" The top image is of part of the Rosette Nebula in the constellation Monoceros the Unicorn. It was captured using the 16 inch (400mm.) aperture PIRATE robotic telescope located at altitude on the extinct volcano Mount Teide, Tenerife. The lower image is of all of the Rosette Nebula captured with our 30mm aperture Seestar 'smartscope' at Sea-level from the JPO in Lowestoft. Apart from the orientation they are remarkably similar in their resolution of detail.
Clearly, the research grade telescope located under a dark sky at altitude in Tenerife has provided the better image but how much better is a matter for debate. Having access to both sets of data is definitely a bonus for the JPO imaging team and we remain grateful to Open Observatories, the Open University and telescope.org.
For astronomers who like to capture their own data and in terms of value for money, mobility and ease of use, the Seestar S30 is an incredible piece of kit for the use of beginners and seasoned astro-imagers alike!" - Joel Cairo CEO of the Jodrell Plank Observatory.
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