First-light with a 180mm f2.8 Takahashi Epsilon Newtonian

[john_drummond]

Hi,

I recently got an 180mm f2.8 Takahashi Epsilon Newtonian (sold my 130mm f3.3 one).

Here’s a first-light image of the M42 region (in Orion) taken last night with the SBIG STL11000M CCD – 30 x 5 sec to 20 min exposures, Clear filter, 1x1, –20*C, average combined. The FOV is 4.1 x 2.7 degrees.

Must admit, I like the scope!

Regards
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John Drummond, Possum Observatory, IAU Code E94, Gisborne, New Zealand (177d 53' E, 38d 38' S)

[Atmos]

So many twinkles and sparkles, nice pick up of the dust lanes too :)

[rustigsmed]

f2.8 hey? that is getting pretty darn quick!
great shot!

Russ

[topheart]

Awesome detail.
Tim

[RickS]

Looks great, John! Did you have any trouble getting the scope collimated?

Cheers,
Rick.

[suma126]

looking nice love those tight stars. :eyepop::thumbsup:

[RobF]

Very very impressive John.

[multiweb]

Utterly superb field. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[graham.hobart]

that's so beautiful!!

[Shiraz]

:thumbsup: wow, you have to be happy with that John.

[Stevec35]

Pretty impressive John. I've sold my Epsilon 180 now but I have to admit I had problems with getting it collimated.

Cheers

Steve

[niharika]

Beautiful image John.