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Review: Smart stargazing with a Dwarf III telescope and a phone
Feb 28, 2025
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After a couple of successful Kickstarters for versions of its book-sized smart telescope, DwarfLab opted to jump straight into production for the Dwarf III. We've recently been out stargazing and wildlife watching with this latest dual-lens budget-friendly sky watcher.
The basic idea here is to set it up on a tripod or flat on the ground, connect to an app, select a target and the Dwarf III will do the rest. Then you can relax while viewing the results on your smartphone screen, before downloading to a computer to edit if needed and share. Simples.
In some respects, this general outline rings true during use. But as a complete astrophotography novice, I found some of the things needed to get a decent end result to be quite involved, and even challenging. Let me explain myself.
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As you've likely worked out, there have been models before the Dwarf III, but this is the first one I've tried. It's fairly compact and lightweight, measuring 222 x 142 x 65 mm (8.7 x 5.6 x 2.6 in) including all of its protrusions and weighing in at 1.3 kg (under 3 lb). The lower portion slims to a girth of 50 mm (1.9 in) and the 115-mm-long (4.5-in) motorized base juts out by 11.5 mm (0.45 in).
The smart telescope comes supplied with a padded carry bag with room inside for its funky sunglasses – which magnetically attach the the lens module when snapping solar imagery – a cleaning cloth and USB-C cable. A Velcro partition can separate the device from the rest during carry.
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