DwarfLab Draco Smart Telescope - SHO Version
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- New pre-orders: Expected to start shipping in early Dec. Fulfilled in the order received as new inventory arrives. Pre-order now to reserve your place in line!
- Product specifications: We’re continuing to clarify certain details with the manufacturer, particularly sensor type, optical design, and filter specifications. We’ll update this page as additional information becomes available.
- SHO edition is perfect for Hubble-palette nebula imaging
- Built-in SII, H-alpha, and OIII imaging system
- Large 90mm aperture with a fast f/3.8
- External solar filter for solar imaging
- Imaging modes; deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star trails, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic tracking
- Generous 340mm focal length but not suitable for detailed planetary imaging
- Up to 300-sec single-frame images with built-in guide scope
- CMOS cooling for lower noise + automatic dew prevention
- 5-hour battery life for hours of worry-free imaging
- DWARFLAB Draco Standard Edition also available
DWARFLAB Draco SHO: Your Innovative Imaging Companion!
DWARFLAB expands its assortment of popular, portable, all-in-one astrophotography systems with the new Draco SHO Edition smart telescope. Designed for astronomers interested in specialized SHO narrowband imaging, it captures Sulfur-II, Hydrogen-alpha, and Oxygen-III emission bands for dramatic Hubble-palette-style results. DWARFLAB expands its lineup of popular, portable, all-in-one astrophotography systems with the new Draco smart telescope. Combining a 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length, and fast f/3.8 optics in a portable 12 lb body, Draco supports exposures up to 300 seconds in EQ Mode. Carefully crafted upgrades, like a built-in guide camera, CMOS cooling, simultaneous dual-lens capture, and free-angle composition—make creative imaging fun and easy. Explore more highlights from this exciting new release below!
Draco SHO Edition: Nebulae in Hubble Color
Designed for narrowband astrophotography, the Draco SHO Edition captures light from Sulfur-II, Hydrogen-alpha, and Oxygen-III emission bands to create dramatic Hubble-palette-style images. It is an exciting choice for revealing the intricate structures and contrasting colors hidden within emission nebulae. An external magnetic solar filter filter also supports safe solar imaging when you want to explore closer to home.
- H+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Hα: 656.3 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S II: 671.6 nm | FWHM 13 nm
Draco Dual Camera System
Combining a 1/1.8-inch wide-angle camera for target finding, sky framing, and Milky Way scenes with a 1/1.3-inch telephoto camera for capturing distant objects in greater detail! Both cameras can operate simultaneously, allowing you to capture the surrounding sky and your primary target at the same time. Active CMOS cooling reduces thermal noise, while recycled sensor heat helps prevent lens dew during cold or humid nights.
Draco is an adaptable telescope for astronomers who want an easy-to-use smart observatory for deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star-trail, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic-tracking imaging.
Built-In Guiding for 300-Second Exposures
Draco’s built-in guide scope improves tracking accuracy, supporting single-frame exposures of up to 300 seconds. These longer exposures allow faint stars, nebulae, and subtle deep-sky details to build with greater clarity.
Free-Angle Composition
Draco’s physically rotating CMOS sensor gives you greater control over framing without repositioning the entire telescope. Easily create horizontal, vertical, or diagonal compositions to frame each celestial target exactly the way you want.
Let AI Mode Help
In Auto Mode, Draco intelligently adjusts settings for each target. Switch to Pro Mode for full control over exposure, gain, filters, and more. With exposure times from 1/10000 s to 300 s, you have the flexibility to capture different targets and explore more creative possibilities.
Calibration Frames Automatically
Draco comes with built-in flat and bias calibration data and automatically captures dark frames in real time. During live stacking, calibration is applied automatically to reduce thermal noise, vignetting, dust shadows, and read noise. You choose what to capture. From pointing to imaging, Draco handles the rest.
