The DWARF 3 already turned heads among amateur astronomers. Now its smaller sibling, the DWARF Mini, is stepping into the spotlight lighter, smarter, and built for those who want to shoot the stars without hauling a telescope the size of a toddler.
DWARF Mini brings astrophotography to your jacket pocket
Weighing just 840 grams, the DWARF Mini lands as one of the most compact smart telescopes around. Dwarflab says it’s the smallest fully automatic astrophotography system on the market and at $399, it’s priced to tempt newcomers. Despite its stripped-down size, it doesn’t lose its grip on features. It’s a clever travel companion for sky watchers, birders, and nature observers who don’t want to compromise portability.
DWARF Mini still packs dual-lens versatility
Its trick lies in a dual-camera setup. One wide-angle lens handles orientation. The other, a 24mm telephoto with a periscope-style housing, captures sharper detail. You won’t get the light-gathering power of a full-size rig, but for something that fits in your coat, it does surprisingly well.
The internal AI tracking has been improved, locking onto stars, birds, or planets with minimal effort. A standout feature, live stacking, layers short exposures in real time, cutting down on image noise and teasing out finer details. The result? Cleaner shots of even faint celestial objects.
DWARF Mini balances smart features with ultra-portability
You control everything from your phone no extra gear or setup pain. The companion app connects via Wi-Fi and handles it all, from targeting to shutter speed. With 64GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB, it doesn’t skimp on connectivity either.
Here’s what you get:
- 840 g total weight
- 64 GB internal storage
- 7,000 mAh battery (around 4 hours of use)
- Dual sensors: Sony IMX662 (tele), OmniVision OS02K10 (wide)
- Telephoto focal length: 150 mm
- Shutter range up to 90 seconds
- Lens rotation: 360°, arm movement: 225°
DWARF Mini won’t replace DWARF 3, but it might replace your tripod
This isn’t a DWARF 3 killer, it’s a companion. Professionals will still prefer the higher-end optics, but the DWARF Mini nails something just as important: convenience. Beginners get an accessible way into astrophotography without lugging gear across the countryside.
For those chasing starlight with less baggage, the DWARF Mini isn’t just small, it’s smart where it counts.
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