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Takahashi Mewlon-210 vs Astro-Tech AT115EDT

Takahashi Mewlon-210
Takahashi

Mewlon-210

Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.

Astro-Tech AT115EDT
Astro-Tech

AT115EDT

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

Key differences

+200% focal length
+83% aperture
Slower by 4.5 f-stops

Specifications

SpecificationTakahashi Mewlon-210Astro-Tech AT115EDT
Optics
Typecassegrainrefractor
Optical designDall-KirkhamApo triplet FPL-53
Aperture210mm115mm
Focal length2415mm805mm
Native f/ratiof/11.5f/7.0
Image circle52mm
Full-frame supportNoYes
Physical
Weight15.5kg6.6kg
Advantages of Takahashi Mewlon-210
  • Tighter framing — 2415mm vs 805mm focal length
  • 83% more light-gathering aperture
Advantages of Astro-Tech AT115EDT
  • Wider field — 805mm vs 2415mm focal length
  • Faster optics at f/7 vs f/11.5
  • Larger image circle (52mm) — supports bigger sensors
  • Lighter (6.6kg vs 15.5kg) — easier to travel with
Best for — Takahashi Mewlon-210
  • Small galaxies, planetary nebulae, lunar & planetary detail
  • High-resolution long-exposure work
  • Faint-object imaging under dark skies
Best for — Astro-Tech AT115EDT
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Takahashi Mewlon-210 — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.85° × 0.57°Scale: 0.32"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.56° × 0.37°Scale: 0.32"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.27° × 0.27°Scale: 0.32"/px
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 Mewlon-210 — recommended user

Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.

Astro-Tech AT115EDT — recommended user

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

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