Nebula Photos
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Tech. Specs + Gear
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2 sec., f/4, ISO1600 (I used 17 * 2" in the PS Stack)
Keep in mind the comet will be higher and higher in the evening sky this month, and also dimmer, so longer exposures and tracking will be called for soon :)
Peak Design Travel Tripod - bhpho.to/3NoWD3N
Canon Ra - ebay.us/vPOHWJ
Rokinon 135 f/2 - amzn.to/3XX5u1y
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Contents
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0:00 Why I'm hiking to a mountaintop
2:37 Setting up and the gear I brought
4:00 Found it!
4:35 Better than NEOWISE?
4:56 Editing a stack in Photoshop
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Resources
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My M31 Data - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UUt-4V-4ERSziLn5-v5TMXIa2vhBbo_A?usp=sharing
Siril - siril.org
Sirilic - gitlab.com/free-astro/sirilic/-/releases
Sirilic Instructions - siril.org/docs/sirilic
Starnet - starnetastro.com
Starnet Installation - youtu.be/gyOa8eNIVlk
Full Start to Finish Tutorials - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzbdmripj1cQ4nNQrocsyzlOR8KSG5AX&si=BBhABwICYqoGxXLq
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The Kit:
Apertura All Night Imaging Supply - bit.ly/3viDM54
ZWO AM3 Mount - bit.ly/3B8LW2p
Askar 71F Telescope - bit.ly/47zGKAH
ZWO ASI2600MC Air - bit.ly/3zn4wU6
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Contents
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0:00 The Plan
1:04 Why?
1:45 Kit breakdown
2:18 Heybike / Hollyland (sponsors)
7:52 Where are we going?
8:29 Arrival at the site
9:07 Setting up the kit
15:14 Turning on the power
16:55 Connecting to the 2600 Air and initial settings
18:33 Additional global settings
19:42 Finding initial focus
20:34 Polar alignment
21:30 Go To M31
21:55 Calibrate the autoguider
22:28 Fine focus with Bahtinov mask
24:26 Autorun
26:04 Switching to M45 (1:30am)
27:01 Switching to M42 (3:15am)
28:55 Final images
29:09 Credits (Patreon)
This video is sponsored by Hollyland and Heybike.
#recordmyride, #hollylandXheybike, #heybike, #hollyland, #letyourjoyout
The Askar 71F Telescope, ZWO AM3 Mount, ZWO ASI2600MC Air, and Apertura All Night Imaging Supply were sent to me for review by Askar, ZWO, and High Point Scientific. None of these companies are paid sponsors nor do they have any input into what I say about their products. My review policy is available here: nebulaphotos.com/reviews And I'm happy to discuss it with anyone that has questions.
Details for my gallery show opening reception:
Thursday, September 12th, 7-8pm
The Landau Gallery at the Belmont Hill School
350 Prospect St, Belmont, MA 02478
Light refreshments and beverages will be served, and plenty of free parking is available.
My video on backlit prints: youtu.be/nxYyKaPjyP8
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Resources mentioned in the video
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My Discord - discord.gg/nebulaphotos
My other beginner tutorials - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzbdmripj1cQ4nNQrocsyzlOR8KSG5AX
Astrospots - astrospots.com
Siril - siril.org
Starnet - starnetastro.com
My video showing how to install Starnet CLI - youtu.be/gyOa8eNIVlk
3D print file for Rokinon 135 Bahtinov Mask - thingiverse.com/thing:2168672
My video explaining Signal to Noise Ratio - youtu.be/0vd6Zk5M5OA
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Gear used in this video
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Bogen 3001 Tripod - tinyurl.com/bogen3001
Generic Ball Head - ebay.us/eJg8re
Canon Rebel T7 - ebay.us/RrdSSk
Rokinon 135mm f/2 - amzn.to/3Slkvs3
Shutter Release Cable - amzn.to/3Ylidgd
USB Lens Warmer - amzn.to/3WHZcUg
Bahtinov Mask for Rokinon 135 f/2 - ebay.us/VLMvy5
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Contents
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0:00 The Polaris Flare!
