Just a beginner astrophotographer from San Francisco, California. I hope I can bring more people into this hobby and show this is possible in a light polluted sky
Hey man would you be able to put out a video showing how you got the mount to be controlled through ascom instead of synscanapp. Im just downloading things that ive got no idea lol and am having troubles finding the things you brought up in your video. Would be much appreciated
@SmeeUncleJoe7 күн бұрын
I have not got my location coordinates set and it's generating an error to that effect. Unfortunatelyu, it doesn't tell me how to set them or under what menu tabs ??
@AstroCowboysUniverse16 күн бұрын
Thanks this is very helpful! I was wondering if this is applicable if I will be using a non goto mount like the Star Adventure Pro with a DSLR camera?
@TheStarHound16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the excellent review, Angus. I've been window shopping scopes in this price and size range for grab-n-go visual observing. This is probably not the scope for that, but I enjoyed your video. Clear skies!
@cryhavoc3816 күн бұрын
i had sold my Sharpstar 61 EDPHII and ended up wishing I had kept it, so when I found a nice Raptor61 for $275, I jumped on it knowing its just a 61edphII. Quite happy with my used Radian Raptor 61 purchase :)
@nivethofficial19 күн бұрын
Great stuff brother. I have a question. Do you think the Antilia filters are better? when it comes to halos. I also live in a 1-3 bortle scale
@FrancoGrimoldi23 күн бұрын
Hey... You can definitely polar align any manual mount using the NINA script. I've been doing that with my Star Adventurer with my computer being completely independent of the mount and camera. I just take pictures, move the RA axis around and then plug the SD card into my PC to perform the alignment via plate solving.
@calimark7448Ай бұрын
Thanks!!!!
@SoylentGamerАй бұрын
s2k and astrophotography? You're living my best life
@davidgonzalezmartinez38Ай бұрын
One question. When I do plate solving in NINA, It always says: WARNING: INCREASE DOWNSAMPLING.
@davidgonzalezmartinez38Ай бұрын
For me I always takes more time to center the image. Is there anything wrong??
@zenithperigee7442Ай бұрын
@Nocturne Astro, but 1 gallon = 3.785 liters, not "3.875".... In America we use both metric and imperial, obviously imperial is most common but both are easily convertible. I know this video is old but you used very simple Math and explained it well. I remember this simple unit elimination/conversion from long ago. My question is, from where do the "angular diameters/sizes in degrees" originate from? I ask as I possess no training/education in Astronomy/Astrophotography.
@Yanivdahan22Ай бұрын
Can I use him with sky watcher pro2? 13pounds limit ???
@deltacx1059Ай бұрын
I wouldn't call $750 entry level at all. Reflector telescopes firmly have the real entry level apochromatic field covered and any narrowband stuff can be covered by a good doublet or a reflector. Anyone considering expensive triplets because they have bottomless pockets is better off getting a reflector and using the extra funds on a even better mount and/or other equipment in my opinion.
@larrycable9842 ай бұрын
you should setup affiliate links for the filters you discuss ...
@thomasphennigan2 ай бұрын
Late to the party. Here’s the thing imop. The software for processing Astro photos is continuously Improving to the point were it’s almost eliminating noise , gradients and all sorts of image flaws . It’s getting so good that I see no value in introducing complexity and cost into the image train via a dedicated Astro cam . I’ll stay with my Canon T5i and 80D thank you .
@user-mu5xs6tv5w2 ай бұрын
God bless you for helping that animal
@jacklathrop4422 ай бұрын
this is very helpful, thank you. But, how did you get NINA to talk to Stellarium.
@MrSummitville2 ай бұрын
Why are you wasting my precious time with your stupid blurry fade-ins? What are thinking?
@wastelandwanderer38833 ай бұрын
I even have the same tripod: instant subscribe! 🤩
@GwonkReefkeeping3 ай бұрын
Good....No, GREAT video!! Well explained. Very well explained. Very informative.
@shrekshrek3 ай бұрын
Is this mount good for the c11 edge hd?
@3thomasH3 ай бұрын
You make the best NINA tutorials!
@erwinforbragd18683 ай бұрын
Angus, It appears you don't usually employ the available focal reducers on your refractors. From your videos this doesn't appear to be a problem at all. What is your opinion as far as reducers are concerned, unnecessary?
@caelhanwood64023 ай бұрын
Great explanation, thanks. So confusing how the word 'Arc Minute' implies time when really there's no time involved.
