[john_drummond (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)