Temperature Control all Night
Draco manages heat across the system. Draco rethinks the flow of energy, turning old imaging challenges into part of the solution CMOS cooling for lower noise: Built-in cooling and heat dissipation reduce thermal noise at the source, creating an exceptionally clean data foundation. Automatic lens dew prevention: Reused sensor heat is directed to warm the lens precisely, keeping the view clear and transparent through the night. From -20°C winter nights to 45°C summer heat, Draco runs steadily, protecting every frame from capture to final image.
Portable and Field-Ready
Draco packs its complete imaging system into a portable 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) body, making it easy to carry beyond the backyard. Its 5-hour battery supports extended imaging sessions, while IP56-rated protection helps guard against dust and brief rain exposure in the field.
Choosing a Draco for Your Needs
The new Draco comes in two unique models for a more tailored experience depending on your imaging goals. Both versions supports EQ mode, full remote control, and can handle all the same imaging scenarios. The Standard Edition is a general-purpose model and includes a built-in solar filter for solar imaging. The SHO Edition is the nebula-focused version and uses an external magnetic filter system for SHO imaging!
- Standard Edition: built-in solar filter for solar imaging.
- SHO Edition: external magnetic solar filter for solar imaging; Hubble‑color imaging system
Specifications
- Edition: SHO Model
- Aperture: 90 mm
- Focal Length: 340 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/3.8
- Telephoto Sensor: 1/1.3-inch CMOS
- Wide-Angle Sensor: 1/1.8-inch CMOS
- Exposure Time: 1/10000–300 seconds
- Guide Scope: Built-in independent guide-scope sensor with real-time tracking correction
- Tracking Modes: Alt-Azimuth and EQ Mode
- Tracking Range: 225° pitch and 360° rotation
- Camera Rotation: Physical CMOS rotation with a ±90° range and field-rotation compensation
- Camera Cooling: Active CMOS cooling
- Dew Prevention: Automatic lens dew prevention using recycled sensor heat
- Composition Control: Free-angle composition
- Dual-Camera Capture: Simultaneous telephoto and wide-angle imaging
- Telephoto Astro: 440–680 nm
- Telephoto Dark: Fully opaque
- H+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Hα: 656.3 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S II: 671.6 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Wide-Angle VIS: 430–565 nm
- Wide-Angle ND: OD 5 @ 400–1000 nm
- Color Processing: Hubble-palette-style composite output
- Supported Imaging: Deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star trails, time-lapse, panoramas, and automatic tracking
- Solar Imaging: External magnetic solar filter
- Advanced Imaging: Pro Mode with FITS and TIFF export
- Remote Operation: Remote shooting, configuration adjustments, and dark-frame cover operation
- Wi-Fi: Built-in; 49 ft (15 m) transmission distance and 30 MB/s transmission rate
- Bluetooth: Built-in
- NFC: Supported
- USB: USB 3.0 Type-C for charging, storage access, and USB-to-Ethernet adapter support
- Storage: Built-in 128 GB (Internal only, not removable)
- App Compatibility: DWARFLAB App for iOS and Android
- Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker
- Indicator Lights: Four battery indicators and one power indicator
- Physical Button: Power button
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 196 x 133 x 386 mm (7.72 x 5.24 x 15.20 in)
- Weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
- Color: Silver gray
- Base Mount: 3/8-inch threaded hole
- Battery Capacity: 77 Wh (10,000 mAh at 7.7 V)
- Battery Runtime: Up to five hours in Astronomical Mode
- Charging Time: Approximately three hours
- Charging Power: 36 W maximum
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
- Charging Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
- Environmental Protection: IP56 rated
More Questions About the Draco?
What is Draco, and who is it for?
Draco is a portable, all-in-one smart observatory designed for deep-sky imaging and multi-scenario astronomy. It combines a 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length, fast f/3.8 optics, 300-second exposures, a built-in guide scope, physical CMOS field rotation correction, dual cameras, and an automated app workflow in a 5.5 kg body. It also supports EQ Mode for more stable tracking and deeper imaging. Draco is suitable for beginners who want a simpler workflow and advanced users who want Pro Mode and FITS/TIFF export.
