Our astrophotography expert, Jamie Carter, has reviewed countless telescopes and optics equipment for us but always maintained a no travel rule when it comes to telescopes. All that changed when they reviewed the ZWO SeeStar S30 Pro, and this Prime Day, it’s $35 cheaper.
Get the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro telescope on sale right now at Amazon for $664.
That’s not to say the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro is just for deep space; it’s a superb all-round smart telescope and we think the previous model, the ZWO Seestar S30, is one of the best telescopes and best smart telescopes.
But what made it just a game-changer for our expert was that, eschewing the bulk of normal telescopes, he could pack it into his camera bag as he explored New Brunswick’s dark-sky corridor. He was absolutely stunned by the views of the Whirlpool Galaxy that popped up on his smartphone.
If you want to be similarly awed, snap up the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro and don’t forget to check out the other Prime Day Deals on offer.
Jamie Carter
Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who has written extensively for Space, reviewing skywatching equipment, delving into the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses and much more.
The ZWO Seestar S30 is a superb smart telescope, featuring in our best beginner telescopes and best telescope guides, and now ZWO has taken things to the next level with the upgrade, the S30 Pro.
Our expert called the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro a life-changing device. Why? Because it’s small enough to fit in a camera bag and yet, it’s a impressive alternative to the best cameras for astrophotography.
Venturing into a dark sky zone, he captured some stunning images, including the Whirlpool Galaxy.
“In the smart telescope era, traveling light doesn’t have to mean leaving a telescope behind,” he remarked, now convert to smart scopes.
It captures 8.3MP / 4K images and side from the telescope itself, comes with a mini-tripod, shoulder strap and bag. You do operate it via a smartphone, and view images on its display, which may not be to everyone’s taste.
But if the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro can convert Jamie, our expert astrophotographer, it can convert anyone.
Key features: 30 mm objectiver, 3.1″ × 5.5″ × 8.3″ in., 3.6 lbs weight, battery powered, smartphone required.
Product launched: December 2025
Price history: This is the cheapest the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro has ever been.
Price comparison: Amazon: $664 | Seestar $699
Reviews consensus: Talking about their ZWO Seestar S30 Pro experience, our expert praised this smart telescope and our sister sites Livescience and T3 also sang its praises. The S30 Pro’s Amazon reviews are just as positive, with no real criticisms.
Featured in guides: Best beginner telescopes, Best telescopes
✅ Buy it if: You want a super-portable smart telescope that you can take to dark sky sites.
❌ Don’t buy it if: You prefer to skywatch the old fashioned way or will only ever stargaze from one site.
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