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The best smart telescope under $1,000
With $1,000 to spend, the Seestar S50 scores best on the objects it frames well and its weight, followed by the Seestar S30 Pro. Telescopes above $1,000 are left out.
The ranking
#1 · ZWO
Seestar S50
- Frames 9 of 20 popular objects well
- Official price $549
#2 · ZWO
Seestar S30 Pro
- Frames 9 of 20 popular objects well
- Official price $699
#3 · DWARFLAB
DWARF 3
- Frames 7 of 20 popular objects well
- Official price $549
#4 · DWARFLAB
DWARF mini
- Frames 6 of 20 popular objects well
- Official price $419
#5 · ZWO
Seestar S50 Pro
- Frames 7 of 20 popular objects well
- Official price $999
#6 · ZWO
Seestar S30
- Frames 6 of 20 popular objects well
- Official price $399
How this list is ranked
We only include telescopes with an official price of $1,000 or less. Within that budget we weigh how many of our 20 popular objects fit well (60%), how many of all 162 objects fit well (25%) and the official weight (15%). A lower price breaks ties.
Good to know
- Check what the official price includes in your country, such as shipping and taxes.
- Prices change. We show the official price from our last check, with its date on each product page.
- Extras such as a filter or a power bank add to the total if you want them.