Aperture Size | Deep-sky observation, planetary imaging | Industry Standard: 70–100mm (ISO 14132) Our Base: 120mm (ISO 14132) ▲ Our Advanced: 150mm (ISO 14132) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 50% more light gathering for faint objects (e.g., nebulae). ▲▲ Advanced: 1.25× resolution boost for detailed lunar views. | ▲ Base: 20% heavier than standard models. ▲▲ Advanced: Bulky for travel. |
Mount Type | Astrophotography, long-exposure tracking | Industry Standard: Altazimuth (EQ1, ±5° drift/hr) Our Base: CG-4 equatorial (0.5 arcsec tracking ▲) Our Advanced: CG-5 GoTo (0.3 arcsec ▲▲) | ▲ Base: Tracks celestial objects seamlessly for 2+ hours. ▲▲ Advanced: Auto-aligns to 40,000+ stars in 3 minutes. | ▲ Base: Requires manual polar alignment. ▲▲ Advanced: Complex setup for beginners. |
Tripod Material | Outdoor/field use | Industry Standard: Aluminum (EN 755, 1.5kg/m²) Our Base: Stainless steel (EN 10088-3, 2.0kg/m² ▲) Our Advanced: Carbon fiber (ISO 527-2, 1.2kg/m² ▲▲) | ▲ Base: 30% stronger against corrosion (e.g., coastal use). ▲▲ Advanced: 40% lighter than aluminum for portability. | ▲ Base: 25% heavier than carbon fiber. ▲▲ Advanced: 20% costlier than steel. |
Optical Quality | High-resolution imaging | Industry Standard: 80% light transmission (ISO 14132) Our Base: 92% (ISO 14132 ▲) Our Advanced: 95% (ISO 14132 ▲▲) | ▲ Base: Reduces glare by 25% for clearer lunar/moon views. ▲▲ Advanced: 50% less chromatic aberration in planetary imaging. | ▲ Base: Slightly heavier optics. ▲▲ Advanced: Requires premium eyepieces to match performance. |
Portability | Casual stargazing, travel | Industry Standard: Weight 15kg (EN 13150) Our Base: 18kg (quick-release ▲) Our Advanced: 22kg (dual-axis ▲▲) | ▲ Base: Collapsible design fits in compact car trunks. ▲▲ Advanced: Built-in Wi-Fi for smartphone control. | ▲ Base: 20% heavier than budget models. ▲▲ Advanced: Requires SUV storage. |
Accessories Included | Beginner-friendly setup | Industry Standard: Finder scope + 2 eyepieces Our Base: 3x Barlow lens + smartphone adapter ▲ Our Advanced: ZWO ASI290MC camera + 6" dew heater ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Captures basic planetary photos via phone. ▲▲ Advanced: Direct astrophotography without external gear. | ▲ Base: Limited for advanced imaging. ▲▲ Advanced: Steep learning curve for software. |