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TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO vs Astro-Tech AT130EDT

TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
TS-Optics

PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO

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

Astro-Tech AT130EDT
Astro-Tech

AT130EDT

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

Specifications

SpecificationTS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APOAstro-Tech AT130EDT
Optics
Typerefractorrefractor
Optical designApo triplet FPL-53Apo triplet FPL-53
Aperture130mm130mm
Focal length910mm910mm
Native f/ratiof/7.0f/7.0
Image circle52mm52mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight8.3kg7.7kg
Advantages of TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of Astro-Tech AT130EDT

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Best for — TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Astro-Tech AT130EDT
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.27° × 1.51°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.48° × 0.99°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.71° × 0.71°Scale: 0.85"/px
Astro-Tech AT130EDT — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.27° × 1.51°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.48° × 0.99°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.71° × 0.71°Scale: 0.85"/px
TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO — recommended user

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

Astro-Tech AT130EDT — recommended user

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

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