Date Taken: 01/29/2012 Photographer:
Doug H. Location: Oak Grove, CA
Telescope:
Orion EON120 Refractor
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized Mount # 24338
Camera:
Parsec 8300M Processing: Photoshop Exposure: each exposure was 20 minutes, 12*Lum, 6 each of RGB, EON120. Other Equipment Used: Orion LRGB Filters, Orion F/11.4 Guide Scope, Lodestar AG Notes:
NGC2403 Galaxy is 12 MLY Away From Earth! I used G2V star calibration for the color on this image, first time I've tried G2V!
The 2" Orion LRGB Astrophotography Filter Set contains 4 must haves for beautiful astrophotos: Red, Blue, Green, and Luminance IR cutoff , all in a protective case. The filters are parfocal which eliminates the task of refocusing between exposure.
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.