A complete observatory in your pocket
The DWARF Mini is DwarfLab's most surprising device to date: a smart telescope weighing less than a kilo, measuring about 18 by 10 by 6 cm. That pocket-sized format houses two lenses, a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 sensor, integrated filters, a drive mechanism, and smart software. Place it on a stable surface or tripod, turn it on, and within about three minutes you can take your first deep-sky photo.
Two lenses: telephoto and wide-angle
The telephoto lens (16mm full-frame equivalent) captures nebulae and galaxies, while the 45mm wide-angle lens captures the Milky Way and star trails. This allows a single device to combine detailed shots and landscape astrophotography. The integrated astro filter and the Duo-Band Ha/OIII filter highlight nebulae even under city skies.
Automatic for beginners, open for advanced
Beginners let the fully automatic image processing and live stacking do the work. Advanced users work with manual settings and raw data for their own post-processing. For solar observation, attach the included solar filter to the lens and safely photograph sunspots.
For whom yes, for whom no
However: the traveler and amateur who wants the smallest full-fledged astrophotography device, even as a second device alongside a larger set. Not: those who seek maximum image quality; the DWARF Draco has the larger sensor and optics of the family.
Additional visuals
What's in the box?
- DWARF Mini smart telescope
- Telephoto lens and wide-angle lens (integrated)
- Internal Astro and Duo-Band Filters
- Clickable solar filter
- 64 GB internal storage
- USB-C cable
- DWARFLAB app (iOS and Android)
| Specification | DWARF Mini |
| Type | Smart telescope (all-in-one) |
| Sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 |
| Lenses | Telephoto (1016 mm equivalent) and wide-angle (45 mm equivalent) |
| Filters | Astro and Duo Band Ha/OIII integrated, solar filter included |
| Storage | 64 GB internal |
| Dimensions | ± 18 x 10 x 6 cm |
| Weight | Less than 1 kg |
| Operation | DWARFLAB app via your own WiFi |
Unsure which smart telescope is right for you? Our telescope selection aid helps you step by step. Also check out all smart telescopes in our range. How the Mini compares to the larger DWARF 3 (no longer available) you can read in DWARF 3 vs DWARF Mini, For which we have both tested the devices ourselves. The comparison with the Seestar is shown in Dwarf Mini vs. Seestar S30.
J. Oostrom (verified owner) -
This little thing has limited resolution, but very good tracking. You can even do very long exposures (I did 120s) in EQ mode without dropping many frames. And it sets up super fast in EQ mode and in AltAz even much faster. You learn very quickly with this which deep sky objects hang where in which constellation, which makes it more fun to look at the stars with your naked eye and figure out what to see there. Instructive little device! Photographed in 1 week: C20, M51, M3, M67, M101, Dumbbell and Owl nebula and more.... Sun and moon beautiful too! Stellar Studio is fine, mega stack and mosaic don't always behave as expected, but that's learning the quirks and inherent frameworks and knowing when to shoot what I guess... Mucho fun, even for kids (with the requisite bags under the eyes whahahahahahah)
Natasja van Roekel (verified owner) -
Great apparaart. Am very happy with it. I no longer have to look for the stars and have beautiful pictures.
Grandine Reanto (verified owner) -
Magnific item. Great photos.
Mark from South (verified owner) -
Nice device, I still need to learn how to use it better.
Peter Goppel (verified owner) -
Looks good, I'm still learning about operation.
Remco Portier (verified owner) -
Completely new to astrophotography. Photographed professionally for years and already had some knowledge regarding photo editing. Was amazed at how well the device works. This Dwarf mini is super light, and with my muscle disease, I can still engage in hobbies that make my life a bit more worthwhile!
Ron Stobbe (verified owner) -
Still a lot to learn, but that's the fun part. Relatively unknown territory for me.
Erwin van Hal (verified owner) -
A special piece of technology that, for a beginner astrophotographer like me, is a great way to admire the night sky.
Gökçe Özaydin (verified owner) -
Due to the long days, only had a chance to image the afternoon/sunset moon, the sun, and an extremely short attempt at a galaxy so far (which I had to cut short due to sleep so that shouldn’t count), but I’m enjoying the Mini a lot! I was pleasantly surprised it can still pick up some DSOs in the summer nights. It’s been wonderful and exciting even with the limited options available in the Dutch summer months. I plan to take it with me to Greece soon where I’m sure it’ll shine.
Ronald (verified owner) -
Use is simple and the results are downright spectacular for this small telescope!
Ed Glas (verified owner) -
Still need to get used to it and figure out how it works, but I've already made some nice recordings from my 5th-floor flat right in the middle of the city
Melanie Maes (verified owner) -
The delivery was a different story (via PostNL) which didn’t go as expected but that’s purely the fault of the delivery person. The package was returned (due to an invalid address) this was not the case; everything was correctly noted at the time of ordering. While the delivery person was standing at the door (not seen because he was already walking back to his van, without the package and back to his van. He also didn’t knock).