Taking a Picture of PLEIADES From My Backyard...

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

On Friday night, I took a picture of the beautiful Pleiades star cluster in the constellation Taurus.
The final image includes 91 x 2-minute exposures, for a grand total of just over 3 hours.
Capturing broadband deep-sky objects from the city can be challenging. However, with careful processing, you can reveal the beautiful natural colors of your object buried beneath the bright sky.
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  • @TMG_Dude
    @TMG_Dude3 жыл бұрын

    *no thank you for sharing every minute with us*

  • @aaron_r.5743

    @aaron_r.5743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Had Tobe Flat I'm not sure if this might be a joke or something. It's round

  • @aaron_r.5743

    @aaron_r.5743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Had Tobe Flat water sure us level. But due to its large size and your size, you can't see the curvature with the bare eye. And water wouldn't spill off sure to gravity. Everything is getting pulled down to the core with gravity.

  • @aaron_r.5743

    @aaron_r.5743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Had Tobe Flat yes it can due to gravity

  • @jujubean7664

    @jujubean7664

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Had Tobe Flat oh no we have a flat earther. Please get your nonsense out of here.

  • @aaron_r.5743

    @aaron_r.5743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jujubean7664 agreed

  • @aaron_r.5743
    @aaron_r.57433 жыл бұрын

    To whoever is reading this, Have a good day!

  • @IliasVanHende

    @IliasVanHende

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thx!

  • @Handles-R-Lame

    @Handles-R-Lame

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, and I hope you have an even greater week my friend. 👍🏼 Also btw our profile pics are like long lost twins lol

  • @PafMedic

    @PafMedic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You,You Too..Clear Skies❤️🔭🙏🏻🌏

  • @catchingphotons

    @catchingphotons

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PafMedic Thank you!

  • @ColonizeMARS-hb7qy

    @ColonizeMARS-hb7qy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thx, you too

  • @mizzmezz
    @mizzmezz2 жыл бұрын

    Almost every time you show the finished image i tear up. How can something this beautiful even exist?

  • @chandanabhignan8027

    @chandanabhignan8027

    7 ай бұрын

    Ikr, space is beautiful and this is just 0.0001% of space theres so much more to explore its breathtaking..

  • @VibingBlueViper

    @VibingBlueViper

    6 ай бұрын

    @@chandanabhignan8027fun fact we have explored more of our universe then the ocean lol

  • @Master_Ace.

    @Master_Ace.

    2 ай бұрын

    @@VibingBlueViperpretty sure that’s a myth because we can technically only see a certain distance in space due to the light not reaching us yet. The universe could theoretically be infinite

  • @mgmcd1
    @mgmcd13 жыл бұрын

    When I was younger I called the Pleiades the “tiny dipper,” since that’s what it looked like to me. It’s always been easy to pick out.

  • @tadgmaniandevil

    @tadgmaniandevil

    3 жыл бұрын

    My girlfriend calls it her Little Dipper😂

  • @Killbayne

    @Killbayne

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Always mistakenly thought it was the little dipper

  • @Handles-R-Lame

    @Handles-R-Lame

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me as well! I always thought it was the little dipper as a child.

  • @inderjotsingh1520

    @inderjotsingh1520

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here but I called it blue digger

  • @wasi.2k

    @wasi.2k

    3 жыл бұрын

    I never saw it without a telescope. I have only seen Orion nebula, some 25 or so stars, 4 objects from solar system........ Sad life.

  • @sirmeowcelot
    @sirmeowcelot3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Trevor for the pleasant educational video.

  • @jujubean7664
    @jujubean76643 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!! One of your best shots yet. You process your images with a perfect balance of sharpness and softness!

  • @cosmicrider5898

    @cosmicrider5898

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely the best so far;p

  • @loco3514

    @loco3514

    3 жыл бұрын

    How does this look through his telescope? Like the picture? Yes, i’m a noob.

  • @jujubean7664

    @jujubean7664

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@loco3514 No. The Pleiades looks nice through a telescope, but it won't look nearly as good as the image. This is true will all astrophotography you see. This is because the camera is much more sensitive than our eyes, and it can do long exposures of multiple minutes. To get images like these you stack a few hours worth of individual images on top of each other. This allows the camera to see extremely faint things like the nebulosity in this image. Hope this helps!

