Date Taken: 02/19/2012 Photographer:
Randy C. Location: Elkin NC 28621
Telescope:
Orion AstroView 120ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope
Mount:
Orion AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount
Other Camera:
CANON EOS REBEL XT Processing: PaintShop Prox5 Exposure: 1 at 507 sec Other Equipment Used: 07828 Notes: Using the Orion 2" Zero-Profile Prime Focus Camera Adapter for the camera.
On guide, just a very careful polar alignment.
All so using a universal AC to DC Adapter not Batteries
The AstroView 120ST EQ provides great wide-field high contrast images for the intermediate observer or astrophotographer. It is perfect for viewing or photographing the moon, planets and even deep-sky objects.
The Orion AstroView Equatorial Telescope Mount is heavy-duty and can support up to a 5" refractor tube. The head has enclosed worm gears and slow-motion controls. Includes an adjustable aluminum tripod, polar alignment scope and accessory tray.