Date Taken: 12/01/2009 Photographer:
Jamie B Location: Chesnee SC
Telescope:
Orion 10 inch f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector Telescope
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
Orion StarShoot Planetary Imaging Camera and AutoGuider Processing: Converted to AVI and stacked with Registax. Post processing in Photoshoip CS2 Exposure: e.g. 15 x 30 sec. 500 AVI Images Other Equipment Used: Orion Highlight 1.25 inch 3x 5-Element Barlow Lens Notes: Converted to AVI and stacked with Registax. Post processing in Photoshoip CS2
A very affordable 10" telescope, capable of capturing incredibly deep images, the Orion 10" f/3.9 Newtonian reflector astrograph is an amazing performer. The coatings are 94% reflective, and the 2" dual speed crayford focuser is rock solid.
If you're looking for a heavy duty GoTo mount for all your observing or astrophotography needs, the Orion Atlas EQ-G computerized GoTo telescope mount is perfect. It supports up to 40lbs and finds over 42,900 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.