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Askar 120APO vs Stellarvue SVX130T

Askar 120APO
Askar

120APO

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

Stellarvue SVX130T
Stellarvue

SVX130T

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

Key differences

-8% focal length
-8% aperture

Specifications

SpecificationAskar 120APOStellarvue SVX130T
Optics
TypeRefractorRefractor
Optical designTriplet APOTriplet APO
Aperture120mm130mm
Focal length840mm910mm
Native f/ratiof/7.0f/7.0
Image circle44mm60mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight8.5kg10.0kg
Advantages of Askar 120APO

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of Stellarvue SVX130T
  • Larger image circle (60mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Askar 120APO
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Stellarvue SVX130T
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Askar 120APO — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.46° × 1.64°Scale: 0.92"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.60° × 1.07°Scale: 0.92"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.77° × 0.77°Scale: 0.92"/px
Stellarvue SVX130T — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.27° × 1.51°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.48° × 0.99°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.71° × 0.71°Scale: 0.85"/px
Askar 120APO — recommended user

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

Stellarvue SVX130T — recommended user

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

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