare product that I had to self explore to learn.
Hi Phillip - this kit (solo pack) was from the Kickstarter and meant to be bare minimum. I believe I mention how bare the parts were in this video. The instructions were on that single sheet of paper with the QR codes. Did you receive that?
I did have a similar experience “learning on the go”. But as soon as I started the app the setup instructions were pretty spot on. Given the brain of the telescope is your phone, it makes sense - but only afterwards.
I will say their support team has been very good in the past. But right now they are flooded with shipping delays so it might take time to get back.
Is this your first telescope?
to unstable for anything ....will stick with my seestar