Take Perfect Flats With N.I.N.A. s Flat Wizard In Dynamic Brightness Mode Dark Sky Geek 2022-08-14 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I go over the dynamic brightness mode in N.I.N.A. 's Flat Wizard, along with some best practices to get perfect flats, every time!References:* How To Build An ASCOM-Compatible Flat Panel For Astrophotography: youtube.com/watch?v=6Nm4YFr4F-w* Flat frames and focus! Does focus matter?? (Cuiv The Lazy Geek): youtube.com/watch?v=XJePhGDH9tcMusic credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* Scott Holmes Music: Lasting Memories* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
I Took a Photo of JUPITER and the MOON Through My Telescope! Dark Sky Geek 2024-10-18 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:Refractors are awesome, but not just for deep sky imaging. They are also quite good at high resolution planetary imaging, and in this video, I’ll show you the equipment I use, I’ll share some tips and tricks I’ve learned so that YOU can improve your technique, and we’ll look at some of the results I was able to obtain.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* ZWO ASI715MC: bit.ly/49dD3B1* Askar 151PHQ: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJ* Tele Vue 2" 2x Powermate: bit.ly/4h5Q8AA* Tele Vue M42 T-Ring Adapter: bit.ly/4h8D6Cd* Evoguide 50: bit.ly/3NyBCnb* Evoguide 50 Askar 151PHQ Handle Clamp: drive.google.com/file/d/1qC9_xqEktrGMnHnme4ldkQDFEw_89xNw/view?usp=drive_link* AutoStakkert: autostakkert.com* AstroSurface: http://astrosurface.com* Book "Planetary Astronomy": planetary-astronomy.com* Book "The Modern Moon: A Personal View": amazon.com/dp/0933346999?tag=darkskygeek-20* Damian Peach's website: damianpeach.com* Jean-Luc Dauvergne's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@jldauvergne77FOLLOW ME!* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
The Best Equipment To Get Started In SPECTROSCOPY! Dark Sky Geek 2024-09-20 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I review the Star'Ex Pro, a new and affordable spectrograph made available as a kit by a French company named Azur3DPrint.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* Azur3DPrint online shop: https://www.azur3dprint.fr/accueil/azur3dprintshop-com* Direct link to purchase the Star'Ex Pro HR: azur3dprintshop.com/139-1283-solex-PRO.html#/205-choix_configuration-star_ex_pro_hr (you can change the configuration if you want to purchase a Star'Ex Pro LR or a Sol'Ex)* Direct link to purchase the Star'Ex HR optical kit: shelyak.com/produit/kit-optique-starex-haute-resolution/?lang=en* Sol'Ex / Star'Ex project website: http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/sol-ex-presentation-en.html* Getting Started In Spectroscopy Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=H0HJO7Oe9bM&list=PL9VMkL7U9y-UEw6WK6u9xlcn-OS8R0jeE&pp=gAQBiAQB* Christian Buil's YouTube channel (in French): youtube.com/@astro-spectro280* Olivier Aguerre Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/Pulsar59* The ASCOM-compatible spectral calibrator featured in this video: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-spectral-calibrator* My new ASCOM-compatible telescope cover and spectral calibrator: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-telescope-cover-v2* Sol'Ex mailing list: groups.io/g/Solex-project* AAVSO spectroscopy section: aavso.org/spectroscopy-observing-sectionONLINE SOL'EX ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SHEET:* http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/solex/Montage_solex_EN.pdf* http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/solex/Reglage_solex_EN.pdfFOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeekChapters:00:00 Introduction07:30 Kit Overview08:38 What Makes This Kit Better?11:24 How To Assemble This Kit17:47 How To Attach The Spectrograph To A Telescope20:54 A Few Results23:43 Conclusion
Buying A Telescope IN JAPAN: What You Need To Know Before You Go Dark Sky Geek 2024-07-19 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:With the Japanese yen at a 34 year low, it is a great time to visit Japan! In this video, I talk about my experience buying a telescope in Japan and bringing it back to the United States.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO (your web browser should be able to translate these automatically):* STARBASE Tokyo: starbase.co.jp* KYOEI Tokyo: kyoei-tokyo.jp* Cuiv The Lazy Geek YouTube channel: youtube.com/@CuivTheLazyGeekFOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
iOptron HAE69C EC Mount Review - Part 2 Dark Sky Geek 2024-06-18 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I review the performance of the iOptron HAE69C EC, a relatively new harmonic mount with a high payload capacity and a high-resolution encoder in right ascension.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* iOptron HAE69C EC Mount Review - Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=Q9MYfrigo_kFOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeekCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:27 Disclaimer02:38 Polar Alignment03:57 Pointing Accuracy05:50 Tracking Accuracy12:31 Unguided Exposures13:56 Guiding Accuracy15:30 Backlash17:37 Results18:27 Electronic Brakes18:57 Conclusion
