Date Taken: 03/04/2012 Photographer:
Aaron C. Location: Bakersfield, CA
Telescope:
Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G
Mount:
Orion Sirius EQ-G (#24336)
Camera:
iPhone 4 Processing: Registax Exposure: 1000 x 1/30 sec. Other Equipment Used: Orion SteadyPix Adapter for iPhone, Orion 4 Color Filter Set, Orion 7.5mm Sirius Plossl Eyepiece, Orion 2X Shorty Barlow Lens, Orion Dynamo Pro 17Ah Rechargeable 12V Power Station
For the advanced astrophotographer, the Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G GoTo telescope allows you to capture sharp clear images. 42,900 celestial objects are available with the push of a button and built-in autoguider port and PEC make tracking objects a breeze.
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!
Keep your astronomy gear powered in the field during lengthy observing sessions with an Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station. This 17 amp-hour Dynamo provides 40% more power storage than our 12 Ah model, and has a ton of extras.
A great tool for bringing out details in the planets and moon is this 1.25" set of four Orion Color Telescope Filters. Each colored filter brings out different details in the planets allowing for a totally different view.
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.