Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope by ZWO
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Capture the Cosmos: Catpure galaxies, nebulae, the Sun, and the Moon with stunning clarity
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Tap to Image: One-tap control via app with live stacking, tracking & smart target suggestions
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Clear Views Anywhere: Built-in filters cut through light pollution for sharp, vibrant images
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Premium Optics: High-end triplet lens delivers crisp, color-accurate astrophotos
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Ready to Roam: Compact 5.5 lb design fits in a backpack—perfect for travel and quick setups
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Multiple Modes: Stargaze, solar observe, or shoot landscapes with one device
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Lasts All Night: 6-hour battery life plus USB-C charging for extended sky sessions
Capture Breathtaking Photos of Space — No Experience Required!
Introducing the Seestar S50 Smart Telescope—a revolutionary all-in-one device that integrates a telescope, camera, tracking mount, focuser, astronomy filters, and a tripod into one unit weighing just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)! This smart telescope seamlessly connects to your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to take pictures of nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, plus the Sun & Moon with only a few taps!
Seestar S50 Review
Popular astrophotography YouTuber AstroBackyard reviewed the Seestar S50 in this video:
3 Unique Imaging Modes
Stargazing Mode
In Stargazing Mode, the Seestar will display a list of Tonight's Best objects based on your location! You can also choose to choose from categories of objects like galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, planets, comets, and the moon. For more experienced users, you can also manually search any of the 4,000+ celestial objects from catalogs such as Messier, NGC, IC, SH2, and more!
Solar System Mode
In Solar System Mode, you can select to observe the Sun, Moon, and the planets. It will even let you know the current altitude of the object to let you know if it's visible! While the Seestar S50 is not very well suited to observe the planets because they are so small, you can still enjoy spectacular views of the Moon and the Sun when using the included solar filter.
Scenery Mode
In Scenery Mode, you can manually operate the Seestar S50's camera to capture wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, and more. You can access settings like exposure, autofocus, manual focus, and telescope movement speed. There are three distinct modes within Scenery Mode: Photo, Video, and Time Lapse. Each one offers a unique way to capture the world!
Perfect for Beginners, Families, & Experienced Astronomers
The Seestar S50 is great for beginners, families, and even experienced astronomers! This portable and user-friendly telescope is easy for anyone to set up in just a few minutes, making it perfect for beginners and even kids. It's also ideal for experienced astronomers and astrophotographers looking for a travel-friendly telescope or a public outreach tool!
Easy-to-Use Seestar App
You can use the Seestar app to control the Seestar S50! The Seestar app has many helpful features:
- Sky atlas and object database with over 4,000+ celestial objects
- Tonight's Best list of visible objects based on your location & time of year
- Moon phases & current weather with moonrise/moonset & sunrise/sunset times
- Community image sharing with other Seestar users worldwide
- Deep sky stacking with built-in editing & AI Denoise tool
- Guest mode with screen sharing up to 8 devices
- Advanced camera settings like saving FITS files for post processing
GoTo & Tracking with the Seestar S50
Traditional telescopes usually require a frustrating manual setup, including aligning the finder scope, polar alignment, and finding the object in your eyepiece. The Seestar S50 fully automates this process, letting you focus on the fun part of enjoying the cosmos! Once you choose an object to observe, it will orient itself with the night sky and begin to calibrate. Then, the S50 will use GoTo technology on the altazimuth mount to find the object and begin tracking it, keeping it centered for hours.
Premium Triplet Apochromatic Optics
The Seestar S50 features triplet apochromatic optics, the same featured in professional level telescopes. This refractor telescope design gives you razor sharp views of the night sky with little to no chromatic aberration. This lets you get the highest-quality images possible!
The Seestar S50 features a focal length of 250mm, which is perfect for capturing wide field views of the cosmos! The Seestar S50's field of view perfectly fits the full discs of the Sun & Moon. It will also be a great match for deep space objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Butterfly Nebula, Wizard Nebula, and North America Nebula, and many more!
