• Fast charging: USB-A / C to USB-C cable, 9V/12V
• Slow charging: USB-A / C to USB-C cable, 5V
• The device can be used while charging and is compatible with power banks.
• Recommended charging environments are between 0-45°C. (32℉-113 ℉)

On posing the frame, the coordinates at its center will be used in later actual capture. These coordinates may not correspond to the original target selected in the Atlas, and it will display as "Unknown."

Double-clicking on the telephoto view enables auto-focus. Wide-angle is a fixed focal length. The Auto-Focus function does not apply, nor can you manually focus on the optic. 

2.7 Key Parameter Bar

The Auto button turns green during focusing and reverts to white once focus is achieved.

• This feature is available only in General Mode, Panorama and Auto Capture modes. It is not supported at night.
• During autofocus, you may hear a grinding-like focusing sound. This is the normal sound of the motor operating and does not indicate a malfunction.

3. Instruction for Different Modes

3.1 General Mode

3.1.1 Bird Observation

Use the telephoto lens to observe birds in detail — their feathers, movements, and behavior.

The object tracking feature keeps them center and precisely in focus all the time, allowing you to follow their motion smoothly and effortlessly. 

Steps

1. Point the lens toward the direction of the bird.
2. Make sure the bird is visible in either the wide-angle or telephoto view.
3. Tap “Target Tracking Button” on the left side to enter tracking mode. 

   

   4. Draw a box around the bird in the wide-angle or telephoto view. 

   

5. DWARF 3 will start synchronized tracking across both lenses automatically.
6. Use the function panel on the right to fine-tune focus, exposure, or gain as desired.
7. DWARF 3 automatically maintains (follow) focus while the bird moves (AF-C Enabled).

*If focus becomes unclear during movement, try tapping Auto Focus at several distances to help DWARF 3 learn and refine focus accuracy.

8. Choose your preferred lens to capture photos or videos.
9. For example, to record detailed bird footage, set the telephoto lens as the main view, switch to Video Mode, select your resolution and frame rate (e.g., 4K 30 FPS), and start recording.

   

10. Try tracking other moving subjects. The same method works perfectly for airplanes, rockets, athletes, boats, or even your pets — give it a try! 

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3.1.2 Wide View Time-Lapse

1. Point the lens toward the sky. Make sure the wide-angle view covers the cloudscape you want to capture.
2. Tap “W” to set the wide-angle lens as the main view. This ensures the camera records using the wide-angle perspective.

   

3.2 Deep Sky Mode

3.2.1 First Light of Deep Sky Photography

1. On a clear, cloudless night, power on the DWARF 3 and connect it to your phone.
2. Place DWARF 3 on a stable, level surface, such as a flat piece of ground or a tripod.
3. Look up at the sky and find an area where stars are visible to the naked eye. Rotate DWARF 3 so that the lenses face that direction so there are enough stars for later calibration. ①

You may just see all black at first for the shutter is too short, stars will show up later.

4. Now the setup is complete, enter Deep Sky Mode to begin!

5. In this mode, first select your target. Tap the Star Atlas, then open Search. You’ll see a list of celestial objects available for imaging. Since our goal tonight is Lagoon, simply choose Lagoon from the list.

6. Tap the small camera icon on the right. DWARF 3 will automatically perform calibration, positioning, and tracking all by itself. ② Sit back and let the telescope do its thing.

7. Once DWARF 3 has locked on to Lagoon, it’s time to adjust the parameters for this session. Tap Parameters and open the Telephoto Lens settings. 

   

3.6 Stellar Studio

After completing your capture, you can post-process your deep-sky images from App Homepage > Album > Stellar Studio to achieve higher-quality imaging results. Stellar Studio is designed specifically for deep-sky objects (Tele & Wide). It will not work on Sun or Moon sessions.

Important Note: Stellar Studio requires uploading your stacked image files from the DWARF telescope to an online (cloud) server. Your phone or tablet must be connected to a stable internet connection, or it is preferred that you use STA mode. If your connection is not stable, you may experience upload issues that could delay or give errors, which will prevent it from completing the upload process.

1. Processing Features:

Click options to start the processing

• Auto: Automatically corrects star shapes, reduces noise, and enhances background uniformity.

• Star Correction: Adjusts only the shape of stars.

• Noise Reduction: Performs only noise reduction on the image.

• Star Removal: Only removes all stars from the image, leaving a pure nebula view.

• Watermark: The Watermark feature lets you add shooting/session info, your signature, or a fun caption to your astro photos. This feature currently applies to your JPG version only and is saved directly to your phone or tablet photo album folder.

  You can even choose from different styles (currently two available - more options will be added in the future).

  Go explore and make your images your own!

  

  

2. Viewing Results

Processed results can be viewed in the Task list.

