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Urban Astro
United States
Registrace 2. 01. 2021
Astrophotography in an urban desert landscape with Bortle 8 skies amid urban sprawl. Come and discover ways to work around the issues of astrophotography in an urban setting.
A New Dew Shield . . . and it FITS!
Recently, I received a new dew shield from Rouz Astro. It has been designed to fit a Skywatcher Quattro 150P, and you can install a Wanderer Astro motorized flat panel. It works, no modifications to your telescope (like I did with the old dew shield. Made from printed carbon fiber, it is sturdy and robust and will be an excellent addition to my astrophotography kit!
*My Astrophotography Gear*
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt)
Pier: Homemade pier, yeah!
Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 405mm FL
Telescope (long): Third Planet Optics (TPO) 10" Newtonian F/4, 1000mm FL
Telescope (A bit longer): Third Planet Optics 6" RC f/9 1370mm FL
Guide Scope: Skywatcher Evoguide 50mm ED, F/4.8, 242mm FL
Guide Camera: Player One Neptune-M (IMX178 sensor, monochrome)
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 290MM Mini
Astro Camera Monochrome: ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro
Astro Camera Color: OGMA AP26CC
Filter Wheel: ZWO EFW 2" 7 position and ZWO EFW 2" 5 position
Rotator: Pegasus Astro Falcon Rotator
Focuser: ZWO EAF (on each scope)
Power: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2 and Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Flat Panels: Deep Sky Dad Motorized Flat Panel, Wanderer 190mm motorized Flat Panel, Pegasus Astro Flatmaster 150, and a homemade one for my 10" Newtonian
Software Control PC: Mele Quieter 3 and Mele 3 Overclock C
*My Astrophotography Software*
Mount control software: Green Swamp Server (controls EQ6r Pro mount)
Mount control software: Gemini 2 (controls G-11 mount)
Pegasus Astro device management software: Pegasus Astro Utility Platform (controls all of my Pegasus Astro devices)
ASCOM 6.6 Platform
Acquisition software: NINA (lastest version)
Guiding software: Phd2 (latest version)
Planetarium software: Stellarium (latest version)
Plate solving software: ASTAP
Plate solving software: Plate Solve 2 and Plate Solve 3 from Planewave
*My Astrophotography Gear*
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt)
Pier: Homemade pier, yeah!
Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 405mm FL
Telescope (long): Third Planet Optics (TPO) 10" Newtonian F/4, 1000mm FL
Telescope (A bit longer): Third Planet Optics 6" RC f/9 1370mm FL
Guide Scope: Skywatcher Evoguide 50mm ED, F/4.8, 242mm FL
Guide Camera: Player One Neptune-M (IMX178 sensor, monochrome)
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 290MM Mini
Astro Camera Monochrome: ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro
Astro Camera Color: OGMA AP26CC
Filter Wheel: ZWO EFW 2" 7 position and ZWO EFW 2" 5 position
Rotator: Pegasus Astro Falcon Rotator
Focuser: ZWO EAF (on each scope)
Power: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2 and Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Flat Panels: Deep Sky Dad Motorized Flat Panel, Wanderer 190mm motorized Flat Panel, Pegasus Astro Flatmaster 150, and a homemade one for my 10" Newtonian
Software Control PC: Mele Quieter 3 and Mele 3 Overclock C
*My Astrophotography Software*
Mount control software: Green Swamp Server (controls EQ6r Pro mount)
Mount control software: Gemini 2 (controls G-11 mount)
Pegasus Astro device management software: Pegasus Astro Utility Platform (controls all of my Pegasus Astro devices)
ASCOM 6.6 Platform
Acquisition software: NINA (lastest version)
Guiding software: Phd2 (latest version)
Planetarium software: Stellarium (latest version)
Plate solving software: ASTAP
Plate solving software: Plate Solve 2 and Plate Solve 3 from Planewave
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Video
Observatory Construction: Planning the Second Pier
zhlédnutí 591Před měsícem
Before I begin building my observatory, I need to determine the placement of the second pier and the wall heights. In this video, I quickly-in the summer heat of Phoenix-figure out rough measurements for the second pier placement and the wall height. It doesn't look precise, but I added a few inches to compensate. I haven't done much on the build as it is the middle of summer here in Phoenix, b...
Trials and Tribulations of Installing QHY's Q-Focuser!
zhlédnutí 401Před měsícem
In this video, I share with you my struggles as I attempt to install the new QHY Q-Focuser. It is designed to fit most focusers, so it isn't as simple as you would expect. But in the end I was successful! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 405mm FL Teles...
Mastering NINA . . . MASTER the Advanced Sequencer!
zhlédnutí 227Před měsícem
I often hear how intimidating the advanced sequencer in NINA is. And yes, with a blank page and a boatload of instructions, it can be overwhelming. You just need to really think about all the things you do to image and then recreate those actions in NINA. In this video, we create a simple sequence to show you how easy it really is! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Cele...
Wanderer Astro Flat Panel . . . Installation, Configuration, and Testing
zhlédnutí 502Před 2 měsíci
Installing, configuring, and testing the Wanderer Astro motorized Flap Panel. There are a few interesting quirks, but nothing too out of the ordinary. I can't wait to get this under the stars and see how well it performs. Stay tuned! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (wide angle): Apertu...
Mastering NINA . . . Introducing the Advanced Sequencer!
zhlédnutí 321Před 2 měsíci
The Advanced Sequencer in NINA-you either love it or you fear it! But don't be fearful-you, too, can master it. This is the first video of several where we begin to plumb the depths of this power tool. It provides an overview of the advanced sequencer's pieces and parts and will set us up to build out sequences in future videos! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestr...