Full HD Image Sensor
The Seestar S50 uses the highly-rated Sony IMX462 sensor, which features STARVIS technology. The Seestar S50 sensor features a resolution of 1920x1080 (full HD) which allows you to capture ultra sharp and detailed images. Noted by astrophotographers for its excellent sensitivity in low light, this sensor lets you capture stunning images of the night sky with very low noise! The Seestar S50 includes a dew heater that you can turn on and off in the app which reduces the possibility of dew forming on the sensor on humid nights.
Built-In Filters
The Seestar S50 features three types of built-in filters:
- A duo-band filter that cuts through light pollution and moonlight by isolating wavelengths of light like H-alpha and Oxygen III, which is helpful for capturing objects like emission nebulae and more. This filter can be turned on and off within the app.
- A UV/IR cut filter integrated into the camera sensor to reduce star bloat, which is ideal for objects like galaxies and star clusters
- A dark filter used to automatically take dark frames for calibrating out unwanted noise
Not Just for Nighttime: Solar Filter Included
The Seestar S50 comes with an externally-mounted solar filter designed for safely photographing the Sun. The included white light solar filter features a metal-coated outer surface and a bandpass of 580-630nm for capturing sharp images of the solar surface, including sunspots!
Live Stacking on the Seestar S50
In astrophotography, stacking multiple images on top of each other helps reduce noise and improve detail. The Seestar S50 features live stacking, which will stack each new image as it comes in on top of the previous ones, greatly enhancing the image! An optional AI Denoise tool is also built in to the Seestar app, which greatly reduces noise on faint objects. Watch your images go from grainy, faint blobs to detailed, colorful astrophotos in just a few minutes!
Go Wide with Mosaic Mode
If an object doesn't fit in the Seestar S50's field of view, it has a trick up its sleeve: mosaic mode! Also called "Framing" in the Sky Atlas portion of the Seestar app, this useful mode will automatically stitch multiple image regions together to create a seamless image up to 2x longer in each dimension (for a total of 4x the area). This allows you to capture entire objects like the full Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, or other large regions in space!
Stable Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connection
The Seestar S50 utilizes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity that makes it easy to connect and operate it from anywhere, even if you don't have cell service! That means you can head out to a dark sky location and easily use the Seestar S50 without a connection.
Lightweight & Portable for Travel
The Seestar S50 weighs just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) including the tripod, making it ready to go with you anywhere! The size of the Seestar S50 itself is just 10.1 x 5.6 x 5.1 inches and comes with a hard foam carry case to house the S50, tripod, solar filter, and other accessories. It can easily fit into a carry on bag for flying with.
Excellent Battery Life
The Seestar S50 features a built-in battery that lasts 6 hours on a full charge, which is more than enough for most nights! If you need more power, you can easily plug in a USB power bank (not included) and charge it while the Seestar S50 is in use. The S50 has a USB-C port on it and comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable for easy charging.
Additional Info
What are the requirements for the Seestar app?
The Seestar app is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, & Mac and Google Play for Android devices. iOS / iPadOS devices require iOS 13.0 or later and at least 6GB of RAM. Mac computers require macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. Android devices require at least Android 8 and have at least 6GB of RAM.
What is the Seestar S50?
The SeeStar S50 is a portable, easy-to-use smart telescope that lets anyone capture & share amazing pictures of space.
How do you use the Seestar S50?
Using the Seestar S50 is as truly as easy as 1-2-3!
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Connect to the S50 and set it down with an open view of the sky
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Level the S50 using the helpful guide in the Seestar app, or even easier with our tripod leveling base
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Select a target from the recommended list on your smartphone or tabletThe S50 will then automatically find the target with its motorized GoTo mount, begin tracking it to keep it centered, autofocus the telescope, and start live stacking photos of the object on your device. You can be set up and imaging the night sky in under five minutes!
Is the Seestar S50 good?
The Seestar S50 a very good smart telescope for anyone interested in astronomy! As a plus, it doesn't break the bank, costing just $499 USD.
What is the spec of the Seestar?
The Seestar S50 features a 50mm aperture telescope with a focal length of 250mm, a Sony IMX462 color sensor with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, weighs just 6.6 lbs (3 kg), and costs only $499 USD.
