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Mini Smart Telescope

November 23, 2025

 

 

At only 3.95 × 7.23 × 2.39 inches (100.38 × 183.61 × 60.70 mm) and weighing 1.87 lbs (0.85 kg), it is small enough to fit in a backpack yet the DWARF Mini is powerful enough to capture deep-sky objects with clarity. Its portability makes it ideal for rooftop stargazing, mountain trips, or spontaneous night-sky sessions without the need for bulky equipment.

At the heart of the DWARF Mini is the Sony IMX662 image sensor, a 1/2.8-inch CMOS unit with 2.9 μm pixels. This sensor excels in low-light conditions, enabling crisp imaging of faint galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Combined with automated calibration and focusing, the telescope can be ready to capture in under three minutes. The DWARF Mini supports exposures up to 90 seconds in EQ mode, allowing long integrations for detailed deep-sky imaging. Its 225° rotatable lens barrel and 360° pan/tilt rotation provide full freedom of movement, ensuring precise tracking of celestial objects across the sky.

The system automatically locates and follows targets such as the Orion Nebula (M42), Andromeda Galaxy (M31), and lunar craters, making astrophotography accessible to users of all skill levels. Power is provided by a built-in 7000 mAh battery, supporting 4 hour operation with the option for external USB charging.

 

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