I bought two.
I highly recommend this. It is great to have up and running while doing observation sessions with other scopes. You can keep photo momentos from your gazing sessions. Not unlike the awkward pictures we get after riding roller coasters. Sans the funny face and subtle embarrassment. You will fully cherish the pictures of the sky.
Great pics, easy to use, educational, clever - there are many laudatory things to say about this product. It makes astrophotography accessible to the neophyte. It makes astrophotography easy for the initiated who find themselves too tired to fuss with a traditional, labor-intensive rig. While I applaud Spartan discipline and salute those who open the heavens by mastering astrophotography, there is nothing wrong with occasionally taking the path of least resistance. We can't all climb Everest when we want to go outside. A stroll in the park has its place. That is what the S50 represents. You can create astounding images of astronomical objects with no specialized or technical knowledge. The app is intuitive and easy to use. The device obeys with monastic discipline. The only preexisting astronomy skill one need master to use this device is the ability to determine if it is dark outside and cloudy. I have struggled more to program a coffee maker than I have in using this astrograph. Like I said - a stroll in the park.
Not to descend into the weeds on an Amazon review, but the device is also more versatile than appears at first glance. For example, it has a mosaic mode that allows imagery to be stitched together to form a larger image (lay this feature on the Orionic cloud or Andromeda galaxy and you shouldn't be disappointed). For further example, you can pull images directly from the device for bespoke stacking, and stack amongst multiple collects on multiple nights. These features make the scope more than the sum of its parts. This rings particularly true when considering limitations regarding the field of view and the alt/az mount. (If I have lost you at this point, do not fret - just know that this scope can do more than expected and has advanced features/tricks to keep things interesting).
Writing of sum and parts, the value this device represents feels criminal. Cue Fiona Apple. Roughly five hundo for a triple apochromatic and all the auto imaging trimmings?! You cannot price a piecemeal rig with these specs for anywhere faintly near this price. This is a stellar value... that pun hurt me too. I can feel your eyes roll. But do not miss the point - This is an incredible value.
If you are looking for the smart scope pièce de résistance, the Celestron Origin currently holds that title in my humble opinion (at the time of writing this. I expect this market to evolve quickly. Far future readers can snicker, but I am right in this moment.). The Origin is certainly worthy of consideration. I want one. That RASA is something else and it appears to be worth every penny of the 4k asking price. But if you are not so well heeled as to be able to dish out 4k for an astrograph, or so inclined for any number of reasons, this S50 is perfectly acceptable solution that will still allow you to make the mortgage at the end of the month.
Even in acknowledging that the Origin is generally superior, I still think this scope has its place. It is highly portable and robust. It neatly occupies a happy intersection of compact form factor, ability, and price. If portability is your chief concern (for hiking?), consider the upcoming S30.
In conclusion, this is a great product. Please consider. I recommend this wholeheartedly. This product deserves five stars (this is a pun-rich environment but I will spare you here). It certainly advances the hobby of amateur astronomy.
All things stated above are mere opinion and consider at your own risk (don't sue me).
PS: You can photoshop your friend's pets into astronomical photographs for extra fun. Bow to the absurd and all.
I wish you clear skies.
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From the moment a child first looks up and sees the stars, astronomy has actually planted a seed in their heart.
At ZWO, we believe every star-filled evening should be a magical adventure, and we're here to make that dream a reality.
Are you looking to enjoy the night sky this summer? Want to explore the universe with your family and friends?
Our Seestar S50 will be perfect for making those moments magical.
Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a curious newcomer, Seestar unlocks your unique stargazing journey.
All it takes is a click and shoot! Super easy, you can capture stunning, professional-quality photos of the night sky.
See How Amazing Things Start with Seestar S50
Capture the wonders with Seestar and share your masterpiece anytime anywhere with a global community of stargazers!
Seestar offers different modes for capturing images of sky objects such as the Sun, Moon, galaxies, and nebulae.
