Astrophotography Explained: Decoding Signal to Noise Ratio and Number of Sub Frames Deep Sky Detail 2026-09-23 | Astrophotography Explained: Decoding Signal to Noise Ratio and Number of Sub Frames
Simple Andromeda Processing: Tutorial with Free Software (Siril + Gimp ) Deep Sky Detail 2025-09-01 | Are you just getting into astrophotography? Want to learn how to process images? Well, this tutorial is a simple way that uses free software to get you a good image. You don't have to know anything about pixel math, or other complicated techniques! 00:00 - Intro01:20 - Importing the Data02:06 - Step 102:50 - Step 204:05 - Step 306:30 - Step 407:35 - Step 510:45 - Step 614:12 - Step 716:05 - OutroBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M31: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Adding Detail by Stacking Multiple Images (Sirilic Tutoriall) Deep Sky Detail 2025-09-01 | Are you just getting into astrophotography? Want to learn how to process images? Well, this tutorial is a simple way that uses free software stack your images before you process them. It's easy with Sirilic!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M31: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Are longer sub frames worth it? Testing an Ha filter under Light Pollution. Deep Sky Detail 2025-07-26 | Have you ever seen a comparison of two different stacked images with different sub-exposures and was thought, "those don't look that different?" Well, they might not be that different after all! In this video, we'll see whether longer sub frames really are worth the trouble when you're shooting in narrowband under light polluted skies!Video on my updated SNR App: youtube.com/watch?v=d1Xccig6Jl8Recap: 00:00Introduction: 00:30SNR Theory: 02:03Equipment, Target and Filters: 04:24Longer Sub Frames?: 07:45The Experiment!: 09:36Gut Checks: 11:38Only Integration Time?: 13:36You Can Hire Me!: 17:50Light Pollution: 19:09My Ha Filter: 20:24Does It Make Sense?: 21:25The MT: 24:31Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8751569.cc9d94agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7802039.3f4cafSkywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
With my SNR Calculator! Predict how many subs you need, and your noise! Deep Sky Detail 2025-07-01 | Have you ever finished an imaging session, and asked yourself, "Hmmm... I wonder how much more integration time/sub exposures I need to get a good image?" In this video, I'll show you my web application that can help you figure that out! Astrophotography answers are sometimes complicated. But my free web app can help make things simpler. And now it can estimate how much noise is coming from different sources (e.g., skyglow, read noise etc.).deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/Calculate_SNRBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Its Free. Its NOT AI. Clean up your images in PS, Gimp or Affinity Photo! Deep Sky Detail 2025-06-19 | Noise Reduction is a must in AstroPhotography (most of the time). What if I told you that one of the best tools out there is free, it's not AI, and gives you tons of control? That's what Iain's Noise Reduction in G'Mic can do. I love it and have been using it for years! How to install G'Mic in Photoshop and Affinity Photo: youtu.be/qnQcsI7nj9Y?si=5IRHfS8rSt5BHCImIain's Video Tutorial's:youtu.be/pPj_7J4iD_U?si=zbdb6TOcyKVCVT1Vyoutu.be/SyxlxMA2T6Y?si=ieOICaQ3hHeJAv5u G'mic download: https://gmic.eu/download.htmlGimp download: gimp.org/downloadsBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
The Music Nebula (aka Horsehead). #fun Deep Sky Detail 2025-06-03 | Just a fun video of the Horsehead Nebula :)Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Why is sharpening so difficult? #deconvolution #astrophotography #ai #space #science Deep Sky Detail 2025-06-02 | Are AI tools like BlurXterminator (BlurX), AstroSharp and others creating fake detail in our astrophotography images? Or are they doing something like deconvolution? Let's figure out why deconvolution is hard! Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetail00:00 - Introduction00:30 - The questions!02:00 - Deconvolution explained too quickly03:12 - Types of AI07:55 - Let's discuss AstroSharp09:31 - Is AI Deconvolution just sharpening?11:43 - Do we know anything, really?14:09 - The "hallucination problem" (not unique to AI)17:33 - My (controversial?) opinionsThe deconvolution thesis shown in the video: Fijneman, G. P. A. "Accelerated deconvolution for radio-astronomical imaging using artificial intelligence."The AI paper mentioned in the video: openreview.net/pdf?id=wduF2lfW30Affiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Save time. Get better results. 