How is Draco different from DWARF 3 and DWARF mini?
DWARF mini is the most compact option and is aimed at simple, entry-level use. DWARF 3 is a portable multi-scenario telescope for deep-sky and wide-angle imaging. Draco is the performance-focused step up, with a larger aperture, faster optics, longer single-frame exposures, built-in guiding, field rotation correction, EQ Mode, and a more observatory-like imaging workflow.
What is the difference between the Standard Edition and SHO Edition?
Draco is available in two versions. The Standard Edition is the general-purpose model and includes a built-in solar filter for solar imaging. The SHO Edition is the nebula-focused version and uses an external magnetic filter system for SHO imaging and composite output.
Can Draco replace a traditional telescope?
Draco brings together target finding, tracking, guiding, field rotation correction, capture, stacking, and mobile processing in one integrated system. It simplifies workflows that would normally require multiple components in a conventional astrophotography rig. Because it does not include an eyepiece for live visual observation, it is best viewed as a powerful, imaging-focused complement to a traditional telescope.
What can Draco capture?
Draco supports deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star-trail, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic-tracking scenarios. It is designed for galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, the Sun, the Moon, and planets, as well as wider sky compositions and landscape-style imaging.
Can both cameras shoot at the same time?
Yes. Draco can record telephoto and wide-angle views during the same session, giving users both detailed views of the target and the wider surrounding scene.
Can Draco capture deep-sky objects from a city?
Yes. Bright star clusters, brighter nebulae, the Moon, and the Sun are suitable city targets. Fainter objects, such as galaxies and dust structures, will benefit from darker skies.
Can Draco photograph the Milky Way?
Yes. The wide-angle camera and Milky Way Mode support Milky Way imaging. Final results will depend on sky conditions, moon phase, cloud cover, and total capture time.
Can Draco image the Sun safely?
Yes, when using the approved solar workflow. The Standard Edition uses the built-in solar filter, while the SHO Edition uses the external magnetic filter system as configured. Always follow the in-app safety process and never point Draco at the Sun outside the approved workflow.
Can Draco capture the Moon and planets?
Yes. Draco supports lunar and planetary imaging with high-resolution output from the main camera.
Can Draco create star trails, time-lapse videos, panoramas, or tracking shots?
Yes. Draco supports star trails, time-lapse video, panoramas, and automatic tracking.
Will my images look the same as the sample images?
Image quality varies depending on sky brightness, cloud cover, moon phase, target altitude, atmospheric seeing, total capture time, stability, focus, and processing choices. Sample images show what Draco can achieve under specific conditions, but individual results will vary.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
DWARFLAB Draco SHO: Your Innovative Imaging Companion!
DWARFLAB expands its assortment of popular, portable, all-in-one astrophotography systems with the new Draco SHO Edition smart telescope. Designed for astronomers interested in specialized SHO narrowband imaging, it captures Sulfur-II, Hydrogen-alpha, and Oxygen-III emission bands for dramatic Hubble-palette-style results. DWARFLAB expands its lineup of popular, portable, all-in-one astrophotography systems with the new Draco smart telescope. Combining a 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length, and fast f/3.8 optics in a portable 12 lb body, Draco supports exposures up to 300 seconds in EQ Mode. Carefully crafted upgrades, like a built-in guide camera, CMOS cooling, simultaneous dual-lens capture, and free-angle composition—make creative imaging fun and easy. Explore more highlights from this exciting new release below!
Draco SHO Edition: Nebulae in Hubble Color
Designed for narrowband astrophotography, the Draco SHO Edition captures light from Sulfur-II, Hydrogen-alpha, and Oxygen-III emission bands to create dramatic Hubble-palette-style images. It is an exciting choice for revealing the intricate structures and contrasting colors hidden within emission nebulae. An external magnetic solar filter filter also supports safe solar imaging when you want to explore closer to home.
