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Astro-Tech AT115EDT vs Takahashi TSA-120
Astro-Tech
AT115EDT
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Takahashi
TSA-120
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Key differences
-11% focal length
Faster by 0.5 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Astro-Tech AT115EDT | Takahashi TSA-120 |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | Refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet FPL-53 | Triplet APO |
| Aperture | 115mm | 120mm |
| Focal length | 805mm | 900mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.0 | f/7.5 |
| Image circle | 52mm | 44mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.6kg | 7.5kg |
Advantages of Astro-Tech AT115EDT
- Wider field — 805mm vs 900mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/7 vs f/7.5
- Larger image circle (52mm) — supports bigger sensors
Advantages of Takahashi TSA-120
- Tighter framing — 900mm vs 805mm focal length
Best for — Astro-Tech AT115EDT
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Takahashi TSA-120
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- 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
Takahashi TSA-120 — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.29° × 1.53°Scale: 0.86"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.50° × 1.00°Scale: 0.86"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.72° × 0.72°Scale: 0.86"/px
Astro-Tech AT115EDT — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Takahashi TSA-120 — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
