Im just getting started with Astrophotography. I cant wait for the Saturn/Jupiter conjunction in December.

@pontikipsito46

3 жыл бұрын

how did that go

I discovered your channel a few nights ago and am really enjoying it. I've had a 12.5" Dobsonian for years but have never dived into astrophotography seriously. I've always wanted to learn how to "stack" photos and your'e giving some good tips. I've lived in the middle Tennessee area myself all my life too. (grew up in arrington). Anyway...just wanted to say I love your channel.

About 5 years ago or so, I got a decent job, and I bought my first scope. It was a 10" Orion Push-TO Dobsonian scope. I loved that thing. It never occurred to me that I'd want to actually take pictures, as photography wasn't even on my radar. I had no idea what I was doing. 5 years later I've spent a lot of money on DSLR cameras, go-to tracking mount, new laptop, and as I type this, I'm checking the UPS tracking on a guide camera and scope that I ordered form Orion the other day. I tried to be efficient on the Dobsonian, and hats off to you for being even moderately successful with it. You've done very well. If you're anything like me, you're addicted now. There's no going back. If you want to go deeper into astrophotography. Don't continue with a dob. You're gonna spend the money, so you might as well spend it on the right equipment for the job. You seem like you already have researched it and everything, so I'm more talking to the people making comments who are interested in getting into the hobby... Decide FIRST if you want to be an observer or a photographer. Decide this FIRST before spending money! If you're going to be an observer, any old scope and mount will do, and that's great. Viewing is easy. All you need are eyes! If you're going to be a photographer, you're gonna need some SPECIFIC equipment to do the job correctly, and satisfyingly. (And if you still want to be an observer, astrophotography equipment and scopes work fine for that, just not the other way around.) Astrophotography is a completely different animal, and it's something I didn't realize before deciding on getting into it. It's POSSIBLE to do both as my man in the video has proved, but if you're going to do that, I implore you not to buy a Dobsonian. Doing it with the wrong tools tools makes it a really hard job, and sometimes impossible! It's like needing a screwdriver to turn a screw, and the only tool you have is a hammer. Sure, you can pound the screw in, but is that the right way to do it? is that efficient? Get a good EQUATORIAL mount that can track the sky smoothly, and a scope that fits on that mount. The mount is where all of your money will go so make sure its a good one, and with GO-TO capabilities. If you don't have the money, save up for it. It is your MOST IMPORTANT item so get a good one! Bottom line is research first. IF you even THINK that astrophotography MAY be in your future, research the scope, and what you'll need FIRST. Don't just go buying a scope for observation, and think, you'll use it for photography. I'm sorry. This seemed like a rant, but If I can save just one person here some money by avoiding my mistakes, I've done the right thing. EDIT: I just discovered your channel, so I had no idea what you did or whatever. Looks like you started out just like me, slowly buying equipment piece by piece and learning processing with each piece until you finally got a badass looking Andromeda! We have parallel stories with this hobby. Very cool!

@Sub-vl5mz

Жыл бұрын

Old comment but gonna shoot my shot, I want to get into astrophotography, because I love both aspects of it. What would you recommend on a realistic budget. Lets say a telescope in the $1000-$2000 range.

@shizzlecrystal5964

8 ай бұрын

​@@Sub-vl5mzthe largest in terms of inches diameter.

Thats amazing, brother. I still love the thrill of the hunt when it comes to finding objects. I enjoyed the music as well. Thank you for taking the time out to give us these phenomenal shots. I just subscribed.

Thank you for another great video! I have been subscribed for the last year or so, and have enjoyed, and learned from, each one. You epitomize the joy and wonder we experience & feel when gazing through a telescope at the planets & stars! Thanks for the continued enthusiasm that you put into your “hobby“! I especially appreciate that you not only explain what you’re doing (or about to do) but also show us. Keep up the GREAT work, young man . . . You inspire us all!👍

It's great to see you getting the most utility possible out of your 8" Dob. For many people, that's about all that they'll ever have, but you can do a lot in the Astronomy hobby with a small Dob or 60mm refractor. Well done!

A few months ago I was wondering if I should buy my very first telescope when I bumped into one of your videos. You really inspired me so eventually I got a 200/1000 skywatcher. It is mesmerizing to look at Saturn and Jupiter through it. Just wanted to say thanks. Keep it up!

YESSS! Exactly what I wanted

Congrats, great videos!! They made my decision easier. Today I bought my first telescope- yes it is the Skywatcher 8" dobsonian :D You have influenced, a guy from Slovenia-Europe!! Thanks a lot and keep uploading amazing videos :) Clear skies!