1:04 Why the stars move slower near the North Star
4:40 Gear breakdown
11:38 Location, Bortle Scale, Moon Phase, Weather
15:35 Camera and Lens settings
22:08 Finding Polaris
24:43 Focusing with a Bahtinov Mask
26:25 Taking and examining a test exposure
30:18 Taking the photos of space (lights)
34:56 Taking the calibration frames (flats, biases, darks)
42:40 Organizing the photos into folders
51:18 Software needed: Siril and Starnet
53:44 Stacking
1:00:46 Display modes and Cropping
1:11:00 Background Extraction
1:24:30 Color Calibration
1:30:45 Starnet and Star Recomposition (stretching)
1:50:40 Final optional touches (saturation and cropping)
1:55:35 Final image reveal and credits (patreon)
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Creative Commons Image and Music Credits
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Earth's rotational axis by Siyavula Education, CC BY 2.0
Representation of the Bortle scale By ESO/P. Horálek, M. Wallner, CC BY 4.0
Insomnia Pt. 1 by Meydän, CC BY 4.0.
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Social
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Twitter: twitter.com/nebulaphotos
Facebook: facebook.com/nebulaphotosdotcom
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Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, TTArtisan, Turing, William Optics, AstroWorld Telescopes, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, William Optics, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
Thanks to @astrofalls , Josh Kim, and the rest of the Starfront crew for having me down for the tour!
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All products mentioned in this video
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iOptron GEM45 - bit.ly/3XIlZ2R
Pegasus Falcon V2 rotator - bit.ly/3xIRvDi
Pegasus Focuscube V3 - bit.ly/45NjEpp
Pegasus Ultimate PowerBox - bit.ly/3ztWB6S
BuckeyeStargazer Powerbox mounting plate - bit.ly/4biTfkp
Askar FRA500 - bit.ly/3RL9EXW
Askar FRA500 reducer - bit.ly/4cE52uR
Wanderer Astro Flat Panel V4-EC - tinyurl.com/wandererFlat
SmartComponents Cable Organizers - etsy.com/listing/985038855
ZWO ASI2600MM - bit.ly/3KZef5f
ZWO 2" filter wheel - bit.ly/3W4inr2
William Optics Unigude 50 - bit.ly/3W10M2X
ZWO ASI220mm Mini - bit.ly/3XBjO1c
Web Power Switch Pro (probably better to get a simpler one) - amzn.to/4cjCOG0
Mele Quieter 3Q - amzn.to/3zgPFtM
BuckeyeStargazer Mele mounting plate - buckeyestargazer.net/Store/MiniPC.php
Apple Airtag - amzn.to/3zimiHv
Long Losmandy plate - bit.ly/4bhy1Uc
Dew Not heater bands - bit.ly/3xJKSk7
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Contents
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0:00 What is this and who is it for?
2:08 Mount
5:05 Power strip
7:12 Telescope
12:00 Mini PC
13:00 Powerbox
14:14 Rotator
18:16 Focuser
24:57 Squarespace (sponsor)
25:49 Image train
28:00 Powerbox
28:57 Flat panel
32:35 Cabling
38:27 Next week
38:38 Patreon (credits)
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, TTArtisan, Turing, William Optics, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, ZWO, Pegasus Astro, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, William Optics, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video.
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Camera I used: touptekastro.com/products/atr585c?variant=47199876907320
Telescope I used: bit.ly/3S7T9ot
Processing software I used: siril.org
Astrobin group / discussions: astrobin.com/groups/92/short-exposures-dso and astrobin.com/forum/c/astrophotography/deep-sky/lucky-imaging-for-dso
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Contents
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0:00 Why?
2:08 'Resolution' explained
3:45 Limits on resolution
6:55 The solution: Lucky Imaging
9:38 The gear
12:13 Capture
14:24 Squarespace (sponsor)
15:25 Stacking with Siril
24:32 Results
27:00 Next steps
28:14 Extended shell
29:10 Patreon (credits)
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
Kevin's observatory is based on the Skyshed plans you can buy here: skyshed.com If you are planning to build a shed-style observatory, I think these plans are well worth getting. Even if you don't follow them exactly, there are lots of great construction photos and tips you will find useful.
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Contents
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0:00 Origins
1:44 Skyshed Plans
2:07 Why Kevin changed from wood to metal beams
5:54 Roll-off vs. Dome
6:36 No motor?
8:33 Outro
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Contents
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0:00 Intro
0:28 DWARF II
1:22 Vaonis Hestia
4:35 ZWO Seestar S50
7:02 Tracking during totality
9:03 Would we use them for next eclipse?
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Contents
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0:00 Where am I going? TX? VT?
1:12 SNOW!!?
2:31 The Farm
3:16 Shadow Bands
3:58 Totality!
5:15 My Photography Setups
7:06 TUTORIAL STARTS HERE
10:12 Adobe Camera Raw
18:44 Organizing the 21 layers
27:00 My Manual 'HDR' Process
42:10 Dealing with the Reflection
43:53 Final Touch-ups
49:40 Patreon / End Credits
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Here's a few tips for processing your eclipse photos with Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop.