  • @loco3514

    @loco3514

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jujubean7664 thanks alot!

  • @TheHoaxHotel
    @TheHoaxHotel3 жыл бұрын

    Tried some subs on Pleiades for the first time last night but got sniped by clouds... What a cool target.

  • @GalaxyArtMedia

    @GalaxyArtMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Clouds and dew are a pain in this period. I got to deal with them since october.

  • @solobino5296
    @solobino52963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being the filter who let us watch a little piece of the universe. Gracias!

  • @skepticjoe09
    @skepticjoe093 жыл бұрын

    6:22 That "you didn't eat poop did you?" part though.....lol 😂

  • @PafMedic

    @PafMedic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha,Ha😂

  • @sapper10m
    @sapper10m3 жыл бұрын

    I just got into astrophotography about a month ago so I'm pretty new to it, but your videos are amazing inspiration. I also shot the Pleiades Friday night through my skywatcher evostar 72 and it's so gratifying to get a good result after post processing! Keep up the good work!

  • @williamwesley5078
    @williamwesley50783 жыл бұрын

    Pimpin out the DSLR! It kinda sux how it's been warm, a few weeks ago it was cold and I loved how I didnt have no hot pixels, it really makes a HUGE difference when that sensor is nice and cool...u know I only live about 5hrs from where u live, we pretty much get the same weather as u do...and I have to tell u that my wife's name is Ashley too, I learn alot from your experience with astrophotography...Clear Skies!!!!!!!

  • @Chris-Theodore
    @Chris-Theodore3 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Another video. I saw the M45 last night through my Orion Star blast at my home in California!

  • @jameschase9002
    @jameschase90023 жыл бұрын

    Hi Trevor - I'm usually not one to comment on your U-tubes because you do such a great job; you don't really need any constructive criticism... but this time I'm breaking with my usual silence... ...LOVED the quick shot of the Downy WP... 'Wish you would include just a few more of your birding shots in your U-tubes... It's all about the photography equipment, don't ya know!! Also, YES I remember the first time you brought out the gold accent WO132. This new version looks like a BEAST!! You've got to be approaching the weight limits of your EQ6 with 3 counter weights in place. You've taught me so much over the last several years. I finally broke-down and purchased a ES102 refractor; and, I got my first decent shot of Andromeda Galaxy a few nights ago. ...been working on it for 4 years, and finally understand the important role the equipment plays. Any way... Love your efforts and Love your U-tubes. Keep up the good work!

  • @mootpoint7053
    @mootpoint70532 жыл бұрын

    The TRUE definition of your channel is simply, PASSION. I don't care what it is you're doing in this crazy world. Have passion for something. Take notes from this guy if you need a reference.

  • @majestikkal8603
    @majestikkal86033 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie, you guys make this look like art that the world needs to see.

  • @manishari6976
    @manishari69763 жыл бұрын

    I still remember that day when you got the Gold version of the William optics Refractor Telescope. I am an old G subscriber

  • @oldgittarist
    @oldgittarist3 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational video Trevor with a superb result on the Pleiades!!

  • @_steffastrostuff_2502
    @_steffastrostuff_25023 жыл бұрын

    Never seen the Pleiades with a purple glow before. It looks stunning!

  • @justincammidge
    @justincammidge3 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video Trevor, that last speech on the outro was very inspiring!

  • @uwedeutermann1163
    @uwedeutermann11633 жыл бұрын

    You enthusiasm is infectious! Love it, keep on going!

  • @andypearce1122
    @andypearce11223 жыл бұрын

    What I remember is the always overexcited Trevor unboxing videos at the old backyard in the garage, whenever anyone sent you anything to try out back then, as always a pleasure watching someone who enthuses our hobby, cheers Trev.

  • @kellyscateye
    @kellyscateye9 ай бұрын

    My wife and me got totally addicted of this hobby because of you guys. Thank you!

  • @buzzzaldrin6420
    @buzzzaldrin64203 жыл бұрын

    I saw the pleiades two days ago and I couldn't find what it was called and now I find this video, thank you!

