AZ4Runner

AZ4Runner

Just a guy with a 4Runner and a bunch of Astrophotography equipment.. Vlogs, Reviews, and just my Journey in the Astrophotography Hobby.

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  • @clightning300mi
    @clightning300mi27 күн бұрын

    Betelgeuse the star. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nIN7q9qMdpPQYtY.htmlsi=AZniGMqoejycBcdz

  • @clightning300mi
    @clightning300mi27 күн бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZtmmbeDfqu1ntY.htmlsi=mwkr0DDPnIAbf7Pr

  • @EstyOner
    @EstyOnerАй бұрын

    Great shot buddy. I actually saw this too while standing on my roof here in Tucson . Take care .💯👍

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    very cool to see for sure!!

  • @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
    @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomyАй бұрын

    Way cool, Jason

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks Pat!

  • @bigrobmartin1998
    @bigrobmartin1998Ай бұрын

    Never gets old! Especially when the timing is right and you get to see the jellyfish.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    for sure!

  • @azrayastrophotography2260
    @azrayastrophotography2260Ай бұрын

    That was pretty cool. I was able to watch it with my binoculars from my yard until it was hidden by the clouds. But fun while it lasted. Nice video. Cs

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    we were fortunate, not many clouds during launch. CS

  • @mj420x
    @mj420xАй бұрын

    awesome video. Thanks for sharing.. I captured some footage as well. I'm also in Yuma but your footage is much better... there's a non space x launch on the 26th at 9pm. curious to see the difference from that and space x

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks.. I'm gonna try and get that one too with a telephoto lens maybe!

  • @SimonsAstro
    @SimonsAstroАй бұрын

    Nice mate👍

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks Simon!

  • @dumpydalekobservatory
    @dumpydalekobservatoryАй бұрын

    Awesome mate impressive to watch

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks Tich!

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585Ай бұрын

    Thanks. 👍🏻🚀

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time and watching Ron!

  • @stevenickolls8016
    @stevenickolls8016Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @AstroSoundscape
    @AstroSoundscapeАй бұрын

    That looked awesome mate

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks Ollie!

  • @pathdoctor1
    @pathdoctor1Ай бұрын

    Great take! I live in metro Phoenix and would love to watch and record those launches. I always find out about them after the fact. Is there a site where I can find their schedule for my location? Thanks.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ Just focus on the ones launching from Vandenberg.

  • @pathdoctor1
    @pathdoctor1Ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner Hi Jason. If it is not too much trouble, could you please share how you captured the video. Cell phone, DSLR? Settings? Tripod? Thanks!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    This was with with my Cell Phone no tripod. Samsung S22+ default video settings.

  • @pathdoctor1
    @pathdoctor1Ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner Thanks again Jason! By the way, I believe that there’s another one scheduled for tonight at 9:00 pm.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    yes, I'm gonna try and get a close up with my zoom lens.. hopefully it tracks like the others.

  • @MRios1128
    @MRios1128Ай бұрын

    They still can't break it

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    😀

  • @dumpydalekobservatory
    @dumpydalekobservatory2 ай бұрын

    Very cool mate I remember coming home from work one night & seeing a satellite launch, looked very weird until someone commented on what it were.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks Tich, hoping all goes well with you. CS

  • @SimonsAstro
    @SimonsAstro2 ай бұрын

    Great capture Jason👍

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    Thanks Simon!!

  • @azrayastrophotography2260
    @azrayastrophotography22602 ай бұрын

    Nice catch. Hope you're doing well. It's starting to get hot at night, but you know that. CS. CATCH YOU LATER.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner2 ай бұрын

    Yes Doing well Ray. Can't wait for September.