Outstanding Garret as usual, keep em coming 👍

Great video! Looking forward to the next upload and seeing the photo you got with your imaging rig!

I really enjoy your videos and how you explain the various attachments.

Great video & great images! I have a 6" newtonian/reflector on an EQ mount & get very similar results. Thanks for sharing what most of us with regular telescopes see & can expect. Well done!

Outstanding as always!

Great video. Thanks for posting. I have been a wanna be planet watcher since I first saw the rings of Saturn through a telescope while on a camping trip more than 50 years ago, but have had few opportunities. Got to see the moons of Jupiter through binoculars about 25 years ago. And got to stand on the equator and look skyward about 20 years ago. All very thought provoking experiences! LOVE your Milky Way shot. Living close to Chicago, as I do, I never get to see it.

Big improvements from last time. Good job man. Keep it up. Clear skies.

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

Well done!! Can’t wait to get my 8 inch dobsonian

Fantastic videos and pictures! Thanks so much for these. 👍 If not an 8 or 10 inch Dobsonian...them certainly going to buy a 6 inch. You have convinced me that a Dobsonian is the way to go, even with being just outside a city I'm sure me and the family will get some great viewing through one of these scopes.

Thanks for the awesome videos on this scope man, your videos played a role in my decision in purchasing it :D. Should be here tomorrow, stoked to get my first go at it!

Good Job, keep at it, more importantly stay safe, go's for all you guys posting as well.

great planetary shots, nice music, keep up the good work bro

I love watching " live view through telescope " videos, great video as always ! Also I can see that you put the music in the description, thank you so much ! Now I can listen to them. And by the way can you make more videos about capturing deep-sky objects ?

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes... I've been practicing with my imaging rig and processing here lately. I'll have more coming with my HEQ5 soon! Thank you so much for watching, heh and glad you enjoy the music! I've been meaning to go back and add it to all my descriptions.

Just discovered your channel, bro. Got yourself a new subscriber! I am in this glorious hobby myself. Right now I am using an Orion Apex 127mm Mak which really is a great little scope for solar system objects. This winter I will be buying a Celestron CPC 9.25" Cassegrain. What an awesome hobby this is. Clear skies!🌒🪐🔭

Thanks KZread for recommending this channel. Great videos 👍

Love the step by step! Thanks man!

Awesome Milky Way capture - neowise was a great picture too!

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love your Saturn records!

So cool. Thanks for sharing.

Great video. Thank you. Makes me want to get back to doing a little astro photography.

Very nice images of Jupiter and Saturn!

last night for the first time in my life I used a telescope, my SkyWatcher 1200/150 Dobsonian Classic 150 model (gift from my wife) to see Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and the Moon Crazy experience :)

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

You'll never forget that first time either! It's hard to beat viewing the planets through a dob. I haven't caught Mars yet this season... soon though!. Clear skies friend

@djpunisha29

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing You are right, I think this is unforgettable, clear skies to you too. Keep up the videos, got my sub ;)

I have been fortunate to see so much of Jupiter and Saturn this year when I got my first telescope in my 50's. I have a 6 inch Dob and my Samsung phone for a camera. I'm close to taking pictures. Things just haven't lined up yet, but I'm excited.

Outstanding considering your equipment. Thank you.

Well done! Thank you for sharing!

That is so fascinating. My first 8” dob is in transit right now. Can’t wait to take delivery of it (and for this damn fog and overcast to clear - been a week now since we have seen the sun and the stars).

Great choice of music!

Great Pictures

This is great 👌 super beautiful

Awesome video!!!

hey ! i am subscribed to your channel now because of this telescope and how you make your videos. keep up the good work.

@ajaynambiar5343

3 жыл бұрын

it has been 2 years since your first few videos on this telescope

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajaynambiar5343 Thank you so much!! Heh it's amazing how time flies while having so much fun with this stuff. Much more to come!

Excellent

Beautiful...Ive Just Pulled 3 All Nighters Here In Pennsylvania...Its Been Gorgeous..Sweet Sweet Video....Ive Planet Hopped,and Star Hopped Last Cpl Of Nights..Didnt Get Pluto..But Did Neptune❤️Before The Moon Come Over The Maple Tree,Happy Days,Clear Skies,and God Bless❤️🔭🌏🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️

So cool

My xt8 plus came today after having studied the night skies half to death with my celestron travelscope, looking forward to looking seeing these with my own eyes👀😁

hey man, i just recently bought an 8" dobsonian and have bee loving it. it's a hobby like no other in my opinion. looking to get into the photography aspect of it soon. going to be buying a tracking platform soon (nevermind, just heard it in teh video). i think i'll always prefer visual observing though, which is good since i have a dob lol.