- H+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Hα: 656.3 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S II: 671.6 nm | FWHM 13 nm
Draco Dual Camera System
Combining a 1/1.8-inch wide-angle camera for target finding, sky framing, and Milky Way scenes with a 1/1.3-inch telephoto camera for capturing distant objects in greater detail! Both cameras can operate simultaneously, allowing you to capture the surrounding sky and your primary target at the same time. Active CMOS cooling reduces thermal noise, while recycled sensor heat helps prevent lens dew during cold or humid nights.
Draco is an adaptable telescope for astronomers who want an easy-to-use smart observatory for deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star-trail, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic-tracking imaging.
Built-In Guiding for 300-Second Exposures
Draco’s built-in guide scope improves tracking accuracy, supporting single-frame exposures of up to 300 seconds. These longer exposures allow faint stars, nebulae, and subtle deep-sky details to build with greater clarity.
Free-Angle Composition
Draco’s physically rotating CMOS sensor gives you greater control over framing without repositioning the entire telescope. Easily create horizontal, vertical, or diagonal compositions to frame each celestial target exactly the way you want.
Let AI Mode Help
In Auto Mode, Draco intelligently adjusts settings for each target. Switch to Pro Mode for full control over exposure, gain, filters, and more. With exposure times from 1/10000 s to 300 s, you have the flexibility to capture different targets and explore more creative possibilities.
Calibration Frames Automatically
Draco comes with built-in flat and bias calibration data and automatically captures dark frames in real time. During live stacking, calibration is applied automatically to reduce thermal noise, vignetting, dust shadows, and read noise. You choose what to capture. From pointing to imaging, Draco handles the rest.
Temperature Control all Night
Draco manages heat across the system. Draco rethinks the flow of energy, turning old imaging challenges into part of the solution CMOS cooling for lower noise: Built-in cooling and heat dissipation reduce thermal noise at the source, creating an exceptionally clean data foundation. Automatic lens dew prevention: Reused sensor heat is directed to warm the lens precisely, keeping the view clear and transparent through the night. From -20°C winter nights to 45°C summer heat, Draco runs steadily, protecting every frame from capture to final image.
Portable and Field-Ready
Draco packs its complete imaging system into a portable 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) body, making it easy to carry beyond the backyard. Its 5-hour battery supports extended imaging sessions, while IP56-rated protection helps guard against dust and brief rain exposure in the field.
Choosing a Draco for Your Needs
The new Draco comes in two unique models for a more tailored experience depending on your imaging goals. Both versions supports EQ mode, full remote control, and can handle all the same imaging scenarios. The Standard Edition is a general-purpose model and includes a built-in solar filter for solar imaging. The SHO Edition is the nebula-focused version and uses an external magnetic filter system for SHO imaging!
- Standard Edition: built-in solar filter for solar imaging.