5 tips for astrophotography! Deep Sky Detail 2025-05-29 | I started doing astrophotography in 2016. Looking back, I made a lot of mistakes, and things could have gone much easier if I had known a bit more. In this video, I've got at least 5 tips to share that, I hope, will make your life as an astrophotographer easier! #astrophotography #tips 00:00 - Introduction00:40 - The Setup00:58 - Tip 1 (It's not a contradiction, I promise!)03:26 - Tip 2 (Moist is a dirty word)04:31 - Tip 3 (A common fail point)05:11 - Tip 4 (Save your sanity, and cables!)06:03 - Tip 5 (Inner Peace)06:58 - Bonus Tip! (The best tip?)Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Creating fake detail? An honest discussion about AI sharpening tools. Deep Sky Detail 2025-05-15 | Are AI tools like BlurXterminator (BlurX), AstroSharp and others creating fake detail in our astrophotography images? Or are they doing something like deconvolution? Let's have an honest discussion about AI. #AI #chatgpt Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetail00:00 - Introduction00:30 - The questions!02:00 - Deconvolution explained too quickly03:12 - Types of AI07:55 - Let's discuss AstroSharp09:31 - Is AI Deconvolution just sharpening?11:43 - Do we know anything, really?14:09 - The "hallucination problem" (not unique to AI)17:33 - My (controversial?) opinionsThe deconvolution thesis shown in the video: Fijneman, G. P. A. "Accelerated deconvolution for radio-astronomical imaging using artificial intelligence."The AI paper mentioned in the video: openreview.net/pdf?id=wduF2lfW30Affiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
The Truth About Pixel Size and Shot Noise (It’s Not What You Think) Deep Sky Detail 2025-04-26 | Shot noise shouldn't care about pixel size, right? I mean, how could it influence how much light is being sent into your camera? Well, it actually DOES matter! In this video, I provide some computer simulations that show why this is the case :)Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Why is this galaxy picture so great? The Real Intelligence Challenge Winner. Deep Sky Detail 2025-04-02 | I had a challenge for you! My viewers processed my M33 data (30 hours: 22 L, 3 RGB, 5 Ha) without using neural network AI tools! This is a video showcasing the final four finalists! Finalists submissions are here:github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/tree/main/finalistsVote here: https://forms.gle/5nS1miM1TT6pX5Rt5Rules and Privacy Policy: github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/blob/main/Rules%20and%20Privacy%20Policy.mdBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M33: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
The Real Intelligence Challenge FINAL results... Plus analyses of other submissions :) Deep Sky Detail 2025-03-31 | I had a challenge for you! My viewers processed my M33 data (30 hours: 22 L, 3 RGB, 5 Ha) without using neural network AI tools! This is a video showcasing the final four finalists! Finalists submissions are here:github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/tree/main/finalistsVote here: https://forms.gle/5nS1miM1TT6pX5Rt5Rules and Privacy Policy: github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/blob/main/Rules%20and%20Privacy%20Policy.mdBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M33: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Measuring the Earths Shadow. Lunar Eclipse 2025 #astrophotography #astronomy #eclipse #space Deep Sky Detail 2025-03-21 | Lunar eclipses are cool. In this video, I show a time-lapse of one taken on March 14, 2025 from the Eastern U.S. With it, you can estimate the size of the Earth's umbra (darkest shadow) and see how the stars move across the sky differently than the moon. Pretty cool :)Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
My Viewers Proved it. Deep Sky Detail 2025-03-10 | I had a challenge for you! My viewers processed my M33 data (30 hours: 22 L, 3 RGB, 5 Ha) without using neural network AI tools! This is a video showcasing the final four finalists! Finalists submissions are here:github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/tree/main/finalistsVote here: https://forms.gle/5nS1miM1TT6pX5Rt5Rules and Privacy Policy: github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/blob/main/Rules%20and%20Privacy%20Policy.mdBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M33: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
