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Unveiling StellaVita: A Revolutionary Step for Astrophotography

On September 12, 2025, Saitron Japan Co., Ltd. unveiled its latest product, the StellaVita, a smart astrophotography controller designed to streamline and enhance your celestial photography experience. This innovative device will primarily be available at their official store, Schmidt, located in the heart of Tokyo’s Shinjuku District.

Overview of StellaVita

Product Name: StellaVita
Suggested Retail Price: 57,585 JPY (tax included)
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Available At: Schmidt Telescope Specialty Store
Purchase Link: Schmidt Store

Key Features of StellaVita

The StellaVita controller operates via a Wi-Fi connection with your smartphone, enabling seamless management of essential astrophotography equipment such as cameras, mount telescopes, focuser devices, and filter wheels. It sets itself apart by supporting products from various manufacturers, including ToupTek and PlayerOne Astronomy, giving users the flexibility to mix and match their devices for an optimal photography setup.

Upon purchasing from Schmidt, customers will receive an original Quick Start Manual that simplifies the usage of StellaVita. Additionally, detailed online manuals will be accessible only by purchasers to enhance their user experience further.

What Can You Achieve with StellaVita?

The StellaVita offers a range of functionalities that elevate the astrophotography experience:

• - Capture stunning images using CMOS cameras.
• - Control equatorial mounts for precise tracking.
• - Achieve all-sky electronic polar alignment with your camera.
• - Utilize auto-guiding features compatible with multiple stars.
• - Perform plate solving for accurate positioning corrections.
• - Automatically handle Meridian flips for streamlined usage.
• - Search through extensive celestial catalogs.
• - Design shooting compositions based on star maps.
• - Control filter wheels for optimal imaging.
• - Operate electric focusers for precise focusing.
• - Create and execute diverse shooting plans with different exposure types.

> Note: The live stacking feature will be available in early September 2025.

Compatibility and Hardware Requirements

SDK Compatible Devices:

• - ToupTek Astro (all devices)
• - ZWO (cameras)
• - QHYCCD (some models)
• - PlayerOne (all devices)

INDI Platform Compatible Devices:

• - ZWO (filter wheels, electric focusers, equatorial mounts)
• - QHYCCD (certain filter wheels, electric focusers)
• - ATIK (cameras)
• - Various steps based on Onstep settings for equatorial mounts (e.g., Meow, EasyMount, WarpAstron)
• - Gemini (electric focuser)
• - Astroasis (electric focusers, filter wheels)
• - Sky-Watcher (equatorial mounts)
• - iOptron (most devices)
• - Celestron (equatorial mounts)

Note: Digital SLR cameras are not currently supported but development is underway.

Free StellaVita App

The free StellaVitaAPP is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, downloadable from respective app stores, facilitating easy control over your astrophotography endeavors.

Main Specifications

• - Mounting Standards: 35mm width finder Arca Swiss type, 1 U1/4 screw hole, 4 M4 screw holes
• - Weight: Approximately 260g
• - Dimensions: 116 x 73 x 28mm (excluding protrusions)
• - Power Supply: DC12V 2A or higher
• - Idle Power Consumption: Approximately 3-4W
• - Wi-Fi: Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz
• - Internal Storage: 32GB eMMC (approximately 17GB usable)
• - SD Card Support: SDHC and SDXC up to 512GB

Inquiries About StellaVita

For more information, please contact:
Saitron Japan Co., Ltd.
Store Department (Schmidt)
Phone: 03-6908-3112

Founded in 1961, Saitron Japan has established itself as a specialist in optical products, offering diverse items such as binoculars, telescopes, and filters. With a commitment to quality, they also import premium international brands and support numerous stargazing events and initiatives. Visit their website for more: Saitron