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ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro
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The ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro is a fully integrated smart telescope with a dual-lens imaging system, offering simple night sky observation alongside versatile daytime imaging features.
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ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro Summary
The ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro is a range-topping addition, which builds on the original S30, focusing on image quality, automation and versatility. It is still a fully integrated smart telescope, combining optics, camera, mount and control into a highly portable single unit, but introduces a more advanced dual-lens imaging system and expanded software features for more than casual stargazing.
What is new is the move to a dual-sensor setup, pairing a larger telephoto sensor with a wide-angle camera, alongside more advanced in-camera processing such as mosaics, intelligent foreground separation and automated planning. These updates are aimed at users who want better results with less manual intervention, rather than more control dials or the need for more accessories.
The S30 Pro is best suited to beginners who want dependable results quickly and easily, as well as more experienced users who value automation for regular astronomy sessions. It also broadens its appeal with daytime use, making it a single device that can handle night sky imaging and long-distance observation in one.
ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro Key Features
- Dual-lens design separates deep-sky imaging and wide-field sky capture
- Larger telephoto sensor improves light sensitivity and noise control
- Fully integrated telescope, mount, camera and controller in one handy device
- One-tap Milky Way, star trail and constellation capture modes
- Automated mosaic stitching for ultra-high-resolution wide views
- Intelligent sky and foreground separation for mixed landscape scenes
- Built-in storage supports long, uninterrupted capture sessions
ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro in More Detail
Image quality and sensor
The biggest update in the S30 Pro is its dual-camera setup. A larger telephoto sensor is used for deep-sky targets, while a separate wide-angle camera handles Milky Way scenes, star trails and sky-and-landscape compositions.
For astrophotography, the telephoto camera benefits from improved light sensitivity and cleaner noise handling, which is noticeable during longer captures and stacked images. Combined with the apochromatic lens design, stars appear tighter and colour fringing is reduced, particularly towards the edges of the frame.
Autofocus and tracking performance
Focusing and tracking are handled internally, without calibration or any external alignment steps. Once a target is selected in the app, the system automatically locates, tracks and maintains focus on it, even as conditions change. This is especially useful for sessions where temperature shifts or humidity might otherwise soften results.
Equatorial tracking is supported with additional accessories, allowing longer exposures by compensating for the Earth’s rotation. For users who want to plan overnight imaging, the performance gains are about consistency. Once started, the S30 Pro will continue working unattended, maintaining focus and alignment until the session completes, so you can stay in bed!
Video features and formats
As well as stills astrophotography, the S30 Pro supports high-resolution video capture. Planetary video, Milky Way motion and time-lapse sequences are all possible, with stabilised tracking keeping subjects centred over time.
Automated stitching enables high-resolution panoramas of the night sky, extending output well beyond the limitations of a single image frame. These features are designed to operate with minimal input, allowing users to concentrate on subject choice rather than technical knowhow. Post-processing tools such as noise reduction and background balancing are applied in-app too.
Handling, controls and stabilisation
The S30 Pro is compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport and deploy without a dedicated mount or large tripod. All control is handled through the Seestar app, where GOTO, scheduling and live monitoring are conveniently managed from your phone or tablet.
Active anti-dew control protects the optics during long or humid sessions, reducing interruptions caused by condensation. Built-in filters adapt automatically to shooting conditions, addressing light pollution, unwanted infrared light and long-exposure noise without the need for your manual intervention. For daytime use, the same tracking system allows stable long-distance observation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the S30 Pro suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, it is designed to work with minimal setup, using automated alignment, tracking and capture.
What has changed compared with the standard S30?
The main differences are the dual-lens system, improved sensor performance and expanded automated imaging features.
Can it be used during the day?
Yes, it supports daytime photo, video and time-lapse capture for distant subjects.
Do I need a computer to use it?
No, all operation and processing are handled through the Seestar app.
Does it support planned or unattended imaging sessions?
Yes, targets can be scheduled in advance and captured automatically.
Is external software supported?
It supports open protocols for compatibility with third-party astronomy software.
What’s in the box
- ZWO Seestar Smart Telescope S30 Pro
- Solar filter
- Type C cable
- Tripod
- Safety information sheet
- Quick start guide
- Astro sticker
- Carrying case
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
