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Astro-Tech AT130EDT vs Astro-Tech AT10RC

Astro-Tech AT130EDT
Astro-Tech

AT130EDT

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

-55% focal length
-49% aperture
Faster by 1.0 f-stops

Specifications

SpecificationAstro-Tech AT130EDTAstro-Tech AT10RC
Optics
Typerefractorritchey-chretien
Optical designApo triplet FPL-53Truss Ritchey-Chrétien
Aperture130mm254mm
Focal length910mm2000mm
Native f/ratiof/7.0f/8.0
Image circle52mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight7.7kg17.7kg
Advantages of Astro-Tech AT130EDT
  • Wider field — 910mm vs 2000mm focal length
  • Faster optics at f/7 vs f/8
  • Larger image circle (52mm) — supports bigger sensors
  • Lighter (7.7kg vs 17.7kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Astro-Tech AT10RC
  • Tighter framing — 2000mm vs 910mm focal length
  • 95% more light-gathering aperture
Best for — Astro-Tech AT130EDT
  • 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 AT130EDT — 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
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 AT130EDT — 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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