ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope – Portable Astrophotography & EAA Made Easy

All-in-one smart telescope. The Seestar S50 combines an integrated camera, automatic tracking and full smartphone control, so beginners and experienced observers can explore deep-sky objects, the Moon and bright planets in minutes. Live stacking in the app delivers cleaner, deeper images—even under light pollution.

• Built-in camera: high-quality results with no extra gear
• GoTo & auto-tracking: tap a target—Seestar finds and follows it
• App control (iOS/Android): Wi-Fi/Bluetooth with guided workflow
• Live stacking & EAA: see detail build in real time
• Portable power: ~6 hours per charge; extend via USB-C power bank

Box contents: solar filter, tripod, Bahtinov mask and charging cable—ideal for garden sessions, travel and outreach.

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Overview

With a compact 50 mm aperture and 250 mm focal length, the Seestar S50 excels at wide-field astrophotography and app-guided observing. Choose an object in the app, hit GoTo, and Seestar centres, tracks and stacks a clean image you can save and share.

What can Seestar S50 capture?

• Showpiece nebulae and galaxies with live stacking in the app
• The Moon’s craters and crisp lunar close-ups
• Bright planetary views and snapshots (Jupiter, Saturn)
• Star clusters and wide-field targets from suburban skies

Setup & App: How to Use Seestar S50

Place Seestar on a stable tripod, power on, and connect to the app. Guided steps cover focus (use the included Bahtinov mask), target selection and exposure. Plate solving and autofocus help you get sharp, centred images quickly. Firmware updates are handled in-app to keep features current.

Power, Battery Life & Portable Use

The internal battery supports typical backyard sessions (~6 hours). For extended nights or cold weather, add a lightweight portable power option. A compact form factor makes Seestar easy to carry to dark-sky sites.

Filters & Accessories for Seestar S50

Enhance emission nebulae with dual-band or UHC filters, improve stability with a sturdy tripod, and protect your setup with a rigid case. We also stock adapters and other helpful extras.

Seestar S50 vs S30 vs DWARF 3

If you’re choosing between them, the Seestar S50 gathers more light than the S30 for cleaner results while staying ultra-portable.

Specifications

• Aperture: 50 mm (1.97") — Focal length: 250 mm — F-ratio: f/4.9
• Optical design: apochromatic triplet refractor
• Mount: Alt-azimuth
• Sensor: Sony IMX462 (ASI224MC), 1920 × 1080
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
• Battery life: up to ~6 hours (extend via USB-C power bank)
• Storage: 64 GB internal memory
• Dew control: built-in heater
• Weight: ~3 kg
• Included: solar filter, tripod, Bahtinov mask, charging cable

Seestar S50 FAQ