Seestar S50

I bought two.I highly recommend this. It is great to have up and running while doing observation sessions with other scopes. You can keep photo momentos from your gazing sessions. Not unlike the awkward pictures we get after riding roller coasters. Sans the funny face and subtle embarrassment. You will fully cherish the pictures of the sky.Great pics, easy to use, educational, clever - there are many laudatory things to say about this product. It makes astrophotography accessible to the neophyte. It makes astrophotography easy for the initiated who find themselves too tired to fuss with a traditional, labor-intensive rig. While I applaud Spartan discipline and salute those who open the heavens by mastering astrophotography, there is nothing wrong with occasionally taking the path of least resistance. We can't all climb Everest when we want to go outside. A stroll in the park has its place. That is what the S50 represents. You can create astounding images of astronomical objects with no specialized or technical knowledge. The app is intuitive and easy to use. The device obeys with monastic discipline. The only preexisting astronomy skill one need master to use this device is the ability to determine if it is dark outside and cloudy. I have struggled more to program a coffee maker than I have in using this astrograph. Like I said - a stroll in the park.Not to descend into the weeds on an Amazon review, but the device is also more versatile than appears at first glance. For example, it has a mosaic mode that allows imagery to be stitched together to form a larger image (lay this feature on the Orionic cloud or Andromeda galaxy and you shouldn't be disappointed). For further example, you can pull images directly from the device for bespoke stacking, and stack amongst multiple collects on multiple nights. These features make the scope more than the sum of its parts. This rings particularly true when considering limitations regarding the field of view and the alt/az mount. (If I have lost you at this point, do not fret - just know that this scope can do more than expected and has advanced features/tricks to keep things interesting).Writing of sum and parts, the value this device represents feels criminal. Cue Fiona Apple. Roughly five hundo for a triple apochromatic and all the auto imaging trimmings?! You cannot price a piecemeal rig with these specs for anywhere faintly near this price. This is a stellar value... that pun hurt me too. I can feel your eyes roll. But do not miss the point - This is an incredible value.If you are looking for the smart scope pièce de résistance, the Celestron Origin currently holds that title in my humble opinion (at the time of writing this. I expect this market to evolve quickly. Far future readers can snicker, but I am right in this moment.). The Origin is certainly worthy of consideration. I want one. That RASA is something else and it appears to be worth every penny of the 4k asking price. But if you are not so well heeled as to be able to dish out 4k for an astrograph, or so inclined for any number of reasons, this S50 is perfectly acceptable solution that will still allow you to make the mortgage at the end of the month.Even in acknowledging that the Origin is generally superior, I still think this scope has its place. It is highly portable and robust. It neatly occupies a happy intersection of compact form factor, ability, and price. If portability is your chief concern (for hiking?), consider the upcoming S30.In conclusion, this is a great product. Please consider. I recommend this wholeheartedly. This product deserves five stars (this is a pun-rich environment but I will spare you here). It certainly advances the hobby of amateur astronomy.All things stated above are mere opinion and consider at your own risk (don't sue me).PS: You can photoshop your friend's pets into astronomical photographs for extra fun. Bow to the absurd and all.I wish you clear skies.

Such an amazing, easy to use telescope. You simply level the tripod, attach the telescope and turn it on. It looks up, identifies where it is in the universe, and says what do you want to look at? Very simple to use and great for a star gazing party. 4 people can log into this telescope with your phone or tablet and watch it stack pictures so that nebulae go from grey to amazing colors in just a few minutes. Not the best tool for looking at planets, but great for everything else. It even comes with a solar filter, so you can take pictures of the sun and eclipses. A great telescope for beginners, easy to use and a low price point.

This is a fabulous product even though I cannot look through an eyepiece at celestial objects. It does know how to find, track and combine a lot of photos to create an amazing image. It seems to be light years ahead my my new Celestron 8SE scope which cost about three times more money but it does allow me to look through the eyepiece, if I am lucky enough to have the scope get close to an object. In other words, I highly recommend the S50.

I love this thing! I've been doing deep sky photography for decades using all sorts of equipment from a Tak FS102 to Canon cameras and standard lenses. This thing is hassle free, requires very little setup (next to no setup in comparison to other setups) and takes great shots. My favorite part is setting this up in winter when its freezing cold outside (I put garden seedling heaters under it for frost protection) and then going to bed and watching the progress with the app (or not, and just sleeping). By morning, I have a full set of new shots. Another benefit is its low weight (I'm getting too old to lug tons of gear around and mess with packing and unpacking multiple things). I've added a few accessories, but nothing very expensive--there's no need. I'm excited to see what this company comes up with next.

This is awesome. I’ve wanted a telescope for years and finally got this one after a lot of research. It’s great for beginners. It hooks up to your phone and gives you “what’s good right now” options for what’s going to photograph the best.I just went on a 3 day camping trip with no cell service and was surprised to find out it works just as well in the mountains with no service as it does in my backyard. You can also set it up in less than 5 minutes and is super light. I have been recommending it to everyone

This telescope exceeds all expectations especially at the price point. ZWO has knocked it out of the park on packaging all good quality components needed for begining astrophotography. The quality of the images are very good, no problem but higher than anticipated. Results are due to small Aperture which is good for DSOs but not that good for planets outside of the Moon and again. The intuitive SW AP is simply amazing with a plethora of useful features. At this stage, I am not convinced an investment of 300-500 % is worth the increased resolution results. I highly recommend this easily transportable, high quality telescope to open up and expand any star gazers hobby and overall experience.

Great and easy to use. My last review for this was stellar, but didn't meet community standards for some reason unknown to me. No pictures this time, but they are amazing!

Very easy to use "smart" telescope at an amazing price.