I needed more space for my astrophotos, and Im on a budget. A RPi5, SATA hat, and hard drives! Deep Sky Detail 2025-02-24 | I'm finally big enough to admit it: I'm an astrophotographer who needs space! Space to hold my pictures of space. Thanks to my buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetail members, I was able to create a Pi NAS and test it out. This is that video :)Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailShoutout to the following channels featured in the shirts I wore. Check out their channels!@DeepSpaceAstro @AstroAF @Naztronomy 00:00 Introduction03:38 Why NAS?11:29 Thank you members!11:57 Assembly of the NAS17:45 Installing the software24:11 How well does it work and ratings27:11 Mitigating failure!Links to info, products and code in this video~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~## Information Links ##Raid Levels: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levelsUSB Fan Control: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetail/script-turning-usb-fans-pi-nas (feel free to support me there if you'd like!)Raid Calculator: raid-calculator.comRaid Rebuild Failure Calculator: magj.github.io/raid-failure## Product Links ##Products (Affiliate Links):Raspberry Pi: amzn.to/4k83lu5Radxa Sata Hat: amzn.to/41dbULzPower Adapter: amzn.to/3XaVp1mHard Drive Cage: amzn.to/4iar634USB Fans: amzn.to/3ES6wWHRPi Cooler: amzn.to/3ESBvBY128 GB SD Card: amzn.to/4hMf7J2SD Card Reader: amzn.to/4bcrNqaSATA extension cables: amzn.to/419do9H (not needed if you have 2.5" SSDs. Needed if you have 3.5" HDDs)IronWolf Drives: amzn.to/4i8OgqqNASes that are ready to go:Synology 4 Bay NAS: amzn.to/4beKB8jLockerstor NAS: amzn.to/41u46q4## Useful Code ##Install OMV: wget github.com/OpenMediaVault-Plugin-Developers/installScript/raw/master/install chmod +x install sudo ./install -nMake PCIe work: sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txtAdd to bottom of config.txt file for PCIe:dtparam=pciex1dtparam=pciex1_gen=3PiSafe:wget raw.githubusercontent.com/RichardMidnight/pi-safe/main/pisafe -O pisafebash pisafe installFixing Power Failures: mdadm --stop /dev/md0mdadm --assemble --scan --forcesudo omv-salt deploy run fstab monitAstro Affiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Imaging the Horsehead Deep Sky Detail 2025-01-31 | I thought I'd do a short stream of while I image the horsehead nebula.. I'll use only free software :)Don't forget about AstroSharp! deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/AstroSharpMy Equipment:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
Imaging the Horsehead Deep Sky Detail 2025-01-31 | I thought I'd do a short stream of while I image the horsehead nebula.. I'll use only free software :)Don't forget about AstroSharp! deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/AstroSharpMy Equipment:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
No AI? No Problem! A processing Tutorial. Deep Sky Detail 2025-01-24 | I've got a challenge for you! Process my M33 data (30 hours: 22 L, 3 RGB, 5 Ha) without using neural network AI tools! Can you do it? Here is a processing tutorial for the "Real Intelligence Challenge." I know that you can do better! Try it! The data are here on my github page:github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge@stefan_astro's video on adding Ha to galaxies: youtube.com/watch?v=gRqj1nCSk_wShoutout to the following channels featured in the shirts I wore. Check out their channels!@DeepSpaceAstro @AstroAF @Naztronomy Rules and Privacy Policy: github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/blob/main/Rules%20and%20Privacy%20Policy.mdBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M33: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
The Real Intelligence Challenge: A processing contest. Deep Sky Detail 2025-01-11 | I've got a challenge for you! Process my M33 data (30 hours: 22 L, 3 RGB, 5 Ha) without using neural network AI tools! Can you do it? The data are here on my github page:github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challengeRules and Privacy Policy: github.com/deepskydetail/no.ai.challenge/blob/main/Rules%20and%20Privacy%20Policy.mdBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links to the gear used to image M33: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Are longer subs really better? An experiment in broadband and light pollution. Deep Sky Detail 2025-01-01 | Have you ever seen a comparison of two different stacked images with different sub-exposures and was thought, "those don't look that different?" Well, they might not be that different after all! In this video, we'll see whether longer sub frames really are worth the trouble. Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
