The ZWO Seestar S30 is an all-in-one smart telescope designed to make astrophotography accessible and simple for those new to astronomy or those who want to maximize their time under the stars. Combining advanced optics, intelligent features, and user-friendly controls, it offers a seamless experience for capturing and sharing celestial images from a company well known for its astroimaging products.
The ZWO Seestar S30 offers a more compact and affordable alternative to the ZWO Seestar S50. While both models offer easy and accessible imaging, the S30 features a shorter focal length, providing a wider field of view. Additionally, the S30’s dual-lens design enhances its versatility for both astronomical and terrestrial photography.
The telescope features both telephoto and wide-angle lenses, enabling users to seamlessly transition between capturing detailed close-ups and sweeping views of the sky. This flexibility makes it perfect for photographing a wide variety of astronomical objects, from intricate planetary details to expansive nebulae.
It is equipped with a 30mm f/5 apochromatic triplet lens incorporating an ED glass element, ensuring sharp, high-quality images with minimal chromatic aberration. Its 150mm focal length is ideal for capturing large celestial objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula.
The ZWO Seestar S30 is powered by a Sony IMX662 sensor featuring Starvis 2 technology, capable of capturing deep-sky images in full HD 1080p color. This advanced sensor offers exceptional sensitivity and low noise performance, even during long-exposure photography.
The telescope is operated through a dedicated smartphone app, providing automatic star-finding, tracking, and imaging functions. Users can select from specialized modes designed for capturing solar system objects, deep-sky targets, and scenic landscapes with ease.
It is also equipped with multiple filters tailored for a wide range of astrophotography needs, including a dark field filter to minimize noise during long exposures and a light pollution filter to enhance image clarity in urban environments.
With a weight of just 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs.) and dimensions of 8.3” x 5.5” x 3.1”, it offers a compact and lightweight system, making it highly portable and simple to set up in any location.
The internal battery offers up to 6 hours of continuous use on a full charge, or 4 hours in video mode. For extended operation, the Seestar S30 features a USB-C port, allowing it to be powered by an external source.
The ZWO Seestar S30 specifications include:
– Main Lens: 30 mm aperture, f/5 apochromatic triplet with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass
– Focal Length: 150 mm
– Secondary Lens: Wide-angle lens with a 23.2° field of view Imaging Sensors:
– Main Camera Sensor: Sony IMX662, 1/2.8″ sensor, 1920 x 1080 resolution (2.1 MP), 2.9 µm pixel size, 12-bit ADC, 0.8 e- read noise, 38.2 ke- full-well capacity, 91% quantum efficiency
– Secondary Camera Sensor: Color sensor with 1920 x 1080 resolution
– Integrated Filters: Dual-narrowband filter, UV/IR cut filter, dark field filter
– Solar Observation: Includes a snap-on magnetic solar filter
– Wireless: Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth
– Wired: USB Type-C port
– Battery Capacity: 6000 mAh
– Battery Life: Up to 6 hours of continuous use; up to 4 hours in video mode
– Charging: USB Type-C port; charging temperature range: 0°C to 40°C
– Dimensions: 210 mm x 140 mm x 80 mm (8.3″ x 5.5″ x 3.1″)
– Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs.)
– Storage: 64 GB internal eMMC
– Mount Type: Alt-azimuth with a fixed-leg ultra-compact tripod
– Slew Rate: 1x to 1440x
– Operating Temperature: Recommended range: 10°C to 40°C
You can learn more about the ZWO Seestar S30 here.
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