telescopecomparison · 2-way
SharpStar 76EDPH vs Radian Raptor 75
Specifications
| Specification | SharpStar 76EDPH | Radian Raptor 75 |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Doublet APO | Petzval quintuplet |
| Aperture | 76mm | 75mm |
| Focal length | 418mm | 405mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/5.5 | f/5.4 |
| Image circle | 42mm | 44mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.2kg | 4.5kg |
Advantages of SharpStar 76EDPH
- Lighter (3.2kg vs 4.5kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Radian Raptor 75
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — SharpStar 76EDPH
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Radian Raptor 75
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
SharpStar 76EDPH — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 4.93° × 3.29°Scale: 1.86"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.22° × 2.15°Scale: 1.86"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.55° × 1.55°Scale: 1.86"/px
Radian Raptor 75 — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 5.09° × 3.40°Scale: 1.91"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.32° × 2.22°Scale: 1.91"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.60° × 1.60°Scale: 1.91"/px
SharpStar 76EDPH — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.
Radian Raptor 75 — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.