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Welcome to my astro channel! I'm Shawn Nielsen of VisibleDark.ca and I'm an astrophotographer and Astronomy enthusiast. Here I'll discuss Pixinsight image processing and offer tutorials and tips. I'll talk about the astronomy hobby and night sky events. And I also do some astro product reviews from time to time. I've been imaging the night sky for the past 14 years and active in the astronomy hobby since childhood. I do the majority of my deep sky imaging from my backyard in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I invite you to subscribe and join me on the astronomy and astrophotography adventure! Feel free to comment!
For media inquiries, collaborations and product testing/review please email me at: shawn@visibledark.ca
For media inquiries, collaborations and product testing/review please email me at: shawn@visibledark.ca
Pegasus Astro Ultimate PowerBox v3
The Pegasus Astro Ultimate PowerBox v3, the newest addition to the astrophotography enthusiast's toolkit. Whether you're a seasoned astrophotographer or just starting out, the Ultimate Power Box v3 is designed to streamline your setup and enhance your stargazing experiences.
Where to buy...
USA, Astroworld Telescopes: bit.ly/4cLFvzE
Canada, Ontario Telescopes: bit.ly/47872Ka
Key Features:
Power Distribution: Say goodbye to cable clutter with multiple DC outputs that power your equipment.
USB Hub: Integrated USB3.0 hub reduces the need for additional adapters, making your setup sleek and efficient.
Environmental Sensors: Built-in sensors for temperature, humidity, and dew point, enabling precise control over your equipment.
Dew Heater Channels: Protect your optics from dew with adjustable heater outputs.
Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with popular astrophotography software, ensuring a smooth integration into your existing workflow.
Where to buy...
USA, Astroworld Telescopes: bit.ly/4cLFvzE
Canada, Ontario Telescopes: bit.ly/47872Ka
Key Features:
Power Distribution: Say goodbye to cable clutter with multiple DC outputs that power your equipment.
USB Hub: Integrated USB3.0 hub reduces the need for additional adapters, making your setup sleek and efficient.
Environmental Sensors: Built-in sensors for temperature, humidity, and dew point, enabling precise control over your equipment.
Dew Heater Channels: Protect your optics from dew with adjustable heater outputs.
Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with popular astrophotography software, ensuring a smooth integration into your existing workflow.
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SkyWatcher Wave Mount - 100i and 150i Strainwave
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The new SkyWatcher WAVE mounts are here! The WAVE 100i and WAVE 150i strainwave mounts are taking advantage of the strain wave design with its high torque and compact construction, these mounts deliver high precision and power in an affordable and portable package. Order in USA from AstroWorld Telescopes: 100i bit.ly/3MigUHJ 150i bit.ly/4dBrbe5 Order in Canada from Ontario Telescope: 100i bit.l...
New Portable Astrophotography Pier from Starfield!
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Affiliate links: USA, Astroworld Telescopes bit.ly/4drAMnS Canada, Starfield: bit.ly/4dSGsqR Canada, Ontario Telescope: bit.ly/3SV1qNr The Starfield portable Tri-Pier 1000 is the ultimate upgrade for your mount to improve its stability. Weighing only 16lbs, and supporting over 175lbs. Super simple to setup. It comes with a padded heavy duty carrying bad, and mount adapters for ZWO AM5/AM3, Skyw...
A look at the QHY Qfocuser and special guest!
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Unlock the full potential of your astrophotography setup with the QHY QFocuser! Designed to deliver precision and reliability. With its compact design and easy integration, the QFocuser is compatible with a wide range of telescopes and cameras. It offers seamless control via computer software, allowing you to fine-tune focus remotely, which is perfect for cold nights or when you want to avoid a...
Graxpert denoise AI 2 released! Wowser!
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Let's look at the latest update! The release of Graxpert 3.0.2, which includes the AI Denoise 2.0.0 feature, marks a significant update for this noise reduction software. This new version aims to enhance the tool's capability to reduce noise in images using advanced AI technologies. The AI Denoise 2.0.0 upgrade suggests improvements in how the software handles various noise levels and types, po...
GraXpert Denoise... NoiseXterminator is better???
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When comparing Graxpert Denoise and NoiseXterminator for noise reduction capabilities, it appears that NoiseXterminator often comes out on top in terms of effectiveness and speed. NoiseXterminator is praised for its ability to quickly and effectively reduce noise in images without significantly losing details, making it highly regarded in the community for its performance. Graxpert Denoise is ...