iOptron HAE69C EC Mount Review - Part 1 Dark Sky Geek 2024-05-20 | AGENA ASTRO AFFILIATE LINK: bit.ly/3QQu2q8LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* iOptron HAE69C EC product page on the Agena Astro website: bit.ly/3QQu2q8* Review of the WarpAstron WD-20 by Cuiv The Lazy Geek: youtube.com/watch?v=SsbazQerH8g* My review of the Askar 151PHQ - Part 1: youtu.be/evAjU9myddM* My review of the Askar 151PHQ - Part 2: youtu.be/wRuATO049yM* STL of the spacer to accommodate Askar D-style dovetails: drive.google.com/file/d/16miUw5sLqbfA4mnXlZaKT8OZKIZm2aLk/view?usp=drive_link* Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHwDESCRIPTION:In this video, I describe what my ideal astrophotography telescope mount would look like, and I review the characteristics and features of the iOptron HAE69C EC, a relatively new harmonic mount that may just be the closest to my ideal mount currently on the market!OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* High Point Scientific affiliate link: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon affiliate link: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkFOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
Temperature Compensation With *Any* Focuser! Dark Sky Geek 2024-04-17 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I talk about the latest version of my "Virtual Focuser ASCOM Driver", which now allows you to specify an alternate source to acquire temperature readings, which can be very beneficial if you want to experiment with the "Focus Temperature Compensation" technique.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* Dark Sky Geek Virtual Focuser ASCOM Driver: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-virtual-focuser* Video tutorial about Focus Temperature Compensation: youtu.be/61ZKmtCBVDU* Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHwFOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
How To Collimate A Refractor Dark Sky Geek 2024-03-15 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Electronic Focuser Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign: igg.me/at/electronic-focuser* Cheshire eyepiece for refractors: bit.ly/3wugf14* DIY Cheshire Projection Adapter FreeCAD model: bit.ly/3T1Wzuv* Howie Glatter Parallizer: bit.ly/48mOYek (Agena Astro) or bit.ly/3T2b29O (Starlight Instruments)* Web page with a list of image artifacts and their possible cause: bit.ly/3wmRiot* Grzybowski-style collimator: https://www.fernrohr-service.de/4.html* @DaveUrbanAstro YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@DaveUrbanAstroFOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
Channel Updates And A Surprise! Dark Sky Geek 2024-02-24 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:* Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Electronic Focuser Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign: igg.me/at/electronic-focuser* ZWO ASI715MC camera: bit.ly/49dD3B1FOLLOW ME!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
New High-Precision Electronic Focuser Dark Sky Geek 2024-02-02 | INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN: igg.me/at/electronic-focuser---------------------------------------How to support this channel?---------------------------------------Please, consider supporting this channel at no cost to you by clicking on the affiliate links below. After clicking on these links, if you purchase something (anything!) from Agena Astro (my favorite astro retailer) or Amazon within the next week or so, I should get a (small) commission :)* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-link---------------------------------------Links mentioned in this video---------------------------------------* GitHub repository: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuser* Video tutorial on filter offsets: youtu.be/xy-Nf5eyGEU---------------------------------------My Equipment---------------------------------------* Askar 151 PQH: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJ* Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC* Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2: bit.ly/3Nubnip* MeLE Quieter3Q Fanless Mini PC: bit.ly/3TnBCL2* QHY Q-Focuser Standard Version: bit.ly/3FONRYU* QHY Q-Focuser High Precision Version: bit.ly/47lr9Ub* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYv---------------------------------------Follow Me!---------------------------------------* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/darkskygeek