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Products reviewed:
Explore Scientific AR127 - bit.ly/4coVTaa
Svbony SV550 122mm F7 APO - bit.ly/3TkiRGI ($60 off if your total is $500 or more with code Nico60 from official Svbony site), other places: https://linktr.ee/SvbonySV550122mm
Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED - skywatcherusa.com/products/esprit-120mm-ed-triplet-apo-refractor
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Contents
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0:00 Why am I testing these three telescopes?
4:25 ES AR127 - Physical Characteristics
7:34 Svbony 122 - Physical Characteristics
11:28 Sky-watcher Esprit 120 - Physical Characteristics
17:21 Rainbow Black (sponsored segment)
18:43 Imaging Tests
31:41 Credits (Patreon)
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Video Disclosures
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The Explore Scientific AR127 was bought at retail with proceeds from Patreon.
The Svbony SV550 122mm F7 was lent to me by Svbony for review.
The Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 ED was lent to me by Sky-Watcher USA for review.
The ZWO ASI6200MM and MC are were lent to me by ZWO for use on this channel.
This video is sponsored by Rainbow Black, a novel by Maggie Thrash.
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, Svbony, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Sigma America, Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
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Resources
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My Eclipse Prep Video Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzbdmripj1fiZT1_XvxASYDQmEUH_J_a&si=GlB27O6zFQdKvDYl
Interactive Google Map for the April 8th Eclipse: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html
Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply: bit.ly/3Pr7hIW
CaptureEclipse website: almadenobservatory.net/CaptureEclipse
Solar Eclipse Maestro download link (updated): drive.google.com/file/d/11-eBG2L4EtcX_K2Fycvy3xkFFbcprr0f/view
Eclipse Orchestrator website: http://moonglowtechnologies.com/products/EclipseOrchestrator/index.shtml
SET'n'C website: https://robertnufer.ch/06_computing/setnc/setnc_page.htm
EclipseDroid website: strickling.net/eclipsedroid.htm
@Naztronomy tutorial on SET'n'C: youtu.be/khQzQG85XI4
@TAIC Presenation on Automation: youtube.com/watch?v=6q-41vi0XLU
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Contents
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0:00 Pros/Cons of full automation
4:38 Comparison and compatibility of available software
9:35 Squarespace (sponsored segment)
10:44 CaptureEclipse demo
24:46 Solar Eclipse Maestro demo
32:44 Eclipse Orchestrator demo
38:21 SET'n'C demo
44:29 EclipseDroid intro (not a full demo)
46:35 Patreon / Credits (Astrospheric Pro offer)
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
William Optics SpaceCat 61 WIFD - tinyurl.com/spacecat61 (Use code NEBULAPHOTOS for $100 off any CAT series telescope 51-71)
TTArtisan 500mm f6.3 - tinyurl.com/ttart500
Canon RF100-300 f2.8 L - bhpho.to/3Pbj8KQ
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Social:
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Twitter: @nebulaphotos
Instagram: @nebulaphotosdotcom
Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, TTArtisan, Turing, William Optics, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, William Optics, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
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Video Disclosures
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The TTArtisan lens and William Optics SpaceCat 61 were sent to me for review. I am also a member of their respective affiliate programs so if you use the link in my description, I get a commission payment. Other than that there is no financial relationship, and neither company has any say into what I share about these products.
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Resources
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Dwarf II Smart Telescope: dwarflab.com
ZWO Seestar S50: store.seestar.com/NICO
Vaonis Hestia: bit.ly/3P7ZuPZ
Solar Eclipse Timer App:
Apple - apps.apple.com/us/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865?platform=iphone
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxwoodastronomy.solareclipsetimer
NightCap Camera App: apps.apple.com/us/app/nightcap-camera/id754105884
Xavier Jubier's Interactive Google Map: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html
Baader Astrosolar Safety Film for making your own custom filters (3 stores in case any sell out):
Agena - bit.ly/448ursS
B&H - bhpho.to/3r4RFBj
High Point Scientific - bit.ly/3PxkpNm
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Contents
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0:00 Intro (Nico)
1:07 DWARF II (Nico)
3:58 Seestar (Nico)
7:06 Hestia (Nico)
11:40 Special Guest
12:49 Seestar (Sarah)
13:57 DWARF II (Sarah)
15:33 Hestia (Sarah)
Full Solar Eclipse playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzbdmripj1fiZT1_XvxASYDQmEUH_J_a
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Resources
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PS Align Pro (iOS): apps.apple.com/us/app/polar-scope-align-pro/id970161373
PolarAligner Pro (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_kechko.Polaralignment&hl=en_US&gl=US
Sky-watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack: bit.ly/3v0UZQa
Sky-watcher Star Adventurer GTi (with Tripod): bit.ly/43IDLDl
Stellarium: stellarium.org
List of Eclipse Camera Automation Software: eclipse.aas.org/resources/apps-software#automate
Xavier Jubier's Interactive Google Map: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html
Xavier Jubier's Eclipse Exposure Calculator: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/SolarEclipseExposure.html
Lens & Sensor Visualization Tool: https://moonzoom.world
Solar Eclipse Timer App:
Apple - apps.apple.com/us/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865?platform=iphone
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxwoodastronomy.solareclipsetimer
Freewell Magnetic Solar Filter: bhpho.to/3SL26V3
Baader Astrosolar Safety Film for making your own custom filters (3 stores in case any sell out):
Agena - bit.ly/448ursS
B&H - bhpho.to/3r4RFBj
High Point Scientific - bit.ly/3PxkpNm
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Contents
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0:00 Why use a tracker?
