Seestar S30 Plus Smart Telescope

The S30 Plus works automatically by default: choose a target and let it handle the rest.

• Automatic target finding: Seestar’s proprietary algorithm finds and tracks celestial objects, recognizes targets, aligns images, and adjusts focus. The entire imaging process is controlled in the app, with no need to enter settings manually.
• Tap a target to start: In Solar System Mode, select the Sun, Moon, or a planet. The device focuses, starts tracking, and begins imaging automatically. For deep-sky and wide-field targets, simply select a target in SkyAtlas; there is no need to set focal length or exposure time.
• Optional advanced controls: Adjust exposure time, filter selection, and zoom as needed.

Beginners can start shooting without adjusting settings, while experienced users can fine-tune them in the app.

Compared with the S30, the S30 Plus brings six key upgrades:

1. Wide-field astrophotography: The S30 can capture deep-sky objects, the Moon, and planets, as well as terrestrial scenes. The S30 Plus adds wide-field imaging for the Milky Way, star trails, and meteors.
2. Upgraded sensors: 

Telephoto: S30: 1/2.8-inch 2 MP → S30 Plus: 1/1.8-inch 3.68 MP. Wide-angle: S30: 1/3-inch → S30 Plus: 1/2-inch, with the sensor orientation changing from landscape to portrait to help fit more of the Milky Way’s band in a single frame.

1. Higher resolution: 1080p → 2K, giving you more room for post-processing, viewing details when zoomed in, and reframing your images.
2. Upgraded optics: A three-element apochromatic lens → a four-element apochromatic lens.
3. Longer focal length: Telephoto aperture / focal length: 30 mm / 150 mm → 30 mm / 160 mm. Together with the larger sensor, the telephoto field of view increases from 2.46° to 3°, making it easier to frame deep-sky objects in a single shot.
4. NFC connection: Tap a compatible phone against the device to connect, without manual pairing.

If you want to capture the Milky Way, star trails, or meteors, or would like the added detail of 2K imaging, the S30 Plus is worth considering.

The S30 Plus is the entry-level option and is approximately US$100 less than the S30 Pro at regular retail prices.The S30 Pro offers a 1/1.2-inch 8.3 MP sensor, a 63° wide-angle field of view, 4K output, wide-angle stitching, one-tap Milky Way arch capture, and simultaneous dual-camera capture. It is better suited to a wider field of view, higher resolution, and frequent wide-field or dual-camera projects.The two models share the same optical and lens design. The S30 Plus also features a four-element apochromatic lens, NFC connection, wide-field astrophotography, and approximately six hours of battery life.Choose the S30 Plus if you want to capture the Milky Way and other wide-field scenes without extensive post-processing, or if you are looking for a gift or a way to explore astronomy with your family. Choose the S30 Pro if you prioritize creative output, 4K resolution, and a wider field of view.

• Telephoto: SC485SL, 1/1.8-inch, 1440 × 2560 (2K).
• Wide-angle: IMX586, 1/2-inch, 1440 × 2560 (2K, cropped).

The S30 Plus has 64 GB of internal storage. Approximately 45 GB is available for use because part of the capacity is occupied by the storage system and system files. Future system updates may affect the space available; actual capacity may vary.

• Dimensions: 210 mm high × 140 mm wide × 80 mm deep, with the telescope closed.
• Weight: 1.65 kg for the device, excluding the tripod.

Both are the same as the S30 Pro.

The S30 Plus comes with the telescope, a magnetic solar filter, an aluminum alloy tripod, astronomy stickers, a protective carrying case with shoulder strap, a USB-C cable, a quick guide, and a safety guide.If you plan to use Equatorial Mode, we recommend the TH10 + TC20 tripod head and tripod bundle.If you already own a tripod, check that its tripod-head mount has a 3/8-inch thread. You can then purchase the TH10 tripod head separately and use it with your existing tripod.

Quickly generate an imaging plan based on your targets and observing conditions, then let the device follow it automatically. If you are unsure what to capture or how to adjust settings, Auto Plan helps you get started with less manual setup and fewer repeated steps.

Yes. Use Telescope Network in the Seestar App to control your S30 Plus remotely.Once you connect to the remote device, the system automatically uses its location. You can check local observing conditions and the altitude of your target in real time, select a target, and start imaging.