New DIY ASCOM-Compatible Wireless Flat Panel! Dark Sky Geek 2024-01-13 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I talk about a groundbreaking new DIY ASCOM-compatible *wireless* flat panel I recently designed and built.Links mentioned in this video:* GitHub repository for this new project: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-wireless-flat-panel* Take Perfect Flats With NINA's Flat Wizard In Dynamic Brightness Mode: youtu.be/3Ecm0WOSdxw* YouTube video about the 1st version of my DIY ASCOM-compatible flat panel: youtu.be/6Nm4YFr4F-w* GitHub repository for the 1st version of my DIY ASCOM-compatible flat panel: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-flat-panel* LED tracing panel on Amazon: amzn.to/3vs0abX* Deep Sky Dad Motorized Flat Panels: shop.deepskydad.com/product-category/flat-panels/motorized-flap-panelMy Equipment:* Askar 151 PQH: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJ* Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC* Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2: bit.ly/3Nubnip* MeLE Quieter3Q Fanless Mini PC: bit.ly/3TnBCL2* QHY Q-Focuser Standard Version: bit.ly/3FONRYU* QHY Q-Focuser High Precision Version: bit.ly/47lr9Ub* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYvFollow Me!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/julien.lecomte
I Pimped My Telescope, And So Can You! #3dmodeling #3dprinting #xmasgifts Dark Sky Geek 2023-12-16 | In this video, I talk about a few custom astronomical accessories I have recently designed and built.-----------------------------Support This Channel!-----------------------------Support the channel at no cost to you by clicking on the affiliate links below. After clicking on these links, if you purchase something (anything!) from Agena Astro (my favorite astro retailer) or Amazon within the next week or so, I should get a (small) commission :)* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-link-----------------------------FreeCAD Models-----------------------------Here is the Google Drive link to the FreeCAD models discussed in this video (3.4MB ZIP file):drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMbGpX9vyYq6N6icnYJ41g5wLDEA2SfT/view?usp=drive_link-----------------------------My Equipment-----------------------------* Askar 151 PQH: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJ* Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC* Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2: bit.ly/3Nubnip* MeLE Quieter3Q Fanless Mini PC: bit.ly/3TnBCL2* QHY Q-Focuser Standard Version: bit.ly/3FONRYU* QHY Q-Focuser High Precision Version: bit.ly/47lr9Ub* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYv-----------------------------Follow Me!-----------------------------* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/julien.lecomte
Design & Build Your Own Custom Astronomical Accessories #3dmodeling #3dprinting #tutorial Dark Sky Geek 2023-11-22 | This video is a tutorial on how you can create your own custom astronomical accessories using 3D modeling and 3D printing.Support the channel at no cost to you by clicking on the affiliate links below if you want to purchase anything from Agena Astro (my favorite astro retailer) or Amazon.* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-link
QHY Q-Focuser Review Dark Sky Geek 2023-11-10 | In this video, I review QHY's new Q-Focuser (standard version)Support the channel by using the affiliate links below if you want to purchase anything from Agena Astro, my favorite astro retailer :)-----------------------------Affiliate Links-----------------------------Agena Astro (generic affiliate link): bit.ly/487tmnjQHY Q-Focuser Standard Version: bit.ly/3FONRYUQHY Q-Focuser High Precision Version: bit.ly/47lr9UbAskar 151 PQH: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJAskar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnCAskar M54 T-Ring for Canon DSLR EOS Cameras: bit.ly/40gsXvpAskar M54 T-Ring for Nikon F-Mount DSLR Cameras: bit.ly/40cbIvjAskar M54 Backfocus Adjuster: bit.ly/40c0qalAskar M54 Female to M48 Male Backfocus Adjuster: bit.ly/3QA5sKx-----------------------------My equipment-----------------------------* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYv-----------------------------Follow me!-----------------------------* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/julien.lecomte----------------------------------------------------------Links mentioned in the video----------------------------------------------------------* ASCOM OAG Focuser: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuser* Firmware code where I de-energize the stepper motor to eliminate vibrations: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuser/blob/v.1.0.4/Arduino_Firmware/Arduino_Firmware.ino#L229-L234* Virtual Focuser Driver (essential for focuser temperature compensation): github.com/jlecomte/ascom-virtual-focuser
