Date Taken: 02/08/2013 Photographer:
Randy C. Location: Elkin NC.
Telescope:
Orion AstroView 120ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope
Mount:
Orion AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount
Other Camera:
Canon ESO REBEL T2I Processing: Paint Shop Pro X5 Exposure: 301sec Other Equipment Used: 07828 Notes: This time Use the Orion 2" Zero-Profile Prime Focus Camera Adapter & a 2 in Zhumell Urban sky filter.
This 301 sec on guided shot,just a Very careful polar alignment without any drift nonsense.
Going to get into stacking soon
The AstroView 120ST EQ provides great wide-field high contrast images for the intermediate observer or astrophotographer. It is perfect for viewing or photographing the moon, planets and even deep-sky objects.
The Orion AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount is heavy-duty and can support up to a 5" refractor tube. The head has enclosed worm gears and slow-motion controls. Includes an adjustable aluminum tripod, polar alignment scope and accessory tray.