3:05 2 things I forgot: Raw vs. JPEG, Spare batteries
4:51 Daytime Polar Alignment
9:27 Meridian Flip Discussion
12:50 Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks Discussion
18:20 Squarespace
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
Raw Photos and Comparisons: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IX6ERi4U1FApbs1stacRm2YAB_IdRtTA?usp=sharing
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Product Links (affiliated)
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Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye: bhpho.to/3OLDkCH
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN: bhpho.to/48u2e0O
Sigma fp L: bhpho.to/48xbJMY
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Social:
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Twitter: @nebulaphotos
Instagram: @nebulaphotosdotcom
Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Video Disclosures
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Sigma America sent me the following to make this review:
Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Lens
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Lens
Sigma fp L Camera
No money exchanged hands, they have no input into what I say in my review, and I will return the products once the review is posted.
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Sigma America, Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
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As mentioned at the end, a special perk for joining my patreon related to the eclipse is that my Patreon members get a free month of Astrospheric Pro leading up to the April 8th, 2024 eclipse. Details on that perk once you've joined my patreon are here:
patreon.com/posts/new-benefit-free-88346114?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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Resources mentioned or demonstrated
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List of Eclipse Camera Automation Software: eclipse.aas.org/resources/apps-software#automate
Xavier Jubier's Interactive Google Map: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html
Xavier Jubier's Eclipse Exposure Calculator: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/SolarEclipseExposure.html
Lens & Sensor Visualization Tool: https://moonzoom.world
Solar Eclipse Timer App:
Apple - apps.apple.com/us/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865?platform=iphone
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxwoodastronomy.solareclipsetimer
Freewell Magnetic Solar Filter: bhpho.to/3SL26V3
Baader Astrosolar Safety Film for making your own custom filters (3 stores in case any sell out):
Agena - bit.ly/448ursS
B&H - bhpho.to/3r4RFBj
High Point Scientific - bit.ly/3PxkpNm
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Contents
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0:00 2 months away!
0:24 Recap of the first two parts
2:19 What's next in the series?
3:54 The Basic Kit and Why practice?
5:18 Useful Online Tools (Exposure Calculator)
19:20 Before C1: Finding and focusing on the Sun
22:50 C1: First Partial Phase begins
24:37 C2: Totality!
30:51 C3: Second Partial Phase
31:35 The pictures - what they will look like and processing
33:14 Astrospheric Pro offer / Patreon / Credits
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==Contents==
0:00 Orion Nebula at the eyepiece
1:25 Photography with a visual Newtonian
3:23 Telescope Adapters for Smartphones
5:30 Aligning your Phone to the Eyepiece
6:06 Focusing and Finding
7:23 Taking the pictures
8:54 Stacking / editing with Photoshop
==Credit for Public Domain Video used==
Visible and Infrared Visualization of the Orion Nebula (Short Version)
NASA, ESA, F. Summers, G. Bacon, Z. Levay, J. DePasquale, L. Hustak, L. Frattare, M. Robberto and M. Gennaro (STScI), and R. Hurt (Caltech/IPAC); Acknowledgement: R. Gendler
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==Contents==
0:00 Intro / Recap
0:54 Constructing the Extension
6:26 Windows, Door, and Stairs
8:41 Rails for the ROR
10:30 Rolling Roof Platform
12:51 Squarespace (sponsor)
14:22 Installing Roof Trusses
17:48 Sheathing/Trim for the Gable Ends
19:13 Insulation
19:35 Before Dawn (day of storm)
20:12 Drip Edge
21:12 Metal Panels
22:52 Gable End Trim
23:29 Houston, we've got a problem!
