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Astro-Tech AT115EDT vs Astro-Tech AT10RC

Astro-Tech AT115EDT
Astro-Tech

AT115EDT

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

Astro-Tech AT10RC
Astro-Tech

AT10RC

Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.

Key differences

-60% focal length
-55% aperture
Faster by 1.0 f-stops

Specifications

SpecificationAstro-Tech AT115EDTAstro-Tech AT10RC
Optics
Typerefractorritchey-chretien
Optical designApo triplet FPL-53Truss Ritchey-Chrétien
Aperture115mm254mm
Focal length805mm2000mm
Native f/ratiof/7.0f/8.0
Image circle52mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight6.6kg17.7kg
Advantages of Astro-Tech AT115EDT
  • Wider field — 805mm vs 2000mm focal length
  • Faster optics at f/7 vs f/8
  • Larger image circle (52mm) — supports bigger sensors
  • Lighter (6.6kg vs 17.7kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Astro-Tech AT10RC
  • Tighter framing — 2000mm vs 805mm focal length
  • 121% more light-gathering aperture
Best for — Astro-Tech AT115EDT
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Astro-Tech AT10RC
  • Small galaxies, planetary nebulae, lunar & planetary detail
  • High-resolution long-exposure work
  • Faint-object imaging under dark skies
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Astro-Tech AT115EDT — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.56° × 1.71°Scale: 0.96"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.67° × 1.12°Scale: 0.96"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.80° × 0.80°Scale: 0.96"/px
Astro-Tech AT10RC — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.39"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.32° × 0.32°Scale: 0.39"/px
Astro-Tech AT115EDT — recommended user

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

Astro-Tech AT10RC — recommended user

Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.

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