Love the content, I’ve just bought a skywatchers 200p, and was wondering what adaptors do you use to add your camera to the lens of the telescope? Looking to take more astrophotography pictures, also which Barlow Lents do you use????

Your videos are amazing 😀

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

That Milky Way photo is amazing... that's EXACTLY what I want to shoot for, what do you suggest to start off? I've seen your astrophotography gear videos, what do you reckon is a good "budget" set of gear that would allow someone completely new to at least start off?

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really hard to go wrong with something like that SkyWatcher Star Adventurer or the iOptron SkyGuider Pro. Pairing either of those with a wide angle lens allows for some amazing Milky Way shots. At the same time, these mounts also teach the basics of polar alignment and learning your way around the night sky. After learning to shoot with the wide angle, you can step up to something like the Canon 135mm for some deeper sky shots. Thanks for watching, and good luck!

Very nice! Got to see Saturn this morning with my 8" Dobsonian. Wow! Question : Are you using a filter for Jupiter?

Question for ya friend. If you are using just a barlow lens with t-adapter is that essentially prime focusing with your camera? And does that effectively lengthen your primary focal length 2x or 3x? I have the eyepiece projection adapter for my scope because it didn't seem to focus with prime focusing. Anyways nice video, also I built my own 8" newtonian and made a video on my channel. Clear Skies!

I've lived mostly in cities where the nighttime seeing is terrible. But in the late 1990s I was blessed to live on Martha's Vineyard where there were alot of conservation properties on an already rural island. I bought a 4.5 inch reflector telescope and the first time I saw the moon I involuntarily gasped. It suddenly becaome so 3 dimensional, and it was like I was looking at it from across a large field. Also seeing Saturn and Jupiter; it just seemed miraculous.

Nice video I’m new to this is a. Barlow lens like a zoom ? And you attach the eye piece to it?

Very nice..

Time to get an equatorial platform - having one will improve your dob significantly for both visual and photography!

Im thinking about getting a Dobsonian to replace my ETX 80. How is it for looking at the planets with an eye piece (ie, not using a camera). But I am worried about needing a fine focuser. Greats vids any tips here would be great!

Great video bud!

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 🙏

Oh man, wish i got my 8" dobsonian too. The store went out of stock and it takes 2 months to get mine. Great video as always!

@stussy1100

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it :(

@AstroB7

3 жыл бұрын

Man, covid killed the game :((( At the astronomy shop I work here in Quebec, Canada, I ordered an EQ6-R Pro about 3 months ago and it just got shipped rip

@preethammm

3 жыл бұрын

@@AstroB7 It's worse here in India. We don't have many options to buy good telescopes. It's like just one online store for our whole country which ships good telescopes and all of the dobs got sold out even before they reached our sea port.

@AstroB7

3 жыл бұрын

Preetham oh man that’s sad. But hey when you will get that 8inches dobsonian newtonian telescope, I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed

Aye Middle Tennessee ain't nothin' like it also great video!

Nice images. If you don’t mind me asking what camera are you using? I have a 10” reflector on a Equatorial mount, and have been wanting to get into Astrophotography. Thank you any information would be great. Really enjoy your content.

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used a Canon T5i/700d for these images.

@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing thanks!

Hi! Did you use any filter for Jupiter or Saturn?

What’s the name of the eyepiece you are using to see the planets? I just bought Skywatcher 200p, and cant see the planets with the eyepieces that came with. Wondering if its the eyepieces that came with that are too bad or if im doing it wrong somehow. I tried to look at Mars today since that was the only available one at the time and place

Would like to see actual tutorial on connecting various camera to a dobsonian 8-10-or 12 inch

i bought same telescope :) i enjoy that alot !!

Was that a random comet at 3:45? Mightve been a bug or headlights tho.. idk lol great video tho brotha! I was planning on getting the Skywatcher 10" Dob Solid Tube but they were so far on back order I ended up canceling the order...Skywatcher is one of my favorite manufactures of telescopes; I have their Evostar 80ED Apochromatic Refractor one of my favorite telescopes I own! But since I got refunded a good sum of cash for that dob. It have me the opportunity to buy two other telescopes: the iOptron 6" Ritchey-Chrétien and the Orion 6" Classical Cassegrain! They are both on a whole other level then any of my other scopes, specifically in their difficulty to master lmao but they are wonderful scopes and definitely would recommend to you or anyone wanting a challenge however a challenge that rewards oneself with a great scope for imaging and a great scope for visual observation!! Keep an eye to the sky and aim high everyone! Clear skies from California! 😁🔭🌙⭐✌

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

I've definitely got some scope envy for a Cassegrain style tube right now. Heh and I'm sure it was a bug... they were SWARMING my light that night! Good luck with whatever purchase you make and clear skies!