It's also an excellent choice for everyday travel and landscape photography—fashion and highly practical!
If you also love sharing and communication, ZWO offers an astronomy community that brings together astronomy enthusiasts from all around the world.
You can easily find partners here to explore astrophotography together, and there are opportunities to organize and participate in different star parties with surprise and fun.
Elevate Your Stargazing Experience with Our Innovative Solutions
Sony's STARVIS Imaging Sensor
Seestar S50 uses the amazing Sony IMX462 sensor with a 1920x1080 resolution, which features Sony's STARVIS technology. With this sensor, you are able to capture clear and sharp images, even in extremely low light conditions. Additionally, you are able to capture image details in the near IR range.
Triplet apochromatic optics
Seestar S50 provides a true-to-life visual experience with triplet apochromatic optics.
The professional-grade triplet apochromatic optics offers beautifully crisp images of the night sky with excellent control of chromatic aberration.
Low Power Consumption, Long Battery Life
Stay powered up by recharging it with a cell-phone power bank while in use. Get up to 6 hours of battery life per charge. You never have to worry about power and can spend more time focusing on your astrophotography!
Seestar - Your Smart Astronomy Observatory
Live Stacking
Seestar S50 allows for the formation of captivating visuals by employing the live stacking mode. With each image captured, a symphony of vibrant tones and intricate details shall unfold before you.
Auto Focus, GoTo, and Tracking
Grab your phone and get ready for a stellar experience! Unlock tonight's top-notch features like the GoTo target, live star database view, and more. Plus, our auto voice broadcast will keep you in the loop on the imaging progress.
Global Astro Community
Join the Astropix Revolution! Share, StarGaze, and Spark Conversations with #Seestar on AstroNet.
We’re excited to help you make the most of your stargazing adventures!
FAQS
- How does Seestar S50 differ from traditional astrophotography?
Seestar S50 is an entry-level intelligent astronomical telescope that sets itself apart from other entry-level telescopes by allowing users to "see" various deep space celestial objects through photography. Compared with traditional astrophotography equipment, Seestar S50 has a higher level of integration and intelligence. It integrates a motion tracking motor, electric focuser, electric filter wheel, high-sensitivity image sensor, and intelligent controller. It can automatically find and photograph any target in its star database, and help the user get more and more clear images with the method of image stack and enhancement. However, due to its highly integrated design and lightweight body, it may not meet the requirements for "serious astrophotography".
- Can Seestar S50 shoot any objects in deep space?
With its built-in anti-light pollution filter and good enough atmospheric transparency, Seestar S50 is able to shoot deep-sky objects even in city.
However, if we want to get good enough results, we still need to go to a dark site. We define the degree of light pollution into different levels. The larger the number is, the heavier the light pollution is. ZWO provides simple photos under different levels of light pollution after testing. We can compare them by ourselves. Also, don't forget that the moon is the biggest light pollution source at night, we must avoid such a time period as the full moon.
- Can Seestar S50 guide during stargazing?
Seestar S50 does not support guiding. And since its exposure time for a single frame is only 10s, there is actually no need for guiding. Additionally, the S50 features a target auto-center function, ensuring that the target remains in the center of the view throughout the entire capture process.
- I live in a very humid environment, does Seestar S50 work properly?
The telescope is a precision instrument and it is not recommended to store it in high humidity environments. Using or storing the telescope in a moist environment can pose a greater risk, such as mold on the lens and potential water damage. Therefore, it is advised to exercise caution and avoid exposing the telescope to excessive moisture.
- Which type of shooting files saved? What is the resolution?
The format of shooting files are JPEG and FITS with 1080*1920 resolution.
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Customers find this telescope works well for astrophotography and takes amazing images, with one mentioning it can take mosaic pictures of large areas. Moreover, the telescope is simple to use with an intuitive app, and customers appreciate its portability, with one noting it's easy to carry while protecting the scope. Additionally, they like its compact size and value for money, and one customer highlights its effectiveness for deep space exploration and photography.