That doesnt make sense, does it? The complex relationship between SNR and integration. Part II. Deep Sky Detail 2024-12-04 | Dr. Detail has been bothering me for a while about some SNR claims. Basically, some people in forums and in videos are claiming that 4x the signal only doubles speed. But is that true? In my last video, I demonstrated that 4x the signal = 4x the speed, both in raw terms and in gathering SNR. But the conclusions seem like a paradox (at any given integration time, an f2 system only has double the SNR of the f4 system). In this video, we take on that paradox!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Why is integration time and SNR so weird? Part I. Deep Sky Detail 2024-12-02 | Dr. Detail has been bothering me for a while about some SNR claims. Basically, some people in forums and in videos are claiming that 4x the signal only doubles speed. But is that true? What was that, Dr. Detail? Huh? Something about the video not giving the full picture? Huh. Well, I guess this is just part I. Stay tuned!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
How to make a good decision... when you dont know what to do. Telescope Talk. Deep Sky Detail 2024-11-29 | Do you ever suffer from decision paralysis? Need to figure what to choose, but don't know where to start? Well, I know of a method that can help! From telescopes to houses, the method will give you better insight into which choices are better than others!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Are Telescope Prices Going Up Again?! Some of the answers were unsatisfying. Telescope Talk Ep. 2 Deep Sky Detail 2024-11-16 | I've been worried about astro prices for some time. But, with new proposed tariffs, will prices go higher in the U.S.? In episode 2 of Telescope Talk, we go over tariffs, and I asked three telescope companies to respond.Download the Gimp 3.0 development version here: gimp.org/downloads/devel00:00 Intro00:27 The Budget Minded Consumer03:11 What is Being Proposed?05:37 When?06:26 The ResponsesBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Convincing yourself to shoot through light pollution in RGB. Herbig Haro Objects are cool :) Deep Sky Detail 2024-11-10 | Do you ever have to convince yourself to image a DSO through light pollution? In RGB? I do! And it can still be worth it!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Is it time to ditch Photoshop? Telescope Talk Ep. 1 Deep Sky Detail 2024-11-08 | Is it time to ditch Photoshop in favor of Gimp 3.0? What's going on with AstroSharp? Plus a new secret tool?!Download the Gimp 3.0 development version here: gimp.org/downloads/devel00:00 Intro00:45 More videos?02:05 Time to replace Photoshop?05:14 Astrosharp? Deconvolution?07:13 A Secret ProjectBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
F-Ratio: ITS NOT A MYTH... EXCEPT WHEN IT IS! Three things to keep in mind. Deep Sky Detail 2024-10-06 | Does focal length matter? Does aperture matter? And what is some non-random third thing that ties everything together? In this video, I discuss the "Triforce of astrophotography signal!" Or maybe it's the "Triforce of Astrophotography Resolution?" Well, you can decide :)00:00 Introduction00:46 The Prelude01:33 Part I: What is the Astrophotography Triforce?06:33 Part II: The First Triforce Piece08:05 Part III A: The Second Triforce Piece11:28 Part III B: Some Examples18:26 Part IV: The Third Triforce Piece21:54 Part V: Using the Whole TriforceBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Are accurate predictions possible? SNR Theory and Reality. Deep Sky Detail 2024-09-14 | Recently a couple great videos came out questioning the usefulness of SNR calculators. And yes, they can be problematic. But, if you have good data, some of them can get a good estimate. For those videos, check out @setiv2 and @DylanODonnell 's videos here:youtube.com/watch?v=vnaVrRWD9qkyoutube.com/watch?v=T7MSwo-V2vE&tAlso check out @AstroAF 's video where he tests the calculator I put together at the beginning of a project and at the end of the project. It's a good demonstration that SNR calculators are estimates (the numbers at the beginning won't perfectly match). But they can help with planning!youtu.be/RtNqTtD65QY?si=FmVcUhJ9XF4ReCOfBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
