This smart telescope knows how to find stars and beat light pollution

If you look up at the night sky, you might see some stars, even a bright planet and, of course, the moon. You won't see galaxies and the billions of stars that are sharing the universe with those brighter objects. That's because studies show (opens in new tab) 80% of the world's population lives under light-polluted skies. At CES 2023, Unistellar is showing off a smart telescope that appears to beat back the light and reveal the wonders of the universe to anyone.

The new eQuinox 2 is a 400x telescope – upgraded from the original model with a better photo sensor and a wider field of view – that features no discernible knobs or user controls. The gray, sleek optical device caught my eye on the first press night of CES. At roughly two feet in length, it's obviously a stargazer, but the lack of physical controls might confuse you. It shouldn't.