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Taken on October 27, 2006 from my backyard in Castro Valley, Ca.
Pentax SMC 75mm f/4.5 medium format (6x7) camera lens (First Light)
FLI IMG6303E Imaging camera operated at -26C
Takahashi FCT76 guide scope
ST7ME guide camera operated at -20C
FLI CFW7 color filter wheel
FLI PDF Digital Focuser
Custom made camera lens adapter system
FLI Research Grade RGB filters
8 exposures of 10 minutes through Halpha Filter
80 minutes total exposure time