SUMMARY

ZWO has released the Seestar S50 Pro, an upgraded version of its smart telescope. This new model boasts a four-element apochromatic lens with ED glass for improved sharpness and reduced chromatic aberration, along with a slightly increased focal length. A significant upgrade is the 1/1.2-inch CMOS sensor delivering 4K resolution, a substantial increase from the previous HD sensor. The S50 Pro also includes a wide-angle 4K camera for nightscapes and constellation imaging, a larger 10,000mAh battery, doubled onboard storage to 128GB, and new in-app image processing tools. It also supports networking and includes built-in UV/IR cut, dual narrowband, and dark-frame filters.

TAKEAWAYS

The ZWO Seestar S50 Pro features upgraded four-element apochromatic optics with ED glass.

It now includes dual 4K cameras, with one main sensor and a wide-angle lens.

Battery life is extended to approximately nine hours with a 10,000mAh battery.

Onboard storage has been doubled to 128GB, and new image processing tools are available.

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