Which objects can the Seestar S50 photograph?
The Seestar S50 can photograph thousands of objects in space, including the Moon, the Sun, the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, North America Nebula, Butterfly Nebula, Cat's Eye Nebula, Cygnus Wall, Elephants Trunk, Horsehead Nebula, Pacman Nebula, the Ghost of Cassiopeia, and many more deep space objects!
Is the Seestar S50 good for beginners?
Yes, the Seestar S50 is good for beginners! Thanks to its intuitive app and quick set up in just a few minutes, the Seestar S50 is fun and easy to use even for those with no astronomy experience and even kids.
When did the Seestar S50 come out?
The Seestar S50 was officially released on April 13th, 2023.
Who makes the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is made by ZWO, a company well known in the astronomy world for producing a wide variety of cameras and helpful accessories.
How many pixels is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels. The pixel size is 2.9µm.
What size image is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels.
Can you see planets with the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is not well suited to photograph planets, but it can still capture the rings of Saturn and the four main moons of Jupiter, though they will appear small. The Seestar S50 excels at deep sky, lunar, and solar photography!
What is a smart telescope?
A smart telescope automates complex tasks like tracking the night sky, long exposure imaging, and more to let you capture beautiful images of space within minutes and send them directly to your smartphone or tablet.
Are smart telescopes worth it?
Yes, smart telescopes like the ZWO Seestar S50 are often worth it if you are looking for an out-of-the-box solution for taking great photos of the night sky. While custom astrophotography setups may provide better images, they are often many times more expensive than smart telescopes. For beginner amateur astronomers on a limited budget, we strongly recommend smart telescopes.
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 three capture modes: Stargazing, Solar System, and Scenery.
Useful Resources
What are the requirements for the Seestar app?
The Seestar app is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, & Mac and Google Play for Android devices. iOS / iPadOS devices require iOS 13.0 or later and at least 6GB of RAM. Mac computers require macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. Android devices require at least Android 8 and have at least 6GB of RAM.
What is the Seestar S50?
The SeeStar S50 is a portable, easy-to-use smart telescope that lets anyone capture & share amazing pictures of space.
How do you use the Seestar S50?
Using the Seestar S50 is as truly as easy as 1-2-3!
-
Connect to the S50 and set it down with an open view of the sky
-
Level the S50 using the helpful guide in the Seestar app, or even easier with our tripod leveling base
-
Select a target from the recommended list on your smartphone or tabletThe S50 will then automatically find the target with its motorized GoTo mount, begin tracking it to keep it centered, autofocus the telescope, and start live stacking photos of the object on your device. You can be set up and imaging the night sky in under five minutes!
Is the Seestar S50 good?
The Seestar S50 a very good smart telescope for anyone interested in astronomy! As a plus, it doesn't break the bank, costing just $499 USD.
What is the spec of the Seestar?
The Seestar S50 features a 50mm aperture telescope with a focal length of 250mm, a Sony IMX462 color sensor with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, weighs just 6.6 lbs (3 kg), and costs only $499 USD.
Which objects can the Seestar S50 photograph?
The Seestar S50 can photograph thousands of objects in space, including the Moon, the Sun, the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, North America Nebula, Butterfly Nebula, Cat's Eye Nebula, Cygnus Wall, Elephants Trunk, Horsehead Nebula, Pacman Nebula, the Ghost of Cassiopeia, and many more deep space objects!
Is the Seestar S50 good for beginners?
Yes, the Seestar S50 is good for beginners! Thanks to its intuitive app and quick set up in just a few minutes, the Seestar S50 is fun and easy to use even for those with no astronomy experience and even kids.
When did the Seestar S50 come out?
The Seestar S50 was officially released on April 13th, 2023.
Who makes the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is made by ZWO, a company well known in the astronomy world for producing a wide variety of cameras and helpful accessories.
How many pixels is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels. The pixel size is 2.9µm.
What size image is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels.
Can you see planets with the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is not well suited to photograph planets, but it can still capture the rings of Saturn and the four main moons of Jupiter, though they will appear small. The Seestar S50 excels at deep sky, lunar, and solar photography!
