telescopecomparison · 2-way
Takahashi Mewlon-210 vs Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P
Takahashi
Mewlon-210
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.
Sky-Watcher
Quattro 150P
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Key differences
+303% focal length
+40% aperture
Slower by 7.5 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Takahashi Mewlon-210 | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | cassegrain | newtonian |
| Optical design | Dall-Kirkham | Newtonian astrograph |
| Aperture | 210mm | 150mm |
| Focal length | 2415mm | 600mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/11.5 | f/4.0 |
| Image circle | — | — |
| Full-frame support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 15.5kg | 7.5kg |
Advantages of Takahashi Mewlon-210
- Tighter framing — 2415mm vs 600mm focal length
- 40% more light-gathering aperture
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P
- Wider field — 600mm vs 2415mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/4 vs f/11.5
- Lighter (7.5kg 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 — Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
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
Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.44° × 2.29°Scale: 1.29"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.24° × 1.50°Scale: 1.29"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.08° × 1.08°Scale: 1.29"/px
Takahashi Mewlon-210 — recommended user
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.
Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.