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With Cyber Monday over, you can still save $50 on this smart telescope, our expert called ‘small but mighty’

The Cyber Monday sales are behind us, but there are still bargains to be had if you hurry. This beginner-friendly ZWO Seestar S30 smart telescope is $50 off at Amazon and it’s the perfect way to bring the cosmos closer.

You can get the ZWO Seestar S30 on sale for $349 from Amazon.

We rank it as the best portable smart telescope; its size means you can tuck it in the provided case and drive to somewhere light pollution is a non-issue. Our expert, Gemma Lavender, discovered it was excellent for capturing images of the deep sky, nebulae included.

She awarded it four stars in her ZWO Seestar S30 review, praising how easy it was to set up and use, on top of its excellent image quality. At $350 this is a brilliant buy, whether you’re a beginner, buying for children or just want to take the work out of astrophotography. You’ll have to hurry, though, as this deal could end any minute.

Save $50 on this beginner-friendly ZWO Seestar S30, which takes the work out of capturing the cosmos. We rank it as our best portable smart telescope, suitable for capturing everything from the moon through to deep space nebulae. View Deal

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A white smart telescope with a black front is displaying red lights and a white power button is on top of three black legs on a wooden surface.

The ZWO S30 Seestar is compact and portable but powerful with it. (Image credit: Future)
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A carry bag is opened up and inside is a black tripod (folded) , a white smart telescope (also folded) on the left while on the right, some accessories are in a zipped-up section.

Its compact size makes it easy to pack away. (Image credit: Future)
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An opened cardboard box has a white box inside and a black carry bag with a sheet of stickers sitting to the left.

The included stickers are stricly optional but they’re a welcome touch. (Image credit: Future)
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Astro shot of the night sky and stars taken with the ZWO Seestar S30 smart telescope.

The kind of image quality you’ll get with the ZWO Seestar S30, light pollution permitting. (Image credit: Future)
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The ZWO Seestar S30 is the best portable smart telescope, and comes with everything you need to take fantastic pictures of the night sky, light pollution permitting. It includes the scope itself, a case and a mini mount. You will need to provide your own phone since the scope is controlled exclusively via the app.

While its 1.2-inch (30 mm) aperture may sound small in comparison to other scopes, when our expert Gemma Lavender reviewed the ZWO Seestar S30 review, she was seriously impressed by its image quality. Its portability means you can take it to a dark sky site for some stunning results.

You don’t need to manually align the scope, either; with a database of over 4,000 objects, this smart telescope takes care of everything for you. It’s a steal at $350, but since Cyber Monday is technically over, this deal could vanish any minute. So if you’re after a super-portable smart scope that won’t break the bank, pick up the ZWO Seestar S30 now.

Key features: Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, 1.2-inch (30 mm) aperture, 5.9-inch (150 mm), f/5 focal ratio, 3.6 lb (1.65 kg), 2.1MP Sony IMX662 sensor, alt-azimuth go-to mount, operated via app.

Product launched: November 2024

Price history: This the cheapest the ZWO Seestar S30 has ever been. If it sells out at Amazon, it’s the same price at BH Photo Video, at least for now.

Price comparison: Amazon: $349 | Adorama: $399 | BHPhotoVideo: $349 |

Reviews consensus: In our ZWO Seestar S30 smart telescope review, reviewer Gemma Lavender awarded it four stars, praising its ease of setup, its app interface and image quality. Its Amazon reviews are just as positive, with buyers happy at how easy it is to take great pictures of the night sky.

Space: ★★★★ | Digital Camera World: ★★★★

✅ Buy it if: You’re new to stargazing or want to capture the night sky with minimum effort. Thanks to its app, the ZWO Seestar S30 is easy to use, both for observing the stars and taking snaps of the cosmos.

❌ Don’t buy it if: You’re averse to automation; the only way to use this scope is via the app. Instead, have a look at our round-up of the best telescopes for some other options.

Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.


Author: Chris McMullen
Source: Space.com
Reviewed By: Editorial Team

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