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William Optics GT 102 vs Stellarvue SVX102T

William Optics GT 102
William Optics

GT 102

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

Stellarvue SVX102T
Stellarvue

SVX102T

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

Specifications

SpecificationWilliam Optics GT 102Stellarvue SVX102T
Optics
Typerefractorrefractor
Optical designApo triplet FPL-53Apo triplet
Aperture102mm102mm
Focal length703mm714mm
Native f/ratiof/6.9f/7.0
Image circle44mm52mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight5.6kg6.5kg
Advantages of William Optics GT 102

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of Stellarvue SVX102T
  • Larger image circle (52mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — William Optics GT 102
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Stellarvue SVX102T
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
William Optics GT 102 — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.93° × 1.96°Scale: 1.10"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.92° × 1.28°Scale: 1.10"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.92° × 0.92°Scale: 1.10"/px
Stellarvue SVX102T — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.89° × 1.93°Scale: 1.09"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.89° × 1.26°Scale: 1.09"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.91° × 0.91°Scale: 1.09"/px
William Optics GT 102 — recommended user

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

Stellarvue SVX102T — recommended user

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

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