See the first images from the new ZWO Seestar S30 Plus — a smart telescope aimed at beginners
While rivals announce increasingly expensive smart telescopes, ZWO’s new Seestar S30 Plus makes galaxy and nebula photography surprisingly affordable.
ZWO has launched its new Seestar S30 Plus smart telescope this week, aimed at amateur astronomers as a more affordable alternative to pricier models. The sub-$500 device, available online from Seestar’s website and Amazon, comes in a compact chassis while retaining its 30mm aperture. The upgrade includes four-element apochromatic optics, two 3.7-megapixel cameras, and a wider 43.5-degree field of view camera for capturing stunning deep-sky images. Built-in filters, a mosaic mode, and equatorial tracking enable advanced astrophotography.
Weighing just 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg), the Seestar S30 Plus easily fits into a camera bag or lives on a bookshelf. The device has already captured impressive images of the Andromeda Galaxy, Pleiades, Dumbbell Nebula, and North America Nebula. Its built-in dual-band filter reduces light pollution, and a magnetic solar filter allows for safe solar photography.
With competitors like Dwarflab's $1,299 Draco and Vaonis' $4,990 Atlas not yet available, ZWO’s decision to release an upgraded entry-level smart telescope with immediate availability appears well-timed. The Seestar S30 Plus could be a perfect gift for anyone interested in astronomy this Christmas, as per the manufacturer's history of delivering quality smart telescopes at competitive prices.
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