𝐌𝐲 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐂𝐃 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐍𝐑 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧? Deep Sky Detail 2024-09-09 | In my last video, I did a flawed comparison between my Starlight Xpress and 2600MM pro camera testing their SNR. The Starlight CCD came out on top compared to the CMOS I tested. But, there were too many confounding variables to be sure. In this video, I conducted an experiment with my 294MM camera and the Starlight to see if I can replicate the results. And... I found some interesting things!When working on this video, I talked to @CuivTheLazyGeek a bit, and he was really kind and informative about discussing filters (one of the things that could have affected the previous video's results). While I don't specifically talk about filters in this video, the conversation was super helpful, and I may discuss more about filters in a future video. I highly recommend you watch his reviews of the various filters he tests! Also (!) @williamhedges1519 with Cosmic Film Studios has a YT channel that provided the green screen spaceship model video used in my introduction. He lets anyone use it (based on the video description). He does a really cool "Cosmic Cat" series that I enjoy. I thought I'd give a shoutout. The greenscreen stuff is here: youtube.com/watch?v=r1oQ0LBQlq0&t=393sCosmic Cat Episode 1 is here: youtube.com/watch?v=uQBOTuzaFYgBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
2x the SNR with older CCDs? Why some CMOS cameras arent as sensitive and why it might not matter Deep Sky Detail 2024-08-09 | Want to get the best SNR possible with your telescope setup? Well, you might be forgetting one important factor... pixel size and quantum efficiency! My old CCD camera beat the newer ZWO 2600MM and 6200MM pro cameras at collecting light. In this video, I show you what probably happened!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Proving Sub-Length Matters! #science #astrophotography #space #astronomy #experiment Deep Sky Detail 2024-07-22 | Does sub-exposure length matter in astrophotography? How short is too short? I did an experiment that provides evidence for taking longer subs when you stack images!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
𝗠𝘆 (𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲) 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂! And, it 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 :) Deep Sky Detail 2024-07-11 | Have you ever finished an imaging session, and asked yourself, "Hmmm... I wonder how much more integration time/sub exposures I need to get a good image?" In this video, I'll show you my web application that can help you figure that out! Astrophotography answers are sometimes complicated. But my free web app can help make things simpler.deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/Calculate_SNRBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
The Orion Constellation is Beautiful. #astrophotos #space #science #astronomy #astrophotography Deep Sky Detail 2024-06-27 | I took these images with a combination of my 80mm telescope and inexpensive Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens in 2022. The camera used was a ZWO 294MM Pro.Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Processing M58 with Free Software Deep Sky Detail 2024-06-26 | I've got some data of M58 that I need to reprocess. I'll use only free software :)Don't forget about AstroSharp! deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/AstroSharpMy Equipment:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
𝐘𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭. (𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧). Deep Sky Detail 2024-06-22 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/DeepSkyDetail You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.Have you ever seen a comparison of two different stacked images with different sub-exposures and was thought, "those don't look that different?" Well, they might be really different. In this video, I'll prove that sub-exposure length matters in astrophotography. The results might surprise you!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/joinThis video is sponsored by Brilliant
But you can decrease it. Heres why. Introduction to Deconvolution Part II Deep Sky Detail 2024-05-29 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/DeepSkyDetail You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.Ever wonder why people talk about "PSFs" in astrophotography? Well, a PSF makes your image blurry, so your can never have a perfect image. I go into detail about what can affect a point spread function in this video.Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/joinThis video was sponsored by Brilliant