What is a smart telescope?
A smart telescope automates complex tasks like tracking the night sky, long exposure imaging, and more to let you capture beautiful images of space within minutes and send them directly to your smartphone or tablet.
Are smart telescopes worth it?
Yes, smart telescopes like the ZWO Seestar S50 are often worth it if you are looking for an out-of-the-box solution for taking great photos of the night sky. While custom astrophotography setups may provide better images, they are often many times more expensive than smart telescopes. For beginner amateur astronomers on a limited budget, we strongly recommend smart telescopes.
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 three capture modes: Stargazing, Solar System, and Scenery.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- ZWO Warranty: One-year factory limited warranty for telescopes, two-years for Seestar units (but only one-year for Seestar batteries), and two-years for all other ZWO products.
Capture Breathtaking Photos of Space — No Experience Required!
Introducing the Seestar S50 Smart Telescope—a revolutionary all-in-one device that integrates a telescope, camera, tracking mount, focuser, astronomy filters, and a tripod into one unit weighing just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)! This smart telescope seamlessly connects to your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to take pictures of nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, plus the Sun & Moon with only a few taps!
Seestar S50 Review
Popular astrophotography YouTuber AstroBackyard reviewed the Seestar S50 in this video:
3 Unique Imaging Modes
Stargazing Mode
In Stargazing Mode, the Seestar will display a list of Tonight's Best objects based on your location! You can also choose to choose from categories of objects like galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, planets, comets, and the moon. For more experienced users, you can also manually search any of the 4,000+ celestial objects from catalogs such as Messier, NGC, IC, SH2, and more!
Solar System Mode
In Solar System Mode, you can select to observe the Sun, Moon, and the planets. It will even let you know the current altitude of the object to let you know if it's visible! While the Seestar S50 is not very well suited to observe the planets because they are so small, you can still enjoy spectacular views of the Moon and the Sun when using the included solar filter.
Scenery Mode
In Scenery Mode, you can manually operate the Seestar S50's camera to capture wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, and more. You can access settings like exposure, autofocus, manual focus, and telescope movement speed. There are three distinct modes within Scenery Mode: Photo, Video, and Time Lapse. Each one offers a unique way to capture the world!
Perfect for Beginners, Families, & Experienced Astronomers
The Seestar S50 is great for beginners, families, and even experienced astronomers! This portable and user-friendly telescope is easy for anyone to set up in just a few minutes, making it perfect for beginners and even kids. It's also ideal for experienced astronomers and astrophotographers looking for a travel-friendly telescope or a public outreach tool!
Easy-to-Use Seestar App
You can use the Seestar app to control the Seestar S50! The Seestar app has many helpful features:
- Sky atlas and object database with over 4,000+ celestial objects
- Tonight's Best list of visible objects based on your location & time of year
- Moon phases & current weather with moonrise/moonset & sunrise/sunset times
- Community image sharing with other Seestar users worldwide
- Deep sky stacking with built-in editing & AI Denoise tool
- Guest mode with screen sharing up to 8 devices
- Advanced camera settings like saving FITS files for post processing
GoTo & Tracking with the Seestar S50
Traditional telescopes usually require a frustrating manual setup, including aligning the finder scope, polar alignment, and finding the object in your eyepiece. The Seestar S50 fully automates this process, letting you focus on the fun part of enjoying the cosmos! Once you choose an object to observe, it will orient itself with the night sky and begin to calibrate. Then, the S50 will use GoTo technology on the altazimuth mount to find the object and begin tracking it, keeping it centered for hours.
Premium Triplet Apochromatic Optics
The Seestar S50 features triplet apochromatic optics, the same featured in professional level telescopes. This refractor telescope design gives you razor sharp views of the night sky with little to no chromatic aberration. This lets you get the highest-quality images possible!
The Seestar S50 features a focal length of 250mm, which is perfect for capturing wide field views of the cosmos! The Seestar S50's field of view perfectly fits the full discs of the Sun & Moon. It will also be a great match for deep space objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Butterfly Nebula, Wizard Nebula, and North America Nebula, and many more!
