Comparison
Seestar S30 Pro vs eVscope 2
Seestar S30 Pro has the wider field (3.99° × 2.24° vs 0.76° × 0.57°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; eVscope 2 shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Seestar S30 Pro frames 9 well and eVscope 2 11.
- Wider field: Seestar S30 Pro.
- Lower official price: Seestar S30 Pro ($699).
- Lighter: Seestar S30 Pro (1.65 kg).
- Larger aperture: eVscope 2 (114 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | Seestar S30 Pro | eVscope 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 30 mm | 114 mm |
| Focal length | 160 mm | 450 mm |
| Native field of view | 3.99° × 2.24° | 0.76° × 0.57° |
| Targets framed well | 9 / 20 | 11 / 20 |
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 7 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Yes | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Not listed | Not listed |
| Official price | $699 | $4,999 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Seestar S30 Pro. Dashed blue: eVscope 2.
Where they differ
| Target | Seestar S30 Pro | eVscope 2 |
|---|---|---|
| M42 Orion Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M45 Pleiades | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M33 Triangulum Galaxy | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M51 Whirlpool Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M82 Cigar Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M13 Hercules Cluster | small in the frame | fits well |
| M27 Dumbbell Nebula | small in the frame | fits well |
| M8 Lagoon Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M16 Eagle Nebula | small in the frame | fits well |
| M17 Omega Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M44 Beehive Cluster | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M63 Sunflower Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M64 Black Eye Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M104 Sombrero Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
Where to buy the Seestar S30 Pro
Where to buy the eVscope 2
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Seestar S30 Pro or the eVscope 2?
- The Seestar S30 Pro, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The eVscope 2 (11 of 20, against 9).
- Which is cheaper?
- The Seestar S30 Pro, at an official price of $699.
- Which is lighter?
- The Seestar S30 Pro, at about 1.65 kg.