For centuries, telescopes have been our portal to the universe, peering into the vastness of the cosmos and unlocking its secrets. However, traditional telescopes come with drawbacks. Their bulky size and complicated setup make them difficult for beginners to use and difficult to carry on outdoor adventures. Furthermore, their complex nature makes them completely out of reach for the general public. However, technology is always striving to make innovations accessible to everyone. Introducing DWARF 3, a revolutionary smart telescope that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design, making astronomy and nature observation more accessible than ever before.
Designer: DwarfLab Team
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DWARF 3 is called that for a reason. It breaks the standard of what we expect from a telescope. The name comes from a compact design that condenses a huge linear telescope into something the size of a dictionary or novel, and it does this by borrowing tricks from smartphone camera design. DWARF 3 boasts a unique periscope design, a big step forward from its predecessor, DWARF II (which raised over $870,000 on Kickstarter). Unlike traditional telescopes with a straight optical path, DWARF 3 uses prisms to fold the optical path, resulting in a very compact and portable form factor. This innovative design allows the telescope to easily fit in a backpack, making it perfect for stargazing trips, camping adventures, or even impromptu stargazing sessions in the backyard. Despite its compact size, DWARF 3 is just as powerful as a smartphone camera when it comes to optical capabilities. By bending light in a different way that doesn’t require a very long tubular structure, DWARF 3 delivers telescope-grade zoom in a small package.
Portable Design
DWARF 3 offers cutting-edge upgrades in terms of optics, sensors and processing power.
That’s not all that DWARF 3 borrows from smartphones. Touted as a smart telescope, the telescope is designed to be fully automated and controlled remotely by the user. Whether you’re into astronomy or nature photography, DWARF 3 is ready in minutes via your smartphone app, allowing you to capture the world around you in a variety of ways. DWARF 3 features a dual camera system for both wide-angle observation and detailed target zooming. The wide-angle camera lets you preview your shot before zooming in on your subject with the telephoto camera, but it also has the unique distinction of being wide enough to capture the entire Milky Way within one frame. And Astro Mosaic mode lets DWARF 3 capture and stitch together incredibly detailed panoramic views of the sky so you can zoom in on the stars. Combined with EQ mode and star tracking capabilities, the camera can automatically compensate for the Earth’s rotation to track specific space objects, eliminating the need to manually re-aim the camera. You can even set a schedule so DWARF 3 wakes up at the right time and starts photographing the stars you’re aiming at.
DWARF 3 also includes better views and even better photography.
The true star of DWARF 3’s optical system is the telephoto lens. The 150mm lens actually has a focal length equivalent to 737mm, capturing distant celestial objects with clarity and allowing you to explore the cosmos in unprecedented detail, from the subtle textures of nebulae to the mesmerizing phases of the moon. But DWARF 3 isn’t just for astronomy enthusiasts. Nature photographers will also find this telephoto lens invaluable. With wireless control, DWARF 3 allows you to capture stunning images of wildlife from a safe distance, minimizing the impact on animals in their natural habitat. Whether it’s a majestic hawk soaring high or a shy deer peeking out from the brush, DWARF 3 will help you capture fleeting moments of nature’s beauty in exceptional detail.
The DWARFLAB app puts great shots in just one click. Designed for beginners, the one-click capture feature streamlines the process and makes it easy to capture, while still allowing advanced users manual adjustments to give you precise control over every aspect of your shot.
DWARF 3 does more than just provide a magnified view. It boasts a series of intelligent features powered by cutting-edge technology to enhance the user experience. The autofocus feature utilizes a built-in step motor to ensure clear images at all magnifications. This eliminates the need for manual adjustments, so you can focus on enjoying the view. For deep sky objects (DSO), DWARF 3 employs an advanced object tracking system that leverages the power of deep learning to automatically track target objects. Simply select your target in the intuitive DWARF app, and your telescope will stay in focus as you move across the sky. With AI-powered post-processing, DWARF 3 can also automatically reduce or remove noise in your photos while preserving celestial detail (a common issue in low-light photography). This ensures clarity and texture even when shot in less-than-ideal conditions.
The built-in sky atlas and top pick target suggestions help you quickly identify objects worth observing and start your night sky photography journey easily without hesitation.
The DWARFLAB app serves as the central hub for controlling your DWARF 3 telescope. Compatible with both Android and iOS devices, this user-friendly app seamlessly connects to your telescope over Wi-Fi. Through the app, you can access a variety of features, from basic camera control settings, image/video settings, and even time-lapse photo options. You can browse a virtual map of the sky to tell DWARF 3 what to point it at. And for beginners like me, the app has its own recommendations tab, which displays noteworthy celestial objects, from nebulae to galaxies, stars, and even the Moon and Milky Way. The intuitive interface makes DWARF 3 accessible to users of all experience levels, allowing beginners to dive into the wonders of astronomy and experienced observers to unlock new levels of exploration. The app also lets you download images from DWARF 3 to devices like your phone or tablet. Common formats like JPEG and PNG are supported, but DWARF 3 can also capture FITS and TIFF formats (essential for preserving details in large panoramic photos).
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Just at the hardware and software level, the DWARF 3 packs a lot of punch for a $469 telescope. Aimed at both serious skywatchers and hobbyists, the DWARF 3’s specs are solid. A 150mm telephoto lens (737mm equivalent) and a 6.7mm wide-angle lens (45mm equivalent) give the DWARF 3 a vast FOV range. The Sony IMX678 STARVIS 2 sensor captures accurate images in a variety of shooting modes, including regular photo, celestial, burst, timelapse, and video at 4K@30fps or 1080p@60fps. For image processing capabilities, the telescope is equipped with an NPU with 5 TOPS of processing power (up from 2 TOPS in the DWARF II model). DWARF 3 comes with a 128GB eMMC for storing photos, and a massive 10,000mAh built-in battery keeps the telescope running for long periods of time, allowing you to capture huge panoramas and long star trails – all in a 1.3kg device that runs automatically and outperforms most professional camera setups costing 10 times as much.
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