Askar 151 PHQ Review - Part 2: Optical Test Dark Sky Geek 2023-11-01 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:This is the second video of a two-part series in which I review Askar's latest astrograph, the awesome Askar 151 PHQ, a monster 6" refractor with a 1,050mm focal length. In the previous video, I did an unboxing and shared my first impressions. In this video, I go over the results of a series of quantitative and qualitative optical tests I ran on this telescope and its reducer.Support the channel by using the affiliate links below if you want to purchase anything from Agena Astro, my favorite astro retailer :)My equipment:* Askar 151 PQH: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJ* Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC* Askar M54 T-Ring for Canon DSLR EOS Cameras: bit.ly/40gsXvp* Askar M54 T-Ring for Nikon F-Mount DSLR Cameras: bit.ly/40cbIvj* Askar M54 Backfocus Adjuster: bit.ly/40c0qal* Askar M54 Female to M48 Male Backfocus Adjuster: bit.ly/3QA5sKx* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYvFollow me!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/julien.lecomteMusic credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideImage credits:* Third quarter moon by Thierry Legault - http://www.astrophoto.fr/Links mentioned in the video:* Cloudy Nights thread about the Askar 151 PHQ: cloudynights.com/topic/879859-the-brand-new-askar-151phq* GitHub repository containing the Python notebook used to estimate the amount of longitudinal chromatic aberration in a refracting telescope: github.com/jlecomte/chromatic-aberration-estimator* Roland Christen's notes on star testing refractors: https://www.csun.edu/~rprovin/roland/startest1.htmlCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:15 Disclaimer01:47 Quick Collimation Check02:31 Visual Test06:12 Longitudinal Chromatic Aberration10:47 Wavefront Analysis13:27 Imaging Performance17:57 Conclusion
Askar 151 PHQ Review - Part 1: Unboxing & First Impressions Dark Sky Geek 2023-10-09 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:This is the first video of a two-part series in which I review Askar's latest astrograph, the awesome Askar 151 PHQ, a monster 6" refractor with a 1,050mm focal length. In the next video, we will go over the results of a series of quantitative and qualitative optical tests I am currently running on this telescope and its reducer.My equipment:* Askar 151 PQH: http://bit.ly/3RQFFyJ* Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYvFollow me!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/julien.lecomteMusic credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
Improve Your Technique By Mastering Filter Offsets [Tutorial] Dark Sky Geek 2023-09-16 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:Filter offsets are misunderstood, and yet absolutely essential! In this video, I explain what filter offsets are, and how to apply them to your own astrophotography in order to get better results.My equipment:* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYvFollow me!* Instagram: instagram.com/darkskygeek* Facebook: facebook.com/julien.lecomteGitHub repositories mentioned in the video:* github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuserMusic credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side* NIVIRO - Flares
Review of Baader’s New UHC-L Filter: The Ultimate Weapon Against Light Pollution? Dark Sky Geek 2023-07-16 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I test Baader's new UHC-L filter.Alpine Astronomical product page for this filter:alpineastro.com/products/baader-uhc-l-ultra-l-booster-filter-cmos-optimizedMusic credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
I visited a WORLD-FAMOUS OBSERVATORY! Dark Sky Geek 2023-06-17 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I take you on a very short tour of the Lick observatory, which hosts a variety of amazing telescopes!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
I tested LIGHT POLLUTION SUPPRESSION FILTERS with a SPECTROMETER! Dark Sky Geek 2023-06-04 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I capture the spectrum of my local light pollution and I test several light pollution suppression filters with my spectrophotometer to find out which one might work best for me.Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideReferences:* Sol'Ex/Star'Ex website (English): http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/sol-ex-presentation-en.html* Pol'Ex, the Pollution Explorer: http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/specinti_annexe2_en.html* Sol'Ex/Star'Ex mailing list (English): groups.io/g/Solex-English* Christian Buil's YouTube channel (Astro-Spectro): youtube.com/@astro-spectro280
Testing astrophotography filters with a HIGH RESOLUTION spectrophotometer Dark Sky Geek 2023-05-14 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I describe the equipment and the procedure I use to do spectrophotometric analysis of astrophotography filters with an astonishing level of resolution and accuracy. I present some of the results I've obtained, and talk about the reaction of some filter manufacturers, both good and bad, when confronted with the data. Today, we're keeping them honest!