- SHO Edition: external magnetic solar filter for solar imaging; Hubble‑color imaging system
Specifications
- Edition: SHO Model
- Aperture: 90 mm
- Focal Length: 340 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/3.8
- Telephoto Sensor: 1/1.3-inch CMOS
- Wide-Angle Sensor: 1/1.8-inch CMOS
- Exposure Time: 1/10000–300 seconds
- Guide Scope: Built-in independent guide-scope sensor with real-time tracking correction
- Tracking Modes: Alt-Azimuth and EQ Mode
- Tracking Range: 225° pitch and 360° rotation
- Camera Rotation: Physical CMOS rotation with a ±90° range and field-rotation compensation
- Camera Cooling: Active CMOS cooling
- Dew Prevention: Automatic lens dew prevention using recycled sensor heat
- Composition Control: Free-angle composition
- Dual-Camera Capture: Simultaneous telephoto and wide-angle imaging
- Telephoto Astro: 440–680 nm
- Telephoto Dark: Fully opaque
- H+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Hα: 656.3 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S II: 671.6 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Wide-Angle VIS: 430–565 nm
- Wide-Angle ND: OD 5 @ 400–1000 nm
- Color Processing: Hubble-palette-style composite output
- Supported Imaging: Deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star trails, time-lapse, panoramas, and automatic tracking
- Solar Imaging: External magnetic solar filter
- Advanced Imaging: Pro Mode with FITS and TIFF export
- Remote Operation: Remote shooting, configuration adjustments, and dark-frame cover operation
- Wi-Fi: Built-in; 49 ft (15 m) transmission distance and 30 MB/s transmission rate
- Bluetooth: Built-in
- NFC: Supported
- USB: USB 3.0 Type-C for charging, storage access, and USB-to-Ethernet adapter support
- Storage: Built-in 128 GB (Internal only, not removable)
- App Compatibility: DWARFLAB App for iOS and Android
- Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker
- Indicator Lights: Four battery indicators and one power indicator
- Physical Button: Power button
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 196 x 133 x 386 mm (7.72 x 5.24 x 15.20 in)
- Weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
- Color: Silver gray
- Base Mount: 3/8-inch threaded hole
- Battery Capacity: 77 Wh (10,000 mAh at 7.7 V)
- Battery Runtime: Up to five hours in Astronomical Mode
- Charging Time: Approximately three hours
- Charging Power: 36 W maximum
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
- Charging Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
- Environmental Protection: IP56 rated
More Questions About the Draco?
What is Draco, and who is it for?
Draco is a portable, all-in-one smart observatory designed for deep-sky imaging and multi-scenario astronomy. It combines a 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length, fast f/3.8 optics, 300-second exposures, a built-in guide scope, physical CMOS field rotation correction, dual cameras, and an automated app workflow in a 5.5 kg body. It also supports EQ Mode for more stable tracking and deeper imaging. Draco is suitable for beginners who want a simpler workflow and advanced users who want Pro Mode and FITS/TIFF export.
How is Draco different from DWARF 3 and DWARF mini?
DWARF mini is the most compact option and is aimed at simple, entry-level use. DWARF 3 is a portable multi-scenario telescope for deep-sky and wide-angle imaging. Draco is the performance-focused step up, with a larger aperture, faster optics, longer single-frame exposures, built-in guiding, field rotation correction, EQ Mode, and a more observatory-like imaging workflow.
What is the difference between the Standard Edition and SHO Edition?
Draco is available in two versions. The Standard Edition is the general-purpose model and includes a built-in solar filter for solar imaging. The SHO Edition is the nebula-focused version and uses an external magnetic filter system for SHO imaging and composite output.
Can Draco replace a traditional telescope?
Draco brings together target finding, tracking, guiding, field rotation correction, capture, stacking, and mobile processing in one integrated system. It simplifies workflows that would normally require multiple components in a conventional astrophotography rig. Because it does not include an eyepiece for live visual observation, it is best viewed as a powerful, imaging-focused complement to a traditional telescope.
What can Draco capture?
Draco supports deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star-trail, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic-tracking scenarios. It is designed for galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, the Sun, the Moon, and planets, as well as wider sky compositions and landscape-style imaging.
Can both cameras shoot at the same time?
Yes. Draco can record telephoto and wide-angle views during the same session, giving users both detailed views of the target and the wider surrounding scene.
Can Draco capture deep-sky objects from a city?
Yes. Bright star clusters, brighter nebulae, the Moon, and the Sun are suitable city targets. Fainter objects, such as galaxies and dust structures, will benefit from darker skies.
Can Draco photograph the Milky Way?
Yes. The wide-angle camera and Milky Way Mode support Milky Way imaging. Final results will depend on sky conditions, moon phase, cloud cover, and total capture time.
Can Draco image the Sun safely?
Yes, when using the approved solar workflow. The Standard Edition uses the built-in solar filter, while the SHO Edition uses the external magnetic filter system as configured. Always follow the in-app safety process and never point Draco at the Sun outside the approved workflow.
