Zwo Seestar S50 Smart Telescope 50Mm F/5

Zwo Seestar S50 Smart Telescope 50mm F/5

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The ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope 50mm f/5from ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope 50mm f/5lets even novice users observe and photograph the cosmos without the need for bulky, complex equipment. Simply connect your phone or tablet and select the celestial object you want to see—the Seestar S50 turns to and focuses on your target, delivering unforgettable views of our universe, even from light-polluted cities. The telescope employs an air-spaced triplet apochromatic lens system and is equipped with light-pollution and solar filters. Live-stacking capability allows you to enhance your images the way the experts do. In Landscape mode, the S50 can be used for terrestrial observation and photography, too. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity allow you to enjoy and share your photos and video.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty Fully Automated GoTo Telescope/Camera View Imagery on Phone or Tablet Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic Lens Live Stacking Capability Light Pollution Filter ND 5.0 Filter for Solar Observation Landscape and Stargazing Modes Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity Rechargeable, 6 Hours Runtime Lightweight & Easily Portable

Key Specs
Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture	50 mm / 2"
Focal Length	250 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Focuser	Internal
Type	Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability	Yes
Battery	Rechargeable (Built-In)
Weight	5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture	50 mm / 2"
Focal Length	250 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Focuser	Internal
Diagonal	No
Finderscope	No
Mounting	No
Mount
Type	Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability	Yes
Payload Capacity	No
Altitude Adjustment	No
Latitude Adjustment	No
Counterweight	No
Tripod
Type	Adjustable
Material of Tripod	Carbon Fiber
General
Battery	Rechargeable (Built-In)
Wireless	2.4 GHz Radio/RF / 5G / Bluetooth *Built-In
Mobile App Compatible	Yes, Required: Android & iOS App Name: Seestar App
Assembled Dimensions	10.1 x 5.6 x 5.1" / 257.0 x 142.5 x 130.0 mm
Weight	5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	9.975 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	14.2 x 13.7 x 7.3"

App on smartphone or tablet controls finding/tracking celestial objects and displays imagery

1920 x 1080 image resolution

O III 30nm and Ha 20nm filters reduce the impact of urban light pollution and moonlight

ND 5.0 filter blocks 99.999% of white light for solar observation

Scenery mode for landscape/terrestrial photography, Stargazing mode for lunar, solar, and deep-space imaging

Live-stacking capability for images with enhanced color and detail

Triplet air-spaced apochromatic lens system resolves three colors instead of the more common two to minimize chromatic aberration or "color fringing"

6000mAh rechargeable battery, 6 hours runtime

14.3" tabletop tripod with 3/8" mounting screw

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. how do you put the telescope together?

A: Here is a link to the Instruction Manual on how to put the scope together. Click on Support at the bottom of the webpage, and you can pull up a PDF File of the Manual. Link: a href= http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/telescopes/cometron-114az target= _blank http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/telescopes/cometron-114az/a

Q: 2. Does the Seestar track comets?

A: The ZWO Seestar S50 50mm f/5 All-in-One Smart Telescope (BH # ZWSSS50 ) can spot a comet, but it cannot track it.

Q: 3. This product needs a 3.7-4.2 volt charger, NOT 5V like my iPhone has. Where do I get a charger for it?

A: The ZWO Seestar S50 50mm f/5 All-in-One Smart Telescope comes with a USB-C Charge Cable to be plugged into a Power supply to charge like this one: Belkin Boost Charge USB Type-C Power Bank (20,000mAh https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1600479-REG/belkin_bpb002btbk_boost_charge_20k_power.html

Q: 4. Do I need WiFi and Bluetooth connections to operate my SeeStar S50? Is Bluetooth alone adequate?

A: Both wi-fi and Blue Tooth are needed to use the Zwo Seestar S50. Please ensure your phone or tablet has access to the Internet(mobile data or Wi-Fi).

Q: 5. What adapters can you buy for it can you realy see plants clearly ?

A: The Scope has a very small Objective. So adding magnification won't help. Ideally you should go with a larger objective scope to actually see Planets. It also all depends on if you have no Light Pollution too.

Q: 6. Are the references to time in the App all based on Chinese time?

A: The time is based on your smartphone and location when using the ZWO Seestar S50.

