Price range: CHF 345.00 through CHF 429.00
The DWARF Mini Smart Telescope is the most compact intelligent astrophotographic telescope on the market. With just 840 g, it combines an apochromatic optical system, a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, a motorized GoTo mount, and automated image processing all in a single unit. Ideal for getting started in astrophotography or complete an existing setup with an ultra-nomadic instrument, it lets you capture the Moon, Sun, nebulae and galaxies from your balcony, garden or while traveling, all controlled from your smartphone.
The DWARF Mini features a telephoto lens of 150 mm focal length at f/5 (30 mm aperture), 6 apochromatic lenses for sharp, chromatism-free images. Full-format equivalent focal length reaches 1016 mm, ideal for framing deep-sky nebulae and galaxies. A second 6.7 mm (45 mm equivalent) wide-angle lens enables rapid framing, the photograph of the Milky Way and the threads of stars.
Optical specifications :
That's the DWARF Mini's biggest advantage over its direct competitors. The equatorial mode (EQ) to compensate for the Earth's rotation and achieve Single exposures of up to 90 seconds without star trails. In practical terms, this means deeper images with less noise and better rendering of faint nebulae—a level of performance normally found in much bulkier setups.
⚠️ Important: Equatorial mode requires a tripod to properly tilt the instrument according to your latitude. Without a tripod, you will be limited to Alt-Azimuth mode (shorter single exposures, about 15 seconds).
The DWARF Mini screws onto any standard camera tripod thanks to its 1/4″ thread. You have three options:
The Stellar Studio Built into the app, this feature lets you generate a shareable image in less than 3 seconds: star correction, noise reduction, nebula enhancement, and the addition of a personal signature. Perfect for quickly posting to social media.
For more advanced users, the Exportable RAW allow full processing in Siril, PixInsight or Photoshop. You retain total control over the final rendering.
Note: Due to its focal length and aperture, the DWARF Mini is not optimized for high-resolution planetary imaging (Jupiter, Saturn). For this type of target, a long-focal-length telescope with a dedicated camera is still preferable.
The DWARF Mini is designed for maximum portability and the admission fee. The DWARF 3, its bigger brother, features a larger Sony IMX678 sensor (4K), 128 GB of storage, and a 10,000 mAh battery, but weighs 1,350 g. If you travel a lot or are looking for the most discreet setup possible, the Mini is unbeatable. If you want the best possible image quality from DwarfLab, check out the DWARF 3.
The tripod is not included; see our options above.
Personally, I think it's the ideal smart telescope to get you started. Even without any extra accessories, you can already use it and learn a lot about astrophotography. It’s a great way to get started that will really let you enjoy yourself.
The next step is to move on to the equatorial mode with the dedicated mini-tripod. That’s when you unlock 90-second exposures and image quality takes a real leap forward. Finally, the ultimate goal will be to export your raw files and learn how to process them yourself in Siril or PixInsight to have total control over the final result. In short, there’s plenty to explore for years to come with this little tool.
As far as build quality goes, it’s classic DwarfLab: excellent. It’s beautiful, lightweight, and elegant. It’s sure to impress your friends 😊
Deep Space Astronomy is authorized DwarfLab dealer for Switzerland. You’ll receive a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty and technical support in French from our team based in Nyon. Fast shipping from our Swiss warehouse, with no customs fees.