24:27 I've failed (flurries)
25:01 Getting the ridge cap on
25:40 The day after
27:03 Naming the Observatory and Sign
28:29 Credits (Patreon)
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
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Askar 185 APO Imaging Test Data
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Link to the imaging test data shown in this video: http://tinyurl.com/askar185APOdata
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Gear reviewed/mentioned in this video
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Askar 185 APO: bit.ly/3S7T9ot
1x Flattener for the 185 APO: bit.ly/48EUgTk
0.8x Reducer / Flattener for the 185 APO: bit.ly/3S5aTRl
ZWO ASI6200MC: bit.ly/3U6JMrz
ZWO ASI6200MM: bit.ly/3S8nWkG
Sky-watcher EQ6-R (I'd only suggest using this mount with this scope if you have an observatory with a solid pier like me): bit.ly/423hIYa
Sky-watcher EQ8-R: bit.ly/3ObFhs6
iOptron CEM120: bit.ly/3HsFu6p
iOptron Tri-pier: bit.ly/4246nqE
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Table of Contents
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0:00 Good timing...
1:30 Disclosures / Thank yous
2:11 The APO Line
2:37 $5000 is affordable?!
4:06 What's included? and optional parts
5:05 Weight/Height and appropriate mounts/piers
6:35 Physical Characteristics
8:30 4K video of the moon (imaging test)
9:38 Single 4 minute subs (imaging tests)
12:14 40 minute stacks (imaging tests)
13:51 Chromatic Abberation (imaging tests)
15:26 Final processed images
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Social:
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Twitter: @nebulaphotos
Instagram: @nebulaphotosdotcom
Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
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Gear reviewed in this video
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Dwarf II Smart Telescope: dwarflab.com
ZWO Seestar S50: store.seestar.com/NICO or bit.ly/3MBSFVw
OG Star Tracker Kit: ogstartech.com/eshop
OG Star Tracker 3D-print yourself: http://tinyurl.com/OGStar3D
Used Canon T7 DSLR: ebay.us/bSAlS7
Used Canon 75-300 Lens: ebay.us/H5EPXV
Used Bogen 3001 Tripod: ebay.us/EmyF4s
Lens Warmer: amzn.to/3O3usrN
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Table of Contents
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0:00 The contenders are...
1:00 Disclosures / Thank yous
1:29 DWARF II Smart Telescope
8:16 ZWO Seestar S50
13:45 OG Star Tracker Kit
22:26 Final Image Comparisons
23:45 Final Thoughts
25:40 Patreon / Credits
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Video and Music Credits
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Flight Through the Orion Nebula in Visible and Infrared Light
NASA, ESA, and F. Summers, G. Bacon, Z. Levay, J. DePasquale, L. Hustak, L. Frattare, M. Robberto, M. Gennaro (STScI), R. Hurt (Caltech/IPAC), M. Kornmesser (ESA)
Acknowledgement: A. Fujii, R. Gendler
Public Domain
Eyes on the Skies - Zooming into the Pleiades Cluster
Credit: ESA/Hubble (M. Kornmesser & L. L. Christensen)
Public Domain
Last Odyssey and Arcade Romance by ELFL
Licensed through Epidemic Sound
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Social:
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Twitter: @nebulaphotos
Instagram: @nebulaphotosdotcom
Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
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==Contents==
0:00 Intro / Recap
0:36 Building Roof Trusses
5:41 Wall Framing
12:17 Wall Sheathing
16:52 Tarping Strategy for Rain
17:56 Next steps
18:39 Squarespace (sponsor)
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
Check out Part 1 here if you missed it: youtu.be/JkLfHOWsd4U
Table of Contents
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0:00 What I've been up to, and brief recap
1:06 What was that metal object I dug up?
1:50 Digging, digging and more digging
2:35 My first MISTAKE
3:55 My second MISTAKE (the big one)
7:00 Even more digging
8:11 Installing post bases
9:07 Making floor beams
10:14 Taking an angle grinder to my telescope piers
10:52 Setting up the joists
13:35 Nails vs. screws - why I choose nails
14:04 Running conduit for electrical
14:49 Adding blocking
15:50 Cleaning my treated plywood
16:44 Installing the sheathing
17:13 My third MISTAKE
17:59 Sheathing the pier openings
18:58 Vibration test
19:25 Telescope clearance test
20:00 Why is my floor so high off the ground?