GraXpert interview! Teaser for something new! Best usage and where it's going?
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In this video I talk with Frank Sackenheim of GraXpert. We'll chat about the history of GraXpert, best usage and a find out where its going. Plus a special teaser for something new! GraXpert is an astronomical background extraction tool that is free. It works within PixInsight. Has GraXpert helped you? Consider a small donation to help. All proceeds go to GraXpert: www.paypal.com/paypalme/astro...
New PixInsight Gradient Correction vs GraXpert!
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Comparison of the new PixInsight Gradient Correction vs GraXpert. Better? Worse? Help support the channel! Use these links... Ontario Telescope (Canada) bit.ly/3Ej6Slv Agena Astro (USA) bit.ly/45ER2wS High Point Scientific (USA) bit.ly/3QkSJu3 AstroWorld Telescopes (USA) bit.ly/49j02Kq The above links are affiliate and I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you which helps supports my ef...
Journey to the galaxies M81 and M82
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Help support the channel and new content! www.buymeacoffee.com/visibledark The galaxies M81 and M82, situated in the Ursa Major constellation, are a captivating pair in the cosmic vista, offering a stark contrast in their appearances and intrinsic properties. M81, also known as Bode's Galaxy, is a grand spiral galaxy that showcases a well-defined structure with majestic spiral arms, making it a...
iOptron HEM15 Hybrid Strainwave Equatorial Mount
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Avaialble at: Ontario Telescope (Canada) bit.ly/3Ej6Slv Agena Astro (USA) bit.ly/45ER2wS High Point Scientific (USA) bit.ly/3QkSJu3 and at AstroWorld Telescopes (USA) bit.ly/49j02Kq The above links are affiliate and I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you which helps supports my efforts and this channel. Disclosure: The iOptron HEM15 in this video was on loan to me. I am not being pai...
Focus Cube 3 Tips (2nd is important)
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If you're using a Focus Cube 3 from Pegasus Astro, these tips may be helpful. Especially if you are experiencing any problems. I had to troubleshoot a couple issues and I thought I'd talk about them in the video so as to help others who might being having difficulty. Avaialble at: Ontario Telescope (Canada) bit.ly/3Ej6Slv Agena Astro (USA) bit.ly/45ER2wS High Point Scientific (USA) bit.ly/3QkSJ...
ZWO Seestar smart telescope - great for beginners and more! #astrophotography #astronomy
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Buy in Canada: bit.ly/42mDwhv Buy in USA from AstroWorld Telescopes bit.ly/3UuiT16 Buy in USA/International from ZWO: bit.ly/45Hf1fO ZWO SeeStar is not just any telescope; it's a smart telescope designed to make stargazing accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from beginners to seasoned astronomers. Whether you're a novice looking to start your astronomical journey or an experienced astronomer...
The Horse Head in #Space and the 1888 connection!
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Buy me a coffee! paypal.me/visibledark My links: visibledark.ca/mylinks/ AstroWorld Telescopes USA bit.ly/49j02Kq Ontario Telescopes Canada bit.ly/3YRVTcA Big shout out to Williamina Fleming who was the first to record this in 1888 on a photographic plate taken at the Harvard College Observatory. She was a Scottish astronomer. She started out as a housemaid with no scientific training or qualif...
DBE vs Graxpert - A quick look. #pixinsight
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PixInsight's Dynamic Background Extraction (DBE) is a sophisticated tool used in astrophotography for removing gradients and uneven background light from images. It precisely identifies and subtracts background light pollution, enhancing the clarity and contrast of celestial objects. DBE operates by allowing users to set sample points across the image, analyzing these areas to understand the ba...
Top 3 reasons Astrophotographers take many hours of images
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Top 3 reasons Astrophotographers take many hours of images
Installing a Focus Cube 3 on my #telescope
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Installing a Focus Cube 3 on my #telescope
A chat with Pegasus Astro #astrophotography
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A chat with Pegasus Astro #astrophotography
3D Printing Telescopes Initiative - Interview
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3D Printing Telescopes Initiative - Interview
IOptron HEM15 mount, Player One Poseidon Pro camera and the Focus Cube 3! #astrophotography
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IOptron HEM15 mount, Player One Poseidon Pro camera and the Focus Cube 3! #astrophotography
Podcast with Steve Mallia of Starfield Optics and Ontario Telescope
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Podcast with Steve Mallia of Starfield Optics and Ontario Telescope
Rainbow Color Enhance Your Narrowband Images!
