Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
SNR tools are poor measures of sufficient integration. They don't know what your target is. They don't know what makes a good image. Lots of times, they can't even tell clouds and light pollution from good information. There is a better way: the trusty Mach 1 Eyeball. And clues within an image reveal whether it's information rich or needs more integration time.
You can see the full resolution versions of the images used to make this video at the Sky Story Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/SkyStory
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If you would like to learn about my multi-tiered, layer-based approach to astrophotography development, you can find a complete playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5QNoAcKJBRP7G0psAfSFUqXvglKWidAs&si=DcCQjIO33-PEj5XN
We are Telescope Canada's first affiliate. It's a great place for astrophotography gear with fast service and an informed staff who are passionate about astrophotography. Using the following link adds nothing to your cost but helps us produce more educational videos about this amazing universe around us. Just copy and paste the link into your browser: https://telescopescanada.ca?bg_ref=KK15sLXmWw
All videos best viewed in 4K.
Peer into the cosmos on Sky Story and along the way come to appreciate our world all the more. Here, we explore the realm of nature beyond our Earth through the fields of astronomy and astrophotography.
All our programs are committed to the standards of scientifically accurate, high quality content that aims to educate and inspire. New videos are posted weekly, so please subscribe.
#astronomy #astrophotography #space #nebula #stars
SNR tools are poor measures of sufficient integration. They don't know what your target is. They don't know what makes a good image. Lots of times, they can't even tell clouds and light pollution from good information. There is a better way: the trusty Mach 1 Eyeball. And clues within an image reveal whether it's information rich or needs more integration time.
You can see the full resolution versions of the images used to make this video at the Sky Story Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/SkyStory
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If you would like to learn about my multi-tiered, layer-based approach to astrophotography development, you can find a complete playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5QNoAcKJBRP7G0psAfSFUqXvglKWidAs&si=DcCQjIO33-PEj5XN
We are Telescope Canada's first affiliate. It's a great place for astrophotography gear with fast service and an informed staff who are passionate about astrophotography. Using the following link adds nothing to your cost but helps us produce more educational videos about this amazing universe around us. Just copy and paste the link into your browser: https://telescopescanada.ca?bg_ref=KK15sLXmWw
All videos best viewed in 4K.
Peer into the cosmos on Sky Story and along the way come to appreciate our world all the more. Here, we explore the realm of nature beyond our Earth through the fields of astronomy and astrophotography.
All our programs are committed to the standards of scientifically accurate, high quality content that aims to educate and inspire. New videos are posted weekly, so please subscribe.
#astronomy #astrophotography #space #nebula #stars
