The Nikon-SBI Innovation Fund has announced an investment by Nikon Corporation in the French firm Unistellar SAS, which manages smart telescopes (investment amount undisclosed).
The Purpose of the Investment
This investment aim is to encourage the development of business synergies for both businesses.
In 2021, Nikon and Unistellar signed a master collaborative development agreement for smart telescopes. Since then, Nikon has advanced creative solutions for the field of consumer astronomical observation.
Unistellar created the eVscope 2, a smart telescope, by fusing the technologies and expertise of the two businesses.
By giving the thrill of astronomical observation and piquing people’s interest in the cosmos alongside Unistellar, which is creating extraordinary growth, Nikon is utilizing its broad range of optical technology and expertise to contribute to the advancement of science.
About Unistellar
Unistellar creates the most potent and user-friendly smart telescopes. With its variety of linked devices, anybody may experience the wonders of the cosmos, even in the middle of the city, despite light pollution. This is due to the special and patented advancements in imaging and optics.
The company offers a distinctive space observation and discovery experience in the United States, Europe, Japan, and many other nations.
The business won two CES Awards: in 2022 for the eVscope 2 in the “Digital Imaging & Photography” category. Additionally, in 2018 for the eVscope in the “Tech for a Better Planet” category.
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Unistellar has established the largest network of citizen astronomers in the world through collaborations with prominent scientific institutions, including NASA and the SETI Institute.