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Rainbow Color Enhance Your Narrowband Images!
The (new) old way to make a great mask in PixInsight!
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The (new) old way to make a great mask in PixInsight!
Ugly image after STF stretch! What's the problem? #pixinsight
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Ugly image after STF stretch! What's the problem? #pixinsight
Multi-Night Data and PixInsight WBPP (Weighted Batch Preprocessing)
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Multi-Night Data and PixInsight WBPP (Weighted Batch Preprocessing)
Using AI to generate PixInsight pixelmath #chatgpt
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Using AI to generate PixInsight pixelmath #chatgpt
Affordable Smart Telescope with AI - my review
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Affordable Smart Telescope with AI - my review
Thanks for a great and simple explanation of the process flow. I have just begun on the NINA journey so simple instructions on its nuances are good. I have a newly commissioned 3m ScopeDome on a rural property that I am working towards operating remotely from the house there and also from our city apartment. NINA looks like a great piece of control software for this purpose. I will have to use the Advanced Sequencer but getting started on it was a bit daunting. You have made it much simpler by using this approach as it is clearer for me what additional instructions I need to add, and where, after identifying the target and imaging requirements.
Thanks for the comparison. I have NoiseXterminator but I’m interested in giving Graxpert Denoise a try. It might suit some images more the Noise Xt so as it’s free, why not?
For me, the biggest plus is the 12-24v adjustable output port. I run an Intel NUC on my rig and they all require 19v to operate. I have to use a Power Inverter Step up Regulator in addition to my PAUPBv2 to get one of the 12v outputs up to 19v. The EXT port is for an external temp/humidity probe if you don't use the built-in temp probe on the box. That's new also. The Relay port can be used to trigger a RoR to open or close.
It didn't sound all that solid and I was trying to spot a locking screw on that bayonet fitting but couldn't see one. I'd be reluctant to put expensive gear on it and have to rely on only a bayonet connection.
I have v2. Encountered a design flaw showing it susceptibile to dos attack. Unfortunately the company has virtually no customer support, they are rude and treat customers with utter contempt, has no desire to secure their product, and acted like a bunch of three year old children. Had no regard for the consumer laws they were breaking. So disgusted with the company, I doubt I'll ever buy anything of theirs again. This behaviour sabatogues their own business. And this is very unfortunate because the unit is actually really good aside from that. If only they learned some business skills....
Astrostation 🤩
I have version 2 and love it. It came with a cable too! The reason is that’s it is probably some EU directive to reduce electrical cable waste. Similar to when buying Apple products.
EXT is for environmental sensor
In fairness to Pegasus the price is comparable to a Primaluce Lab Eagle when you add a PC. On the power connector this is a sensible choice, one of the criticisms of the Power Box Advanced was the fact that both the power outputs and power input to the box are 5.5mm x 2.1mm. Many people accidentally stuck to power input into the adjustable power output on that box and destroyed the output. Making the connector a different plug is good, though I agree they should have included a cord in the box for that.
Relay is useful for 10micron mounts. The 10micron has a port that if you momentarily close a contact onto it will toggle the mount on or off so is very useful for a remote observation setup.
WTF.. it costs $644.50 and it doesn't even come with a simple power cable, that sucks Pegasus!
Unlike the wanderer, the Pegasus doesn’t have individual sensors for each dew heater which makes it inferior to others like the celestron or wanderer. A big oversight as you still have to guess settings, particularly with different size dew straps eg. Guide scope and OTA. So many people just don’t look into the details and just guess which has given Pegasus an over inflated use by people who don’t know
Maybe Pegaus want us to connect the XT60 to a solar panel to run it? Ohhhh wait??
The device looks cool but I couldn’t hear what they were saying half the time. When one person was talking the other was constantly making noises and then talking over each other. I could only get half way through and had to shut if off. 😂😂 Maybe it’s just me
The Toup tek astro station is the equipment I'm interested in I have ordered one but it's taking some time to get to me to try out, hopefully it will work with my non ZWO system.
Too expensive, lazy design and not having an included power cable means i will not even consider buying this.
