DwarfLab Unveils $399 Dwarf Mini, Claimed World's Smallest Smart Telescope
DwarfLab has launched the Dwarf mini smart telescope, a compact astrophotography tool that weighs just 1.9 pounds (840 grams) and is priced at $399. It features a dual-lens system, including a 150mm telephoto lens (which is like 1,016mm) and a 6.7mm wide-angle lens (equivalent to 45mm). The telescope has automatic tracking, autofocus, and calibration, allowing exposure times of up to 90 seconds in telephoto and 30 seconds in wide-angle modes. For astrophotography, it offers various filters and modes, utilizing a Sony IMX662 sensor for telephoto and an OmniVision OS02K10 for wide-angle shots, with a max resolution of 1,920 × 1,080. With 64GB storage and a 7,000 mAh battery, it’s perfect for casual users. It’s a more affordable and portable option compared to the Dwarf 3, priced at $549 and weighing 1,350g. Plus, it includes fun achievements like 'Nebula Hunter' and 'Milky Way Catcher' for added enjoyment.
Key facts
- DwarfLab introduced the Dwarf mini smart telescope at $399.
- The device weighs 1.9 pounds (840 grams) and is claimed to be the world's smallest smart telescope.
- It features a dual-lens system: 150mm telephoto (1,016mm equivalent) and 6.7mm wide-angle (45mm equivalent).
- Exposure ranges: 90 seconds telephoto, 30 seconds wide-angle.
- Sensors: Sony IMX662 (telephoto) and OmniVision OS02K10 (wide-angle).
- Maximum resolution: 1,920 × 1,080.
- Internal storage: 64GB; battery: 7,000 mAh.
- Dwarf 3 model costs $549, weighs 1,350g, has 4K telephoto, 128GB storage, 10,000 mAh battery, and 5 TOPS NPU.
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Institutions
- DwarfLab