Can Draco capture the Moon and planets?
Yes. Draco supports lunar and planetary imaging with high-resolution output from the main camera.
Can Draco create star trails, time-lapse videos, panoramas, or tracking shots?
Yes. Draco supports star trails, time-lapse video, panoramas, and automatic tracking.
Will my images look the same as the sample images?
Image quality varies depending on sky brightness, cloud cover, moon phase, target altitude, atmospheric seeing, total capture time, stability, focus, and processing choices. Sample images show what Draco can achieve under specific conditions, but individual results will vary.
- 1x Draco SHO Edition
- 1x USB-C Cable
- 1x Alluminum Tripod
- 1x Cleaning Cloth
- 1x Carrying Case
- 1x External Solar Filter
- New pre-orders: Expected to start shipping in early Dec. Fulfilled in the order received as new inventory arrives. Pre-order now to reserve your place in line!
- Product specifications: We’re continuing to clarify certain details with the manufacturer, particularly sensor type, optical design, and filter specifications. We’ll update this page as additional information becomes available.
- SHO edition is perfect for Hubble-palette nebula imaging
- Built-in SII, H-alpha, and OIII imaging system
- Large 90mm aperture with a fast f/3.8
- External solar filter for solar imaging
- Imaging modes; deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star trails, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic tracking
- Generous 340mm focal length but not suitable for detailed planetary imaging
- Up to 300-sec single-frame images with built-in guide scope
- CMOS cooling for lower noise + automatic dew prevention
- 5-hour battery life for hours of worry-free imaging
- DWARFLAB Draco Standard Edition also available
DWARFLAB Draco SHO: Your Innovative Imaging Companion!
DWARFLAB expands its assortment of popular, portable, all-in-one astrophotography systems with the new Draco SHO Edition smart telescope. Designed for astronomers interested in specialized SHO narrowband imaging, it captures Sulfur-II, Hydrogen-alpha, and Oxygen-III emission bands for dramatic Hubble-palette-style results. DWARFLAB expands its lineup of popular, portable, all-in-one astrophotography systems with the new Draco smart telescope. Combining a 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length, and fast f/3.8 optics in a portable 12 lb body, Draco supports exposures up to 300 seconds in EQ Mode. Carefully crafted upgrades, like a built-in guide camera, CMOS cooling, simultaneous dual-lens capture, and free-angle composition—make creative imaging fun and easy. Explore more highlights from this exciting new release below!
Draco SHO Edition: Nebulae in Hubble Color
Designed for narrowband astrophotography, the Draco SHO Edition captures light from Sulfur-II, Hydrogen-alpha, and Oxygen-III emission bands to create dramatic Hubble-palette-style images. It is an exciting choice for revealing the intricate structures and contrasting colors hidden within emission nebulae. An external magnetic solar filter filter also supports safe solar imaging when you want to explore closer to home.
- H+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Hα: 656.3 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S II: 671.6 nm | FWHM 13 nm
Draco Dual Camera System
Combining a 1/1.8-inch wide-angle camera for target finding, sky framing, and Milky Way scenes with a 1/1.3-inch telephoto camera for capturing distant objects in greater detail! Both cameras can operate simultaneously, allowing you to capture the surrounding sky and your primary target at the same time. Active CMOS cooling reduces thermal noise, while recycled sensor heat helps prevent lens dew during cold or humid nights.
Draco is an adaptable telescope for astronomers who want an easy-to-use smart observatory for deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star-trail, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic-tracking imaging.
Built-In Guiding for 300-Second Exposures
Draco’s built-in guide scope improves tracking accuracy, supporting single-frame exposures of up to 300 seconds. These longer exposures allow faint stars, nebulae, and subtle deep-sky details to build with greater clarity.
