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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Out of this world! Jeep unveils stargazer’s dream car with tablet-controlled telescope on the roof
Caption: A stargazer’s dream car has been launched — and it’s set to help Brits finally make sense of the night sky. The unique Jeep, a one-off concept named Avenger Stargazer, comes equipped with a tablet-controlled telescope mounted directly into the sunroof, offering celestial exploration from the comfort of the driver’s seat. Built after research revealed almost a third (32%) of the nation suffer from ‘cosmos confusion’, the custom Jeep aims to demystify the heavens for beginners and seasoned observers alike. According to the study commissioned by Jeep, a huge 33% would struggle to identify the iconic Orion’s Belt, while 73% admitted they’d be interested in learning more, as reported by Luxury Auto News. This inspired the American car manufacturer to team up with DarkSky UK, the non-profit organisation committed to reducing light pollution and protecting Britain’s night skies, to create a vehicle designed to reconnect people with the stars. The Avenger Stargazer — estimated to cost over £35,000 — arrives just in time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the last major celestial events of the year. It also coincides with Jeep’s announcement of a new trim level, Avenger Summit SkyView, set to open for orders in Q1 2026, featuring a sunroof, navigation, hands-free tailgate and passive entry. Inside the concept car, stargazing essentials are neatly stored in a dedicated boot cabinet: binoculars, a telescope mount, red-light head-torches, touchscreen gloves and warm clothing. The centrepiece, however, is the Vaonis Vespera Pro Smart Telescope, controlled via the Singularity app, which automatically aligns, focuses, tracks celestial objects and captures ultra-high-definition images via its 12.5 MP sensor. Underneath the cosmic makeover sits Jeep’s new Avenger 4xe hybrid, delivering 136 HP, 230 Nm of torque and full all-wheel-drive capability, ensuring the Stargazer can reach even the most remote viewing spots. The exterior of the motor resembles the night sky itself. The left side depicts Pleiades, the Milky Way and Saturn; the right showcases the Andromeda galaxy, Jupiter and Ursa Major; while the bonnet features Earth and the Moon. Jeep photographed the glow-in-the-dark livery at Kielder Forest in Northumberland, one of the UK’s top Dark Sky Reserves. Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director of Jeep UK, said: “At Jeep, outdoor exploration and freedom are at the heart of what we do. Through this collaboration, we hope to encourage people to get outside and to look up at the night sky, as well as take measures to reduce their light pollution.” Professor Nick Dunn, Director at DarkSky UK, added: “This important collaboration is a great way to encourage more people to explore the world around them and reconnect with the night sky.” In another statement praising the project, he said it is “a brilliant step towards raising awareness and helping bring the awe of our galaxies to future generations”. To help more people begin their astronomical journey, Jeep has also produced a downloadable guide with DarkSky UK featuring astronomy tips, family puzzles and a map of all 21 Dark Sky Reserves in the UK.
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