Amateur Spectroscopy - Part III: Equipment & Acquisition Dark Sky Geek 2023-04-22 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, we are discussing the equipment and the software I use to acquire the spectrum of dim objects in the night sky.GitHub repositories mentioned in the video:* github.com/jlecomte/ascom-spectral-calibrator* github.com/jlecomte/spectroscopy-focus-helperMusic credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side* NIVIRO - FlaresChapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 The equipment03:58 The software06:00 Focusing the software07:54 Our first spectrum!09:30 Fine focus10:35 Using a sequence in NINA11:38 Planetary nebula NGC 239212:38 Conclusion
Amateur Spectroscopy - Part II: A Closer Look At The Spectrograph Dark Sky Geek 2023-04-02 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, we take a closer look at Star'Ex, my DIY 3D printed high resolution spectrograph. I explain how it works, and how to build it. I also share a few resources so that you can get started with this project, as well as answer a few of your questions and debunk some common misconception about amateur spectroscopy.REFERENCES:* Sol'Ex/Star'Ex website (English): http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/sol-ex-presentation-en.html* Sol'Ex/Star'Ex mailing list (English): groups.io/g/Solex-English* Christian Buil's YouTube channel (Astro-Spectro): youtube.com/@astro-spectro280* Azur3DPrint (3D printing company located in France): https://www.azur3dprint.fr/MUSIC CREDITS:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideChapters:00:00 Introduction00:43 How does Star'Ex work?03:58 Building the spectrograph06:25 Myth #1: Amateurs can't do real science!08:30 Myth #2: You need a big telescope!11:45 Myth #3: You need a dark sky!13:05 Myth #4: Spectroscopy is expensive!13:54 Conclusion
I imaged A BLACK HOLE ... FROM MY BACKYARD! #shorts Dark Sky Geek 2023-03-11 | This is an excerpt from my last video. Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=H0HJO7Oe9bM
Amateur Spectroscopy - Part I: Introduction Dark Sky Geek 2023-03-03 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I am going to introduce you to the wonderful world of amateur spectroscopy, and more specifically to the Star'Ex project.Resources mentioned in the video:* Sol'Ex web site: http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/sol-ex-presentation-en.html* Star'Ex: http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/sol-ex-stars-en.html* Christian Buil's website: http://www.astrosurf.com/buil* Christian Buil's Astro-Spectro YouTube channel: youtube.com/@astro-spectro280Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
3D Printed Motorized OAG Focuser - Part II - Project Updates & Calibration Dark Sky Geek 2023-02-04 | At long last, here is the follow up video I had promised last July on the ASCOM-compatible motorized OAG focuser I designed and built. In this episode, I will share a few project updates, and cover the calibration procedure in great detail.ASCOM-Compatible OAG Focuser GitHub repository:github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuserFrench subtitles available! / Sous-titres en Français disponibles!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
Connect To MULTIPLE Switch Devices In N.I.N.A. Dark Sky Geek 2023-01-21 | In this video, I introduce a little software project I recently completed that allows us to connect to multiple switch devices in N.I.N.A. You can download the software and read the instructions in the GitHub repository:github.com/jlecomte/ascom-switch-hubFrench subtitles available! / Sous-titres en Français disponibles!Music credits:* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
Focuser Temperature Compensation Using N.I.N.A. Dark Sky Geek 2023-01-07 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:Today, we are tackling an advanced topic that has the potential of improving your images. It is called focuser temperature compensation.ASCOM Virtual Focuser GitHub repository:github.com/jlecomte/ascom-virtual-focuserFrench subtitles available! / Sous-titres en Français disponibles!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* Scott Holmes Music: Lasting Memories* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other Side
The Bubble Nebula Project - Part IV - Final Touches Dark Sky Geek 2022-12-03 | This is the fourth and final episode of the Bubble Nebula Project video series in which I take you, the viewer, through the entire journey of creating a beautiful deep sky image of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), from the data acquisition to the image pre-processing and finally the post-processing. In this video, we post-process the RGB stars and we blend them with the nebula, using PixInsight. Fasten your seat belt, let's go!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* Scott Holmes Music: Lasting Memories* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:06 Removing The Nebulosity03:53 Color Combination08:05 Stretch08:56 De-emphasize Large Stars11:13 Color Saturation12:13 Blending The Stars With The Nebula14:35 Conclusion
The Bubble Nebula Project - Part III - Post-Processing in PixInsight Dark Sky Geek 2022-11-19 | This is the third episode of a four-part video series in which I take you, the viewer, through the entire journey of creating a beautiful deep sky image of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), from the data acquisition to the image pre-processing and finally the post-processing. In this video, we post-process the nebula, using PixInsight. Fasten your seat belt, let's go!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* Scott Holmes Music: Lasting Memories* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:03 Removing The Stars01:46 Color Combination05:10 Linear Noise Reduction06:52 Delinearization08:18 Deconvolution13:39 Luminance Layer18:14 LRGB Combination19:07 Final Tweaks19:53 Conclusion