@TaleOfTwoIdiots3 ай бұрын
I bought my Sky-Watcher a week ago -- it’s been cloudy every day since. I feel your pain. 😢
@flappah4 ай бұрын
I'm seriously considering this mount to have with my Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens on a Nikon D780. Weight wise this would come up to about 3.7kg or 8.2 pounds. Specification wise the mount should support this but I heard you say lenses up to 400mm. What are your thoughts on the configuration I'm thinking about?
@Salmacream4 ай бұрын
1" is inches... would people understand 1As?
@andrewhardie81384 ай бұрын
I wonder if its in the new 3.0 version?
@astromatt754 ай бұрын
Great video. I used the Green Swamp Server + ASCOM + NINA using the USB cable out of the box. I’ve got the cable you mentioned from my previous setup but didn’t see a need for it with SA GTi
@erwinforbragd18684 ай бұрын
Angus, where did you go Buddy?!
@nocturneastro25394 ай бұрын
Underneath a puddle of rain and a while atmosphere of cloud and fog... haha. I'm still here.
@jesuschrist22845 ай бұрын
Is polar alignment in the app as accurate as 3ppa in nina?
@OMMgreenshirt5 ай бұрын
Another great video. I am just now at the point to get a DSLR camera to get started diving into astrophotography. You brought out some great points of what to look for and watch out for when purchasing a camera like the shutter count of which I would not have know about. Then there is the "practical" side of using equipment and to tailor it for use. Thanks again and clear skies1
@OMMgreenshirt5 ай бұрын
I am so happy to find your video as I was just getting ready to purchase the AT102ED but will now upgrade to the AT102EDL. I am more of a visual style amateur astronomer but I like the idea of having the potential of using a larger telescope for astrophotography. I currently have the little brother Astro-Tech AT72EDII to expand and begin with astrophotography. Also, you do a great job with your videos. It is like being there and discussing astronomy/astrophotography with you. So just keep doing what you are doing because it rocks and yes I subscribed. Clear skies!
@MickyMouseLimited6 ай бұрын
How does it perform as pure visual telescope?
@pierspinelli83526 ай бұрын
Hi so, just to clear things out, because people told me different things in forums, do i need to actually polar align before and after do phd2 calibration or the opposite? Thanks for patience
@baejiaoflying94346 ай бұрын
Kudos for finding a fog free night in SF.
@pocoloco19546 ай бұрын
Funny video and informative thx!
@paladin92796 ай бұрын
HI nice video review. Where did you buy the colored handle to carry the scope?
@scorpianspirit51246 ай бұрын
I had to laugh about your statement about the opportunity for an impulse buy because that's exactly what I did before even seeing your video. ;-) I had been into astrophotography some years ago and have a lot of really nice equipment, ie Celestron Edge 8 inch and all kinds of cameras but since I moved my location is not practical to build an observatory and began looking for a portable rig to get back into this hobby. This is a great solution for me. I live in eastern Utah under dark sky's in the desert so needless to say I had to get back into the hobby. Things have come a long way in the past ten years and I'm excited about doing this again. Great video ! Cheers and all the best from Moab Utah... ;-)
@sticksnowandyo6 ай бұрын
Well Done. I applaud your presentation.
@kerravon48936 ай бұрын
Good tutorial - even more relevant to us in the Southern Hemisphere where we don't have a bright pole star.
@astrostufftomtrubridge79156 ай бұрын
Sad not to have seen you lately, hope all is well, atb Tom...
@abulka6 ай бұрын
Can’t you use eqmod via the usb cable? Don’t really want to buy another eqmod cable… 😮
@timothysheridan56026 ай бұрын
Hi Angus Just got my redcat 71 w/wifd and was wondering if you had to adjust your tilt for your camera at all.
@user-lt9py2pu6u7 ай бұрын
Mine is currently set up with a Samyang/Rokinon 135mm, f2 and EOS600D controlled by a ZWO ASIAir mini and ZWO EAF and Mini Auto Guided. I leave this set up so I can take it out to the backyard at very short notice. I also use it occasionally with my Lunt LS 50 Ha scope and my Cat 51, but control it with my laptop with EQMod / ASCOM for these scopes as I use cameras with these that are not supported by the ASIAir mini. You are right, it does sound like a coffee grinder!
@astrogerard20227 ай бұрын
Hi Angus. Thanks for the tutorial. I use a similar but much simpler way to remove halos, still working with 16bit TIFF files same as you. 1- Strip out the stars in PI with Starnet as you did. 2- Use clone tool in PS to clean away the halos on the starless TIFF image- this leaves a cleaner background and no need for PS layers. 3- Use PixelMath in PI to recombine the two images.