Free-Angle Composition
Draco’s physically rotating CMOS sensor gives you greater control over framing without repositioning the entire telescope. Easily create horizontal, vertical, or diagonal compositions to frame each celestial target exactly the way you want.
Let AI Mode Help
In Auto Mode, Draco intelligently adjusts settings for each target. Switch to Pro Mode for full control over exposure, gain, filters, and more. With exposure times from 1/10000 s to 300 s, you have the flexibility to capture different targets and explore more creative possibilities.
Calibration Frames Automatically
Draco comes with built-in flat and bias calibration data and automatically captures dark frames in real time. During live stacking, calibration is applied automatically to reduce thermal noise, vignetting, dust shadows, and read noise. You choose what to capture. From pointing to imaging, Draco handles the rest.
Temperature Control all Night
Draco manages heat across the system. Draco rethinks the flow of energy, turning old imaging challenges into part of the solution CMOS cooling for lower noise: Built-in cooling and heat dissipation reduce thermal noise at the source, creating an exceptionally clean data foundation. Automatic lens dew prevention: Reused sensor heat is directed to warm the lens precisely, keeping the view clear and transparent through the night. From -20°C winter nights to 45°C summer heat, Draco runs steadily, protecting every frame from capture to final image.
Portable and Field-Ready
Draco packs its complete imaging system into a portable 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) body, making it easy to carry beyond the backyard. Its 5-hour battery supports extended imaging sessions, while IP56-rated protection helps guard against dust and brief rain exposure in the field.
Choosing a Draco for Your Needs
The new Draco comes in two unique models for a more tailored experience depending on your imaging goals. Both versions supports EQ mode, full remote control, and can handle all the same imaging scenarios. The Standard Edition is a general-purpose model and includes a built-in solar filter for solar imaging. The SHO Edition is the nebula-focused version and uses an external magnetic filter system for SHO imaging!
- Standard Edition: built-in solar filter for solar imaging.
- SHO Edition: external magnetic solar filter for solar imaging; Hubble‑color imaging system
Specifications
- Edition: SHO Model
- Aperture: 90 mm
- Focal Length: 340 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/3.8
- Telephoto Sensor: 1/1.3-inch CMOS
- Wide-Angle Sensor: 1/1.8-inch CMOS
- Exposure Time: 1/10000–300 seconds
- Guide Scope: Built-in independent guide-scope sensor with real-time tracking correction
- Tracking Modes: Alt-Azimuth and EQ Mode
- Tracking Range: 225° pitch and 360° rotation
- Camera Rotation: Physical CMOS rotation with a ±90° range and field-rotation compensation
- Camera Cooling: Active CMOS cooling
- Dew Prevention: Automatic lens dew prevention using recycled sensor heat
- Composition Control: Free-angle composition
- Dual-Camera Capture: Simultaneous telephoto and wide-angle imaging
- Telephoto Astro: 440–680 nm
- Telephoto Dark: Fully opaque
- H+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Hα: 656.3 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S+O Dual-Narrowband:
- O III: 500.7 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- S II: 671.6 nm | FWHM 13 nm
- Wide-Angle VIS: 430–565 nm
- Wide-Angle ND: OD 5 @ 400–1000 nm
- Color Processing: Hubble-palette-style composite output
- Supported Imaging: Deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star trails, time-lapse, panoramas, and automatic tracking
- Solar Imaging: External magnetic solar filter
- Advanced Imaging: Pro Mode with FITS and TIFF export
- Remote Operation: Remote shooting, configuration adjustments, and dark-frame cover operation
- Wi-Fi: Built-in; 49 ft (15 m) transmission distance and 30 MB/s transmission rate
- Bluetooth: Built-in
- NFC: Supported
- USB: USB 3.0 Type-C for charging, storage access, and USB-to-Ethernet adapter support
- Storage: Built-in 128 GB (Internal only, not removable)
- App Compatibility: DWARFLAB App for iOS and Android
- Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker
- Indicator Lights: Four battery indicators and one power indicator
- Physical Button: Power button
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 196 x 133 x 386 mm (7.72 x 5.24 x 15.20 in)
- Weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
- Color: Silver gray
- Base Mount: 3/8-inch threaded hole
- Battery Capacity: 77 Wh (10,000 mAh at 7.7 V)
- Battery Runtime: Up to five hours in Astronomical Mode
- Charging Time: Approximately three hours
- Charging Power: 36 W maximum
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
- Charging Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
- Environmental Protection: IP56 rated
More Questions About the Draco?
