Date Taken: 06/24/2012 Photographer:
Ricky S. Location: Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, CO
Mount:
Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Telescope Mount
Camera:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Canon Ultra Wide Angle 16 mm ? 35 mm, f2.8L Lens (set at 16 mm) Processing: Processing done in Adobe Light Room 3 and Photoshop Elements 9 Exposure: 80 second exposure, ISO 1600 Other Equipment Used: Orion EQ-1M Electronic Telescope Drive, Orion 1/4"-20 Adapter for EQ-2 Telescope Mount
The Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Telescope Mount provides solid support for small astronomical telescopes. Compatible with the Orion EQ-1 Motor Drive for hands-free tracking of celestial objects.
The EQ-1M Orion Electronic Telescope Drive System can be put on any compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial telescope mount for tracking celestial objects automatically. It makes observing easier and more fun.