DRACO
Observatory power.
Ready for the road.
A new kind of observatory.
One you can carry.
90mm aperture | 300s single frame exposures | 5.5 kg portability
Wide Angle
1200mm Equivalent Focal Length
12MP high-SNR deep-sky output, built to capture distant galaxies, faint nebulae, and fine deep-sky structure.
Deep Sky
2.4μm Equivalent Pixels for Better Low-Light Performance.
With 2×2 pixel binning, Draco combines the 1.2μm native pixels into one 2.4μm effective pixel, producing images at approximately 12MP. Greater signal collection improves the signal-to-noise ratio of faint targets, revealing cleaner nebulae, galaxies, and shadow detail.
Let Time Bring Out the Details
300-Second Single-Frame Exposures, Rock Steady
With built-in guiding, physical field de-rotation, 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.
Reduce star trailing | Minimise field rotation | Stabilise tracking
Built-in Guide Scope
Continuously monitors star drift and corrects tracking errors in real time, keeping stars sharp and preventing star trails.
5.5kg body
Light enough to carry with one hand, so you can take serious imaging power far beyond the backyard.
Wide-Angle Sky Finder
With AR wide-angle Sky Finder, Draco aligns with the sky and shows environmental obstructions at a glance. See what is visible, and choose with confidence.
Free selection
Search freely, or let Today’s Recommendations dynamically surface targets based on the best observing windows. With custom Favourites, you can plan your own observing list in advance. From iconic deep-sky objects to lesser-known star fields, there’s always something worth capturing.
23.3mm Equivalent Focal Length
D 85.74° / H 73.20° / V 58.23° An ultra-wide field of view, made for the vast night sky. Capture the Milky Way, star trails, and sweeping landscapes with ease.
Telephoto
1/1.3-Inch Sensor
The Same Sensor. Multiple Imaging Modes.
Sun, Moon, and Planets
1.2μm Native Pixels for Finer Detail
When imaging the Sun, Moon, and planets, Draco uses native 1×1 pixel readout and intelligently crops around the target to reduce unnecessary black space. This finer sampling helps capture details such as lunar craters, sunspots, Saturn’s rings, and Jupiter’s Great Red Spot.
Field Rotation Correction
The CMOS rotates with the sky to physically counter field rotation, delivering clean images without complex polar alignment.
Made for the finest images yet
Stars stay true to the edge
A 90mm aperture defines the physical ceiling of image quality. To truly reach it, every beam of light must be precisely controlled. Draco uses an aberration corrected optical system to precisely correct light deviation deep within the lens set. From the centre to the edge of the frame, stars stay pin sharp. A leap in image quality, and an elegant answer to physics.
Folded, optical design.
Big aperture. Compact by design. 386mm Body | 90mm Aperture | 340mm Focal Length Inside this body, Draco folds a 90mm aperture and 340mm focal length into a compact optical path. Then it goes further.
Physical CMOS Rotation
Your setup should follow your vision. Not the other way around. With Draco, you can rotate the frame directly in the app, while the CMOS sensor physically turns to match. Go wide. Go vertical. Go off-axis. Just the frame you had in mind.
Compose freely.
Define your own angle.
Frame in preview at any angle
Open the simulated frame to preview your composition before you shoot. Rotate the frame, switch between landscape and portrait, and see exactly what will be captured.
Precision Track System
High-precision transmission and fine microstepping control keep every tracking and movement correction stable and responsive. The optical tube moves as needed and follows smoothly, helping reduce vibration and backlash so stars stay tight during long exposures.
Super fast F3.8 focal ratio
Exceptionally fast at F3.8, Draco delivers around 2.2× the light throughput of typical F5.6 systems, capturing more light in less time. A faint nebula signal that once took 6 hours to gather can now be captured sharply in under 3 hours. With 300 second ultra-long exposures, Draco gathers light faster while keeping the image remarkably clean.
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.
SHO or Standard. Choose Your Draco.
Optional SHO Imaging System
SHO Edition
Built-in Filters: Astro/Dark-frame/Dual-narrowband(Hα+O III)/Dual-narrowband(S II+O III) Adds a built-in S II + O III dual-narrowband filter, targeting S II at 674 nm and O III at 503 nm with the same 13 ± 3 nm bandpass. The S II + O III and Hα + O III 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.
