I Tried 2 Budget Smart Telescopes: How They Make the Stars Your New Hobby
When it comes to taking photos, few specialties require more patience than astrophotography and wildlife photography. You’ll also need relatively expensive equipment if you want usable images. But in recent years, a new generation of compact smart telescopes has begun lowering the barrier to entry for these hobbies. I previously tested the $549 DwarfLab Dwarf 3, and thought it was a promising option for beginners, but I wanted to see how more affordable smart telescopes perform.
So I decided to put two $399 smart telescopes to the test: the new Dwarf Mini ($399) and the ZWO Seestar S30 ($399). While I considered making this article a simple head-to-head comparison, I’m also treating it as a crash course in using smart telescopes to take great photos. Here’s everything I’ve learned.
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