  • @azrayastrophotography2260
    @azrayastrophotography22602 ай бұрын

    Me either. Cs

  • @LogansAstro
    @LogansAstro2 ай бұрын

    Cool capture Jason

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Logan

  • @sheikhboyardee556
    @sheikhboyardee5562 ай бұрын

    As I recall Betty's Kitchen was a restaurant in this area that burned down years ago. The name has stuck.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner2 ай бұрын

    I've been here since 86 and did not know that, but it makes sense.

  • @IcemanAstro
    @IcemanAstro2 ай бұрын

    Nice man!!!

  • @DSOImager
    @DSOImager2 ай бұрын

    That was cool!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner2 ай бұрын

    Got ate by mosquitoes but yeah!

  • @DSOImager
    @DSOImager2 ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner lol! Dang mosquitoes.

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm65852 ай бұрын

    Very cool! Thank you sir.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ayuttaya.ambient
    @ayuttaya.ambient2 ай бұрын

    I definitely regret not buying this or the 16" setup. I'm quite sad to see Orion not keep this product line going. It was a handsome scope and its GOTO was good for non-astrophotography (have the 10" GOTO dob that I "mated" with the Starsense mount).

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner2 ай бұрын

    I totally agree! I wanted to go with the 16" but I would have needed a step ladder to get to the eyepiece and that is why I got the 14", the goto is superb and never fails once aligned. I do wish Orion kept the line going. Looks like they are trimming their inventory down a bit. very sad indeed,

  • @corinlewis3073
    @corinlewis30733 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you got to capture the Aurora last Friday night bud.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    It was pretty cool!

  • @AstroSoundscape
    @AstroSoundscape3 ай бұрын

    Nice one pal.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    thanks Ollie!

  • @Astronurd
    @Astronurd3 ай бұрын

    Why are you using a diagonal? 🤔

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    good eye.. I was doing visual and didn't take it off. I was lazy.

  • @smith41978
    @smith41978Ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner Looks smaller than 150mm, maybe 90-102?

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4RunnerАй бұрын

    it is a 150 Mak-Cas if that is what u r referencing. I love the scope.. great for planetary both for Astropbotography and visual.

  • @azastro919
    @azastro9193 ай бұрын

    Lucky you I can't see crap in phoenix

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    that is too bad. We didn't get much but just enuff.

  • @azrayastrophotography2260
    @azrayastrophotography22603 ай бұрын

    Very nice. I'm glad to see you caught it.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Did you get to see it Ray?

  • @azrayastrophotography2260
    @azrayastrophotography22603 ай бұрын

    No I missed it. I might try again tonight.

  • @brodymk45
    @brodymk453 ай бұрын

    It was great here in Michigan, I was able to see overhead aurora and color for the first time, I’m hoping to see more tonight.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    That is so cool Brody! hoping to see more tonight as well.

  • @astro-canuck
    @astro-canuck3 ай бұрын

    I'm at 53 north. I was photographing south of my house to capture images. And WOW!!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    53 North? musta a been a amazing show!

  • @astro-canuck
    @astro-canuck3 ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner horizon to horizon and fully overhead.

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    Beautifully captured. Although I must say: This time it was a clear advantage to be farther north (Switzerland is at about 47 degrees). The spectacle was clearly visible with your naked eyes. But on camera it was just breathtaking, lasting at least for an hour.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    47 degrees wow, I am super jealous!

  • @LogansAstro
    @LogansAstro3 ай бұрын

    Great capture Jason. It was crazy bright right up here in Auckland too.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Awesome Logan.. Hopefully I'm more prepared tonight fingers crossed.

  • @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
    @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy3 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I was capturing a wide field view of M81 area last night and was noticing red noise in several images. I too am at 32N.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    mee too Pat.. I was capturing m81 and 82 with my redcat and 2600. my LP gradient was not right.. and this must be why. CS

  • @ronhaggett2211
    @ronhaggett22113 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that! I live in Yuma also and saw a little of it. Good job!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Think we'll get another show tonight? I might head up north a bit to get a better vantage point if so.

