telescopecomparison · 2-way
Celestron C6 SCT vs Stellarvue SVX152T
Stellarvue
SVX152T
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Key differences
+25% focal length
Slower by 2.1 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Celestron C6 SCT | Stellarvue SVX152T |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | sct | refractor |
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Apo triplet |
| Aperture | 150mm | 152mm |
| Focal length | 1500mm | 1200mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/10.0 | f/7.9 |
| Image circle | — | 60mm |
| Full-frame support | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.5kg | 14.0kg |
Advantages of Celestron C6 SCT
- Tighter framing — 1500mm vs 1200mm focal length
- Lighter (4.5kg vs 14kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Stellarvue SVX152T
- Wider field — 1200mm vs 1500mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/7.9 vs f/10
- Larger image circle (60mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Celestron C6 SCT
- Small galaxies, planetary nebulae, lunar & planetary detail
- High-resolution long-exposure work
Best for — Stellarvue SVX152T
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Celestron C6 SCT — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.38° × 0.92°Scale: 0.52"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.90° × 0.60°Scale: 0.52"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.43° × 0.43°Scale: 0.52"/px
Stellarvue SVX152T — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.72° × 1.15°Scale: 0.65"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.12° × 0.75°Scale: 0.65"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.54° × 0.54°Scale: 0.65"/px
Celestron C6 SCT — recommended user
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a portable travel rig.
Stellarvue SVX152T — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.