The best option for astro image capture?? The RPi5 is almost deliciously good. First impressions. Deep Sky Detail 2024-05-22 | Tired of using a laptop for controlling your telescope and astrophotography equipment? Maybe it's time for a piece of the Pi! The Raspberry Pi 5 is a great alternative to pricier, more restrictive options. It consumes less power. And it might be able to do planetary imaging as well as capturing deep sky objects! Here are my initial thoughts of two setups, a Vilros starter kit, and NVME hat with Geeekpi case.Vilros Pi Kit: amzn.to/3Kd09NaRPi5: amzn.to/3wVcfr3 (you can get them cheaper elsewhere)Geeekpi Case: amzn.to/4dJj67AHat in Video: amzn.to/3UUuYuKNVME in Video: amzn.to/4axDVjIHat with good cable (untested): amzn.to/3WQrA75Small 512 GB NVME for good cable: amzn.to/4e3W1NlNVME to USB Adapter: amzn.to/3UUv5GGBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join8-Bit March by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Capturing the birth of a new star. Deep Sky Detail 2024-05-06 | Herbig-Haro objects are really cool! The show us where new stars are born! I shot M78 for 20+ hours to get a couple HH objects (there are 17 in the area I imaged), and I only really only got one! But I still think it is cool :) #astrophotography Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAnton's Video@whatdamath youtube.com/watch?v=rOFSINANVz4HH Object Paper:https://shorturl.at/rIJT7Affiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/joinHyperfun by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
What does good Signal to Noise Ratio look like in #astrophotography ?? #space #astrophotos #nebula Deep Sky Detail 2024-04-29 | I've been making videos about signal to noise ratio. I even have a free app that you can use to estimate it! But what does a good signal to noise ratio look like? The results may surprise you!deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/Calculate_SNR For those interested, here is the gear I use (or equivalent; Orion has discontinued some of their products, so the equivalent skywatcher products are listed). Most of the links are Amazon Affiliate links. Thanks!From Amazon:Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX From Agena Astro:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Here is the link that compares Bortle 7 to Bortle 4: youtu.be/OA89ZVh-uesI made a free SNR app that can help you know how much integration time you need. It's simple to use! Check it out here: deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/Calculate_SNR #astronomy #astrophotography #neuralnetwork #gimp #rstudio #photography #machinelearning #free #celestron #zwo #siril Drankin Song by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Try the sharpening tool I made (AstroSharp)! Download it from GitHub here:github.com/deepskydetail/AstroSharp nqFI29h8W0Fp9UkKOJry
Making a drawing with rotating circles! #astrophotography #fouriertransform #maths #math Deep Sky Detail 2024-04-21 | I make a drawing of a galaxy with nothing but rotating circles!Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
How circles explain image sharpness. Deep Sky Detail 2024-04-19 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/DeepSkyDetail You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.Ever wonder why people talk about "frequencies" and photographs/astrophotography images? Here's an intuitive explanation for what frequencies are! Image processing doesn't have to be difficult if you know the right terms! Some great videos on Epicycles (i.e., the "orbits" in this video)@3blue1brown youtube.com/watch?v=r6sGWTCMz2k&t=875s@Mathologer youtube.com/watch?v=qS4H6PEcCCA@GoldPlatedGoof youtube.com/watch?v=2hfoX51f6sg&t=247sBecome a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/joinThis video was sponsored by Brilliant00:00 Introduction00:58 An Unexpected Visitor02:08 Orbits and Their Shapes04:00 The First Example04:43 Brilliant Sponsorship06:15 Getting to Square 107:00 Comparing Example 1 to Square 108:08 Fourier Transformations and Sine Waves09:40 Functions and Astrophotography Images10:36 Frequencies are Important!11:40 The Galaxy Drawing12:10 What a Fourier Transformation Looks Like13:00 Destroying Low and High Frequency Information
How internet trolls almost won. Deep Sky Detail 2024-04-13 | I went to Dallas for the eclipse. But... there were supposed to be clouds. Was I able to get a good image? #astrophotography Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/joinHorror Music by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Eternal Hope by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Live View of Eclipse in Dallas (just visual) Deep Sky Detail 2024-04-08 | Here is a live view of the the eclipse in Dallas (weather permitting). There will be no audio in the stream.Don't forget about AstroSharp! deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/AstroSharpMy Equipment:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
