DWARFLAB · Smart Telescope
DWARFLAB DWARF II
A pocket-sized smart telescope that automates alignment, tracking, and live stacking for under $350
Price updated Mar 28, 2026
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Overview
The DWARF II is a compact smart telescope aimed at beginners who want to get into astrophotography without wrestling with complex equipment. Its 24mm aperture and f/4.2 focal ratio are modest by traditional standards, so do not expect deep-sky images that rival larger instruments. What it does offer is a fully automated workflow: point it skyward, select a target in the companion app, and the GoTo alt-az mount finds it, tracks it, and begins live stacking frames automatically.
The built-in processing stretches and enhances the result in real time, which makes faint objects visible that you would never see through an eyepiece at this aperture. Weighing just 1.2kg and folding to roughly book size, it travels easily and sets up in minutes, genuinely lowering the barrier to a clear-sky session. Beyond astronomy, the dual-camera system handles daytime use reasonably well for bird watching and landscape time-lapse work.
At $339, it competes in a growing category of smart telescopes. Its 4.3-star rating across over 200 reviews suggests most buyers find it delivers on its core promise, particularly for those prioritizing convenience and portability over raw optical performance.
At a Glance
24mm
Aperture
f/4.2
Focal Ratio
1.2kg
Weight
100mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- Automated GoTo and tracking via alt-az mount removes the need for manual star alignment or polar alignment
- Live stacking with auto-stretch reveals faint deep-sky objects directly on your smartphone or tablet
- 24mm aperture and 100mm focal length keep expectations realistic, best suited for brighter DSOs, the Moon, and planets
- At 1.2kg with a folding periscope-style body, it fits in a carry-on bag and sets up without tools
- Dual-camera system supports both astronomy and daytime use, including bird watching and time-lapse photography
- Companion app handles target selection, parameter setting, and image sharing, making it accessible for complete beginners
- Priced under $350, it offers a lower-cost entry point into automated astrophotography compared to similar smart telescopes
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Customer Reviews
213 reviews
The images and general function of the system is amazing. I love that I can sit in my warm tent or car and use it remotely. Only about 10-20 feet away. It’s easy to setup and carry on trips. Long exposures are a breeze and it can be powered externally with a battery pack for super long exposures. Th...
I was able to photograph things I couldn't otherwise. It works! I really compared the Dwarf 2 to the been around SeeStar 50. They both had a lot going. I preferred the lightweight, the day time uses. I live by the beach. I could focus on any whale, bird, or boat in the vast passage between my island...
What a great portable telescope for EAA or regular post processed astronomical photos. The portability and swiftness of setup gets you going quick. What I like is the ability to adjust exposure and gain to suit my tastes and with the fantastic updates that are coming, this will be a great tool in my...