We Have Telescope, Folks

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Very first photo with the Seestar s30 Pro telescope taken literally 15 minutes after unboxing the scope and setting it up on the driveway in the backyard, using the included solar filter. Showing the currently visible sunspot groups.

That’s the ‘scope itself over there in the photo on the left charging up on the kitchen table. Yes it’s tiny, about the size of a thick hard cover book, and weighs about the same.

I have to admit that I’m a bit in awe of this little beast. A telescope this small, this cheap, with that small of an aperture, should not be this good.

You can be darn sure you’re going to be seeing more images from this thing in the near future.

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Author: grouchyfarmer

Yes, I'm a former farmer. Sort of. I'm also an amateur radio operator, amateur astronomer, gardener, maker of furniture, photographer.

8 thoughts on “We Have Telescope, Folks”

  1. I am thrilled to see that you are pleased with your new telescope..but I hear that it is rather limited in that some of the planets will most likely appear to be just discs of light with some minimal surface detail…i am informed that the following might be a better choice for serious astrophotography —

    If you want the absolute highest image quality: The Vaonis Vespera Pro 2 https://google.com/search?q=Vaonis+Vespera+Pro+2+Smart+Telescope&prds=catalogid%3A7790844514483335664%2Cgpcid%3A18247216981431654984%2CheadlineOfferDocid%3A15626007815554927003%2Cmid%3A576462887989397966%2Cproductid%3A1235317830885567510%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg&ibp=oshop&gemcid=c_97a6d13a4778a5a0&gemrid=r_00e36b361461811b&pvo=38&opi=103135050&gl=US&hl=en&noiga=1 is said to completely dominate the S30 Pro in resolution. Its 12.5 MP sensor and premium 50mm optics are said to allow you to crop deeply into galaxies and star clusters without losing clarity. However, it sits at a much higher premium price tier.

    https://google.com/search?q=Vaonis+Vespera+Pro+2+Smart+Telescope&prds=catalogid%3A7790844514483335664%2Cgpcid%3A18247216981431654984%2CheadlineOfferDocid%3A15626007815554927003%2Cmid%3A576462887989397966%2Cproductid%3A1235317830885567510%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg&ibp=oshop&gemcid=c_97a6d13a4778a5a0&gemrid=r_00e36b361461811b&pvo=38&opi=103135050&gl=US&hl=en&noiga=1

    But I know nothing… I researched this …I am very happy for you however.

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    1. The Vaonis is also 5 times the price, about $3,000. This one is $500. I’m not really interested in planetary photography, strictly deep sky stuff for the most part. This one works just fine for that and for a fraction of the cost.

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    1. I had it out in the driveway last night for an hour or so. This is a horrible location for astronomy because I’m surrounded by lights here all night long, but even so I was getting some surprisingly good images. I’ll get the better ones up today or tomorrow.

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