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Astro-Tech AT130EDT vs Astro-Tech AT10RC

Astro-Tech
AT130EDT
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

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
| Specification | Astro-Tech AT130EDT | Astro-Tech AT10RC |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | ritchey-chretien |
| Optical design | Apo triplet FPL-53 | Truss Ritchey-Chrétien |
| Aperture | 130mm | 254mm |
| Focal length | 910mm | 2000mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.0 | f/8.0 |
| Image circle | 52mm | — |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.7kg | 17.7kg |
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.