Imaging telescopes or lenses: RCOS 12.5" Truss
Imaging cameras: SBIG ST-10 XME
Mounts: Astro-Physics 900GTO
Accessories: SBIG AO7
Resolution: 2184x1472
Dates: July 8, 2005
Frames: 12x600"
Integration: 2.0 hours
Avg. Moon age: 1.35 days
Avg. Moon phase: 2.05%
Messier 101 taken using a 12.5 inch f/9 RCOS Ritchey-Chrétien telescope with an SBIG ST10XME and AO7. The image is a combination of 12 - 10 minute exposures.
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