Date Taken: 08/17/2012 Photographer:
Dan J. Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Telescope:
Orion 10'' reflector (f4.7)
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G
Camera:
Canon T1i Processing: Deep Sky Stacker, PS CS3 Exposure: 27x120 sec. Other Equipment Used: Orion 2'' Skyglow Imaging filter and Tele Vue Paracorr type 2
Do you already own an equatorial mount? The Orion 254mm optical tube provides vivid, close views of deep-sky and solar system objects. This telescope includes a prime-focus camera adapter for astrophotography.
This 2" Orion SkyGlow Astrophotography Filter is designed for deep sky astrophotography in light polluted skies with a CCD or DSLR camera. It enhances contrast and preserves neutral color balance, eliminating the need for extra color processing.
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.