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DwarfLab Draco SHO Edition Smart Telescope
DwarfLab Draco SHO EDITION is a specialized option for users who want Hubble-palette-style nebula imaging. It is designed for S, H, and O band capture and composite output. Both the Standard and the SHO Edition are portable, all-in-one smart observatory designed for deep-sky imaging and multi-scenario astronomy. It supports EQ Mode for more stable tracking and deeper imaging. Draco is suitable for beginners who want a simpler workflow and for advanced users who want Pro Mode and FITS/TIFF export.
Quick Highlights:
- SHO Edition: Built-in S II + O III filter for automated nebula imaging.
- SHO Edition: External ND filter included for solar imaging
- 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
- automated app workflow
- 5.5 kg body
Shared Highlights Available On Both Standard and SHO Editions
Draco supports EQ Mode for more stable tracking and deeper imaging. It also allows remote control of shooting settings, configuration changes, and dark-frame cover operation, so users can work without being on site.
Click here to learn more about the Draco Standard Edition.
Draco handles a wide range of scenarios, including:
- Deep-sky imaging
- Solar System targets
- Milky Way
- Star trails
- Time-lapse
- Panorama
- Automatic tracking
What is included with the Draco SHO Edition?
- Includes 1 x Draco Smart Telescope, 1 x External ND Filter, 1 x Tripod, 1 x USB-C Cable, 1 x Wipe Cloth
- Built-in S II + O III filter for automated nebula imaging.
Key Features - Draco SHO Edition
90mm Large Aperture
A larger aperture gathers more light, helping reveal fainter deep-sky details with greater clarity.
1/1.3-Inch Telephoto Camera
The flagship telephoto camera captures more image information, making lunar, planetary, and deep-sky subjects look sharper and more detailed.
Built-in Guide Scope + 300-Second Single-Frame Exposures
Built-in guiding helps Draco track more steadily, while long single-frame exposures give faint stars and deep-sky detail time to build up.
CMOS Cooling for Lower Noise + Automatic Lens Dew Prevention
Cooling reduces thermal noise at the source, and reused sensor heat helps keep the lens clear in cold or humid nights.
5.5kg Body
The integrated 5.5 kg body makes a professional astronomy system much easier to carry and take into the field.
5-Hour Battery Life
Long battery life supports a full night of imaging without constant worry about power.
IP56-Rated Protection
IP56 protection helps Draco stay reliable outdoors, even in dusty conditions or brief rain exposure.
1/1.8-Inch Wide-Angle Camera
The wide-angle camera helps with target finding, sky framing, and large-scale scenes like the Milky Way.
1/1.3-Inch Telephoto Camera
The telephoto camera is designed to bring distant celestial subjects closer and capture finer detail.
Simultaneous Dual-Lens Capture
Wide-angle and telephoto can work together, so you can capture the broader sky and the main subject at the same time.
-20°C to 45°C Operating Range
Draco is built to perform across a wide range of real outdoor conditions, from cold winter nights to summer heat.
Rotating CMOS
Physical CMOS rotation gives you more freedom in framing and makes vertical or diagonal compositions much easier.
Free-Angle Composition
You can compose the shot the way you want, instead of being limited by the device’s position.
Accessories
Draco is equipped with a standard aluminum‑alloy tripod. Platform, connectors and legs are aluminum alloy for high support strength and light weight. TPR foot pads enhance ground friction and placement stability.
Q&A
Choosing Draco
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.
Standard Edition vs 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 pieces of 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.
Imaging Capability and Use Cases
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, 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 in the same session, giving users both the target detail and the wider scene.
Can Draco capture deep-sky objects from a city? Yes. Bright 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, while final results will depend on sky conditions, moon phase, cloud cover, and total capture time.
Can Draco image the Sun safely? Yes, 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. Users should always follow the in-app safety flow 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, panorama, and automatic tracking.
Will my images look the same as sample images? Image quality varies with sky brightness, cloud cover, moon phase, target altitude, seeing, total capture time, stability, focus, and processing choices. Sample images show what Draco can achieve under specific conditions, but results will vary.