@hyperionsixzeroeight50647 ай бұрын
What would the sun look like with this 3nm Ha filter?
@Kirin4267 ай бұрын
I'm also trying to start this hobby in the Bay Area. What locations on the peninsula side would you recommend as a dark sky area?
@freeandcriticalthinker44317 ай бұрын
Great video, hey question for you. You stated you didn’t like the Ipolar, well I don’t either as I can’t even get mine to recognize the Ipolar and I am at a standstill (no the vendor and manufacturer has been zero help…long story). Anyway being a beginner I am trying to figure out if I can get around this problem and polar align a different way. I have the CEM40 and not the 70 like yourself but otherwise I assume the mounts are similar other than capacity. Any suggestions would be so greatly appreciated! Cheers.
@billvinson78597 ай бұрын
I use my c8 for public viewing at my astronomy clubs public nights at our local college. I use my Redcat 51 and Canon EOS Ra, 60Da, Sky Watcher Star Adventure, Orion Sirius mount, and Astro Tech 72mm doublet for Astrophotography. I also use my Meade 16” Light Bridge to look for deep sky objects in my yard. ❤
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Hey man would you be able to put out a video showing how you got the mount to be controlled through ascom instead of synscanapp. Im just downloading things that ive got no idea lol and am having troubles finding the things you brought up in your video. Would be much appreciated
I have not got my location coordinates set and it's generating an error to that effect. Unfortunatelyu, it doesn't tell me how to set them or under what menu tabs ??
Thanks this is very helpful! I was wondering if this is applicable if I will be using a non goto mount like the Star Adventure Pro with a DSLR camera?
Thanks for the excellent review, Angus. I've been window shopping scopes in this price and size range for grab-n-go visual observing. This is probably not the scope for that, but I enjoyed your video. Clear skies!
i had sold my Sharpstar 61 EDPHII and ended up wishing I had kept it, so when I found a nice Raptor61 for $275, I jumped on it knowing its just a 61edphII. Quite happy with my used Radian Raptor 61 purchase :)
Great stuff brother. I have a question. Do you think the Antilia filters are better? when it comes to halos. I also live in a 1-3 bortle scale
Hey... You can definitely polar align any manual mount using the NINA script. I've been doing that with my Star Adventurer with my computer being completely independent of the mount and camera. I just take pictures, move the RA axis around and then plug the SD card into my PC to perform the alignment via plate solving.
Thanks!!!!
s2k and astrophotography? You're living my best life
One question. When I do plate solving in NINA, It always says: WARNING: INCREASE DOWNSAMPLING.
For me I always takes more time to center the image. Is there anything wrong??
@Nocturne Astro, but 1 gallon = 3.785 liters, not "3.875".... In America we use both metric and imperial, obviously imperial is most common but both are easily convertible. I know this video is old but you used very simple Math and explained it well. I remember this simple unit elimination/conversion from long ago. My question is, from where do the "angular diameters/sizes in degrees" originate from? I ask as I possess no training/education in Astronomy/Astrophotography.
Can I use him with sky watcher pro2? 13pounds limit ???
I wouldn't call $750 entry level at all. Reflector telescopes firmly have the real entry level apochromatic field covered and any narrowband stuff can be covered by a good doublet or a reflector. Anyone considering expensive triplets because they have bottomless pockets is better off getting a reflector and using the extra funds on a even better mount and/or other equipment in my opinion.
you should setup affiliate links for the filters you discuss ...
Late to the party. Here’s the thing imop. The software for processing Astro photos is continuously Improving to the point were it’s almost eliminating noise , gradients and all sorts of image flaws . It’s getting so good that I see no value in introducing complexity and cost into the image train via a dedicated Astro cam . I’ll stay with my Canon T5i and 80D thank you .
God bless you for helping that animal
this is very helpful, thank you. But, how did you get NINA to talk to Stellarium.
Why are you wasting my precious time with your stupid blurry fade-ins? What are thinking?
I even have the same tripod: instant subscribe! 🤩
Good....No, GREAT video!! Well explained. Very well explained. Very informative.
Is this mount good for the c11 edge hd?
You make the best NINA tutorials!
Angus, It appears you don't usually employ the available focal reducers on your refractors. From your videos this doesn't appear to be a problem at all. What is your opinion as far as reducers are concerned, unnecessary?
Great explanation, thanks. So confusing how the word 'Arc Minute' implies time when really there's no time involved.