  • @ronhaggett2211
    @ronhaggett22113 ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner Looking at the aurora map from services.swpc.noaa.gov/images/aurora-forecast-northern-hemisphere.jpg for tonight it looks like there is a possibility. North is good!

  • @ronhaggett2211
    @ronhaggett22113 ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner Worth trying!

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm65853 ай бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @dumpydalekobservatory
    @dumpydalekobservatory3 ай бұрын

    Wow mate that's awesome well done for catching them.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Think you guys are gonna get a second go at it? I hope so. CS

  • @dumpydalekobservatory
    @dumpydalekobservatory3 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate fingers crossed

  • @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
    @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy3 ай бұрын

    Hi Jason, Yep, big improvement over the 12 years, and that's with the 2012 capture being pretty good to begin with! I love your observatory and thought about getting one here, but I am afraid of my super high humidity that everything would be covered with mildew. Let's see, 2012 ... you were just graduating from high school, right? Ha. That 2012 CCD OSC looked like a beast!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Ha, I ain't that young Pat.. I'm thinking of getting out the CCD and running it now that I have a better understanding of calibration frames and more post processing know how.

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    Just stopped before you reveal the finished picture. THIRTY NINE HOURS!! Are you out of your mind 🤣🤩?!! Already the details of these fine nebula-tube-like-shapes on the NINA-screens are insane! I don't have the patience (and computer) to get more than an hour, and even if I had my dslr, my mount, my dewshield or my sd-card would fail 😫😆! Still very happy with what I can capture keeping it simple. If there won't be another comment on the final image, then be sure I liked it so much that I fainted, fell of the chair, hurt my head and had to go to the emergency 😱😊

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Stefan!! you are too funny. Simple is good, as long as you are getting time under the stars. CS

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner I did not fall off the chair 😉. But the image is stunning, stopped the video at 31.16 and just couldn't stop looking at it. Love the framing with all the nebulosity in the left upper corner. But all the details in the nebula itself are so clear to see, I get the urge to try and touch it! Great job.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    @@stefanschneider3681 you are too kind

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL images and very well presented, great job! If I had to choose one, it would still be the first one, the Orion Nebula. Everyone says it's an easy target, but it isn't if you want to get it right! You found the right balance between the very bright center stars and all the beautiful nebulosity and the best part in my opinion is the running man on top of it. Second would be the last one RHO bla bla, with that dark nebulosity beautifully captured as well. Thx for sharing 🤩!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I would agree Orion is not an easy target at all. I'm partial to the Running man as well. CS

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    Ahhh, neowise! It was such a treat! I had just gotten into astrophotography and this was such a great target. Although I had even less of a clue then now I still go back to these images with great pleasure. One even made into the local newspaper ☺!

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    That is cool that you had an image in the paper. Me and my Observatory mad it on the news a couple years back.. man was I nervous.

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    WHOW!! What a difference! I already liked your first picture, but the new one, oh boy 🤩! Great job! I love sombrero, already the name is so intriguing, and its unique shape makes it a beautiful target. The amount of detail of the rim in your new image is just astounding. I took pictures of it with my dslr behind the NexStar 6SE and it's alt-az-mount 3 years ago. No comparison of course, but still blew me away what is possible with that simple setup! Thx for sharing.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Stefan! I wish I knew how to process Galaxies a little better. I really struggle with them. It is amazing what we can capture with some glass and mirrors when we point them up at night!

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider36813 ай бұрын

    @@AZ4Runner struggling? You have got to be kidding! Do you post your images on Astrobin?

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    @@stefanschneider3681 I do not have an astrobin account.. Just another place to manage my photos 😁

  • @benburden9323
    @benburden93233 ай бұрын

    Do it in 3 minutes see what it on like

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner3 ай бұрын

    I think if I tried 3 minutes I might get to much Light Pollution from my backyard now, I was able to do much longer exposures back in 2012 for sure. I think my backyard was B3/4. but alas that time has gone.