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Unistellar · Current model · launched Jan 2024

Unistellar Odyssey Pro review: specs, price and verdict

85 mm reflector with a Nikon-developed digital eyepiece, autofocus and no collimation.

  • 85 mmaperture
  • 0.75° × 0.56°field of view
  • 0.93″per pixel
  • 4 kgweight
  • 5 hbattery

Our verdict

Buy it for the eyepiece and the sharing; for pure imaging, the Odyssey or an Origin Mark II give more for the money.

Best for: Families and clubs who want an eyepiece view of planets and galaxies.

Pros

  • Digital eyepiece co-developed with Nikon
  • 85 mm mirror and 0.93″ sampling
  • Autofocus, no collimation
  • Carry-on size, tripod included
  • NASA/SETI citizen-science campaigns

Cons

  • $2,000 more than the Odyssey at list for the same optics
  • Narrow field: no full Moon, no Andromeda
  • 5-hour battery
  • No EQ mode, no filters

What fits in the field of view

The Odyssey Pro telephoto camera frames 0.75° × 0.56° of sky. Below, its frame (gold) is drawn to scale over three popular targets.

Odyssey ProFull Moon · frame 0.8° wide
Odyssey ProOrion Nebula (M42) · frame 1.2° wide
Odyssey ProAndromeda Galaxy (M31) · frame 3.6° wide
Field of view of the Unistellar Odyssey Pro drawn to scale over the Moon, the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy.
ObjectWith the Odyssey Pro
Full MoonJust fits, no margin
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)Needs a mosaic (about 6×3 frames)
Orion Nebula (M42)Needs a mosaic (about 2×3 frames)
Pleiades (M45)Needs a mosaic (about 3×4 frames)
North America NebulaNeeds a mosaic (about 4×4 frames)
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)Fits (24% of the frame width)
Ring Nebula (M57)Fits, but small: about 89 px across
JupiterFits, but small: about 48 px across

Object sizes are approximate apparent sizes. Pixel counts use an image scale of 0.93″ per pixel. Try any combination in the field of view comparator.

Full specifications

Aperture85 mm
Focal length320 mm (f/3.9)
OpticsReflector (Nikon High Precision Optics)
SensorSony back-illuminated, 1.45 µm pixels
Field of view (telephoto)0.75° × 0.56°
Image scale0.93″ per pixel
Wide-angle cameraNo
Weight4 kg (system 6.5 kg)
Battery5 h
Storage64 GB
EQ modeNo (alt-az only)
FiltersNone built in; solar filter sold separately
Dew controlNot listed
Tripod includedYes
EyepieceYes
Collimation neededNo

Official: 33.6 × 45 arcmin.

How it compares

Aperture of every smart telescope we track (mm) Origin Mark II 152 mm eQuinox 2 114 mm eVscope 2 114 mm Odyssey 85 mm Odyssey Pro 85 mm S50 50 mm S50 Pro 50 mm Vespera II 50 mm Vespera 3 50 mm Vespera Pro 2 50 mm DWARF 3 35 mm S30 30 mm S30 Pro 30 mm DWARF mini 30 mm
Aperture of every smart telescope we track (mm). Data: manufacturer specs (see sources).
Weight of the main unit (kg, lighter is better) DWARF mini 0.84 kg DWARF 3 1.3 kg S30 1.65 kg S30 Pro 1.65 kg S50 2.5 kg S50 Pro 2.8 kg Odyssey 4 kg Odyssey Pro 4 kg Vespera II 5 kg Vespera 3 5 kg Vespera Pro 2 5 kg eQuinox 2 7 kg eVscope 2 7 kg Origin Mark II 12.5 kg
Weight of the main unit (kg, lighter is better). Data: manufacturer specs (see sources).

Exposure length in alt-az mode

Alt-az tracking rotates the field slowly. With this field and image scale, the frame corner smears by one pixel after about 7 seconds (target due south at 45° altitude, observer at 40° latitude). That is why smart telescopes stack many short exposures; this model has no EQ mode, so it relies on short subs and software de-rotation. See EQ mode and wedges explained.

Comparisons

Other Unistellar models

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Unistellar Odyssey Pro cost?

$4,599 list; $3,679 sale price seen on shop.unistellar.com in Nov 2026.

Can the Unistellar Odyssey Pro photograph the Andromeda Galaxy in one frame?

Needs a mosaic (about 6×3 frames). Its telephoto field is 0.75° × 0.56° and Andromeda spans about 3.2° × 1°.

Does the Unistellar Odyssey Pro have EQ mode?

No (alt-az only).

Does the full Moon fit in the Unistellar Odyssey Pro's field of view?

Yes. The Moon is about 0.52° across and the field is 0.75° × 0.56°.

Sources

Specs and prices checked on 11 Nov 2026.