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This image was just an experiment to see how my new Canon 10D DSLR would do at astrophotography. I took it in early April, so Orion was setting early and I only managed 15 minutes of deep exposure. Luckily, Orion is bright, so 15 minutes was enough for a decent image.
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Stellarvue SV102ABV (102 mm doublet apo) @ f/6.4
Losmandy GM-8
Canon 10D DSLR
3x5 min and 3x1 min blended
Denver Astronomical Society Dark Sky Site near Deer Trail, CO
