Date Taken: 01/04/2013 Photographer:
Randy C. Location: 381 Bear Haven Elkin NC 28621
Telescope:
Orion AstroView 120ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope
Mount:
Orion AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount
Other Camera:
REBEL T2I eos 550D Processing: PaintShop Pro X5 Exposure: 481sec ISO 400 Other Equipment Used: 07828 Notes: No Filters Use
Got Better Tracking Time I Though I could with this Orion AstroView 120ST Equat Mount
481sec on this picture.
To me not to bad of Shot for the equipment I got to work with
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.