Standard Edition
Built-in Filters: Astro/Dark-frame/Dual-narrowband(Hα+O III)/ND A built-in ND filter automatically moves into place for solar imaging, with no manual installation or removal required—even when shooting remotely.
5-hour battery life
Built to last through long nights of deep-sky capture.
Stability is built into every part of the system, keeping 300-second exposures precise and steady from start to finish.
Temperature, mastered 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.
Astronomy Filter
Preserves a broader range of useful starlight, making it well suited for deep-sky targets such as galaxies and star clusters.
Upgraded Hα + O III Dual-Narrowband Filter
Targets Hα at 658 nm and O III at 503 nm, with both channels narrowed to a 13 ± 3 nm bandpass. The narrower bandpass isolates nebula emission more precisely and reduces unwanted background light, bringing nebula structures into clearer view.
Both editions feature the same Hα + O III dual-narrowband filter and Astronomy Filter.
Choose the SHO Version for an additional built-in S II + O III filter, or the Standard Version with a built-in ND filter.
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. Simply follow the in-app guidance to adjust Draco to the correct angle and complete the setup, providing greater stability for long exposures and multi-frame stacking.
Stable Support for Draco
Draco comes with an aluminum-alloy tripod, with an aluminum platform, connectors, and legs for reliable support without unnecessary weight. TPR feet provide added grip on the ground for greater stability.
Weighing approximately 480 g, the tripod stands 175 mm high when deployed, with a 470 mm footprint diameter and a compact folded size of just 80 × 80 × 268 mm. An 80 mm top platform with a 3/8”-16 mounting thread provides a secure connection, while the fixed-length legs open to a preset angle for quick setup.
Lightweight and compact, it packs easily with Draco and sets up quickly wherever you take it.
Metal Frame. Built for Stability.
The all-metal base fits securely into the metal frame, providing stable, reliable support for outdoor observation.
DWARFLAB App
The power behind every touch.
The DWARFLAB App is built to unlock everything Draco can do, without making you manage every step. It connects automatically, adapts to your environment, guides the capture, and carries the image all the way through processing.
Faster connection. Greater stability. Smoother control.
Open the app. Draco connects.
NFC Connection
Tap your phone and NFC brings the app to life instantly.
Auto Connection
Tap your phone and NFC brings the app to life instantly.
Find Out What You Are Seeing at Ease
Choose from a sky full of targets.
Calibration frames, handled 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.
Real-Time Star Atlas
Astro Mosaic
Do not let a fixed FOV limit your view.
When one frame is not enough, expand it. Extend the frame in the star map, and Draco automatically captures and stitches multiple sections into a wider deep-sky image.
Expand the frame by up to 1.8× in both width and height, for a field of view approximately 3× larger overall.
A wider view. A more complete nebula. Captured in one smooth flow.
Celestial filter
Filter targets by time, brightness, altitude, azimuth and more to quickly see what’s best to capture tonight and pinpoint the optimal observing window.
Follow Mode
Raise your phone and Follow Mode aligns the night sky with the AR star map in real time, making visible objects easy to identify. Looking for something specific? Select it on the star map, and dynamic arrows guide you in the right direction for fast, precise pointing and focusing.
Automatic, Yet Fully in Your Control
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.
Remote Control
One Draco can be your remote observatory.
Deploy Draco where observing conditions are better, giving you remote access to clearer skies, darker nights, and a more stable imaging environment.
PhotonLink Remote Control
With DWARFLAB’s official PhotonLink remote service, you can control Draco from anywhere through the app. You can also invite friends to control it with you and share the fun of astrophotography.
Fully Automated Operation
Remotely switch the dark-frame cover, filters, and imaging settings, with no on-site operation required for the Sun, Moon, deep sky, Milky Way, or star trails. Standard Edition: Built-in H+O and ND filters support remote switching for solar imaging. SHO Edition: Built-in H+O and S+O filters automatically capture and combine S, H, and O band data to produce classic blue-and-gold SHO images. For solar imaging, the included external ND filter must be attached in advance.
USB Ethernet Connectivity
Connect to wired Ethernet via USB for greater connection stability and more efficient data transfer, making Draco better suited for long-term remote deployment.
Ethernet Ready | USB 3.0 | Switchable Built-in Filters
DRACO
Powerful enough to feel like an observatory.
Portable enough to leave with you.
What’s in the box?