  • @adamgrey411
    @adamgrey411 Жыл бұрын

    I've been in love with the pleiades ever since I found it last year and I observe it all the time :)

  • @ericvanhorn7986
    @ericvanhorn79863 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I'm pretty new to all this and decided to point my camera at Pleiades this past weekend. Very pleased with the results for not even knowing what is was prior.

  • @prasejonson
    @prasejonson2 жыл бұрын

    Just... WOW... I am watching your videos when I want to calm myself.. It's so relaxing and your work is close to perfect

  • @danieltaormina1472
    @danieltaormina14723 жыл бұрын

    Your the best great job again. You are a story teller!

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, very pleased that you get lots of clear skies. Greetings from cloudy Iceland.

  • @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
    @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you about getting lost in the nighttime sky. Best hobby ever!

  • @loco3514

    @loco3514

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw the picture at the end, but how does this look through his telescope? Is it the same?

  • @ChrisSmith-lk2vq
    @ChrisSmith-lk2vq3 жыл бұрын

    Ooohhhh!!!!! I can't wait for my mount to arrive!! Will be my next! Keep up your great work Trevor! Clear skies to you!!

  • @tracyfrogandfuzzy
    @tracyfrogandfuzzy3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @alanhat26
    @alanhat263 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely phenomenal work , no thank you for sharing

  • @tonyl7418
    @tonyl74183 жыл бұрын

    Trevor, why not build a small dome next summer? Power it with buried cable. It would be an interesting project.

  • @bullymaguire8665
    @bullymaguire86652 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking at it right now. Crazy to think that I can see it with the naked eye. So beautiful

  • @rsramanujam
    @rsramanujam3 жыл бұрын

    I saw the Hyades and Pleiades for the first time through my 15x70 binoculars the day before and like you said, they blew my mind. Etched in my memory forever.

  • @geoffnash3098
    @geoffnash309811 ай бұрын

    My favorite group is stars very beautiful along with the Orion nebula

  • @ftabata
    @ftabata3 жыл бұрын

    it is unbelievable how beautiful is the night sky. these days I was looking to pleiades and took a picture with a dslr camera. doesn't matter the result. what is nice is when we know that there is more than what we can see. also it is very relaxing.

  • @51rwyatt
    @51rwyatt3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I love reflection nebulas and dusty pics.

  • @adamdillard1768
    @adamdillard17683 жыл бұрын

    Last night at 11:30 I went outside and saw the Orion constellation for the first time. I looked up higher and also saw Pleiades for the first time. I woke up and this vid was suggested. Just found that interesting

  • @muzairafzal1529
    @muzairafzal15292 жыл бұрын

    excellent excellent excellent job my friend......really appreciable. thank you for walking us through the ways in the sky....

  • @PhysxXSpace
    @PhysxXSpace2 жыл бұрын

    Space is the only place where you can look and get lost. And getting lost watching the sky is one of the most beautiful feelings ever

  • @hansowerydberg
    @hansowerydberg3 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty new to this hobby but I stumbled across this cluster when I was surfing the starry sky with my telescope about a month ago. An absolutely incredible experience! Thanks for a very nice video! =)

  • @astrocarpets3896
    @astrocarpets38963 жыл бұрын

    Hey Trevor thank you for following me in Instagram!

  • @twizulator1
    @twizulator13 жыл бұрын

    Every minute you share is another minute of amazement and aw

  • @hari3963
    @hari39633 жыл бұрын

    You are our eyes into the beautiful universe.. Lovely image Trevor 👏👏👏

  • @PafMedic
    @PafMedic3 жыл бұрын

    Always Enjoy Your Videos and Learning..My 6se Is Now On The Eqm35Pro❤️,and The Skywatcher Evoguide50ed,Same Camera As You,and Shooting With The Zwo385 Colored,Beautiful Pic Trevor Thats Beautiful,Have A Great Day and Clear Skies❤️🔭🙏🏻🌏

  • @PoconoJoe
    @PoconoJoe3 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome! I watched it rise the past few days while camping, good times!

  • @spiros3006
    @spiros30063 жыл бұрын

    Great video once again showing the world the beauty of the night sky... well done!

