Date Taken: 01/29/2011 Photographer:
Orion Staff Location: Fremont Peak State Park, CA
Telescope:
Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
Mount:
Orion Sirius EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Camera:
Orion StarShoot USB Eyepiece Processing: Registax, MaximDL Other Equipment Used: 4.10 inch ID Orion Full Aperture Solar Filter, 1.25 inch Orion Astrophotography Flip Mirror, Orion EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight, Orion RockStable Anti-Vibration Pads for Telescope Mounts, Orion Dynamo Pro 12 Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station
The Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is both high power and compact - perfect for the beginner for both astronomy and terrestrial viewing. The correct-image finder scope makes locating objects a cinch.
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.
This solar filter fits the Orion StarMax, Apex 90, and Meade ETX-90. The 4.10" Orion Full Aperture Solar Filter is a must for safely viewing or photographing the sun's surface. Provides more contrast and more natural color than Mylar filters.
The Orion 1.25" Astrophotography Flip Mirror is a real time saver. It allows you to find and focus your target visually through an eyepiece instead of by tediously taking pictures. Focus through the eyepiece, then flip the mirror for photographing.
The Orion EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight makes aiming your telescope easy. The red adjustable brightness LED dot shows you exactly where your telescope is pointed. Includes a bracket that fits the dovetail mounting base on many Orion telescopes.
These Orion RockStable Anti-Vibration Pads dampen vibrations transmitted through your tripod legs so you get much more stable images through your binoculars or telescope. Comes as a set of 3.
Powering your telescope equipment at remote sites is easy with the Orion Dynamo Pro 12 Rechargeable Power Station. It includes a detachable red flashlight, white halogen spotlight, AM/FM radio, and booster cables to jump-start a weak car battery.