ZWO Seestar S30 Plus review
The ZWO Seestar S30 Plus is a new sub-$500 smart telescope with upgraded optics and dual 3.7MP cameras.
Key points
- (Image credit: Jamie Carter) With ZWO's pattern of delivering cheaper smart telescopes without sacrificing on quality, the Seestar S30 Plus could be one of Christmas 2026’s best gifts for anyone interested in astronomy — and maybe that’s the point of it.
- Kimberley Lane Quick and easy set-up Comes with carry case, tripod and solar filter Lightweight and easy to transport The Seestar S30 Plus is one of the smallest, most compact smart telescopes on the market, weighing just 3.63 pounds (1.65 kg) and measuring 8.3 x 5.5 x 3.2 inches (210 x 140 x 80 mm).
- Its new Seestar S30 Plus launches today and will be available online from Seestar’s website and Amazon, just in time for Christmas.
ZWO has just released the newest member of its smart telescope range: the Seestar S30 Plus.
Announced a few months after the flagship Seestar S50 Pro and replacing the now-discontinued Seestar S30, the new Seestar S30 Plus retains its 30mm aperture and compact chassis, but upgrades to four-element apochromatic optics with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and two 3.7-megapixel cameras.
Additional details
- The North America Nebula (NGC 7000), the Pleiades (M45) and a star trail imaged using the Seestar S30 Plus.
- The Seestar S30 Plus weighs just 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg) and fits in a camera bag easily.
- The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) photographed using the Seestar S30 Plus.
- Its sleek, matte white design looks identical to the other Seestar models (we compared it to our S30 Pro), except for the branding on the unit itself.
- The S30 Plus also includes a magnetic solar filter, enabling you to indulge in solar photography safely.
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