Full HD Image Sensor
The Seestar S50 uses the highly-rated Sony IMX462 sensor, which features STARVIS technology. The Seestar S50 sensor features a resolution of 1920x1080 (full HD) which allows you to capture ultra sharp and detailed images. Noted by astrophotographers for its excellent sensitivity in low light, this sensor lets you capture stunning images of the night sky with very low noise! The Seestar S50 includes a dew heater that you can turn on and off in the app which reduces the possibility of dew forming on the sensor on humid nights.
Built-In Filters
The Seestar S50 features three types of built-in filters:
- A duo-band filter that cuts through light pollution and moonlight by isolating wavelengths of light like H-alpha and Oxygen III, which is helpful for capturing objects like emission nebulae and more. This filter can be turned on and off within the app.
- A UV/IR cut filter integrated into the camera sensor to reduce star bloat, which is ideal for objects like galaxies and star clusters
- A dark filter used to automatically take dark frames for calibrating out unwanted noise
Not Just for Nighttime: Solar Filter Included
The Seestar S50 comes with an externally-mounted solar filter designed for safely photographing the Sun. The included white light solar filter features a metal-coated outer surface and a bandpass of 580-630nm for capturing sharp images of the solar surface, including sunspots!
Live Stacking on the Seestar S50
In astrophotography, stacking multiple images on top of each other helps reduce noise and improve detail. The Seestar S50 features live stacking, which will stack each new image as it comes in on top of the previous ones, greatly enhancing the image! An optional AI Denoise tool is also built in to the Seestar app, which greatly reduces noise on faint objects. Watch your images go from grainy, faint blobs to detailed, colorful astrophotos in just a few minutes!
Go Wide with Mosaic Mode
If an object doesn't fit in the Seestar S50's field of view, it has a trick up its sleeve: mosaic mode! Also called "Framing" in the Sky Atlas portion of the Seestar app, this useful mode will automatically stitch multiple image regions together to create a seamless image up to 2x longer in each dimension (for a total of 4x the area). This allows you to capture entire objects like the full Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, or other large regions in space!
Stable Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connection
The Seestar S50 utilizes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity that makes it easy to connect and operate it from anywhere, even if you don't have cell service! That means you can head out to a dark sky location and easily use the Seestar S50 without a connection.
Lightweight & Portable for Travel
The Seestar S50 weighs just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) including the tripod, making it ready to go with you anywhere! The size of the Seestar S50 itself is just 10.1 x 5.6 x 5.1 inches and comes with a hard foam carry case to house the S50, tripod, solar filter, and other accessories. It can easily fit into a carry on bag for flying with.
Excellent Battery Life
The Seestar S50 features a built-in battery that lasts 6 hours on a full charge, which is more than enough for most nights! If you need more power, you can easily plug in a USB power bank (not included) and charge it while the Seestar S50 is in use. The S50 has a USB-C port on it and comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable for easy charging.
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- Seestar S50
- Carbon Fiber Tripod with 3/8"-20 mounting bolt to Seestar
- Quick Start Guide
- Solar Filter
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- Storage Case
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Capture the Cosmos: Catpure galaxies, nebulae, the Sun, and the Moon with stunning clarity
-
Tap to Image: One-tap control via app with live stacking, tracking & smart target suggestions
-
Clear Views Anywhere: Built-in filters cut through light pollution for sharp, vibrant images
-
Premium Optics: High-end triplet lens delivers crisp, color-accurate astrophotos
-
Ready to Roam: Compact 5.5 lb design fits in a backpack—perfect for travel and quick setups
-
Multiple Modes: Stargaze, solar observe, or shoot landscapes with one device
-
Lasts All Night: 6-hour battery life plus USB-C charging for extended sky sessions
Capture Breathtaking Photos of Space — No Experience Required!
Introducing the Seestar S50 Smart Telescope—a revolutionary all-in-one device that integrates a telescope, camera, tracking mount, focuser, astronomy filters, and a tripod into one unit weighing just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)! This smart telescope seamlessly connects to your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to take pictures of nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, plus the Sun & Moon with only a few taps!