Astrophotography Tweaking . . . Motorized Flat Panel Installation!
zhlédnutí 634Před 2 měsíci
Installing my Wanderer Astro motorized flat panel required a bit of tweaking and engineering of my dew shield to get it fitted properly. Many things in astrophotography work well together, but sometimes you need to engineer or tweak things to get everything to play well with each other! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pie...
Mastering NINA . . . The Legacy Sequencer
zhlédnutí 271Před 2 měsíci
In this video, we review the Legacy Sequencer. I haven't used it for a number of years, but it is a great place to start if you are not familiar with NINA and the Advanced Sequencer. *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 405mm FL Telescope (long): Third Pla...
This Blew My Mind: Roll Off Roof with Wheelies!
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 2 měsíci
A local astrophotographer reached out to me to have me come by his place and see his observatory. I have seen a lot of roll off roofs before in person and on CZcams, but I have never seen a roll off roof with wheeled struts. This maybe a well know design, but I haven't seen it anywhere, so for me it was a novel idea. And it really works well, I was amazed and pleasantly surprised. A shout out t...
Mastering NINA . . . Overview of the Sky Atlas and Framing Wizard
zhlédnutí 659Před 2 měsíci
In this video, I go over the Sky Atlas and the Framing Wizard in NINA. There are several features that I go over, especially in the Framing Wizard, to help you set up your imaging session! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 405mm FL Telescope (long): Thi...
Enhancing Your Astrophotography with Focuser Improvements
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 2 měsíci
Next up in my journey to improve my Skywatcher Quattro 150P is to upgrade my focuser. There are few focusers out there that one can use to upgrade the one that comes with the 150P. But this focuser from CYCK, I figure, would be a step up from what comes stock with the telescope. Knowing all the issues with the 150P, I changed the focuser to improve the telescope as I continue to prepare it for ...
Mastering NINA . . . The Flat Wizard!
zhlédnutí 370Před 2 měsíci
In this video, I review the uses of the Flat Wizard in NINA, focusing on training NINA on settings needed to create Flats and Dark Flats in the advanced sequencer as part of the image sequence. *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 405mm FL Telescope (long)...
Observatory Thoughts . . . Some things to consider before you build!
zhlédnutí 601Před 2 měsíci
So you want to build an observatory. I go over several concerns and factors that I consider as I begin to plan my observatory build. I look at site location in my back yard, I go over whether or not to do one or two piers/tripods, and I discuss the roll off roof, all as I make my plans for the observatory. *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11...
Windows Update Service Issue . . . Solved?
zhlédnutí 259Před 3 měsíci
After a lot of wrangling and struggling with keeping the Windows Update Service turned off, with playing with the policy editor and the system registry keys, I finally settled on a script that I run that seems to do the trick. But we shall see . . . ! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (w...
Mastering NINA . . . Installing and Configuring my favorite Nina Plugins!
zhlédnutí 627Před 3 měsíci
In a continuation of my Mastering NINA series, I install and set up some of my favorite plugins. There are many plugins available to extend the features and functionality of NINA; these are just a few of my favorites! *My Astrophotography Gear* Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro and Celestron branded LosmandyG-11 (being rebuilt) Pier: Homemade pier, yeah! Telescope (wide angle): Apertura 75Q, F/5.4, 4...
Remote site imaging disaster . . . never again!
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Remote site imaging disaster . . . never again!
Mastering NINA . . . Keeping safe with the Safety Monitor!
zhlédnutí 820Před 3 měsíci
Mastering NINA . . . Keeping safe with the Safety Monitor!
From mini-pc mounting Hell . . . to mounting Nirvana!
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From mini-pc mounting Hell . . . to mounting Nirvana!
Mastering Nina . . . connecting your equipment
zhlédnutí 541Před 6 měsíci
Mastering Nina . . . connecting your equipment
From Data to a Photograph . . . How I use PixInsight to Process my Astro Photographs
zhlédnutí 381Před 6 měsíci
From Data to a Photograph . . . How I use PixInsight to Process my Astro Photographs
Kofa Star Party . . . and a change of plans!
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Kofa Star Party . . . and a change of plans!
Mastering NINA: Setting Up Plate Solving
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Mastering NINA: Setting Up Plate Solving
The Beauty of the Cosmos: Imaging the Christmas Tree Cluster & Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)
zhlédnutí 224Před 7 měsíci
The Beauty of the Cosmos: Imaging the Christmas Tree Cluster & Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)
Mastering NINA: A Deep Dive into the Options Imaging Tab!
zhlédnutí 361Před 7 měsíci
Mastering NINA: A Deep Dive into the Options Imaging Tab!
I reached a milestone . . . and give thanks!
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I reached a milestone . . . and give thanks!
Mastering NINA Configuration: Part 1 - Let's Dive In!
zhlédnutí 549Před 7 měsíci
Mastering NINA Configuration: Part 1 - Let's Dive In!
There's a NEW camera in town! . . . the OGMA AP26CC!
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 7 měsíci
There's a NEW camera in town! . . . the OGMA AP26CC!
NINA? Where to START! . . . Installing and Exploring NINA
zhlédnutí 387Před 7 měsíci
NINA? Where to START! . . . Installing and Exploring NINA
Pixinsight Wizardry: Transforming an Astro Photograph into a work of Stellar Art!
zhlédnutí 314Před 7 měsíci
Pixinsight Wizardry: Transforming an Astro Photograph into a work of Stellar Art!