Date Taken: 09/04/2010 Photographer:
Orion Staff Location: Fremont, CA
Telescope:
Orion 10 inch f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector Telescope
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
Canon 350D, modified Processing: Images Plus 2.84, Photoshop CS3 Exposure: 20 x 360 seconds Other Equipment Used: TeleVue Paracorr Visual w/tune, Orion 100mm F/6 Refractor OTA , Orion StarShoot Pro V2.0 Deep Space Color CCD Imaging Camera Notes: Images Plus 2.84, Photoshop CS3
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.