Seestar S50 Review
Popular astrophotography YouTuber AstroBackyard reviewed the Seestar S50 in this video:
3 Unique Imaging Modes
Stargazing Mode
In Stargazing Mode, the Seestar will display a list of Tonight's Best objects based on your location! You can also choose to choose from categories of objects like galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, planets, comets, and the moon. For more experienced users, you can also manually search any of the 4,000+ celestial objects from catalogs such as Messier, NGC, IC, SH2, and more!
Solar System Mode
In Solar System Mode, you can select to observe the Sun, Moon, and the planets. It will even let you know the current altitude of the object to let you know if it's visible! While the Seestar S50 is not very well suited to observe the planets because they are so small, you can still enjoy spectacular views of the Moon and the Sun when using the included solar filter.
Scenery Mode
In Scenery Mode, you can manually operate the Seestar S50's camera to capture wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, and more. You can access settings like exposure, autofocus, manual focus, and telescope movement speed. There are three distinct modes within Scenery Mode: Photo, Video, and Time Lapse. Each one offers a unique way to capture the world!
Perfect for Beginners, Families, & Experienced Astronomers
The Seestar S50 is great for beginners, families, and even experienced astronomers! This portable and user-friendly telescope is easy for anyone to set up in just a few minutes, making it perfect for beginners and even kids. It's also ideal for experienced astronomers and astrophotographers looking for a travel-friendly telescope or a public outreach tool!
Easy-to-Use Seestar App
You can use the Seestar app to control the Seestar S50! The Seestar app has many helpful features:
- Sky atlas and object database with over 4,000+ celestial objects
- Tonight's Best list of visible objects based on your location & time of year
- Moon phases & current weather with moonrise/moonset & sunrise/sunset times
- Community image sharing with other Seestar users worldwide
- Deep sky stacking with built-in editing & AI Denoise tool
- Guest mode with screen sharing up to 8 devices
- Advanced camera settings like saving FITS files for post processing
GoTo & Tracking with the Seestar S50
Traditional telescopes usually require a frustrating manual setup, including aligning the finder scope, polar alignment, and finding the object in your eyepiece. The Seestar S50 fully automates this process, letting you focus on the fun part of enjoying the cosmos! Once you choose an object to observe, it will orient itself with the night sky and begin to calibrate. Then, the S50 will use GoTo technology on the altazimuth mount to find the object and begin tracking it, keeping it centered for hours.
Premium Triplet Apochromatic Optics
The Seestar S50 features triplet apochromatic optics, the same featured in professional level telescopes. This refractor telescope design gives you razor sharp views of the night sky with little to no chromatic aberration. This lets you get the highest-quality images possible!
The Seestar S50 features a focal length of 250mm, which is perfect for capturing wide field views of the cosmos! The Seestar S50's field of view perfectly fits the full discs of the Sun & Moon. It will also be a great match for deep space objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Butterfly Nebula, Wizard Nebula, and North America Nebula, and many more!
Full HD Image Sensor
The Seestar S50 uses the highly-rated Sony IMX462 sensor, which features STARVIS technology. The Seestar S50 sensor features a resolution of 1920x1080 (full HD) which allows you to capture ultra sharp and detailed images. Noted by astrophotographers for its excellent sensitivity in low light, this sensor lets you capture stunning images of the night sky with very low noise! The Seestar S50 includes a dew heater that you can turn on and off in the app which reduces the possibility of dew forming on the sensor on humid nights.
Built-In Filters
The Seestar S50 features three types of built-in filters:
- A duo-band filter that cuts through light pollution and moonlight by isolating wavelengths of light like H-alpha and Oxygen III, which is helpful for capturing objects like emission nebulae and more. This filter can be turned on and off within the app.
- A UV/IR cut filter integrated into the camera sensor to reduce star bloat, which is ideal for objects like galaxies and star clusters
- A dark filter used to automatically take dark frames for calibrating out unwanted noise
Not Just for Nighttime: Solar Filter Included
The Seestar S50 comes with an externally-mounted solar filter designed for safely photographing the Sun. The included white light solar filter features a metal-coated outer surface and a bandpass of 580-630nm for capturing sharp images of the solar surface, including sunspots!