20:30 SNOW
21:34 Patreon - Thank you! and Credits
Product Links (affiliated)
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Pegasus NYX-101 - tinyurl.com/Pegasus-NYX-101
ZWO AM3 Mount - tinyurl.com/ZWO-AM3
ZWO AM5 Mount - tinyurl.com/ZWO-AM5
ZWO TC40 Carbon Fiber Tripod for AM5 - tinyurl.com/ZWO-TC40
ZWO 200mm Pier Extension - tinyurl.com/ZWO-PE200
ZWO Counterweight Bar for AM5 - tinyurl.com/AM5-CW-Bar
Pegasus Carbon Fiber Tripod for NYX-101 - tinyurl.com/Pegasus-Tripod
Pegasus Aluminum Stand-offs - tinyurl.com/Pegasus-Standoffs
Pegasus Saddle Powerbox - tinyurl.com/Pegasus-Saddle-Powerbox
Table of Contents
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0:00 Why I picked these three
1:38 Disclosures
2:07 Features and Design
10:04 Sound test
10:53 Weight and Payload Capacities
11:55 Price and What's included
13:26 Test 1: no counterweights, 7 kg, 700mm f.l.
21:18 Test 2: w/ counterweight, 13.1 kg, 1000mm f.l.
30:34 Images I created from the test data
32:00 Squarespace (sponsor)
Patreon
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Astrobin, OPT, Agena Astroproducts, eBay, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astroproducts QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Hunt's Photo & Video, Sky-watcher USA, William Optics, Laowa, 7Artisans, TTArtisans, ZWO, Pegasus Astro. I do not review products for money and any brand deals will be fully disclosed. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
==Links / Resources==
Cable Racks: amzn.to/3u3xmFK
Brother Label Maker: amzn.to/3QmmDxM
SmartComponents Cable Organizers: etsy.com/shop/SmartComponents
Pegasus Saddle Powerbox: bit.ly/3Msz4ab
Playlist with my previous videos on cable management: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzbdmripj1crEYDI8vZLctip19_LJrwo
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
Resources (printable templates and recipe): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qUqXewTuWB6tDzYiBBTWoZpi2p1nnCkH?usp=sharing
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==Contents==
0:00 My Dream
2:25 Picking the Location
3:33 Demolition!
5:48 Staking out the footprint
8:43 Digging Holes
11:36 Mystery Historical Item
12:03 Making the Concrete Telescope Piers
16:27 What's Next?
16:57 Squarespace (Sponsor)
The video is sponsored by Squarespace.
This video covers dual narrowband processing workflows in: Siril & Gimp, DSS & Photoshop, and PixInsight with Narrowband Normalization. Data here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rxJC8EcbE5CKZqGdUyRjspGjplwePkl6?usp=sharing
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==Resources==
Siril: siril.org
GIMP: gimp.org
DSS (latest version): github.com/deepskystacker/DSS/releases
Photoshop: adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
PixInsight: pixinsight.com
Narrowband Normalization: youtu.be/6se3b1ZotMc
How to add the Narrowband Normalization process:
1. Go to Resources...Updates... Manage Repositories... add this link: cosmicphotons.com/pi-modules/narrowbandnormalization
2. Go to Resources...Updates...Check for updates... and check for updates.
3. Restart PixInsight and it will now show up under the Processes menu
==Contents==
0:00 Why Dual Narrowband?
1:37 Desk Tour (FlexiSpot)
3:51 Siril & GIMP
21:48 DSS & Photoshop
36:16 PixInsight & Narrowband Normalization
This video is sponsored by FlexiSpot.
🔭 Telescopes Tested 🔭
Askar 103 APO: tinyurl.com/askar103
Founder Optics FOT106: tinyurl.com/FOT106
ZWO FF107 APO: tinyurl.com/ZWO107
Sky-watcher Esprit 100ED: tinyurl.com/esprit100
💻 Data downloads 💻
Download the data from my imaging tests here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zjEhyrzHGMb4omEIBmbbrKxCScsIDLAa?usp=sharing
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==Contents==
0:00 What I'm testing
1:10 How I test & disclosures
3:43 The importance of the mount
4:37 Physical characteristics
25:56 Imaging tests
Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the All-Star Telescope, High Point Scientific, Astrobin, OPT, Agena Astroproducts, eBay, Astrogear.net, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astroproducts QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Hunt's Photo & Video. I do not review products for money and any brand deals will be fully disclosed. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
Video Disclosures
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All of these telescopes were sent to me on loan so that I could test them. You can see my review policy here: nebulaphotos.com/reviews
📷 Total Solar Eclipse Kits 📷
Kit 1 (Basic): tinyurl.com/EclipseKit1
Kit 2 (Basic + Tracker): tinyurl.com/EclipseKit2
Kit 3 (Advanced): tinyurl.com/EclipseKit3
==Resources Mentioned / Shown==
Solar Eclipse Timer (App and resources): solareclipsetimer.com
Xavier Jubier's Interactive Google Map: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2024_GoogleMapFull.html
Video from Great American Eclipse website: greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024
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==Contents==
0:00 Welcome and Overview
1:45 Eye Safety
3:53 Solar Eclipse Timer App
5:36 Overview of kits and who they are for
7:56 Everyone should bring these things
8:45 Kit 1 (Basic) Breakdown
12:45 Kit 2 (+ Small Tracker) Breakdown
15:37 Kit 3 (Advanced) Breakdown
17:08 Squarespace
18:14 How to make custom solar filters for any lens or telescope
27:45 Patreon AND special offer: Astrospheric Pro !
