Date Taken: 07/30/2011 Photographer:
Warren S. Location: Mason, OH
Telescope:
Orion ED80T CF Triplet Apochromatic Refractor
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G
Camera:
ATIK 314L+ Processing: Captured with Nebulosity 2, stacked in DSS and processed in PS CS4. Levels, Curves, mild High Pass Filter, Selective Color to highlight different channels. Exposure: 12 X 300 sec subs in HA, OIII and SII, 30 X 120 sec subs Luminance Other Equipment Used: Orion Narrowband HA, OIII and SII, Orion 5 place filter wheel, Orion SSAG and Mini Guide Scope Notes: During imaging the object was residing in the skyglow of Cincinnati which is 20 miles south of Mason. At the time of this image I could just make out the stars in Sagittarius, which I think is a testament to the filters used to capture this photo.
The Orion ED80T CF is perfect for the amateur astrophotographer and visual enthusiast. This 80mm aperture apochromatic refractor provides true to color views and images. It is light weight and portable so you can view and photograph anywhere.
The Orion StarShoot is an easy-to-use, affordable autoguider for long-exposure astrophotography. Plug it into an autoguider port on your mount and let it do the work for you. It comes with the software and cables needed to work right out of the box!
If you're looking for a heavy duty GoTo mount for all your observing or astrophotography needs, the Orion Atlas EQ-G computerized GoTo telescope mount is perfect. It supports up to 40lbs and finds over 42,900 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.
For producing striking, high-contrast color CCD astrophotography of emission nebulae with a monochrome CCD camera, you should use extra-narrowband filters. The 1.25" Orion Extra-Narrowband Hydrogen-Alpha filter is one of a set of three filters.
For producing striking, high-contrast color CCD astrophotography of emission nebulae with a monochrome CCD camera, you should use extra-narrowband filters. The 1.25" Orion Extra-Narrowband Sulfur-II filter is one of a set of three narrowband filters.
Compact 50mm guide scope makes it easy to add accuracy to astrophotographs. Includes Mini 50mm Guide Scope, adjustable bracket, dovetail mounting base, adapter plate, and more. For use with astrophotography telescopes up to 1500mm focal length.
Compact, all-in-one autoguiding solution with everything you need to optimize astrophotography accuracy. Includes Mini 50mm guide scope, StarShoot AutoGuider, adjustable bracket, and more. Works with photographic telescopes up to 1500mm focal length.