Live Stacking on the Seestar S50
In astrophotography, stacking multiple images on top of each other helps reduce noise and improve detail. The Seestar S50 features live stacking, which will stack each new image as it comes in on top of the previous ones, greatly enhancing the image! An optional AI Denoise tool is also built in to the Seestar app, which greatly reduces noise on faint objects. Watch your images go from grainy, faint blobs to detailed, colorful astrophotos in just a few minutes!
Go Wide with Mosaic Mode
If an object doesn't fit in the Seestar S50's field of view, it has a trick up its sleeve: mosaic mode! Also called "Framing" in the Sky Atlas portion of the Seestar app, this useful mode will automatically stitch multiple image regions together to create a seamless image up to 2x longer in each dimension (for a total of 4x the area). This allows you to capture entire objects like the full Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, or other large regions in space!
Stable Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connection
The Seestar S50 utilizes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity that makes it easy to connect and operate it from anywhere, even if you don't have cell service! That means you can head out to a dark sky location and easily use the Seestar S50 without a connection.
Lightweight & Portable for Travel
The Seestar S50 weighs just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) including the tripod, making it ready to go with you anywhere! The size of the Seestar S50 itself is just 10.1 x 5.6 x 5.1 inches and comes with a hard foam carry case to house the S50, tripod, solar filter, and other accessories. It can easily fit into a carry on bag for flying with.
Excellent Battery Life
The Seestar S50 features a built-in battery that lasts 6 hours on a full charge, which is more than enough for most nights! If you need more power, you can easily plug in a USB power bank (not included) and charge it while the Seestar S50 is in use. The S50 has a USB-C port on it and comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable for easy charging.
Additional Info
What are the requirements for the Seestar app?
The Seestar app is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, & Mac and Google Play for Android devices. iOS / iPadOS devices require iOS 13.0 or later and at least 6GB of RAM. Mac computers require macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. Android devices require at least Android 8 and have at least 6GB of RAM.
What is the Seestar S50?
The SeeStar S50 is a portable, easy-to-use smart telescope that lets anyone capture & share amazing pictures of space.
How do you use the Seestar S50?
Using the Seestar S50 is as truly as easy as 1-2-3!
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Connect to the S50 and set it down with an open view of the sky
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Level the S50 using the helpful guide in the Seestar app, or even easier with our tripod leveling base
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Select a target from the recommended list on your smartphone or tabletThe S50 will then automatically find the target with its motorized GoTo mount, begin tracking it to keep it centered, autofocus the telescope, and start live stacking photos of the object on your device. You can be set up and imaging the night sky in under five minutes!
Is the Seestar S50 good?
The Seestar S50 a very good smart telescope for anyone interested in astronomy! As a plus, it doesn't break the bank, costing just $499 USD.
What is the spec of the Seestar?
The Seestar S50 features a 50mm aperture telescope with a focal length of 250mm, a Sony IMX462 color sensor with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, weighs just 6.6 lbs (3 kg), and costs only $499 USD.
Which objects can the Seestar S50 photograph?
The Seestar S50 can photograph thousands of objects in space, including the Moon, the Sun, the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, North America Nebula, Butterfly Nebula, Cat's Eye Nebula, Cygnus Wall, Elephants Trunk, Horsehead Nebula, Pacman Nebula, the Ghost of Cassiopeia, and many more deep space objects!
Is the Seestar S50 good for beginners?
Yes, the Seestar S50 is good for beginners! Thanks to its intuitive app and quick set up in just a few minutes, the Seestar S50 is fun and easy to use even for those with no astronomy experience and even kids.
When did the Seestar S50 come out?
The Seestar S50 was officially released on April 13th, 2023.
Who makes the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is made by ZWO, a company well known in the astronomy world for producing a wide variety of cameras and helpful accessories.
How many pixels is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels. The pixel size is 2.9µm.
What size image is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels.
Can you see planets with the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is not well suited to photograph planets, but it can still capture the rings of Saturn and the four main moons of Jupiter, though they will appear small. The Seestar S50 excels at deep sky, lunar, and solar photography!