I bought my Sky-Watcher a week ago -- it’s been cloudy every day since. I feel your pain. 😢
I'm seriously considering this mount to have with my Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens on a Nikon D780. Weight wise this would come up to about 3.7kg or 8.2 pounds. Specification wise the mount should support this but I heard you say lenses up to 400mm. What are your thoughts on the configuration I'm thinking about?
1" is inches... would people understand 1As?
I wonder if its in the new 3.0 version?
Great video. I used the Green Swamp Server + ASCOM + NINA using the USB cable out of the box. I’ve got the cable you mentioned from my previous setup but didn’t see a need for it with SA GTi
Angus, where did you go Buddy?!
Underneath a puddle of rain and a while atmosphere of cloud and fog... haha. I'm still here.
Is polar alignment in the app as accurate as 3ppa in nina?
Another great video. I am just now at the point to get a DSLR camera to get started diving into astrophotography. You brought out some great points of what to look for and watch out for when purchasing a camera like the shutter count of which I would not have know about. Then there is the "practical" side of using equipment and to tailor it for use. Thanks again and clear skies1
I am so happy to find your video as I was just getting ready to purchase the AT102ED but will now upgrade to the AT102EDL. I am more of a visual style amateur astronomer but I like the idea of having the potential of using a larger telescope for astrophotography. I currently have the little brother Astro-Tech AT72EDII to expand and begin with astrophotography. Also, you do a great job with your videos. It is like being there and discussing astronomy/astrophotography with you. So just keep doing what you are doing because it rocks and yes I subscribed. Clear skies!
How does it perform as pure visual telescope?
Hi so, just to clear things out, because people told me different things in forums, do i need to actually polar align before and after do phd2 calibration or the opposite? Thanks for patience
Kudos for finding a fog free night in SF.
Funny video and informative thx!
HI nice video review. Where did you buy the colored handle to carry the scope?
I had to laugh about your statement about the opportunity for an impulse buy because that's exactly what I did before even seeing your video. ;-) I had been into astrophotography some years ago and have a lot of really nice equipment, ie Celestron Edge 8 inch and all kinds of cameras but since I moved my location is not practical to build an observatory and began looking for a portable rig to get back into this hobby. This is a great solution for me. I live in eastern Utah under dark sky's in the desert so needless to say I had to get back into the hobby. Things have come a long way in the past ten years and I'm excited about doing this again. Great video ! Cheers and all the best from Moab Utah... ;-)
Well Done. I applaud your presentation.
Good tutorial - even more relevant to us in the Southern Hemisphere where we don't have a bright pole star.
Sad not to have seen you lately, hope all is well, atb Tom...
Can’t you use eqmod via the usb cable? Don’t really want to buy another eqmod cable… 😮
Hi Angus Just got my redcat 71 w/wifd and was wondering if you had to adjust your tilt for your camera at all.
Mine is currently set up with a Samyang/Rokinon 135mm, f2 and EOS600D controlled by a ZWO ASIAir mini and ZWO EAF and Mini Auto Guided. I leave this set up so I can take it out to the backyard at very short notice. I also use it occasionally with my Lunt LS 50 Ha scope and my Cat 51, but control it with my laptop with EQMod / ASCOM for these scopes as I use cameras with these that are not supported by the ASIAir mini. You are right, it does sound like a coffee grinder!
Hi Angus. Thanks for the tutorial. I use a similar but much simpler way to remove halos, still working with 16bit TIFF files same as you. 1- Strip out the stars in PI with Starnet as you did. 2- Use clone tool in PS to clean away the halos on the starless TIFF image- this leaves a cleaner background and no need for PS layers. 3- Use PixelMath in PI to recombine the two images.
What would the sun look like with this 3nm Ha filter?
I'm also trying to start this hobby in the Bay Area. What locations on the peninsula side would you recommend as a dark sky area?
Great video, hey question for you. You stated you didn’t like the Ipolar, well I don’t either as I can’t even get mine to recognize the Ipolar and I am at a standstill (no the vendor and manufacturer has been zero help…long story). Anyway being a beginner I am trying to figure out if I can get around this problem and polar align a different way. I have the CEM40 and not the 70 like yourself but otherwise I assume the mounts are similar other than capacity. Any suggestions would be so greatly appreciated! Cheers.
I use my c8 for public viewing at my astronomy clubs public nights at our local college. I use my Redcat 51 and Canon EOS Ra, 60Da, Sky Watcher Star Adventure, Orion Sirius mount, and Astro Tech 72mm doublet for Astrophotography. I also use my Meade 16” Light Bridge to look for deep sky objects in my yard. ❤