The Bubble Nebula Project - Part II - Pre-Processing in PixInsight Dark Sky Geek 2022-11-05 | This is the second episode of a four-part video series in which I take you, the viewer, through the entire journey of creating a beautiful deep sky image of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), from the data acquisition to the image pre-processing and finally the post-processing. In this video, we go over the image pre-processing, using PixInsight. Fasten your seat belt, let's go!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* Scott Holmes Music: Lasting Memories* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:38 File Organization03:55 Master Flat Frames07:51 Manually Approving Light Subframes09:15 Calibrating Light Subframes11:03 Cosmetic Correction13:39 Subframe Selection17:21 Image Registration19:11 Image Stacking21:13 Aligning & Cropping23:10 Conclusion
The Bubble Nebula Project - Part I - Equipment & Data Acquisition Dark Sky Geek 2022-10-23 | This is the first episode of a 4-part video series in which I take you, the viewer, through the entire journey of creating a beautiful deep sky image of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), from the data acquisition to the image pre-processing and finally the post-processing in PixInsight. Fasten your seat belt, let's go!Music credits:* Scott Holmes Music: Soft Inspiration* Scott Holmes Music: Lasting Memories* Scott Holmes Music: Feeling Home* The 126ers: See You On The Other SideCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:10 Equipment03:10 Testing The Imaging Setup05:09 Setting Up A Sequence In N.I.N.A.11:15 Imaging Timelapse11:40 Final Thoughts
Engineering Custom Astronomical Accessories Using Technologies Popularized By The Maker Movement Dark Sky Geek 2022-09-21 | I gave this tech talk for the SJAA (San Jose Astronomical Association) imaging SIG on September 20th, 2022. I ramble a little in this video, and it's probably a bit hard to watch, but hopefully, you'll find it interesting.
3D Printed Motorized OAG Focuser - Part I Dark Sky Geek 2022-07-08 | In this video, I describe why I designed and built a motorized OAG focuser, and how you can build your own. For more information, please refer to the GitHub repository: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuserMusic credit: Scott Holmes Music
OSC Narrowband Ha OIII Extraction - Part Deux Dark Sky Geek 2022-06-11 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:This video is a follow up to my last video which attempted to explain how I extract the OIII and H-alpha signal from my One-Shot Color (OSC) camera when it is coupled with a dual narrowband filter. After posting about the technique on CloudyNights, I received a lot of questions, and I figured that a second video to go over a few details I had glanced over could not hurt, especially since this technique seems to work very well according to what those who tried it are reporting. Hope this helps!
New OSC Narrowband Processing Technique Dark Sky Geek 2022-06-03 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I present a new, innovative processing technique for narrowband targets when using an OSC (One Shot Color) camera.Music credit: Scott Holmes Music
How To Build An ASCOM-Compatible Flat Panel For Astrophotography Dark Sky Geek 2022-05-13 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, we'll talk about how to build a DIY ASCOM-compatible flat panel for astrophotography!GitHub repository with the software and all the instructions:github.com/jlecomte/ascom-flat-panelVideos by Cuiv The Lazy Geek:* youtube.com/watch?v=HXZU27vEwEs* youtube.com/watch?v=pM2JGDKEbh0* youtube.com/watch?v=abhvT7SWlI4* youtube.com/watch?v=XJePhGDH9tc* youtube.com/watch?v=nDhN05sVx14CloudyNights thread:cloudynights.com/topic/536533-diy-alnitak-flat-panelMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/feeling-homeLicense code: FFM0H4VVWJWCKZ1W
ASCOM Compatible Automated Telescope Dust Cover Dark Sky Geek 2022-04-09 | CLICK ON THESE AFFILIATE LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj* High Point Scientific: bit.ly/49z9qdv* Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-linkOTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:* Send a donation via PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=49UXY8F6VVYFA* Click on the "Thanks" button in the toolbar located underneath this video.* Join the Dark Sky Geek Community Discord server: discord.gg/Rg7JYF8nHw* Like, subscribe, comment on this video, tell your friends about it, etc.DESCRIPTION:In this video, I talk about a DIY ASCOM-compatible automated telescope dust cover anyone can build. You can find much more information about this project and how you can make your own at github.com/jlecomte/automated-telescope-dust-cover. Enjoy!Music credit: Scott Holmes MusicPhoto credit (Fog over San Francisco): Michael Shainblum
Choose The Best Equipment For Optimal Resolution In Deep Sky Imaging Dark Sky Geek 2022-03-05 | In this video, I attempt to provide a few tips on how to best select your telescope and camera to get the most resolution for your local seeing conditions and your mount's ability to guide accurately.Astronomical Imaging Resolution Simulator: github.com/jlecomte/astronomical-imaging-resolution-simulatorMusic: Scott Holmes Music - Lasting Memories#astrophotography
