This an HDR Photomerge using 7 images and applying a fused sureal style to the end result of the merge.
http://500px.com/photo/13330147
Looks great. What lens did you use? Website says 18mm FL???? No way unless you were on the Space Lab.
I was connected to a telescope at the Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater in Joshua Tree CA, I don't have the specs on the scope for you.