==Disclosures==
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
I use affiliate programs. Links above (through Kit.co) are affiliated links meaning if you click them, I get a small commission. Your price does NOT go up!
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Resources
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Ben's review of the Duo on @TheNarrowbandChannel : youtu.be/9AN1KHzZZU0
Andy Galasso's PHD Log Viewer: adgsoftware.com/phd2utils
Gear Links
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ZWO ASI2600MC Duo: bit.ly/3DR9oPR
Svbony SV220 Dual Narrowband Filter: tinyurl.com/svbony220
Askar 103 APO: bit.ly/3ORiWk4
ZWO AM5: bit.ly/3DQeUCf
Antlia 3nm Ha Filter: bit.ly/3Obzd2S
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+++Thank You+++
A huge thank you to ZWO, Askar, Astrogear.net, and my Patreon members. Without all of you, this video would not have been possible.
Contents
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0:00 What is the Duo?
3:15 Disclosures
4:11 Differences - Pro vs. Duo
7:55 Image Circle Considerations
8:40 Description of Tests
11:10 Test Results
Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the All-Star Telescope, High Point Scientific, Astrobin, OPT, Agena Astroproducts, eBay, Astrogear.net, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astroproducts QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Hunt's Photo & Video. I do not review products for money and any brand deals will be fully disclosed. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
Video Disclosures
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I loaned the ZWO ASI2600MC Duo from ZWO to make this review. I was sent the Askar 103 APO and accessories from Askar/Sharpstar for the purpose of making a review. The Svbony SV220 was sent free-of-charge for evaluation from Astrogear.net.
====Gear Used====
Ogma AP26CC: getogma.com/products/AP26CC
Night Sky Camera Modified Canon SL2: nightskycamera.com/product-category/in-stock
Svbony SV220 Dual Narrowband Filter: tinyurl.com/svbony220
Sky-watcher Star Adventurer GTi: tinyurl.com/swsa-gti
Askar FMA 180 Pro: tinyurl.com/askar180
William Optics 32mm Guidescope: tinyurl.com/WOguidescope
ASI220MM Mini Guide camera: tinyurl.com/220guidecam
Bahtinov Mask: tinyurl.com/180bmask
Dew Heater Band: amzn.to/47k6Rve
William Optics 48mm Wide T-Ring for Canon: tinyurl.com/WO48Tring
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+++Thank You+++
A huge thank you to Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Ogma, Sky-watcher USA, and my Patreon members. Without all of you, this video would not have been possible.
Contents
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0:00 Which Camera Should YOU Get?
2:12 Disclosures
4:00 Who is This Kit For?
8:35 Technical Comparison of the Cameras
15:45 Setup and Use of the Cameras
20:07 Linear Image Comparisons
26:48 Processing and Non-linear Image Comparisons
31:20 How to Take the Quiz
32:32 Patreon / Credits
Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the All-Star Telescope, High Point Scientific, Astrobin, OPT, Agena Astroproducts, eBay, Astrogear.net, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astroproducts QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Hunt's Photo & Video. I do not review products for money and any brand deals will be fully disclosed. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.
Video Disclosures
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I received a free long-term loan of the Sky-watcher Star Adventurer GTi from Sky-watcher USA. The modified Canon SL2 was given to the channel free-of-charge by Night Sky Camera, and I will be giving it away later this month. The Ogma AP26CC was lent to me for free by Ogma. The Svbony SV220 was sent free-of-charge for evaluation from Astrogear.net.
❤️ Patreon ❤️
I am able to pursue Nebula Photos full-time thanks to my generous supporters on Patreon: patreon.com/nebulaphotos. You can join our supportive community of astrophotographers for as little as $1/month.
