DWARFLAB · Smart Telescope
DWARFLAB DWARF 3
Pocket-sized smart telescope with dual lenses, GoTo tracking, and live stacking for deep sky and daytime use
Price updated Apr 18, 2026
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Overview
The DWARF 3 is a compact smart telescope aimed at beginners and casual astrophotographers who want guided, automated imaging without hauling heavy equipment. At 1.35kg, it fits in a backpack and sets up in minutes using the DWARFLAB app, which handles alignment, GoTo targeting, and live stacking automatically. The telephoto lens at 24mm aperture and 100mm focal length (f/4.2) is honest about what it is: a starting point for deep sky objects like nebulae and galaxies rather than a serious research tool.
Bright targets such as the Orion Nebula or Andromeda will produce pleasing stacked results, but do not expect fine planetary detail. The added wide-angle lens is a genuine bonus, useful for Milky Way panoramas and star trail captures that a single-lens system cannot offer. Cloud-based processing through the app means you do not need a laptop or dedicated astrophotography software to get presentable results quickly.
Tracking is motorized and reliable enough for short to medium exposure sequences. The magnetic solar filter included in the box extends its usefulness to daytime solar observation as well. This is best suited for someone prioritizing portability and simplicity over raw optical power.
At a Glance
24mm
Aperture
f/4.2
Focal Ratio
1.3kg
Weight
100mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- Dual-lens system covers both wide-field Milky Way imaging and telephoto deep sky or wildlife use
- GoTo and auto-tracking handle alignment and object following automatically through the companion app
- Live stacking produces viewable results on bright deep sky targets without external software
- 1.35kg total weight makes it genuinely portable for travel and spontaneous sessions
- Solar filter included in the box adds safe daytime solar viewing without extra purchases
- Cloud processing simplifies image enhancement for users with no post-processing experience
- Honest limitation: 24mm aperture limits performance on faint or small deep sky objects
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Customer Reviews
139 reviews
This smart telescope is able to take remarkably good photos of pretty dim objects even with substantial light pollution. I live near San Jose, California and the Bay Area has a LOT of light pollution. If you have a tilt head tripod, get a phone mount and a "bubble level" app that shows the degrees. ...
The DWARFLAB Dwarf 3 is an incredible smart telescope! The portable design makes it easy to set up anywhere, and the astrophotography capabilities are truly impressive. The companion app is intuitive, and capturing images of planets and deep sky objects is a breeze even for beginners. A fantastic pi...
This thing is phenomenal. So easy to setup and get up and running quickly. While you can use far more sophisticated programs to edit in post you can get some pretty good results in post just through the scope's app. It's amazing watching your image take shape as the images are stacked on the screen ...