Description
The DWARFLAB DWARF mini Smart Telescope is an ultra-portable, dual-lens automated telescope designed primarily for astrophotography and grab-and-go observation.
It really is incredibly easy to get amazing images with the Dwarf Mini – all astro photos on this page were taken in our Norfolk back gardens, by our (non-astronomer) staff members!
Optical Parameters
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- Telephoto Aperture: 30 mm
- Telephoto Focal Length: 150 mm (f/5 focal ratio)
- Equivalent Focal Length: 1,016 mm (Telephoto) / 45 mm (Wide-angle)
- Telephoto Field of View (FOV): 2.45°
- Wide-Angle Field of View (FOV): 50°
- Working Distance: 5 meters to infinity
Camera & Sensor Specifications
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- Telephoto Sensor: Sony IMX662 (1/2.8-inch CMOS, 2.9μm large pixels)
- Wide-Angle Sensor: OmniVision OS02K10
- Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels (2.07 Megapixels) for both lenses
- Supported File Formats: FITS, TIFF (for RAW data processing), JPEG, and MP4 (for video/time-lapses)
Tracking & Rotation
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- Mount Type: Motorised Alt-Azimuth (Alt-Az) with support for Equatorial (EQ) mode tracking via a tripod/wedge
- Rotation Range: 360° unlimited base pan and 225° vertical lens barrel tilt
- Tracking Modes: Deep Sky, Solar System, General, and Star Trails
- Maximum Exposure Time: Up to 90 seconds per single frame in EQ mode
Internal Filters
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- Dark-Frame Filter: Automatically captures calibration dark frames to reduce camera noise.
- Astro Filter: Broadband filter (430–690 nm) to boost contrast for star clusters and galaxies.
- Dual-Narrowband Filter: Optimized for Hα (656.3 nm) and O III (500.7 nm) lines to counter city light pollution and moonlight.
Hardware & Power
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- Battery Capacity: 7,000 mAh built-in lithium-ion battery
- Battery Life: Approximately 4 hours of continuous astrophotography
- Charging Details: 22W fast charging via USB Type-C; takes roughly 100 minutes for a full charge
- Onboard Storage: 64 GB eMMC internal flash memory
Connectivity & Dimensions
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- Wireless Protocols: Wi-Fi (up to 433 Mbps) and Bluetooth
- Control App Compatibility: iOS and Android mobile platforms
- Dimensions: 100.4 mm × 60.7 mm × 183.6 mm
- Weight: 840 grams (1.85 lbs)