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Takahashi Mewlon-210 vs Takahashi TOA-150B

Takahashi Mewlon-210
Takahashi

Mewlon-210

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

Takahashi TOA-150B
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

SpecificationTakahashi Mewlon-210Takahashi TOA-150B
Optics
Typecassegrainrefractor
Optical designDall-KirkhamApo triplet
Aperture210mm150mm
Focal length2415mm1100mm
Native f/ratiof/11.5f/7.3
Image circle88mm
Full-frame supportNoYes
Physical
Weight15.5kg13.5kg
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.

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