I've had one of these for about 6 months, great piece of kit although I've had a few cases where it's needed a hard reset due to total loss of connectivity to the pc, it's not happened for a while. The XT60 is a great connector and easily handles the current, im personally pleased that the don't include the adaptor as the 5.5 x 2.1mm dc jack at the other end not really up to the job of providing full power to the UPBV3 and a full rig. The best advice is to use the 10a power supply sold by pegasus. As for the relay connection that is simply a pair of terminals that are either open or closed depending on the relay status, it could be used to switch any load up to 220v 8a (although I don't think the idea of having 220v at the telescope is a great idea) I vaguely remember something about the ability to connect the Uranus weather station to the EXT port. But i dont see it mentioned in the manual
Can you control this Powerbox remotely assuming it is connected via wifi? I want to send my gear to a remote observatory but I need to control it from my house.
@@indysbike3014 it's main connectivity is via the USB3 connector to a pc but it can also be controlled over Wi-Fi, however I've found it to be a bit slow to connect
The EXT port also accepts a hand controller for manual focusing (which doubles as an external temperature/humidity sensor)
EXT is the weather sensor (temp + humidity) that comes with the UPBs. The XT60 has been standard since the UPBv2 - it necessary to handle setups where the full power output is required. The older RCS connectors are only good for a fraction of the amp load of the XT60 and you should NOT put such an adapter/connection in the power supply circuit unless you know for certain that the total power draw of all connections at 100% is below the max current limit of the 2.1/2.5 connector.
The EXT is a port where you can connect the temperature and humidity probe.
Great time making this!!!
It was!
Thank you a thousand times!! Long-time photographer (I still have fixer stains on my fingers), new to astrophotography/PI. Color balance has been driving me insane!
The clutch design is likely a deal-breaker for me. I can risk a $6K imaging setup on their clutch design. I would need much more information.
Are these processsed or raw?
As usual, fantastic video. Great information and clearly explained. I had a couple of nights of data that I wanted to couple together and this worked like a charm for what I wanted to do. Thank you.
Thanks Shawn! Never did sky flats before. I had to wait and wait til it got dark enough...lol
My birthday is November 19
Do you have a new link? The one in the description is bad.
The 150i will be my next mount and retire my EQ6R. Thanks for the preview.
Why not AM5N? I am planning to buy but not able to decide which one to go with?.
Thanks for the preview Shawn!
Good to hear they will make a eq6 compatible pier for the eq6 tripods, one of the reasons I was not considering this mount, apart from the price here in australia which is astronomical.
When can we expect more specifications? Peak and average PE.
I would like to get one of these eventually for a more portable setup.
I've seen this pier sold under a whole different number of brands and at a massive range of prices from around £300 to this one in the video at $950! It does look to be a pretty solid design and is definitely on my wishlist, but i know i will be doing my research before parting with my cash and definitely not paying this much for it!
Altair had these once... was selling them for half of this.
950C hell that's cheaper that the comprable tri-pier from iOptron
I had a William Optics branded version of this exact tri-pier and wasn’t happy with the stability. You can hear a squeaky noise in the video every time he touches it. This is exactly what my version did as it is not very stable. On top of all that the price is very high for what you get. Just my .2 cents
Got my from FLO as open box item and saved a bunch. With the included carry case, it's a wonderful mount accessory for me. Feels much more stable than the ZWO CF tripod so for me this is a win.
Like the mount. Just can’t justify the price. $850+tax+shipping= $1022.
It's a great looking product and I would love to have one, but the price is scaring me off. I will have to stay with my heavy SkyWatcher tripod.
great product - I use it with an AM5 and Askar 140APO since it really needs a pier so as to not swing the camera into the legs of a regular tripod.
I just looked at the price, They are deluded, Seriously $1282 from the first affiliate, $950 from Starfield direct, Pass!
Beautiful tripod, but not sure who considers that "portable"?
Did he say $950?? Why on earth would it cost that much.
Very cool Shawn 😀
Looks good, but does it have a mountain leg for more uneven terrain? IE, I have my setup usually on a medium grad driveway, as that is the best view I have of most of the sky. Not sure if the leveling feet would be enough. I guess I could add something solid underneath one of the legs. Looks like a nice product, and not super expensive, even in US dollars! thanks for sharing
Search on cloudy nights - there is a forum post on 'Leveling a WO Mortar TriPier' in which the author found longer leveling screws. I did this with mine and it made all the difference. Inexpensive, too.
A little pricy.
Nice review! I have a Gear60 refractor from Starfield and I love it!
That is my primary tripod/pier at home. I use it with the AM5 - works great!!
Looks like a nice setup. Thanks for the review!