Date Taken: 10/15/2011 Photographer:
Juan N. Location: El Paso, TX
Telescope:
Orion starblast 4.5 eq
Mount:
equatorial mount
Camera:
Sony cyber-shot 13.6mp DSC-W300 Processing: registax v6 Exposure: 10sec Other Equipment Used: Orion shorty 2x barlow, Orion Expanse 15mm ep, Orion 5.81 full aperture solar filter, Orion natural density moon filter.
The Orion StarBlast 4.5 EQ Reflector is a perfect family telescope. The short focal length allows you to see more of the sky, which makes it easier for beginners to find objects. The adjustable tripod makes this a good choice for the whole family.
For safely observing the sun through an Orion ShortTube 4.5 and SkyQuest XT4.5, you need the 5.81" ID Orion Solar Filter. This filter allows you to see details on the sun's surface and provides more contrast and natural light than Mylar filters.
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.
The 15mm Orion Expanse is a medium-high powered telescope eyepiece that offers a wide field of view with sharp, high contrast, true-color images. Perfect for deep space observing and also features great eye relief for eyeglass wearers.