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Askar 130PHQ vs Takahashi TOA-130NFB

Askar 130PHQ
Askar

130PHQ

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

Takahashi TOA-130NFB
Takahashi

TOA-130NFB

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

Specifications

SpecificationAskar 130PHQTakahashi TOA-130NFB
Optics
Typerefractorrefractor
Optical designPetzval quintuplet FPL-51Apo triplet
Aperture130mm130mm
Focal length1000mm1000mm
Native f/ratiof/7.7f/7.7
Image circle60mm88mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight10.2kg9.6kg
Advantages of Askar 130PHQ

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of Takahashi TOA-130NFB
  • Larger image circle (88mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Askar 130PHQ
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Takahashi TOA-130NFB
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Askar 130PHQ — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.06° × 1.38°Scale: 0.78"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.35° × 0.90°Scale: 0.78"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.65° × 0.65°Scale: 0.78"/px
Takahashi TOA-130NFB — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.06° × 1.38°Scale: 0.78"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.35° × 0.90°Scale: 0.78"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.65° × 0.65°Scale: 0.78"/px
Askar 130PHQ — recommended user

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

Takahashi TOA-130NFB — recommended user

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

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