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70 customers mention functionality, 66 positive, 4 negative
...This thing works great and with soooo many different possibilities. Solar imaging, Lunar imaging, Deep space imaging, and even land-based imaging....Read more
This is a great telescope. Easy to use. Only downfall is that it will only focus on objects in the telescope's database.Read more
Awesome telescope, very handy , easy to operate , best compact size and very much fun wile usingRead more
...I took a picture of it, too. This is a great scope and I am glad I purchased it. It is light, once you hook it up to the tripod, you're in business....Read more
48 customers mention image quality, 38 positive, 10 negative
...So yes, you can take some amazing pictures with this scope. One thing that very difficult, if not impossible, is taking photos of planets....Read more
...Could use better instructions and a bigger lens. Captures amazing details even in large city lights....Read more
Wow! This thing is Amazing! Great images!!Read more
...Does not work well for planetary imaging and the field of view is narrow....Read more
45 customers mention ease of use, 40 positive, 5 negative
Great and easy to use. My last review for this was stellar, but didn't meet community standards for some reason unknown to me....Read more
...Very easy to use, but also has a ton of room for growth with picture taking abilities.Read more
Easy to set up and use. Takes amazing astrophotos right out of the box!...Read more
Update Review. It is very easy to set up and use, as a Telescope, its capable of fairly sharp pics of the Moon and is perfect for taking/...Read more
22 customers mention value for money, 20 positive, 2 negative
It's only photos, videos, and Time Lapse. It's a good price and worth it for fun to learn how to do with the app.Read more
...Excellent value: for the price you get a package that previously would need separate telescope + camera + mount....Read more
The seestar s50 is a great telescope for the price, the minus 1 star came from it being higher priced here compared to the official store and b&h...Read more
...'ve been curious about astro imaging and would love a compact, inexpensive scope that ANYONE can set up and begin using in less than a half-hour,...Read more
18 customers mention depth of scope, 18 positive, 0 negative
...Amazing functionality built into it. Great for deep sky objects, galaxy’s, nebulae, Moon and sun. Not great for planets.Read more
...(free) shows you everything you need to know and will help you find the objects in the sky. Welcome to electronically assisted astronomy....Read more
Product is great for distant or light years away however trying to focus on closer things like the moon, are impossible.Read more
...expert but I got pics of the moon that are incredible, galaxies that are righ in my backyard .. just truly incredible!Read more
11 customers mention portability, 11 positive, 0 negative
Great all in one Astrophotography solution, easy to use and portable. I take it with me anywhere I travel....Read more
...The camera is compact, lightweight and comes with a carrying case and charging cord....Read more
...Very portable: all-in-one with built-in mount, camera, refractor and battery. Great for casual astrophotography, outreach or beginner use....Read more
...Get it too, it makes that part of a setup a breeze. For portability, the carrying case is a nice bonus. Easy to carry while protecting the scope....Read more
9 customers mention visibility, 8 positive, 1 negative
...which cost about three times more money but it does allow me to look through the eyepiece, if I am lucky enough to have the scope get close to an...Read more
Amazing for star and galaxy photography. The moon is pretty visible as well but with something like this you want to look into deep space this is...Read more
...While it’s not meant to view planets, it definitely makes up with seeing the sun with the included filter, the moon, and your choice of distant...Read more
...I am impressed with its night light pollution (LP) filtering, it can pull stars into the Live View not seen with the naked eye....Read more
7 customers mention compact size, 7 positive, 0 negative
...But if you've been curious about astro imaging and would love a compact, inexpensive scope that ANYONE can set up and begin using in less than a...Read more
...It’s also nice and easy to travel with because of its case and compact size. The quality is pretty good for the price....Read more
Awesome telescope, very handy , easy to operate , best compact size and very much fun wile usingRead more
...It neatly occupies a happy intersection of compact form factor, ability, and price. If portability is your chief concern (for hiking?),...Read more
Best Xmas gift!
