{"product_id":"vaonis-atlas-modular-smart-telescope","title":"Vaonis ATLAS Modular Smart Telescope – £200 Refundable Preorder Deposit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve your Vaonis ATLAS with a £200 fully refundable preorder deposit. The £200 paid at checkout is a deposit towards your chosen telescope, not the full purchase price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull launch price including VAT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeposit payable now\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemaining balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle — one 80mm imaging module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£3,399\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£3,199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin — two 80mm imaging modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£4,649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£4,449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour deposit is deducted from the full price. The balance will be requested separately and must be paid before dispatch; this £200 checkout does not authorise an automatic balance payment. To cancel your reservation and request a full refund of the deposit, contact Dark Clear Skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch preorder pricing until 15 November 2026: £3,399 with one 80mm imaging module or £4,649 with two. Prices include VAT. First deliveries are expected in March 2027; this is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVaonis ATLAS Modular Smart Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e brings automated deep-sky imaging to an expandable platform. Choose Single for an integrated 80mm imaging system, or Twin to combine two matching modules on the same target. View your observations in the Gaia app, with no eyepiece required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle or Twin: choose your configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 80mm imaging module on the ATLAS mount. Add a second compatible module later without replacing the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin:\u003c\/strong\u003e two 80mm modules capture the same object, with their images combined automatically. Vaonis specifies twice the light collection and approximately 41% higher signal-to-noise ratio for equal integration time. Its quoted f\/3.2 equivalent describes combined imaging speed; each module remains an 80mm f\/4.5 telescope. Twin retains the same field of view and cannot capture two independent targets simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatched optics and camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach module pairs an apochromatic quadruplet with a Sony IMX585 colour sensor. The 360mm focal length suits nebulae, galaxies and star clusters. CovalENS mosaic imaging expands the native frame for larger objects, while FITS and TIFF export support further processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky Guard and Gaia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Guard adds a 185° all-sky camera to the mount. Gaia overlays a sky map on its live view, letting you select objects in context and watch your target build alongside the surrounding sky. Plan My Night prepares a target sequence; multi-night acquisition continues a project across sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Dock attaches compatible imaging modules without tools. Electronic levelling and automatic pointing simplify setup, while temperature and humidity sensing control the built-in dew heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eATLAS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptics per module\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm aperture; 360mm focal length; f\/4.5; apochromatic quadruplet, four lenses in three groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCamera per module\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony IMX585 colour; 3840 × 2160 pixels (8.3MP); 2.9µm pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative field of view\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.78° × 1.00°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMosaic imaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3.5° × 2.00° and 24MP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-azimuth; Sky Dock module interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSky Guard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony IMX676; 12MP; 185° fisheye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and NFC; USB-C 3.1 for charging and data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage and export\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpandable microSD storage; JPEG, 16-bit FITS and 16-bit TIFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle: 41 × 10 × 20.5cm; Twin: 41 × 10 × 31cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCharging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, up to 60W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensor size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2 × 6.3mm; 1\/1.2-inch format per imaging module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer rating: 6 hours; actual runtime depends on conditions and use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−20°C to +40°C; IP64 protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount 3.5kg; each 80mm module 3kg; tripod excluded from these figures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATLAS mount with Sky Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 80mm imaging module with Single, or two with Twin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty aluminium tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessories and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATLAS uses its own accessory platform; Vespera accessories do not fit. The imaging module supports standard 1.25-inch filters. Filters and the equatorial table are optional accessories. Vaonis currently schedules the equatorial table for the second half of 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar imaging requires the correct full-aperture solar filter fitted before pointing at the Sun. Do not assume a solar filter is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreorder prices and availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOrder period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSingle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTwin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e15 October–15 November 2026\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£3,399\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£4,649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e16 November 2026–15 January 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£3,799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£5,099\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrom 16 January 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£4,199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£5,899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll prices include VAT. Availability begins no earlier than the expected March 2027 release. Future accessories and additional modules have separate availability schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the £200 payment cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fully refundable deposit for the selected configuration. For reservations placed during the launch window ending 15 November 2026, the remaining balance is £3,199 for Single or £4,449 for Twin. No telescope is dispatched against the deposit alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade Single later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A second compatible 80mm module converts Single to Twin. The supplier lists the standalone 80mm module at £2,099 including VAT from 16 January 2027; availability is expected from March 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Twin double resolution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Its benefit is more signal from the same target. Native resolution remains 8.3MP, with larger output available through mosaics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does Vaonis advertise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaonis specifies ten years for the mount and five years for imaging modules, subject to its applicable warranty terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/collections\/vaonis\"\u003eVaonis telescope range at Dark Clear Skies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/pages\/vaonis-atlas-guide\"\u003eRead our ATLAS Single versus Twin and preorder guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaonis","offers":[{"title":"Single 80mm – £200 deposit (full price £3,399)","offer_id":55703502094712,"sku":"ATLAS-80MM","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin 80mm – £200 deposit (full price £4,649)","offer_id":55703502127480,"sku":"ATLAS-2X-80MM","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/vaonis-atlas-single-80mm.png?v=1792096023","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/vaonis-atlas-modular-smart-telescope","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}