Q: 7. Could you clarify, please, is internet access mandatory for operation of the telescope?

A: The ZWO Seestar S50 50mm f/5 All-in-One Smart Telescope requires the use of the app designed for this item, so Internet access would be required.

Q: 8. Does this have any dust or moisture protection? Will it be ok in mild dewey weather or dusty desert atmosphers?

A: The ZWO Seestar S50 50mm f/5 All-in-One Smart Telescope is not moisture resistant but it has a built in dew heater to remove dew build up which often occurs at night. It is not sealed against dust.

Q: 9. How does the Odyssey compare to the Vaonis Vespera 2?

A: The Vaonis Vespera II has a better quality imager than the Unistellar Odyssey Smart Telescope. So the Vaonis will produce better quality deep space images.

Q: 10. Will this be big enough for Celestron Omni 150 XLT EQ telescope ?

A: This will not work.

Amilcar	27/08/2024
[Refractor] Excelente 5

Doug	09/08/2024
[9.975 lb] The performance of this little scope is incredible, especially when you consider the cost compared to building your own smart scope. The clear skies have been a bit rare lately, but I was able to get in a couple of nights sessions of about 45 minutes and imaged M51, even with only a relatively short amount of imaging, the picture produced was great. 5

Neil	01/08/2024
[Internal] My purchase was an impulse buy and I was thrilled that B&H had them available. After a few small purchases and having great experiences, they really came through with their excellent customer service and lightning fast shipping! After all the positive reviews and how-to’s I watched about the Seestar, I wanted to see if lived up to them. It does! It’s truly a “point and shoot” solution for astrophotography and being very much of a beginner, it couldn’t have been simpler to set up and get great first results. At its price point, it can bring the wonders of the night sky to almost everyone, no matter your experience level! I couldn’t be happier with it and I look forward to putting it thru its paces in the near future! 5

Girish	11/07/2024
[Refractor] Extremely useful beginner scope. Before being stumped by all the image processing required to get a first photo, this scope does everything as presents you the image. Worth every bit and came just in time for the solar eclipse. In a city environment the embedded light pollution filter is very effective and we were able to see our first view of Orion through Seestar s50. Convenience and portability helps us keep at the hobby going without a lot of weight lifting and motivates us to take the bigger scope out on a clear sky night. Haven’t yet figured out how to use it effectively for planetary observations. I suspect the focal length is a limitation there. 5

Mem	03/07/2024
[Alt-Azimuth] Love this smart scope. I went with this over the Dwarf II & III because this is ZWO and I have many of their products on my main rig. ZWO is one of the industry leaders in astrophotography. Future software updates will make this scope even better. 5

Robert	03/07/2024
[250 mm] Hello there... I'll start with this... I had watched a number of YouTube vids on this unit and I thought I knew what to expect. I received more than that. Honestly in my short time with the scope I have fallen in love with astronomy again. It's magical. The Seestar S50 works as advertised! Been awhile since I purchased something that delivered as I'd hoped... BTW-- I am in Denver. We're severely light polluted. The scope shows me things I cannot see naked eye. I believe I'm just barely scratching the surface of what it can do. Some folks says it's a toy. I vehemently disagree. It's a quality instrument. Take a look out there and see what people are doing with this 500 dollar instrument. The tech here is impressive. I have already taken a few photo's (and have more to be tuned up) and they are exciting to me! Check on YouTube for a wealth of highly informative Seestar S50 usage tutorials and tutorials on photo editors of which many are free. B&H were (as they always have been) super professional, helpful and polite. The experience was superb. No regrets... I wish you all clear skies! :) 5

Pete	02/07/2024
[50 mm / 2"] What makes this great is how it finds the object you search for and how it processes images. Also the updates they send out are nice too. 5

Stargazer	12/06/2024
[Internal] This is what I have been looking for, an easy-to-use astrophotography telescope. Can't believe that I finally can shoot the deep space objects in the backyard! The app is very easy to use and accurate. The only wish is hopefully it can handle planets like Jupiter better by the future software update if possible. 5

Chris	07/06/2024
[Yes] This has been working out great for me. I have a full astro setup with ZWO cameras, OnStepX controlled EQ mount and a 8se. THat still gets better pictures but the setup time and cost makes this one a dream to work with compared to my full rig. 5