Date Taken: 12/31/2011 Photographer:
Aaron C. Location: Bakersfield, CA
Telescope:
Orion 203mm Reflector Telescope
Mount:
Orion Sirius EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
iPhone 4 Processing: Aligned, stacked, and processed in Registax Exposure: 25 sec. video of 614 effective frames Other Equipment Used: Orion Dynamo Pro 17Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station, Orion SteadyPix Telescope Photo Adapter for iPhone, 10mm Orion Sirius Plossl Telescope Eyepiece, Orion Shorty 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25" Orion Neutral Density Moon Filter Notes:
I also used the Orion Roll-A-Stool Folding Observer's Chair for a comfy seat!
This Orion 203mm Reflector optical tube is perfect for those intermediate observers who already own an equatorial mount. Use the included camera adapter and attach this to your favorite DSLR or CCD camera to begin your astrophotography journey.
The SteadyPix iPhone adapter securely couples any iPhone to a 1.25" eyepiece so you can take high-magnification pictures through the telescope with the iPhone's built-in camera. Lets you use your iPhone as a mini telescope display monitor!
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 Shorty Barlow Lens doubles the power of any telescope eyepiece. It has a multi-coated lens that lets in more light and allows you to enjoy higher-power, sharper images without eye strain.