Comparison
DWARF mini vs DWARF 3
DWARF 3 has the wider field (2.93° × 1.65° vs 2.13° × 1.2°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; DWARF mini shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, DWARF mini frames 6 well and DWARF 3 7.
- Wider field: DWARF 3.
- Lower official price: DWARF mini ($419).
- Lighter: DWARF mini (0.84 kg).
- Larger aperture: DWARF 3 (35 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | DWARF mini | DWARF 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 30 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal length | – | 150 mm |
| Native field of view | 2.13° × 1.2° | 2.93° × 1.65° |
| Targets framed well | 6 / 20 | 7 / 20 |
| Weight | 0.84 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Yes |
| Mosaic mode | Not listed | Not listed |
| Official price | $419 | $549 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: DWARF mini. Dashed blue: DWARF 3.
Where they differ
| Target | DWARF mini | DWARF 3 |
|---|---|---|
| M33 Triangulum Galaxy | larger than the frame | fits well |
| M13 Hercules Cluster | fits well | small in the frame |
| M8 Lagoon Nebula | larger than the frame | fits well |
Where to buy the DWARF mini
Where to buy the DWARF 3
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the DWARF mini or the DWARF 3?
- The DWARF 3, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The DWARF 3 (7 of 20, against 6).
- Which is cheaper?
- The DWARF mini, at an official price of $419.
- Which is lighter?
- The DWARF mini, at about 0.84 kg.