A new kind of observatory.
One you can carry.
Draco is DWARFLAB's latest high-end smart telescope — a fully integrated imaging system that brings observatory-grade deep-sky capability to a portable, travel-ready body.
Draco Standard Edition
Built-in ND filter for remote solar imaging. Built-in Astro, Dark-frame and Hα + O III dual-narrowband filters.
Draco SHO Edition
Adds a built-in S II + O III dual-narrowband filter for automated Hubble Palette imaging. External magnetic ND filter included for solar.
A 90 mm aperture that sees more
The deeper the sky, the more aperture matters. As aperture increases, the diffraction-limited angular resolution gets smaller, revealing finer deep-sky detail. Faint structures, fine textures and subtle layers hidden in the dark — Draco's 90 mm telephoto optics gather the light needed to reveal what smaller systems can miss.
One telescope. Two stories from that night.
Draco captures the universe at two scales, simultaneously.
1/1.55″ wide-angle camera
A large, high-sensitivity sensor at 23.3 mm equivalent focal length. D 85.74° / H 73.20° / V 58.23° ultra-wide field of view — made for the Milky Way, star trails and sweeping nightscapes.
1/1.3″ telephoto camera
1200 mm equivalent focal length, 50 MP resolution, 2×2 pixel binning. The same sensor serves multiple imaging modes.
The same sensor. Multiple imaging modes.
Deep sky — 2.4 µm equivalent pixels
With 2×2 pixel binning, Draco combines four adjacent 1.2 µm native pixels into one 2.4 µm effective pixel, producing roughly 12 MP images. Greater signal collection improves the signal-to-noise ratio of faint targets, revealing cleaner nebulae, galaxies and shadow detail.
Sun, Moon and planets — 1.2 µm native pixels
Native 1×1 pixel readout with intelligent cropping around the target. Finer sampling captures lunar craters, sunspots, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
Let time bring out the details
300-second single-frame exposures, rock steady. With built-in guiding, physical field derotation and a precision drive system, Draco corrects tracking errors and minimises field rotation, keeping stars tight and sharp throughout single-frame exposures of up to 300 seconds.
Built-in guide scope
Continuously monitors star drift and corrects tracking errors in real time, keeping stars sharp and preventing star trails.
Field rotation correction
The CMOS rotates with the sky to physically counter field rotation, delivering clean images without complex polar alignment.
Precision track system
High-precision transmission and fine microstepping control keep every correction stable and responsive, reducing vibration and backlash so stars stay tight during long exposures.
Made for the finest images yet
A 90 mm aperture defines the physical ceiling of image quality. Draco uses an aberration-corrected optical system to precisely correct light deviation deep within the lens set, so stars stay pin-sharp from the centre of the frame to the edge.
A more advanced filter system
Draco's dual cameras feature multiple built-in filters for deep-sky imaging, the Milky Way, star trails, the Sun and Moon, everyday photography and more.
Astronomy filter
Preserves a broader range of useful starlight, well suited to deep-sky targets such as galaxies and star clusters.
Upgraded Hα + O III dual-narrowband
Targets Hα at 658 nm and O III at 503 nm, both channels narrowed to a 13 ± 3 nm bandpass. The narrower bandpass isolates nebula emission more precisely and reduces unwanted background light.
SHO or Standard. Choose your Draco.
Both editions share the same Hα + O III dual-narrowband filter and Astronomy filter. The SHO Edition adds a built-in S II + O III dual-narrowband filter, targeting S II at 674 nm and O III at 503 nm at the same 13 ± 3 nm bandpass. The two narrowband filters work automatically in sequence to capture real S II, Hα and O III data — Draco then handles separation, colour mapping and composition automatically, producing classic blue-and-gold Hubble Palette images with one tap. The SHO Edition includes an external ND filter for solar imaging; the Standard Edition has the ND filter built in.
Steady support in Equatorial Mode
Draco's all-metal base fits securely into its metal frame, forming a rigid, unified structure that stays stable in Equatorial Mode. No additional equatorial mount is required — follow the in-app guidance to set the correct angle for greater stability during long exposures and multi-frame stacking.
Included aluminium-alloy tripod
Aluminium platform, connectors and legs for reliable support without unnecessary weight, with TPR feet for grip. Approximately 480 g, 175 mm deployed height, 470 mm footprint diameter, and a folded size of just 80 × 80 × 268 mm. An 80 mm top platform with a 3/8″-16 mounting thread provides a secure connection, and the fixed-length legs open to a preset angle for quick setup.
