Rumor Watch: Seestar S70, Pegasus SmartEye, Dwarflab

Rumor Watch: Seestar S70, Pegasus SmartEye, Dwarflab

Coverage window: last 30 days through August 28, 2025. Labels below: Confirmed, Likely, Speculative.

Milky Way outdoor scene with Seestar
Credit: ZWO Seestar

ZWO Seestar S30 Pro timeline shifts to January 2026

Status: Confirmed

ZWO staff clarified that Seestar S30 Pro is no longer expected in 2025 and is now targeted for January 2026. Pricing remains unannounced. If you were timing an upgrade for autumn skies, plan for the new year instead.

Seestar S50 mounted on mini tripod
Credit: ZWO Seestar

ZWO Seestar S70 chatter spikes again

Status: Likely

Community discussions point to a larger-aperture Seestar S70 with a newer sensor and improved tracking, potentially including support that would benefit longer integrations. No official announcement yet, but multiple credible threads echo similar expectations for what follows S30 Pro.

Seestar S50 front view on white background
Credit: ZWO Seestar

Pegasus Astro SmartEye keeps evolving

Status: Confirmed

Pegasus Astro’s SmartEye electronic eyepiece continues to mature with recent firmware updates improving stability and stacking behavior. It is one of the most practical bridges between a classic optical tube and a modern smart workflow.

Pegasus Astro SmartEye lineup in production
Credit: Pegasus Astro
Lagoon Nebula captured with SmartEye
Credit: Pegasus Astro credited photographer

Dwarflab DWARF 3 adds Infinity Lab tools

Status: Confirmed

Dwarflab introduced in-app post-processing features such as Mega Stack, Stellar Studio and Pano Weave. Expect more software-first improvements in September, squeezing better results from the same hardware.

M8 Lagoon Nebula wide sample image
Credit: Dwarflab

Vaonis Vespera Pro stays in the spotlight

Status: Confirmed media momentum

Recent coverage reinforces where premium smart telescopes are heading, including high-resolution mosaics up to 50 MP via advanced tiling workflows. As you watch the upper tier of the category, Vespera Pro remains a key benchmark.

Vaonis Vespera Pro on tripod side view
Credit: Vaonis
Lagoon and Trifid nebulae high resolution mosaic
Credit: Vaonis

What this means for September

  • Expect software to lead the news with app features and firmware cadence adding real image quality gains.
  • ZWO’s roadmap looks staggered with S30 Pro pushed to January, so S70 news is likely to remain hints rather than hard dates.

Gear prep that pays off now and later

  • Fast, precise focus with a magnetic Bahtinov mask for smart scopes. Snap on, lock focus, shoot.
  • Beat dew through longer sessions with a compact dew shield that preserves contrast through the night.
  • Tame city skies using a 2 inch dual-band filter. With Seestar S30, a 2 inch filter holder keeps upgrades simple.
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