Can we ask you questions on your Facebook page? I’m looking for my first telescope and seriously considering a dobsonian - thank you! Cool videos!

Really nice 👌 great upload my friend 🔭

@AstroGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 😄

@Nottsboy24

3 жыл бұрын

@@AstroGuy hello ☺

@AstroGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Notts boy24 hi 😀

@AstroGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@Notts boy24 which sky Safari app is the best out of all sky Safari apps? I'm thinking it's skysafari 6 pro

@Nottsboy24

3 жыл бұрын

@@AstroGuy for me i use the Celestron SkyPortal App which is powered by SkySafari 6. There are other ones but i prefer the one i just mentioned. I will give you a list of them tomorrow on your channel ☺

Also, did you stack all the movies into one picture? Or one movie at a time for multiple pictures? How long were your videos?

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

I used just 1 video this go around. I’ve tried multiple before, but it can be kind of a headache. The videos were ~30 seconds. In total each pic had ~750 frames.

Hi could you polease tell me how the live view look like compare to the videos taken?

Nice video. What is the software do you use on the mac ?

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

The software I used is Lynkeos, it works for both Mac and PC! I have a link for it in the description.

Planning to get a celestron nexstar 6se this Christmas

I’m from middle Tennessee too! You recommend 8” dobsonian?

I have couple of questions on the dobsonian telescope, firstly how much does an 8inch one weigh and second how easy are they to move around? I currently have a newtonian 130mm tripod mounted, but due to surgery is too heavy with the counterweights on

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really not that heavy whatsoever when broken down into 2 pieces - the base and the tube. The main thing is it’s kind of awkward to carry since it’s large. Total I believe is ~ 30lbs. 20 in the base and 10 for the tube.

are you zooming in with your camera? i know its a dumb question but just looking for confirmation

I have the Barlow that came with my SlyQuest DOB (Orion shorty 1.25" 2x barlow lens) should I consider upgrading it?

@telescopesfs-officialchann3897

3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes

What eye piece do i need to see the planets as close as possible? Please tell me

I literally got my first 8inch dob TODAY, and was planning on seeing these exact objects today lol, what are the chances

@Nottsboy24

3 жыл бұрын

Cool 👌 thought you might like to see this.......i have the Celestron Nexstar Evolution 9.25 here is the link, kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5urutOjmNunhbQ.html planet Mercury kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGGmtNOolLCpqpM.html planet Venus kzread.info/dash/bejne/dodkrcaHprnVYag.html planet Jupiter kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2GH1tejes27Z9Y.html Solar observations kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJh2m9uEpLLLgdY.html

@elmerlindsay9584

3 жыл бұрын

good

@NoXRegulator

3 жыл бұрын

the moon is the best to look at and process in registax theres some sick things to see on the moon if you have the patience.

@Nottsboy24

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoXRegulator absolutely agreed 👌

@NoXRegulator

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nottsboy24 hey brah I followed. idk if you f4f but im kinda doing what your doing now i changed the channel up lol...

What is the difference between the Classic 200P and the Skyliner 200P? I'm about to order the skyliner.

How did you attach the camera to the telescope lens?

Hi what lense should I use to see Mars , I have an 8” dobsonian skywatcher that came with a 2x Barlow , a 24mm lense and a 10mm lense , and have tried every combination of what I have and I either get a blob with a black dot in the middle or a tiny white dot with no definition. Any advice would be greatly appreciated . Thanks Dave

@wrighty_boyy8080

3 жыл бұрын

Have you managed to figure it out yet mate? I’ve got the same scope and 2x Barlow lens. Although I haven’t viewed any planets since getting the Barlow

Thanks.

This is probably a stupid question but I just assembled my Skywatcher 200P and was wondering if the telescope can be moved around by lifting it by those adjusting handles?

@wrighty_boyy8080

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven’t moved it yet🤣 then yes you can lol

Wait how does your dslr capture that , my dslr doesnt even work with my dslr attatched to it

i live in the crappiest place to have a EQ mount cause i can’t polar align because of the mountains and light pollution any tips or should i just get dobsaidian mount so i don’t have to polar align

So you are recording video with a dslr ?

Whera are you seeing the sky? Are there no light polution? Can I see this in a big city If I have a telescope of course. Wich I don't have yet.