What is a smart telescope?
A smart telescope automates complex tasks like tracking the night sky, long exposure imaging, and more to let you capture beautiful images of space within minutes and send them directly to your smartphone or tablet.
Are smart telescopes worth it?
Yes, smart telescopes like the ZWO Seestar S50 are often worth it if you are looking for an out-of-the-box solution for taking great photos of the night sky. While custom astrophotography setups may provide better images, they are often many times more expensive than smart telescopes. For beginner amateur astronomers on a limited budget, we strongly recommend smart telescopes.
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 three capture modes: Stargazing, Solar System, and Scenery.
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What are the requirements for the Seestar app?
The Seestar app is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, & Mac and Google Play for Android devices. iOS / iPadOS devices require iOS 13.0 or later and at least 6GB of RAM. Mac computers require macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. Android devices require at least Android 8 and have at least 6GB of RAM.
What is the Seestar S50?
The SeeStar S50 is a portable, easy-to-use smart telescope that lets anyone capture & share amazing pictures of space.
How do you use the Seestar S50?
Using the Seestar S50 is as truly as easy as 1-2-3!
-
Connect to the S50 and set it down with an open view of the sky
-
Level the S50 using the helpful guide in the Seestar app, or even easier with our tripod leveling base
-
Select a target from the recommended list on your smartphone or tabletThe S50 will then automatically find the target with its motorized GoTo mount, begin tracking it to keep it centered, autofocus the telescope, and start live stacking photos of the object on your device. You can be set up and imaging the night sky in under five minutes!
Is the Seestar S50 good?
The Seestar S50 a very good smart telescope for anyone interested in astronomy! As a plus, it doesn't break the bank, costing just $499 USD.
What is the spec of the Seestar?
The Seestar S50 features a 50mm aperture telescope with a focal length of 250mm, a Sony IMX462 color sensor with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, weighs just 6.6 lbs (3 kg), and costs only $499 USD.
Which objects can the Seestar S50 photograph?
The Seestar S50 can photograph thousands of objects in space, including the Moon, the Sun, the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, North America Nebula, Butterfly Nebula, Cat's Eye Nebula, Cygnus Wall, Elephants Trunk, Horsehead Nebula, Pacman Nebula, the Ghost of Cassiopeia, and many more deep space objects!
Is the Seestar S50 good for beginners?
Yes, the Seestar S50 is good for beginners! Thanks to its intuitive app and quick set up in just a few minutes, the Seestar S50 is fun and easy to use even for those with no astronomy experience and even kids.
When did the Seestar S50 come out?
The Seestar S50 was officially released on April 13th, 2023.
Who makes the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is made by ZWO, a company well known in the astronomy world for producing a wide variety of cameras and helpful accessories.
How many pixels is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels. The pixel size is 2.9µm.
What size image is the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 has 1920x1080 pixels of resolution, for a total of 2.1 megapixels.
Can you see planets with the Seestar S50?
The Seestar S50 is not well suited to photograph planets, but it can still capture the rings of Saturn and the four main moons of Jupiter, though they will appear small. The Seestar S50 excels at deep sky, lunar, and solar photography!
What is a smart telescope?
A smart telescope automates complex tasks like tracking the night sky, long exposure imaging, and more to let you capture beautiful images of space within minutes and send them directly to your smartphone or tablet.
Are smart telescopes worth it?
Yes, smart telescopes like the ZWO Seestar S50 are often worth it if you are looking for an out-of-the-box solution for taking great photos of the night sky. While custom astrophotography setups may provide better images, they are often many times more expensive than smart telescopes. For beginner amateur astronomers on a limited budget, we strongly recommend smart telescopes.
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 three capture modes: Stargazing, Solar System, and Scenery.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- ZWO Warranty: One-year factory limited warranty for telescopes, two-years for Seestar units (but only one-year for Seestar batteries), and two-years for all other ZWO products.
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- Seestar S50
- Carbon Fiber Tripod with 3/8"-20 mounting bolt to Seestar
- Quick Start Guide
- Solar Filter
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- Storage Case
Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope by ZWO