# Qivika launches pocket telescope for smartphones

> Qivika's AI-powered telescope adapter turns any smartphone into a 3000mm wildlife lens for stargazing and birding.
- Title: Qivika launches pocket telescope for smartphones | Shortify
- Summary: Qivika's AI-powered telescope adapter turns any smartphone into a 3000mm wildlife lens for stargazing and birding. Qivika's device uses smartphone cameras…
- Keywords: qivika, smartphone, telescope, stargazing, birding, wildlife, 3000mm, smartphone telescope, optics, folded periscope, ed glass, launches
- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/optics/telescopes/qivika-announces-a-soda-can-sized-gadget-that-turns-your-smartphone-into-a-telescope-and-a-3000mm-wildlife-lens
- Published: 2026-09-23T07:05:00+00:00
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- Topics: qivika, smartphone, telescope, ai, stargazing, birding, wildlife, 3000mm, smartphone telescope, optics, folded periscope, ed glass
## Pocket telescope launch
Qivika launched an AI-powered telescope adapter that clips to smartphones for stargazing and wildlife photography.
## 24x magnification
The device offers 24x optical magnification with a field of view equivalent to a 3000mm lens.
## Smartphone-powered
Qivika uses the user's existing smartphone as the display and interface, avoiding a dedicated camera system.
## AI features
On-device AI helps frame subjects, assist composition, and identify objects without internet connectivity.
## Smart Sky Guide
The app includes constellation overlays and moon phases for easier stargazing and celestial navigation.
## Early availability
Early backers can pre-order the device for under $260 by the end of December 2026.
## Key takeaway

Qivika's device uses smartphone cameras and AI to provide 24x magnification without needing a traditional telescope.