  • @astro_hunter1823
    @astro_hunter18233 жыл бұрын

    Finally new video

  • @Talalpro_1
    @Talalpro_13 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely speechless!!!

  • @andelkoloncar4791
    @andelkoloncar47913 жыл бұрын

    Everything i saw here so far was no less than PERFECT!!! Video editing, quality of final photos, overall knowledge of subject and so on! And so is this PLEIADES photo, i am really stunned! Almost no difference from world best astro photos made with far bigger instruments. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  • @renannegresiolo220
    @renannegresiolo2203 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job as always!

  • @cathylogan1011
    @cathylogan10112 жыл бұрын

    beautiful! Thank you!

  • @Mistr_A
    @Mistr_A3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing with us Wonderful final image.

  • @Teeb2023
    @Teeb20233 жыл бұрын

    Love that 132 Trevor... it's a beast, and looks MUCH better in its toned-down colour scheme. I had the 110 a few years back, and I hated that it could only be bought in that chintzy gold trim. Lovely scope, otherwise.

  • @stephenmacmahon4837
    @stephenmacmahon48373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Trevor for a great presentation. It was great that you introduced your wife to the shoot and also your “best mate”! It just rounded the presentation so well. I really enjoy your passion!

  • @cpear004
    @cpear0043 жыл бұрын

    Great shot of an all-time favorite! Thanks for sharing.

  • @AryansinghT60
    @AryansinghT603 жыл бұрын

    amazing sir!! Keep sharing your knowledge and sightings with us!!

  • @verdaderamentecontundenteh2917
    @verdaderamentecontundenteh29173 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Good work.

  • @goonerwin1
    @goonerwin13 жыл бұрын

    your musical choices for your videos are just perfect, how do you choose them or are they just random ?

  • @geoffnash3098
    @geoffnash30982 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scope Trevor your pictures are awesome

  • @astro_hunter1823
    @astro_hunter18233 жыл бұрын

    Love your work Trevor,and thank you for supporting me ❤🌌🌌🤘🏻

  • @geoffnash3098
    @geoffnash309811 ай бұрын

    Awesome picture Trevor like the picture a lot

  • @avt_astro206
    @avt_astro2063 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Capture Of Pleaides Trev. I love Looking at Pleaides with My Binoculars. Thats Definately One Of My Favorite Target's I have Started With In deep Sky Object's !! : D

  • @ollyb7371
    @ollyb73713 жыл бұрын

    So inspirational, you are also a Star 💫

  • @-J-2015
    @-J-20153 жыл бұрын

    Stunning! Thank you for sharing

  • @taraolyveira5811
    @taraolyveira58113 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, for sharing it with us!

  • @halowars337
    @halowars3373 жыл бұрын

    Just got into astrophotography right after covid hit unfortunately all i have is a camera phone and bionoculars at the moment still a amazing experience

  • @brianorozco1074

    @brianorozco1074

    3 жыл бұрын

    We all start somewhere👍🏼 All I have to see the stars is my the camera from my iPhone 12 Pro but I still haven’t yet figured out how to use night mode on the camera

  • @ilenebillingsley7516
    @ilenebillingsley75163 жыл бұрын

    I loved it! I always looked at the stars when I was a little girl! This may become my big passion! Thank you for sharing! Oh and I subscribed!👍

  • @dmtubbs2990
    @dmtubbs29903 жыл бұрын

    Crazy beautiful shot Trevor!

  • @DA_Fuller
    @DA_Fuller3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Trevor! What a gorgeous picture of the Pleiades star cluster.

  • @adonaimorales3560
    @adonaimorales35603 жыл бұрын

    I live vicariously through your gear. I’m new to this but you video about the apertura 8” dob convinced me to buy my first scope. When you got emotional talking about looking through it, I had that feeling when I looked at the moon through my 8” dob. I love this channel. I hope one day I can take produce some stuff half as good as these. Cheers.

  • @zazoreal5536
    @zazoreal55363 жыл бұрын

    Relaxing is how I would describe it. The silence of the night as you sit outside looking up at the stars in awe of the world out there.....and the atmosphere just perfect!

