Seestar App

C
C tier on Astronomy AppsScore 6.8 · #5 of 34
Android app
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs on
Android, iOS, Mac, Windows
seestar.com
The Seestar App homepage

Summary

Seestar App is a companion app for controlling Seestar telescopes and planning astronomical observation. It supports Stargaze, Scenery, Solar, and Lunar modes; stargazing can find and focus on celestial objects, track them, and capture and process images automatically. SkyAtlas lets users search targets, see basic information, and use one-tap GoTo alignment. The app also includes a photo gallery, shooting plans, post-processing tools, telescope settings, firmware updates, and battery and storage information. The S30 Pro page lists a catalogue of 80,000+ deep-sky objects and 600,000+ stars, scheduled observing, remote telescope control, and automatic mosaic stitching. The app works with all Seestar models. The S50 can connect to a mobile device using its own Wi-Fi without internet, though internet is needed for first activation, accounts, data loading, Square features, and updates. The app is free and listed for Android and iOS, with macOS and Windows also listed. The S50's listed Wi-Fi range is up to 10 m and Bluetooth range up to 5 m.

Who it is for

Seestar App may suit Seestar telescope owners who want to control observation modes, find targets, and manage imaging from the app. Its SkyAtlas, shooting plans, and community features may also help people planning or sharing stargazing.

What is good

  • Works with all Seestar models
  • Supports Stargaze, Scenery, Solar, and Lunar modes
  • SkyAtlas offers target search and one-tap GoTo alignment
  • Includes shooting plans and post-processing tools

What to know first

  • Internet is needed for first activation and app updates
  • S50 Wi-Fi range is up to 10 m
  • S50 Bluetooth range is up to 5 m
  • Nearby requires location access

Verdict

Seestar App combines telescope control, target search, imaging tools, and community features. S50 users can connect without internet for telescope communication, but some functions and setup require an internet connection.

Compared on astronomy apps

Free plan
Yesseestar.com
Offline access
Yesseestar.com
Platform coverage
mobileseestar.com
Telescope control
Yesseestar.com
Learning content
Yesseestar.com

Facts

Purpose
The maker describes Seestar as a dedicated app for observation modes and stargazing.zwoastro.com · 4 Oct 2026
Scope
Seestar is a sub-product line of ZWO established in 2023, with a stated mission to make astronomical observation and imaging accessible.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Mobile downloads
The maker lists Seestar app version V3.3.2 for Android and iOS, released 09/04/2026.zwoastro.com · 4 Oct 2026
Observation modes
The S50 app offers Stargaze, Scenery, Solar, and Lunar modes, with automatic tracking for solar and lunar targets.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Internet requirement
The S50 can communicate with a mobile device over its own Wi-Fi without internet, but internet is needed for first activation, accounts or data loading, Square features, and app updates.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Target catalogue
The S30 Pro page says users can select from 80,000+ deep-sky objects and 600,000+ stars for automatic locating, tracking, and capture.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Imaging features
The S30 Pro page describes constellation recognition, one-tap GOTO, noise reduction, Dynamic Background Extraction, and automatic mosaic stitching.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Scheduling
The S30 Pro Plan mode lets users choose a target and schedule automatic locating, tracking, capturing, and refining in advance.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Remote control
The S30 Pro page says Telescope Network connects Seestar telescopes worldwide for remote control, target selection, live views, and progress monitoring.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
The S30 Pro supports the ASCOM Alpaca open protocol for compatibility with third-party software including NINA.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
PC use
The S50 page says PC control is possible by connecting the iOS app on macOS M1 or later, or the Android app on Windows 11 or HarmonyOS.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Connectivity limit
The S50 lists Wi-Fi range up to 10 m and Bluetooth range up to 5 m.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
The privacy policy says the store website is powered by Shopify, describes collection of account, transaction, device, and usage data, and states that perfect security cannot be guaranteed.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker lists customer care by phone at 0512-65923102 and email at [email protected].seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Limitations
The S30 Pro page says Milky Way and star-trail imaging are currently exclusive to the S30 Pro, and Equatorial Mode requires additional accessories.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Automated observing
Stargazing mode can find and focus on celestial objects, track them, and capture and process images automatically.apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026
Solar and scenery modes
The app supports solar scanning and tracking, plus manual telescope direction control and autofocus for scenery.apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026
Sky map
SkyAtlas lets users search celestial targets, view basic information, and use one-tap GoTo alignment.us.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Image tools
The Home tab includes a photo gallery, shooting plans, and post-processing tools.us.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Community
Users can browse, like, comment on, save, and share astrophotos and join community groups and challenges.us.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Nearby feature
Nearby shows local stargazers, their photos, and area light-pollution levels; location access is required for this feature.us.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Device management
The app provides telescope Wi-Fi settings, firmware updates, device settings, and battery and storage information.us.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported devices
The app listing says it works with all Seestar models.apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026
Mobile platforms
The maker links to the app on the Apple App Store and Google Play.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security disclosure
Google Play reports the developer declares no data shared with third parties, no data collected, encrypted data in transit, and data deletion requests are available.play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maker
Seestar describes itself as a ZWO sub product line established in 2023.seestar.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2023seestar.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Chinaseestar.com · 28 Sept 2026

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