Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope launches with two 4K cameras and launch discount
The latest smart telescope from Zwo Astro features a relatively simple, white housing that measures 26.8 x 14.9 x 14 centimeters and weighs 2.8 kilograms. What makes the Seestar S50 Pro unique is that the telescope comes equipped with two cameras. The camera designed for astrophotography combines an 8.3-megapixel 1/1.2-inch sensor with a telephoto lens having a focal length of 260 mm, which corresponds to a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 842 mm.
Zwo Astro advertises an aperture of 50 millimeters, or f/5.2. While this telephoto camera is said to be ideally suited for photographing nebulae or star systems, the manufacturer has also included an 8.3 MP wide-angle camera with a 1/2-inch sensor and a 35 mm full-frame equivalent focal length. This camera is said to be perfect for capturing nighttime landscape shots featuring stars or the Milky Way. Both cameras capture photos at a resolution of 2,160 x 3,840 pixels, or 4K in portrait orientation.
Using the telescope is said to be relatively simple via a smartphone app – the celestial body or nebula to be photographed can be selected from a list. The telescope then automatically aligns itself with it and takes a photo at the push of a button. Tracking the celestial object, focusing, and combining multiple images for higher image quality all happen automatically. The telescope has 128 GB of internal storage and a 10,000 mAh battery, which is designed to provide nine hours of runtime.
Prices and availability
The Zwo Astro Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope is now available for $899 in the manufacturer’s online store. This price is valid through September 15, for orders placed after this promotion ends, Zwo Astro charges $999. A compatible tripod head costs an additional $99.
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