  • @cillin4821
    @cillin48213 жыл бұрын

    lovely final shot!

  • @StargazerFS128
    @StargazerFS1283 жыл бұрын

    Never ceases to amaze, beautiful shot!

  • @enriquebascur701
    @enriquebascur7013 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful picture.

  • @SuperMormonninja
    @SuperMormonninja3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Trevor, joined the RASC Niagara thanks to you, they all speak so highly of you! Great job on this image

  • @zanekite9729
    @zanekite97293 жыл бұрын

    amazing work

  • @alineradventureswithsimons79
    @alineradventureswithsimons793 жыл бұрын

    I shot Pleiades with the redcat on Saturday but haven't had a chance to look at the data yet. If it's 1/100th as good as yours, I will be a happy girl. Figure I'll be spending the winter months learning how to process.

  • @rcraigmacrae
    @rcraigmacrae3 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. I’ve got to get out there tomorrow night. Only clear night of the week!!!! Fantastic Image. Thanks Trevor, now go play some Trivial Pursuit.

  • @void0094
    @void00943 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for inspiring me to start this incredible hobby.

  • @jamiebirzer2746
    @jamiebirzer27462 жыл бұрын

    My kids loved this. Thank you!

  • @extreme_5137
    @extreme_51373 жыл бұрын

    This is more than just a special moment. This really is beautiful.

  • @arunavaborah9977
    @arunavaborah99773 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work once again...keep up ur good work.Its always exciting to see and learn from your new uploads 👍👍👍

  • @PlakToetsBart
    @PlakToetsBart3 жыл бұрын

    This is the first thing i photograhped when i was starting out on Astrophotography, it was an amazing experience. Nice Video btw!

  • @mrg99999
    @mrg999993 жыл бұрын

    This is really great stuff you are doing! I don't know anything about Astronomy and the systems, but you are bringing this closer so we become aware and learn more. Thank you for showing the beautiful universe!

  • @joecooksey6948
    @joecooksey69483 жыл бұрын

    Another winner! Great job!

  • @corinlewis3073
    @corinlewis30732 жыл бұрын

    Hey Travor, I remember when get the gold WO Telescope, yes it was a OMG moment for sure, If i remembered you gor married to Ashley that year. I hope the weather is better in Canada, clear skies 🙂🌠

  • @astrotherapist
    @astrotherapist3 жыл бұрын

    WOW! What an amazing coincidence. I was just out looking at the Pleiades last night and thinking about how I want to get a picture of them myself. How cool!

  • @DrawsACircle
    @DrawsACircle3 жыл бұрын

    No wonder you have a big smile on your face during most of the video Trevor! I would too 😊

  • @nikitaappel912
    @nikitaappel9123 жыл бұрын

    Wow just awesome Trevor looks breathtaking on my 55 inch TCL Roku 4 k 📺 tv! 💘 love all your videos subscribed when I saw your unforgettable shot of M31 and M32.

  • @christopherleecowan
    @christopherleecowan3 жыл бұрын

    I just got a sky adventurer pro 2i. Now the learning and trials begin. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @ijw87
    @ijw873 жыл бұрын

    Amazing as always!

  • @michaellordi9578
    @michaellordi95783 жыл бұрын

    One of the nicest images of the Pleiades that I've seen! Very nice video as well, I'm enjoying following you.

  • @roco113
    @roco1133 жыл бұрын

    Great and awesome work, thanks for all :)

  • @tonyboutle1315
    @tonyboutle13153 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Trevor, good to see the whole process keep making these inspiring videos for us all.

  • @TheUrbanAstronomer
    @TheUrbanAstronomer3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful capture and beautiful video Trevor!

  • @THEDOUG78VA
    @THEDOUG78VA3 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome shot! Here recently, this has been my next target I've been eyeing to capture. Last night I looked up at it a few times, through a partly cloudy sky...so I didn't end up doing any imaging, but I did manage to see a Taurids meteor!

  • @greglight5808
    @greglight58083 жыл бұрын

    Great video Trevor! I Learn something in almost every video I watch!

  • @rickpimentel5643
    @rickpimentel56433 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!!!!!! Youre one of the few that make me want to get into astrophotography! Thank u!!!!!

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