What is Draco, and who is it for?
Draco is a portable, all-in-one smart observatory designed for deep-sky imaging and multi-scenario astronomy. It combines a 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length, fast f/3.8 optics, 300-second exposures, a built-in guide scope, physical CMOS field rotation correction, dual cameras, and an automated app workflow in a 5.5 kg body. It also supports EQ Mode for more stable tracking and deeper imaging. Draco is suitable for beginners who want a simpler workflow and advanced users who want Pro Mode and FITS/TIFF export.
How is Draco different from DWARF 3 and DWARF mini?
DWARF mini is the most compact option and is aimed at simple, entry-level use. DWARF 3 is a portable multi-scenario telescope for deep-sky and wide-angle imaging. Draco is the performance-focused step up, with a larger aperture, faster optics, longer single-frame exposures, built-in guiding, field rotation correction, EQ Mode, and a more observatory-like imaging workflow.
What is the difference between the Standard Edition and SHO Edition?
Draco is available in two versions. The Standard Edition is the general-purpose model and includes a built-in solar filter for solar imaging. The SHO Edition is the nebula-focused version and uses an external magnetic filter system for SHO imaging and composite output.
Can Draco replace a traditional telescope?
Draco brings together target finding, tracking, guiding, field rotation correction, capture, stacking, and mobile processing in one integrated system. It simplifies workflows that would normally require multiple components in a conventional astrophotography rig. Because it does not include an eyepiece for live visual observation, it is best viewed as a powerful, imaging-focused complement to a traditional telescope.
What can Draco capture?
Draco supports deep-sky, Solar System, Milky Way, star-trail, time-lapse, panorama, and automatic-tracking scenarios. It is designed for galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, the Sun, the Moon, and planets, as well as wider sky compositions and landscape-style imaging.
Can both cameras shoot at the same time?
Yes. Draco can record telephoto and wide-angle views during the same session, giving users both detailed views of the target and the wider surrounding scene.
Can Draco capture deep-sky objects from a city?
Yes. Bright star clusters, brighter nebulae, the Moon, and the Sun are suitable city targets. Fainter objects, such as galaxies and dust structures, will benefit from darker skies.
Can Draco photograph the Milky Way?
Yes. The wide-angle camera and Milky Way Mode support Milky Way imaging. Final results will depend on sky conditions, moon phase, cloud cover, and total capture time.
Can Draco image the Sun safely?
Yes, when using the approved solar workflow. The Standard Edition uses the built-in solar filter, while the SHO Edition uses the external magnetic filter system as configured. Always follow the in-app safety process and never point Draco at the Sun outside the approved workflow.
Can Draco capture the Moon and planets?
Yes. Draco supports lunar and planetary imaging with high-resolution output from the main camera.
Can Draco create star trails, time-lapse videos, panoramas, or tracking shots?
Yes. Draco supports star trails, time-lapse video, panoramas, and automatic tracking.
Will my images look the same as the sample images?
Image quality varies depending on sky brightness, cloud cover, moon phase, target altitude, atmospheric seeing, total capture time, stability, focus, and processing choices. Sample images show what Draco can achieve under specific conditions, but individual results will vary.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- 1x Draco SHO Edition
- 1x USB-C Cable
- 1x Alluminum Tripod
- 1x Cleaning Cloth
- 1x Carrying Case
- 1x External Solar Filter
DwarfLab Draco Smart Telescope - SHO Version