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Hey everyone, I wanted to share a quick how-to on installing the Essato 2 low profile focuser on my EgdeHD 8 SCT. Since I saw the new Essato at NEIAC/NEAF 2023 in April, I knew I had to get this focuser. I purchased it from Astroworld Telescopes soon after it was released and was not paid for any review or comments, they are strictly my own. I'm looking forward to getting to use it soon. Here i...

My review of the William Optics Fluorostar 91 APO Triplet and some exciting news from the AstroWorld TV team! Visit my Astrobin page for Hi-Resolution images of Abell-85, M31, and my other astroimages: www.astrobin.com/users/blade71/ Check out AstroWorld TV: www.youtube.com/@UC_xrMk5_Vul_iauz3-SjAyg And join the AstroWorld Discord channel: discord.gg/tGS3Kb2bCc williamoptics.com/products/telesc...

I was recently asked by a subscriber if I could create a video explaining how to use a tri-bahtinov mask to collimate a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. So I hope this is helpful to all SCT users that are thinking of purchasing one of these focus/collimation aids. Equipment used in this video: Bob's Knobs Collimation Thumbscrews : www.bobsknobs.com/SCT/SCT.html Farpoint Astro Tri-Bahtinov mask: fa...

Well I finally got it done, I have my pier installed and to celebrate, I got a new scope to cure my aperture fever! Join me on as I explain what went well, and what went wrong as I tackled this project to improve my astrophotography. Plus I'll share my first image using the new pier and EdgeHD 8 at F/10 with the ASIAir Pro!! iOptron Permanent Pier: www.ioptron.com/product-p/8038.htm iOptron CEM...

This summer I had the opportunity to travel to the mountains of southwest New Mexico to spend a week imaging under Bortle 2 dark skies and brought along some new equipment for the trip. Equipment used: Rokinon 135mm F/2 DLSR Lens: www.rokinon.com/lenses/digital-photo-lenses/135mm-f20 ZWO ASI294MC Pro Cooled Color Astro camera: astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/asi294mc-pro-color ZWO ASIAIR P...

Having a bit of fun with my boy, he's wanted to get on YT with Dad. Hopefully this isn't some copyright infringement as the material isn't our own. Props to the comedian who did this material.

Showcasing the F/2 speed of thew Celestron RASA 8 Astrograph when targeting 3 deep sky objects in one night. Also working with one of my favorite astronomy planning sites, Telescopius (www.telescopius.com) Equipment used: Imaging Telescope: Celestron RASA 8 www.celestron.com/products/8-rowe-ackermann-schmidt-astrograph-rasa-8-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro: ...

In this video I will be walking through my daylight routine of preparing for a night of astrophotography, including a walkthrough of my imaging setup and discussing the night's target, LDN-1235, the Dark Shark Nebula Equipment used: Imaging Telescope: Celestron RASA 8 www.celestron.com/products/8-rowe-ackermann-schmidt-astrograph-rasa-8-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI...

In the second part of my night of imaging walk-through I will be showing how to use the ZWO ASIAir Pro to do everything you need to run a night of imaging. Equipment used: Imaging Telescope: Celestron RASA 8 www.celestron.com/products/8-rowe-ackermann-schmidt-astrograph-rasa-8-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro: astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/asi294mc-pro-...

This is a quick impromptu video for astroimagers wondering how to take calibration frames, especially flat frames with a RASA astrograph or Hyperstar configuration. I'll be using my new spike a flat fielder! Spike-A Flat Fielder: www.spike-a.com/flatfielders/ Astrozap Aluminum Dew Shield: astrozap.com/collections/dew-shields/products/celestron-8-rasa-aluminum-dew-shield ASIAir Pro: astronomy-im...

Have you ever wondered if your using the right gain or exposure time? Are you getting the right number of exposures? Well utilizing SharpCap Pro's Smart Histogram might help answer those questions and help you get the most of your night's imaging sessions! I imaged a few deep sky targets over 2 nights using this tool to check it's accuracy and I've posted the process and the results. Equipment ...

Own an ASIAir or ASIAir Pro? Own a Celestron mount? Ever have issues polar alignment using the ASIAir PA module? Well I know many that have and I have a way to help avoid those frustrating issues and save your mount and your sanity!! 3D Printed ZWO EAF Mount for RASA 8: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4101123

Hubble Palette with OSC in Astro Pixel Processor