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M42

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This image © Copyright 2008, Michael Fulbright

I tried the Canon DSLR on my new Newtonian and came up with a pretty nice test shot. I guided the main OTA using a small finder scope I'd converted to a guide scope.

Acquisition Details:
Date: 01/27/2008
Exposure: 20 x 60 seconds, ISO 800
Telescope: Skywatcher 200mm f/5 Newtonian
Mount: Atlas EQ-G
Camera: Modified Canon Rebel Xt + Baader MPCC