DWARFLAB App — the power behind every touch
Tap your phone and NFC brings the app to life instantly. The app connects automatically, adapts to your environment, guides the capture, and carries the image all the way through processing.
Wide-angle Sky Finder
AR Sky Finder aligns Draco with the sky and shows environmental obstructions at a glance. See what is visible and choose with confidence.
Real-time star atlas
Search freely, or let Today's Recommendations surface targets based on the best observing windows. Custom Favorites let you plan an observing list in advance.
Set it down. Tap GoTo.
Autofocus, calibration, target acquisition, tracking and stacking are all handled automatically, with built-in guiding keeping 300-second exposures steady.
Auto Mode or Pro Mode
Auto Mode adjusts settings intelligently for each target. Pro Mode gives full control over exposure, gain and filters, with exposures from 1/10000 s to 300 s.
Calibration handled automatically
Built-in flat and bias calibration data, with dark frames captured in real time. Calibration is applied during live stacking to reduce thermal noise, vignetting, dust shadows and read noise.
Stellar Studio
Auto enhancement, star correction, noise reduction, star reduction, star removal, star extraction, star spikes, watermarks and Hubble Palette effect — no desktop software required.
Prefer your own workflow?
Draco gives you the data too. Export in JPG, PNG, FITS and TIFF. JPG and PNG make sharing quick, while FITS and TIFF fully preserve the underlying image data for advanced post-processing.
Advanced imaging, beyond the usual limits
Remote control — PhotonLink
Deploy Draco where observing conditions are better and control it from anywhere through the app, or invite friends to control it with you. Remotely switch the dark-frame cover, filters and imaging settings with no on-site operation.
USB Ethernet connectivity
Connect to wired Ethernet via USB for greater connection stability and more efficient data transfer — better suited to long-term remote deployment. Ethernet ready, USB 3.0, switchable built-in filters.
Schedule shooting
When you cannot stay up, Draco can. Set the target, time and parameters in the app, and Draco wakes, finds, tracks and captures automatically.
Astro Mosaic
Extend the frame in the star map and Draco automatically captures and stitches multiple sections into a wider deep-sky image — up to 1.8× in both width and height, roughly 3× the field of view overall.
Multi-night mega stacking
Restack data from multiple sessions to extend effective exposure and gradually improve signal and detail. Recombine data captured with different settings or filters, and reject weak frames before restacking.
Star Party
Shoot the same target with friends or users worldwide. Share progress, combine data with CoStack, or create larger deep-sky mosaics with CoMosaic.
Solar System Mode
Automatically centre, focus and lock onto the Sun or Moon with one tap — sunspots, lunar detail, or a solar or lunar eclipse. On the Standard Edition, switch the built-in ND filter into place with one tap in the app. On the SHO Edition, attach the included external magnetic ND filter and Draco handles the rest.
- 1 × Draco Smart Telescope
- 1 × Tripod
- 1 × USB-C data cable
- 1 × Cleaning cloth
Specifications
| Draco Standard Edition | Draco SHO Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Optical system | ||
| Aperture diameter | 90 mm (telephoto) 2.96 mm (wide-angle) |
90 mm (telephoto) 2.96 mm (wide-angle) |
| Focal length | 340 mm (telephoto) 5.56 mm (wide-angle) |
340 mm (telephoto) 5.56 mm (wide-angle) |
| 35 mm-equivalent focal length | 1200 mm (telephoto, astronomy mode) 1280 mm (telephoto, non-astronomy mode) 23.3 mm (wide-angle) |
1200 mm (telephoto, astronomy mode) 1280 mm (telephoto, non-astronomy mode) 23.3 mm (wide-angle) |
| Field of view | Astronomy mode (deep sky / solar system): D 2.059° (telephoto); D 85.74° (wide-angle); H 0.905°, V 0.512° (guiding) Other modes: D 1.936° (telephoto); D 85.74° (wide-angle); H 0.905°, V 0.512° (guiding) |
