Date Taken: 07/10/2012 Photographer:
Phillip B. Location: Missile Silo Park near Greeley, CO
Telescope:
Orion ED80 f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor (Item# 09895)
Mount:
Orion Sirius EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount (Item# 24336)
Camera:
Canon Rebel T3i (18 mega pixel) Processing: Initial processing using DeepSkyStacker, finalized using Canon Digital Photo Professional Exposure: 17 X 30 seconds Other Equipment Used: Orion 2" Dual-Speed Crayford Refractor (Item# 13032)
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.
The Orion Sirius EQ-G GoTo Telescope Mount is less hefty than the Orion Atlas but with the same drive motors, electronic features, and functionality. This mount can hold up to a 30lb load and allows you to select from 42,900 objects in the database.
Upgrade your old refractor using this Orion 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser. Features easy installation on many Orion refractor telescopes, and includes an 11:1 fine focus reduction gear for all your visual and astrophotographic needs.