As breathtaking as the night sky is, there's no denying that actually tracking down stellar objects, whether for observation or astrophotography, can take some work. That's where the ZWO Seestar S50 comes in, a smart telescope that handles virtually everything for you, and it's $26 off in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
You can get the ZWO Seestar S50 telescope on sale right now at Amazon for $549.
Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who has written extensively for Space, reviewing skywatching equipment, delving into the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses and much more.
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The ZWO Seestar S50 comes with everything you need to get started. Its built-in camera sensor means there's no messing about with eyepieces and, once you've charged it up, you're good to go.
Light pollution aside, it takes superb quality images of the night sky, from planets to nebulas and beyond. We rank it as one of the best beginner telescopes, partly because of how intuitive its app is. You can also use it to capture solar eclipses and other daytime phenomena, without having to pay for additional solar viewing gear.
In our review of the ZWO Seestar S50, our expert, Jamie Carter, called it the "Ideal entry-level smart telescope for amateur astronomers who want a portable, easy-to-use telescope that can capture night sky images," and that still stands. One of his gripes was that the S50's battery life could have been better, but if you want to take the work out of astrophotography, the S50 is a superb beginner-friendly smart telescope.
Key features: 2-inch/50 mm Aperture, 9.8-inch / 250 mm focal length, f/5 focal ratio, 1/2.8-inch Sony IMX462 Sensor, 19.8 lbs (9 kg) including tripod, alt-azimuth mount.
Product launched: April 2023
Price history: This is the cheapest the ZWO Seestar S50 has been at Amazon in months, so it's worth grabbing the deal now before it goes back to its normal RRP.
Price comparison: Amazon: $549 | Seestar $549
Reviews consensus: In our review of the ZWO Seestar S50, our expert called it "A smart telescope for the masses." Light pollution notwithstanding, it offers excellent deep space views and, thanks to its smart features, it takes the work out of astrophotography.
Featured in guides: Best beginner telescopes, Best smart telescopes
✅ Buy it if: You want a beginner-friendly smart telescope with excellent image quality, and one that makes astrophotography a breeze.
❌ Don't buy it if: You're not a fan of apps and automation; you have to use the app, there's no actual eyepiece on this telescope.
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