ZWO Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope by ZWO

Who is the Seestar S50 for?

The Seestar S50 is perfect for anyone interested in astronomy, even those with no astronomy experience, like kids. Experienced astronomers, astrophotographers, and electronically-assisted astronomy (EAA) users will find the Seestar S50 refreshingly simple and portable compared to traditional telescope setups. Traditional astrophotography rigs have a steep learning curve, are heavy, and not to mention expensive. The Seestar S50 changes that — it's easy to use, ultra portable, and very affordable for everything it offers.

How does the Seestar S50 work?

The Seestar S50 works by using a built-in telescope, camera, tracking mount, focuser, and more equipment into one unit that pairs with an app on your smartphone. It has four capture modes: Stargazing, Moon, Sun, and Scenery:

Stargazing Mode

In Stargazing mode, the Seestar S50 will first automatically figure out where the telescope is pointing in the sky. Then, using star maps, it can find any object visible from your location and begin tracking it with the built-in mount. It will even recommend the best objects available on any given night!

Once you hit the record button, the Seestar S50 will begin capturing images. For faint objects like galaxies and nebulae, the SeeStar uses a technique called live stacking to brighten the image and reduce noise. As each new image rolls in, the image quality will greatly improve. After just a few minutes, you’ll have an image ready for sharing on social media!

Moon, Sun, & Scenery Modes

In the additional Moon, Sun, and Scenery modes, you can even take videos of the Moon, Sun, and daytime objects like landscapes and wildlife. Be sure to attach the included solar filter when using the Seestar S50 in Sun Mode. The Seestar S50 is not equipped to capture detailed images of planets, but you'll be able to see craters on the Moon and detailed sunspots on the Sun.

Seestar Mobile App & Sky Atlas

The Seestar app is free, and you use it to control the smart telescope and download your images. The app features a star map, image editor, community sharing feature, weather, moon phase, and a database of celestial objects including that night's best targets. The Seestar app is regularly updated by ZWO bringing both software and firmware updates that improve its capabilities and experience.