Optics - ZWO Seestar S50 All-in-One Smart Telescope
Optics - Smart Telescope
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Introducing the Seestar S50 All-in-One Smart Telescope from ZWO!
The easy route to Astrophotography for beginners and advanced users
The SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope from ZWO combines a telescope, electric focuser, astronomy camera, and ASIAIR
controller into one unit! This all-in-one telescope also includes an alt-azimuth mount, integrated tripod, and filter-
switching
device to give you the most well-rounded, out-of-the-box experience possible! It comes with all of this while still only
weighing in at 3kg! Pairing it with the compatible mobile app will allow you to unlock its potential and capture images of
sky
objects such as the Sun, Moon, galaxies, and nebulae. Using the ZWO Sky Atlas and "Night's Best Objects," you will be
ready to plan your evening's viewing session in minutes!
With this innovative smart telescope from ZWO, you can take full control of your astro-imaging. The Seestar smart
telescope will open at your command, and then through the app, you can quickly learn the weather and see
recommendations for the night's viewing. From there, you can select the celestial targets through the "Stargazing" setting
or go into landscape mode, "Scenery," and pick terrestrial targets. Then all it takes is a click and shoot! It's super easy. For
added ease, using the built-in sensors, you can easily level your tripod from your mobile phone!
Live-stacking, Auto Go-To and Tracking, Object Databases, and More!
The ZWO S50 SeeStar is full of incredible features that not only simplify your astrophotography sessions but engage
provide powerful performances including live stacking, auto GoTo and tracking, wireless connection, a star database, and
an immersive visual experience. Learn more about these features by reading below.
Immersive Visual Experience
The ZWO Seestar S50 offers professional-grade triplet apochromatic optics. These optics provide crisp images of the night
sky while maintaining excellent control of chromatic aberration. The included high-quality coating on the lens helps
reduce light loss and enables you to get the most out of your visual observation with this 50mm smart refractor.
Seestar Imaging Sensor
This Seestar Smart Telescope uses the amazing Sony IMX462 sensor, 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. Utilizing this Sony sensor, makes the Seestar an excellent companion to an
astroimagers. The IMX462 sensor has a 1920x1080 resolution.
Live Stacking
ZWO has equipped the Seestar S50 with the ability to deliver stunning images through live stacking mode. The more
images you take, the more stunning the details and colors. With this mode, you will slowly reveal details otherwise
invisible to the naked eye!
WiFi Connection
Looking to take your Seestar on the road? This ZWO smart telescope is operated using its built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to
use the Seestar anywhere, even without cell service! After powering on your Seestar, simply connect your phone or tablet
through its generated Wi-Fi, allowing for immediate use through the app’s intuitive interface. Please note this smart
telescope cannot be controlled through Bluetooth, however does require access to Bluetooth permissions for initial set
up through the app as the connection can only be made through its own Wi-Fi. To ensure accurate performance, it is
recommended to download the Seestar app prior to travel. Whether you are looking to take your telescope to your
backyard, on a camping trip, or to a star party, enjoy stunning images of your favorite objects in space from anywhere!
Low Power Consumption
ZWO has designed the SeeStar S50 in such a way that it has low battery consumption for extended battery life. With this
feature, you can operate your smart telescope for 6 hours when starting with a fully charged battery. The SeeStar can also
be recharged with a compatible power bank such as the Apertura PS155
Auto Focus, GoTo, and Tracking
When combined with your phone's GPS sensor, the SeeStar S50's built-in sensors and star maps allow the refractor to
automatically complete the self-calibration and alignment process. This makes the smart refractor an excellent
companion for any amateur astronomer, as you don't have to be an astronomy expert to use the telescope. The
telescope itself will be the expert that guides you along your journey. The auto focus system takes the hassle out of
finding and maintaining the perfect focus. With the auto focus system, the images will come out sharp and crisp every
time, and will even provide auto focus when in scenery mode. The Auto GoTo and tracking makes finding your objects
easy. All you need to do is find the object on your phone, and the SeeStar will automatically align with the target and start
tracking. This tracking will compensate for the Earth's rotation to ensure your object remains centered.while in use, so
you never have to worry about power and can spend more time focusing on your astrophotography!
Seestar App and Object Database
You can use your smartphone or tablet as a telescope command center! With just a few clicks, you will
have access to SeeStar's incredible star and deep sky object database, which includes lists and detailed
information about your chosen celestial target! App Device Requirements: iOS/ iPadOS - Device must be
running at least OS 12, and have 6GB or more of onboard RAM; Android - Device must be running at least
Android 8, and have 6GB or more of onboard RAM.