Astronomy mode (deep sky / solar system): D 2.059° (telephoto); D 85.74° (wide-angle); H 0.905°, V 0.512° (guiding) Other modes: D 1.936° (telephoto); D 85.74° (wide-angle); H 0.905°, V 0.512° (guiding) |
| Focusing distance (telephoto) | 25 m – ∞ | 25 m – ∞ |
| Built-in filters |
Telephoto Astro: 440–680 nm Dark: fully opaque H+O dual-narrowband: O III 503 nm (FWHM 13 nm), Hα 658 nm (FWHM 13 nm) ND: OD 5 @ 400–1000 nm Wide-angle VIS: 430–565 nm ND: OD 5 @ 400–1000 nm |
Telephoto Astro: 440–680 nm Dark: fully opaque H+O dual-narrowband: O III 503 nm (FWHM 13 nm), Hα 658 nm (FWHM 13 nm) S+O dual-narrowband: O III 503 nm (FWHM 13 nm), S II 674 nm (FWHM 13 nm) Wide-angle VIS: 430–565 nm ND: OD 5 @ 400–1000 nm |
| Imaging system | ||
| Image sensor | Telephoto: OV50Q40 Wide-angle: OV50E40 Guiding: OS04C1B (monochrome) |
Telephoto: OV50Q40 Wide-angle: OV50E40 Guiding: OS04C1B (monochrome) |
| Sensor optical format | 1/1.3″ (uncropped) | 1/1.3″ (uncropped) |
| Native pixel size | 1.197 µm | 1.197 µm |
| Pixel size after binning | 2.394 µm (2×2 binning) | 2.394 µm (2×2 binning) |
| Sensor resolution | 50.33 MP (telephoto) 50.33 MP (wide-angle) 4.09 MP (guiding) |
50.33 MP (telephoto) 50.33 MP (wide-angle) 4.09 MP (guiding) |
| Output image resolution | 12 MP (telephoto, 2×2 binning) 12 MP (wide-angle, 2×2 binning) |
12 MP (telephoto, 2×2 binning) 12 MP (wide-angle, 2×2 binning) |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Mount & tracking | ||
| Motor speed | 0.001°/s – 12.83°/s (0.06°/min – 770°/min) | 0.001°/s – 12.83°/s (0.06°/min – 770°/min) |
| Rotation range | Tilt: 225° Rotation: 360° |
Tilt: 225° Rotation: 360° |
| Movement range | Tilt: 225° Rotation: 360° |
Tilt: 225° Rotation: 360° |
| Field-derotation speed | 0.001°/s – 12.83°/s (0.06°/min – 770°/min) | 0.001°/s – 12.83°/s (0.06°/min – 770°/min) |
| Mounting threads | 3/8″ (1) 1/4″ (2) |
3/8″ (1) 1/4″ (2) |
| Power & connectivity | ||
| Battery | Built-in, 7.7 V, 10000 mAh; supports external USB charging | Built-in, 7.7 V, 10000 mAh; supports external USB charging |
| Power input | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Connectivity (operating range) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC (Wi-Fi up to 10 m) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC (Wi-Fi up to 10 m) |
| Storage | Built-in 128 GB | Built-in 128 GB |
| Software & media | ||
| Shooting modes | Photo, video, astronomy, panorama, burst and time-lapse (telephoto and wide-angle) | Photo, video, astronomy, panorama, burst and time-lapse (telephoto and wide-angle) |
| Compatible OS | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| File formats | JPG, MP4, RAW (FITS, TIFF), PNG | JPG, MP4, RAW (FITS, TIFF), PNG |
| NPU | 6 TOPS | 6 TOPS |
| Streaming protocol | RTSP supported H.264 / H.265 |
RTSP supported H.264 / H.265 |
| Physical & environment | ||
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 385.85 × 196.28 × 133.25 mm | 385.85 × 196.28 × 133.25 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20 – 45 °C (-4 – 113 °F) | -20 – 45 °C (-4 – 113 °F) |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | Two-year warranty | Two-year warranty |
| Battery life | Approx. 5 hours | Approx. 5 hours |
| Price (CAD) | CA$1,819.99 (launch offer, reg. CA$1,959.99) | CA$2,099.99 (launch offer) |
- Prices shown are converted from DWARFLAB's US pricing at an exchange rate of 1.40 and are subject to change.
- Launch offer pricing ends September 14, 2026.
- Orders placed in September 2026 are expected to ship within approximately two months of the order date.
- Final Canadian pricing, allocation and delivery dates are pending confirmation from DWARFLAB.
- Two-year warranty, guaranteed delivery and lifetime support, sold and supported by Khan Scope Centre.
Khan Scope Centre — 3243 Dufferin Street, Toronto. Specifications, images and product descriptions are provided by DWARFLAB and are subject to change without notice. Prices in Canadian dollars, taxes extra.