Update on new sharpening/deconvolution tool for astro images... Deep Sky Detail 2024-04-01 | Well, there's a bit of trouble with the new neural network for "deconvolving" astro images...Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Virtual Star Party: M58 Deep Sky Detail 2024-03-30 | Hi! Come join me tonight! I will doing some live stacking of M58!Don't forget about AstroSharp! deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/AstroSharpMy Equipment:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
Ive been working on something special... Deep Sky Detail 2024-03-21 | Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
Debunking the myth about light pollution, and understanding how it affects SNR. Deep Sky Detail 2024-03-03 | Ever wonder why you just can't bring out the faint detail of reflection nebulae in the city, even after stacking hours of data? Here we simulate why that signal gets lost in the noise, and why "swamping read noise" is no compensation in astrophotography.Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailJoin this channel to get access to videos 24 hrs. in advance:youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/joinAffiliate Links: Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)nqFI29h8W0Fp9UkKOJry
Plans for the future. 1 year anniversary on YT! Deep Sky Detail 2024-02-27 | It has been one year since I first uploaded a video to YouTube! I'd like to grow the channel in the coming year! Here are my plans! Thanks!buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetailFor those interested, here is the gear I use (or equivalent; Orion has discontinued some of their products, so the equivalent skywatcher products are listed). Most of the links are Amazon Affiliate links. Thanks!Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hXnqFI29h8W0Fp9UkKOJry
M42 in the Hubble Palette Deep Sky Detail 2024-02-24 | Hi! Come join me tonight! I will be reprocessing some data of M42 in the Hubble Palette.Don't forget about AstroSharp! deepskydetail.shinyapps.io/AstroSharpMy Equipment:ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOoHEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lwOptolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
Transforming Monochrome Images into RGB with Ha, OIII, and SII. Pixelmath Magic in Siril. Deep Sky Detail 2024-02-18 | Pixelmath Expression RGB (replace XXX with proportions)qeSII = XXXqeHa = XXXqeOIII = XXXR: max(max((0.2196*SII)/qeSII, (0.4510*Ha)/qeHa), (0.0078*OIII)/qeOIII) G: max(max((0.0039*Ha)/qeHa, (0.9961*OIII)/qeOIII), (0.9373*(Ha*.25))/qeHa)B: max(max((0.431*SII)/qeSII, (0.1216*Ha)/qeHa), max((0.8275*OIII)/qeOIII, (Ha*0.25)/qeHa))Want to make monochrome narrowband images look like true RGB images? This past month, I captured the Orion Nebula with narrowband filters. In this video, I process those data using free software (Siril, Gimp and my sharpening tool), showing how I did it. My discord has the data if you'd like to follow along, or try to process it better than I did: discord.gg/c86KHVDnrFTim Hutchison's Presentation: youtube.com/live/cu76vNPq4Tc?si=Ev7g0NO2Ue35qLh3Doug from @AstroAF video on HDR Orion: youtube.com/watch?v=1eeHur-y0qE&t=1427sFor those interested, here is the gear I use (or equivalent; Orion has discontinued some of their products, so the equivalent skywatcher products are listed). Most of the links are Amazon Affiliate links. Thanks!Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQiSkywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZiZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoNOptolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23TwOrion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzuRaspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWHR Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKlZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX Link to Siril: siril.orgLink to Sirilic: gitlab.com/free-astro/sirilic/-/releasesLink to Gimp: gimp.org/downloadsLink to G'Mic: https://gmic.eu/download.htmlLink to AstroSharp/AstroClean: github.com/deepskydetail/AstroSharpLink to Starnet: starnetastro.com/download#astronomy #astrophotography #neuralnetwork #gimp #rstudio #photography #machinelearning #free #celestron #zwo nqFI29h8W0Fp9UkKOJry