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

I live in a fairly rural area so I’m lucky when it comes to darker skies. In a big city, you could still see the planets pretty well!

@bellairvideos

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing Thanks Mate, keep sharing nice skies.

Hello I’m looking for some help I have enough money to afford one or the others a Orion xt10 classic dob, a skywatcher star travel 120 az3 or a skywatcher evostar 720 apo, I’d like to see deep space stuff and see as close to Jupiter as I can. So which one would be the best choice? Any comments welcome, thank you.

which dark sky place did you go to?

I know this was done last year...but are you going to upload anymore videos? I really got interested in your video, but why should I sub if you're no longer posting videos?? Are you? I'll wait to hear from you before I make my decision...By the way, this was a great video...

We share both an 8" SkyWatcher and the same NASA t-shirt. My attempt at watching Saturn and Jupiter in conjunction unintentionally turned into a block party. I put the my mask on and kept looking. It is a bit frustrating getting a good clear low humidity night in the Southeast US, but it can be very rewarding when the night is right. I am in the process of making a better platform to roll my out of the garage into the driveway. I might also incorporate an improvised simulated equatorial hinge mount on the base to more closely match the 35 degree latitude where I live. It will tricky to manage that and still keep a stable center balance.

Quick question since it's my first time watching something related to stargazing. Why is the planet continuously moving out of the frame of the camera?

@0GSoon

3 жыл бұрын

Earth is rotating. For the small scope like my 70mm refractor, it takes about 10 to 15 seconds to cross the eyepiece, needs constant aiming.

@thewisew0lf947

3 жыл бұрын

0GSoon ahh gotcha. Thanks. Does the planet’s revolution also contribute to this?

@0GSoon

3 жыл бұрын

@@thewisew0lf947 Juiter is 500 million miles away and Saturn about a billion, shouldn't affect. The earth move causing stars with long exposure photo with trailing lines

@wolfganglaun2319

3 жыл бұрын

@@thewisew0lf947 No planet orbits so fast. Our Moon orbits Earth, and this makes a small difference. You can compute it, or look it up ;-)

Nexstar 127 SLT or dobsonian 8 which is more valuable for beginners Suggest me

I've been looking for an 8inch dob but they're all sold out everywhere. even the used market.

What can I expect to see when looking at Jupiter/Saturn for the first time? I have an AD8 and a Nikon d5100

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty similar setup to mine, so it'll be close to what I'm showing in the video. However, the actual view through the eyepiece will be brighter and show better detail!

@daxiety5328

3 жыл бұрын

Amateur Astronomy & Stormchasing thanks man :)

@PeterTranPrime

3 жыл бұрын

@@daxiety5328 I have an 8" dob too, first time seeing Jupiter and Saturn took my breath away, especially the rings of Saturn

@daxiety5328

3 жыл бұрын

Peter Tran same man! The detail isincredible

@john_black2535

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterTranPrime hi! One question, i'm thinking to buy this telescope. I need any filter to see Jupiter or Saturn? I ask this because the difference of brightness between the first ant the second images. Thank you!

I connected my nikon d5600 to my telescope but the pictures always come out to bright. I set the ISO to 100 but it still wont work. Does anybody know what to do?

Hi. I also have an 8" Dobsonian. Does anyone know is he using a standard DSLR camera? Thanks so much.

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I am! Just using a basic Canon t5i/700d. No special filters or anything.

@davidmunozpuig1611

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing Where did you buy the adapter camera-telescope? which is the name of the adapter?

got a 10" dobsonian and got a 2x barlow but the non of the eyepieces work with it...all is distorted not sure where i went wrong.

@allnamesaretaken

3 жыл бұрын

Check the collimation, it also may need an extension tube for the focuser, if the eyepieces focus without the barlow, you could be magnifying beyond what your local atmosphere would allow.

Astro 12" inch Dob hardcore nerds club rules!!!

What dslr camera are you using?

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

I’m using a Canon t5i/700d

@hobbylyfe4716

3 жыл бұрын

Modified?

What Barlow are you using?

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

I used the Celestron Omni 3x barlow for the pictures.

What about Mars and Venus and mercury?? They're out there too!! Your work is wonderful. Don't sell yourself short!!👍😏👌🙋

@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Heh as for the other planets, they are coming soon... hopefully :P

@MaryHernandez-5909

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmateurAstronomyStormchasing you're welcome!! I see Mars every night from my window for now. I'm in NYC. Beautiful!! I also see Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Wish I had a telescope but I take this beautiful view as is!! Mercury isn't that easy!! Again you do a nice job. Don't fret!! 👏👏