Date Taken: 06/05/2012 Photographer:
Juan N. Location: El Paso, TX
Telescope:
Orion Starblast 4.5 eq
Mount:
EQ-1M mount
Camera:
Sony cyber-shot Processing: Registax v.6 Exposure: 1x55sec Other Equipment Used: Orion 5.81 full aperture solar filter, Orion Expanse 9mm eyepice
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 9mm Expanse is a low cost, high power wide field of view telescope eyepiece that is perfect for detailed views of nebula and planetary objects. It delivers sharp, true to color images and has great eye relief, good for eyeglass wearers.