Note: You can apply multiple processing features to the same image, generating separate result images under the same title in the task list.

Similarly, you can process an already processed image for multiple times, but new results will overwrite previous ones, and the task name will reflect the latest processing step.

3. Downloading & Saving:

Clicking download will save a JPG or a 16 bit PNG (stretched) to your phone’s system album (for viewing & sharing). 

1. We recommend sharing images directly, and for post-processing, using PNG is better as it preserves more detail in highlights and shadows.

A RAW file (FITS format) will be stored in the cloud server for further processing.

Paste the link into a browser on your phone/tablet or computer to download the file for further use in post-processing applications. Newer operating systems on both phones and tablets (Apple or Android) give some functionality to allow users to save these file types in the file or folder structure on your personal device. If you have a file sharing or storage service (ex Google Drive, OneDrive), it may allow you to save directly to that. Please research how your personal devices can save these file types.

(This process may get updates in the future to assist users with a better method of file saving)

• Post-processed images will not be saved on your DWARF telescope, only to your phone or tablet photo albums
• You may notice that the processed photo appears *cropped compared to the version in the App’s album. This is because the current processing removes field rotation artifacts from the image by cropping them. We recommend using EQ mode for shooting to minimize the impact of field rotation.
• *We are aware that some images may appear excessively cropped. We are working on improving this processing method now, so later you won't lose the edges of the image. 
• If a file/folder is manually moved out of the DWARF device (for example, copied or cut to an external drive or PC for storage purposes), it will be recognized as an unknown file when moved back to the device when you attempt to view it — and as such, cannot be processed in Stellar Studio. However, you may *re-stack the original sub-frames in Mega Stack, which will generate a new valid file that Stellar Studio can recognize and process. See the next section for details on how to re-stack and restore your processing workflow.
• Please note: the process to re-stack Mosaic sessions is not yet supported. Once an astronomical mosaic image is moved out of the DWARF 3, it cannot be reprocessed with Stellar Studio. This process may or may not be added in the future based on capability and the ability to add the function.

3.7 Mega Stack

Mega Stack is a powerful new feature that allows you to stack images captured over multiple sessions, breaking the limit of single-session stacking. By combining data from different nights, you can reveal incredible details in deep-sky targets that were previously hidden. This is especially useful for faint nebulae and galaxies — the more you stack, the more you see!

Click on Mega Stack to select and stack images of the same target taken with the same filter.

Before stacking, you can tap View Single Frames to review individual images and delete any unsuitable ones before proceeding.

*In the screenshot below, the image marked with an exclamation mark indicates that this frame was rejected during stacking, likely due to clouds, glare, or poor tracking.

 

Waiting for your work - Processing is all completed inside the DWARF and may take a short time or several hours based on the amount of individual frames you are combining to the stack. You must keep the DWARF in a "powered-on" state, but you can safely disconnect your phone or tablet while it completes the task. After completion, your results will be saved in the App's album. (Don't forget to plug in your DWARF to a power source!)

 

 

Important Notes:

1. To ensure successful stacking, all selected frames must be captured of the same target (or celestial objects with identical coordinates) and must use the same filter (Vis, Astro, Duo-Band). **Due to different wavelengths being filtered by each type of filter, the resulting image spectrum can vary significantly. At the moment, our stacking process does not yet support compensating for these spectral differences between filters.
2. Unlike other features in Infinity Lab, Mega Stack does not involve any cloud-based processing. All image stacking is performed locally on the device (onboard the telescope itself). It does not require you to connect through STA mode to start or finish the process.
3. MegaStack supports restacking of data captured with firmware version V1.1.8 or later. DWARF image files that have been moved off the device for storage purposes can be copied back for processing — just make sure not to rename the files.
4. If you intend to use any files in Stellar Studio after they are copied back to the device, you MUST use Megastack to process and stack the frames before they will be recognized for Stellar Studio to process.
5. MegaStack is designed primarily for deep-sky objects, but now also supports re-stacking for single-session Sun and Moon captures. Please note that for this case, only single-session stacking is supported, as sunspots and the Moon’s rotation can affect alignment among frames of different sessions.

6. For Astro Mosaic (images with adjusted framing), Mega Stack supports only single-session stacking, as star positions may shift slightly between sessions. This will ensure higher stacking success.

7. The current Mega Stack feature is quite sensitive to star quality and alignment. If there are frames where the stars appear stretched or have noticeable trailing in any session, it can cause the entire stacking process to fail — even if just a few frames are affected.
8. Although dark data is embedded during the initial shooting process, MegaStack allows you to reprocess with newly captured dark frames — especially helpful when temperature conditions have changed, just retake darks and then restack the session. This process is automated and will use the best available darks that match your session parameters. This is a good time to re-do your darks if you choose to use Megastack.

