Date Taken: 08/14/2007 Photographer:
Orion Staff
Telescope:
Orion 6 inch f/5.0 Newtonian Imaging Reflector Telescope OTA
Mount:
Orion Sirius EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imager II Exposure: Luminance =5.5 minutes x 25, Red = 7min x 5, Green = 7min x 5, Blue = 7min x 5 Other Equipment Used: Orion LRGB filters, Orion filter wheel, Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope
The Orion Sirius EQ-G GoTo Telescope Mount is less hefty than the Orion Atlas but with the same drive motors, electronic features, and functionality. This mount can hold up to a 30lb load and allows you to select from 42,900 objects in the database.
In the Orion ED80 Apo Refractor, images appear extremely sharp with no false color. This telescope is suited for viewing both planetary and deep-sky objects as well as for astrophotography. Perfect for the intermediate observer or astrophotographer.