I got this smart telescope after looking at it on YouTube and other sites for several months. Moving from traditional telescope I'll say it is a game changer. I had to wait two weeks for the clouds to finally clear after I got it delivered. While waiting I did purchase an additional leveling mount for it, based on online suggestions. Get it too, it makes that part of a setup a breeze. For portability, the carrying case is a nice bonus. Easy to carry while protecting the scope. As far as using it, charge it fully, download app to your iPhone, iPad, or any android device. Follow the steps to connect and that's pretty much it. I live in suburban area so there is some light pollution. I set the unit outside on my front porch, turn it on, and told the app to go to Orion nebula. It took maybe two minutes total time to find, center, and start stacking images. The images added here are the original one and second one I adjusted some setting on my iPad picture settings. So yes, you can take some amazing pictures with this scope. One thing that very difficult, if not impossible, is taking photos of planets. It is not designed for that. Deep space objects, sun, and moon - absolutely amazing. Is it hard to use? From my experience of a noob - NO! Follow direction in the app and all goes smoothly and easily. I looked at this scope for months and finally decided to get it. So glad I did. Can't wait to take some more pictures. For a second I thought I better off with traditional telescope but then you sort of have to remember the views with it whereas with this you have actual pictures to look back at. At the moment, I am extremely happy with the purchase. I did look at some additional accessories, but there really aren't any that you'll need. Besides the mount I mentioned, everything else is included with the scope. If you plan to spend over 4 hours continuously, maybe get a battery bank. Scope fully charged is rated for 6 hours run time, 4 with anti-fog heater. It does continue to operate while charging. Any longevity problem I will report back. For now absolute 5 star!
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
I bought two.
I highly recommend this. It is great to have up and running while doing observation sessions with other scopes. You can keep photo momentos from your gazing sessions. Not unlike the awkward pictures we get after riding roller coasters. Sans the funny face and subtle embarrassment. You will fully cherish the pictures of the sky.
Great pics, easy to use, educational, clever - there are many laudatory things to say about this product. It makes astrophotography accessible to the neophyte. It makes astrophotography easy for the initiated who find themselves too tired to fuss with a traditional, labor-intensive rig. While I applaud Spartan discipline and salute those who open the heavens by mastering astrophotography, there is nothing wrong with occasionally taking the path of least resistance. We can't all climb Everest when we want to go outside. A stroll in the park has its place. That is what the S50 represents. You can create astounding images of astronomical objects with no specialized or technical knowledge. The app is intuitive and easy to use. The device obeys with monastic discipline. The only preexisting astronomy skill one need master to use this device is the ability to determine if it is dark outside and cloudy. I have struggled more to program a coffee maker than I have in using this astrograph. Like I said - a stroll in the park.
Not to descend into the weeds on an Amazon review, but the device is also more versatile than appears at first glance. For example, it has a mosaic mode that allows imagery to be stitched together to form a larger image (lay this feature on the Orionic cloud or Andromeda galaxy and you shouldn't be disappointed). For further example, you can pull images directly from the device for bespoke stacking, and stack amongst multiple collects on multiple nights. These features make the scope more than the sum of its parts. This rings particularly true when considering limitations regarding the field of view and the alt/az mount. (If I have lost you at this point, do not fret - just know that this scope can do more than expected and has advanced features/tricks to keep things interesting).
Writing of sum and parts, the value this device represents feels criminal. Cue Fiona Apple. Roughly five hundo for a triple apochromatic and all the auto imaging trimmings?! You cannot price a piecemeal rig with these specs for anywhere faintly near this price. This is a stellar value... that pun hurt me too. I can feel your eyes roll. But do not miss the point - This is an incredible value.
