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Takahashi Mewlon-210 vs Takahashi TOA-150B

Takahashi
Mewlon-210
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.

Takahashi
TOA-150B
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Key differences
+120% focal length
+40% aperture
Slower by 4.2 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Takahashi Mewlon-210 | Takahashi TOA-150B |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | cassegrain | refractor |
| Optical design | Dall-Kirkham | Apo triplet |
| Aperture | 210mm | 150mm |
| Focal length | 2415mm | 1100mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/11.5 | f/7.3 |
| Image circle | — | 88mm |
| Full-frame support | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 15.5kg | 13.5kg |
Advantages of Takahashi Mewlon-210
- Tighter framing — 2415mm vs 1100mm focal length
- 40% more light-gathering aperture
Advantages of Takahashi TOA-150B
- Wider field — 1100mm vs 2415mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/7.3 vs f/11.5
- Larger image circle (88mm) — supports bigger sensors
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 — Takahashi TOA-150B
- 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
Takahashi TOA-150B — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.88° × 1.25°Scale: 0.71"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.22° × 0.82°Scale: 0.71"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.59° × 0.59°Scale: 0.71"/px
Takahashi Mewlon-210 — recommended user
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.
Takahashi TOA-150B — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.