❤️ Patreon ❤️
I am able to pursue Nebula Photos full-time thanks to my generous supporters on Patreon: patreon.com/nebulaphotos. You can join our supportive community of astrophotographers for as little as $1/month.
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💻 Links for Resources mentioned in the video 💻
Astrobin: astrobin.com/accounts/register/?r=NEBULAPHOTOS
CDS Portal: http://cdsportal.u-strasbg.fr/
ADS: https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/
Aladin: https://aladin.cds.unistra.fr/
Telescope Live: https://telescope.live/
Spitzer Space Telescope Press: https://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/news/ssc2019-08-nasas-spitzer-captures-stellar-family-portrait
==Resources Mentioned==
Camping along the path of totality: hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/2024-solar-eclipse/camping/all Thanks to @absorbingphotons for the tip!
Baader Astrosolar Safety Film for making your own custom filters (3 stores in case any sell out):
Agena - bit.ly/448ursS
B&H - bhpho.to/3r4RFBj
High Point Scientific - bit.ly/3PxkpNm
==Patreon==
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==Disclosures==
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
I use affiliate programs. Links above are affiliated links meaning if you click them, I get a small commission. Your price does NOT go up!
❤️ Patreon ❤️
I am able to pursue Nebula Photos full-time thanks to my generous supporters on Patreon: patreon.com/nebulaphotos. Join our supportive community of over 900 other astrophotographers for as little as $1/month.
==Disclosures==
This video is sponsored by Brilliant.
Sigma America lent me the new lens as well as a Sigma fp-L camera to try it with. They followed by review policy as laid out here: nebulaphotos.com/reviews
I am a member of the B&H affiliate program. Your price does not go up, but I will get a small commission if you purchase an item after clicking my link.
🔭 Telescopes Tested 🔭
Svbony SV48 90mm - tinyurl.com/ag-svbony90
Founder Optics FOT86 - bit.ly/45HZPj8
Apertura 90mm FPL-53 Triplet - bit.ly/3N3D8NR
Stellarvue SVQ86 - Discontinued
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==Contents==
0:00 Shootout!
2:16 Disclosures
3:35 Telescope Designs
6:27 Physical Characteristics
25:37 Squarespace (sponsor)
26:28 Optical Tests
37:21 New Supernova in M101!
40:49 Credits / Patreon
This video is sponsored by Squarespace.
Cuiv's video for optical tests of the Askar V at all focal lengths: youtu.be/0c5Tm519J8E I did these tests too, and my results were very similar to his.
Contents
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0:00 What is this?
2:02 Where did I get this from?
3:40 Physical Characteristics
6:10 Focal Lengths
7:47 Comparison Telescopes
9:48 Price comparisons
10:23 Who is this for?
12:07 Imaging tests
21:21 Brilliant
22:33 Patreon
Patreon
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Video Disclosures
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This video was sponsored by Brilliant. The Askar V telescope was lent to me for review. After the review period ends, I will have the opportunity to buy it directly from Askar if I wish. The FRA300 and 80PHQ telescopes that I compared the Askar V to in this video were purchased from Askar after my previous reviews of these telescopes. I am a member of the AgenaAstro affiliate program. The product link in my video description above is an affiliate link, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click it and purchase something from AgenaAstro.
Contents
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0:00 The Competitors
0:59 Disclosures
2:01 History
7:15 Comparisons
11:38 Squarespace (Sponsor)
12:53 Physical Characteristics
24:24 Connectivity
29:34 Feature Set
32:08 Software
36:58 Final Thoughts
38:13 Patreon / Credits
Patreon
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This video was made possible with the generous support of my members on Patreon. If you would like to join, it starts at just $1/month, and there are many perks! patreon.com/nebulaphotos
Video Disclosure
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This video was sponsored by Squarespace.
Resources
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Data: tinyurl.com/jwst-pillars
Siril: siril.org
GNU Image Manipulation Program: gimp.org
JWST User Docs (NIRCAM Filters): https://jwst-docs.stsci.edu/jwst-near-infrared-camera/nircam-instrumentation/nircam-filters
MAST Portal: https://mast.stsci.edu/portal/Mashup/Clients/Mast/Portal.html
Contents
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0:00 Intro
2:28 Challenges
3:32 What to Download
5:03 Stretching in Siril
10:55 Combining and Color Mapping in GIMP
20:14 Brilliant
Join the Nebula Photos community on Patreon for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/nebulaphotos
This work is based [in part] on observations made with the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. The data were obtained from the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., under NASA contract NAS 5-03127 for JWST.
This video was sponsored by Brilliant.