1. Creating a plan directly from the Homepage
2. Creating a plan from the Atlas.

1. The entire curve on the graph represents the time span from sunrise to sunset.

   

2. The red section of the curve indicates that the target’s altitude is below 30°, while the blue section means the altitude is above 30°.
3. For best results, we recommend scheduling your observation when the target is above 30° — that is, within the blue section of the curve. So when setting your shooting schedule, make sure to place the session within the blue zone for optimal image quality. The actual degree will be indicated when you slide the lines to help you set the time.
   

2. The red section of the curve indicates that the target’s altitude is below 30°, while the blue section means the altitude is above 30°.
3. For best results, we recommend scheduling your observation when the target is above 30° — that is, within the blue section of the curve. So when setting your shooting schedule, make sure to place the session within the blue zone for optimal image quality. The actual degree will be indicated when you slide the lines to help you set the time.  

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• Due to various dynamic factors, the number of frames cannot be set manually. The system will automatically capture the maximum possible frames within the scheduled time.
• The maximum exposure time for Schedule Captures is 60 seconds.
• In schedule shooting it automatically set appropriate filters for some common targets, with other targets defaulting to astro filters.

3.8.3 Schedule A Mosaic!

With the Schedule Shooting feature, capturing stunning deep-sky objects has never been easier. Whether you’re planning a night-long astrophotography marathon or simply want to automate your stargazing experience, DWARF 3 ensures precision and convenience!

3.9 Astro Mosaic

DWARF 3’s astronomical mosaic feature allows you to capture and stitch together multiple adjacent fields of view, creating a wider and more detailed image of the night sky. It’s perfect for photographing large deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and North America Nebula.

Image credit: Rico SP

1. Mosaic Field-of-View

The DWARF 3 supports a maximum 1.8x1.8 zoom perspective. When shooting, DWARF 3 will automatically determine how many segments to shoot based on your selected composition ratio:

• The default view is 1 × 1, meaning only one segment is captured (no mosaic needed).
• If either the horizontal or vertical composition ratio is greater than 1, that direction will use 2 segments.
• For example, a ratio of 1 × 1.5 results in 2views, while 1.5 × 1.5 results in 4views.
• Maximum supported layout: 1.8 × 1.8, totaling 4 views.

2. How long does it take to shoot the mosaic?

The estimated shooting time is automatically calculated based on your selected composition size, exposure time, and number of frames.

📌 So for a full 1.8 × 1.8 mosaic (4 views), with 15s expo and 50 frames setting for each view, the estimated time is: 

15s × 50 frames × 4 views = 50 minutes

You can also customize the exposure and frame count, and the system will recalculate the estimated duration in real time.

• 15-second exposure per frame
• 50 frames

3. How to use the mosaic function?

1️⃣ Enable Equatorial (EQ) Mode

2️⃣ Compose in Sky Atlas & Select Target

• Choose your target in the Sky Atlas and adjust the preview frame.
• Tap GoTo to locate the target.

Tips:

✅ Recommended: Orion Nebula, North America Nebula, Vega’s surrounding star fields

❌ Not Applicable: Moon, planets, comets — small or fast-moving objects

3️⃣ Set Shooting Parameters

After GoTo is complete, go to:

Shooting Interface → Function → Parameter 

Here you can customize:

• Exposure time
• Gain
• Number of frames

You’ll also see the estimated total shooting time on this screen.

4️⃣ Auto Stitching & Post-Processing

4. Notes for Mosaic Rotation

Therefore, the astro mosaic workflow is now: Set the EQ mode (optional) - access the Atlas to compose using the preview frame (adjusting position and size) - capture the image-process in Stellar Studio

1. The wide-angle camera may allow mosaic photos in future updates.
2. When planning a mosaic, image quality becomes especially important because the final result relies on seamless stitching between view tiles. To ensure the best outcome

• Make sure your EQ alignment is as precise as possible before capturing.
• If you notice visible seams or artifacts in the final mosaic, consider recapturing dark frames or filtering out lower-quality subframes.
• Then, use Mega Stack to reprocess the stacked tiles and finally re-stitch them in Stellar Studio.

A bit of extra care during capture and processing can make a big difference in the final mosaic quality!

Now, as an official DWARF 3 product expert, before you embark on the astonishing journey with your DWARF 3 telescope, remember:

So, as you gaze into the vast night sky, don't forget that the most authentic explorations in life are often right beside you. Grasp it and embrace a more thrilling life! Use DWARF 3 to uncover the small joys and cosmic secrets hidden in your everyday life, making each stargazing session an unforgettable adventure. Here's to turning every glance at the stars into a journey to remember! One more thing, if you find it helpful, don't forget to give it a thumbs up and schedule some time for your next adventure with DWARF 3!