The Orion Nebula (M42)

Posted by dark_falconer
on Saturday, February 11, 2012

1x2 minute exposure.

Orion Apex (90mm) F.L.1250mm f/13.9 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Mount
Orion EQ-1M Single Axis Electronic Drive

New the RA axis of the EQ-1 mount had nearly 3/16" play. To accurize the mount I crafted a 1/8" brass bushing (1/16" on both sides, leaving 1/32" on both sides) to take up the play. This with a full disassembly and heavy bearing grease re-assembly greatly increased the tracking accuracy.

1.25" Baader Planetarium IR-Cut Moon & Skyglow Neodymium-Filter

1.25" Baader Planetarium UV/IR Cut/L Filter

Canon EOS Rebel T3 1100D DSLR

Processed with Sagelight Image Editor 4.3g (beta) ---> Outstanding for Astro-Imaging

 

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