This is my first summer of doing astrophotography and I'm quite literally overwhelmed to figure out what to shoot. So many targets, so few clear nights! I can't wait for the planets to come up even earlier, I'm excited to image them the first time in my life. I don't have the right telescope for it but I will try regardless, because I have seen Jupiter years ago on a 500mm focal length , no problem. Also dont' forget, if you got patience and just before dawn, you can already capture the most awesome target of all: Andromeda Galaxy, rising on the NorthEast!
Theres so many amazing targets to choose from. We know this is a tough technical hobby but its always worth it once you see that beautiful nebula or galaxy pop up on your screen. Just hang in there, keep learning, keep improving and everything will get much easier. We do hope our videos are helpful
When you say 600mm - 800mm for a particular object is that with DSLR and lens or DSLR and telescope. From my understanding a 100mm telescope is 600mm to a DSLR lens.
Any chance you can put the common designation for each of the objects so they can be referenced in Stellarium or Telescopius? The Wizard Nebula was tricky for me to find, but if "NGC 7380" was included on the title screen for that object it would have been easy to find.
Not sure if I'm understanding the question correctly, so forgive me if my answer isn't what you're looking for. There is a search button on the left hand side (the magnifying glass) You can type your targets in there, hit enter and can see where they are in the sky in Stellerium
@@OPTTelescopes That does indeed work in Stellarium, but doesn't for Telescopius.com. I know it's splitting hairs, it's just that it would be helpful to include the M/IC/NGC/C designation as well as the popular common name. So for this example, "Wizard Nebula (NGC7380)" instead of just "Wizard Nebula" would be helpful.
This is my first summer of doing astrophotography and I'm quite literally overwhelmed to figure out what to shoot. So many targets, so few clear nights! I can't wait for the planets to come up even earlier, I'm excited to image them the first time in my life. I don't have the right telescope for it but I will try regardless, because I have seen Jupiter years ago on a 500mm focal length , no problem. Also dont' forget, if you got patience and just before dawn, you can already capture the most awesome target of all: Andromeda Galaxy, rising on the NorthEast!
Theres so many amazing targets to choose from. We know this is a tough technical hobby but its always worth it once you see that beautiful nebula or galaxy pop up on your screen. Just hang in there, keep learning, keep improving and everything will get much easier. We do hope our videos are helpful
Sweet, I was hoping to see one of my pics turn up, thanks guys! WOW - you featured 9 of my pics, I'm honored!
You are such a goof!..great video! Can't help but smile while watching
You guys content is always so helpful. You're the man Mack!
Its absolutely my pleasure! Anything I can do to help and spark some ideas and interest!
Love these seasonal target lists! Keep em' coming. Proud to be part of #opteam 🤘
We are proud to have you on our team! Thank you for all you do for the community. Im sure baby Grey is already super proud of you
The little skit you did about the like button made me hit like and subscribe that was hilarious
damn dragons always shaking the ground
thank you for making me laugh.
Thanks for featuring my crescent shot! Loved this video :)
Thank you for being such an amazing photographer and sharing your art with the world
Awesome as always dudes! Can't wait to shoot these targets with my GFX camera and Borg 107 scope
Do you have some images to share of astrophotography with a GFX? Is it the 50R? I’m very curious to see what such a medium format camera can produce.
@@stephanegrosjean4990 I do, check out my CZcams channel, or my instagram @ianlauerastro
Awesomely helpful list - THANKS!
Thanks for a great video// greatings from Sweden
Thanks for watching! Its our pleasure
Very helpful and presented with plenty of passion. Thank you from Spain!
Finally Planetary Season is Back!! Great Video as Always!!👍🏻
Yes! Thank you!
Great video as always! Honoured to have my images featured, thanks Mack and OPT!
Our pleasure! Thank you again for all you are doing
I love you guys so much! Thanks for all the work you do!!
Its absolutely our pleasure
I didn't mean to hit the thumbs up but it was like impossible to resist. Have a great season
We don't blame you, we smash the like button a few times a day on accident as well
Great overview!
Thanks
When you say 600mm - 800mm for a particular object is that with DSLR and lens or DSLR and telescope. From my understanding a 100mm telescope is 600mm to a DSLR lens.
Your the best!!
Thanks!
Hey Mack, I'm shocked you didn't recommend the Icaraus filter - especially since the thumbnail has you wearing shades and squirting the sunscreen 😜
Any chance you can put the common designation for each of the objects so they can be referenced in Stellarium or Telescopius? The Wizard Nebula was tricky for me to find, but if "NGC 7380" was included on the title screen for that object it would have been easy to find.
Not sure if I'm understanding the question correctly, so forgive me if my answer isn't what you're looking for.
There is a search button on the left hand side (the magnifying glass) You can type your targets in there, hit enter and can see where they are in the sky in Stellerium
@@OPTTelescopes That does indeed work in Stellarium, but doesn't for Telescopius.com. I know it's splitting hairs, it's just that it would be helpful to include the M/IC/NGC/C designation as well as the popular common name. So for this example, "Wizard Nebula (NGC7380)" instead of just "Wizard Nebula" would be helpful.
this was such a helpfull vidio! you earned a sub
Do you guys have an extra EQ8-Rh pro I can have?
i love the wierd helarious ways you ask for a like every video XD
Rim Nebula (NGC 6188) or as I prefer to call it, Fighting Dragons in Ara!
That's a great target! Unfortunately Its really hard to shoot from the Northern Hemisphere
has the milky way video been posted? cheers
I have captured Jupiter and Saturn just from my phone camra and a spotting scope.
That's cool and all but yknow , it's monsoon here ಥ‿ಥ
Icarus Filter?
I Did It
Nice video 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much!
I'm going home for the summer and I'll be at 52º and without my tracker - so disappointed to miss these targets.
Luckily enough you can come back to this video next year, and the year after :)
@@OPTTelescopes very true! :)
Bortle billion 😂
For me is nothing there, in Summer i Stuck in Sunset 😑
Me looking at the thumbnail: Wait… sunscreen?
Not just any sunscreen OPT Sunscreen!!
@@OPTTelescopes That sunscreen would go great with the icarus filter