Date Taken: 01/22/2011 Photographer:
Orion Staff Location: Fremont Peak State Park, CA
Telescope:
Orion 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Optical Tube
Mount:
OrOrion Sirius EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
Orion Starshoot Deep Space Video Camera Exposure: Registax, MaximDL Other Equipment Used: Orion Video Capture Device, Orion Shorty-Plus 2x 3-Element Barlow, 1.25 inch Orion Astrophotography Flip Mirror, Orion EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight, Orion RockStable Anti-Vibration Pads
Superb high-power performance, compact lightweight design, sharp high-contrast view, and clearly defined photographs make the Orion 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain perfect for the advanced 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.
The Orion 1.25" Astrophotography Flip Mirror is a real time saver. It allows you to find and focus your target visually through an eyepiece instead of by tediously taking pictures. Focus through the eyepiece, then flip the mirror for photographing.
The Orion EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight makes aiming your telescope easy. The red adjustable brightness LED dot shows you exactly where your telescope is pointed. Includes a bracket that fits the dovetail mounting base on many Orion telescopes.
These Orion RockStable Anti-Vibration Pads dampen vibrations transmitted through your tripod legs so you get much more stable images through your binoculars or telescope. Comes as a set of 3.