Date Taken: 04/18/2009 Photographer:
Chanan G Location: San Carlos, CA (San Mateo County Astro Society Star Party)
Telescope:
Orion 10 inch f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector Telescope
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
Orion StarShoot Pro Imaging Camera Processing: MaxIm DL, CCD Stack (Darks + Sky flats) Exposure: e.g. 30 x 120 sec. + 10 X 180 Sec. + 5 X 300 Sec. Other Equipment Used: Orion StarShoot Pro V2.0 Deep Space Color CCD Imaging Camera as guider, Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Notes: MaxIm DL, CCD Stack (Darks + Sky flats)
A very affordable 10" telescope, capable of capturing incredibly deep images, the Orion 10" f/3.9 Newtonian reflector astrograph is an amazing performer. The coatings are 94% reflective, and the 2" dual speed crayford focuser is rock solid.
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.
In the Orion ED80 Apo Refractor, images appear extremely sharp with no false color. This telescope is suited for viewing both planetary and deep-sky objects as well as for astrophotography. Perfect for the intermediate observer or astrophotographer.