If you are looking for the smart scope pièce de résistance, the Celestron Origin currently holds that title in my humble opinion (at the time of writing this. I expect this market to evolve quickly. Far future readers can snicker, but I am right in this moment.). The Origin is certainly worthy of consideration. I want one. That RASA is something else and it appears to be worth every penny of the 4k asking price. But if you are not so well heeled as to be able to dish out 4k for an astrograph, or so inclined for any number of reasons, this S50 is perfectly acceptable solution that will still allow you to make the mortgage at the end of the month.
Even in acknowledging that the Origin is generally superior, I still think this scope has its place. It is highly portable and robust. It neatly occupies a happy intersection of compact form factor, ability, and price. If portability is your chief concern (for hiking?), consider the upcoming S30.
In conclusion, this is a great product. Please consider. I recommend this wholeheartedly. This product deserves five stars (this is a pun-rich environment but I will spare you here). It certainly advances the hobby of amateur astronomy.
All things stated above are mere opinion and consider at your own risk (don't sue me).
PS: You can photoshop your friend's pets into astronomical photographs for extra fun. Bow to the absurd and all.
I wish you clear skies.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
Possibly the best thing I've bought. There's quite literally basically no assembly, just updates firmware. The carrying case is extremely high quality along with the tripod and telescope itself is immensely high quality. It tracks the objects it shoots extremely well making for very clear shots of nebulae and galaxies. If you're buying to look at planets it can't really see them. It just doesn't have enough zoom in it to see them well. Overall 9/10
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025
- Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2025
I own 11 telescopes, a variety of astro cameras and Ive been astro-imaging for about 40 years. I pulled the trigger on the S50 half out of curiosity, but also because I thought it might be a great 'toy' telescope to play with. It never occurred to me that ZWO, the maker of most of my serious astronomy cameras could make a great all-in-one imaging telescope for less than $600. All I can say is 'Wow!' This thing is absolutely fantastic. From the time I removed it from the box until the time I was imaging M31 (Andromeda Galaxy) directly overhead was approximately 20 minutes and that includes 5 minutes of software updates. It connected effortlessly with my WIFI network and my Galaxy Tab.
You may be tempted to watch YouTube videos about how to get the telescope up and running but many of the steps described in those videos (like manually walking the telescope around in a circle to calibrate) may be either no longer required or unnecessary as my scope automatically performed the task after powering on for the first time. I have included my first image with the Seestar S50, which took approximately 6 minutes - hardly enough time for the Cessna-sized mosquitos in my backyard to find and begin ravaging me.
Will this replace my serious imaging rigs? No way. There is a reason they cost thousands of dollars. But if you've been curious about astro imaging and would love a compact, inexpensive scope that ANYONE can set up and begin using in less than a half-hour, the S50 is absolutely terrific. ZWO really knocked it out of the ballpark with this telescope. I've never had a ZWO product fail or disappointment me and the Seestar S50 is no exception. I can't recommend it enough!
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2025
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Spain on November 1, 2025
Buena herramienta para fotografiar a larga distancia
Buen telescopio digital para disfrutar fotografiando el cielo.Cliente AmazonBuena herramienta para fotografiar a larga distancia
Reviewed in Spain on November 1, 2025
Buena relación calidad-precio.
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- NKE UKReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2025
Great and easy to use
This arrived quickly with good instruction it also included a sun filter which the pictures on Amazon do not show. The nebulas shown were all taken a few days after it arrived, we have clear skies here but it was misty at times. One feature that is not always shown is the built in dew heater, this is important to me as we do have some very humid nights around here. Its also very easy to carry around and set-up at night.NKE UKGreat and easy to use
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2025
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- Jenny and SteveReviewed in Australia on September 7, 2025
Deep sky images made easy
I’ve only used this a couple of times so far. As you would expect from a small aperture telescope it is not good for planets. However, it is good for the sun and the moon and absolutely AMAZING for nebulas, star clusters galaxies etc.! The app is easy to use. The size is small enough to take camping. For its cost and size, the resulting images of deep sky objects are stunning. Also, delivery was fast and the telescope arrived in perfect condition.Jenny and SteveDeep sky images made easy
Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2025
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