DSLR Astrophotography - Let's Photograph the Orion Nebula
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- In this DSLR Astrophotography video, I attempt to photograph a beautiful deep-sky object from the Astro backyard!
Learn More about the Orion Nebula: astrobackyard....
The Orion Nebula and the Running Man Nebula are located in the constellation Orion and is the perfect target for my DSLR and telescope.
We'll also take a look at a new tool to help focus your camera through a telescope. The Bahtinov mask is designed for visual and photographic use and can help you achieve perfect focus on your deep-sky object.
Watch as I install the Bahtinov mask on my wide-field refractor telescope for the first time. I share my thoughts on how it works, and whether it is right for your astrophotography setup or not.
After a few clouds and some focusing hiccups, I finally get up and running on the Orion Nebula. Stay tuned to the end of the video for my results.
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In Canada a fridge is a warming appliance. Without it, those beers will freeze in minutes. LOL
+Chad Kandaris Haha. Exactly
yup exactly what I was thinking too @ -18 the fridge is a beer warmer xD
This is the most relaxing channel.
Love this guy's sincerity and genuine love for what he does! Seeing a decent human being enjoying nature is awesome in itself!! Very inspiring! All the best Trevor!
So cool to take a step back and see where you were beginning. You've come so far and you knew what you were doing then. Impressive! At the point of this video your were thankful for your 4000 subscribers. You've come so far and your expertise and approach to educating all of us is so appreciated. Keep it up and thank you. Great work!
This is probably *the* video that inspired me to start this amazing hobby. Thank you, and thanks for inspiring many others.
Bahtinov masks make it so much easier. Don't do what I did and shoot 20 minutes of exposures before I realized I'd forgotten to remove it...
*edit: I use a newtonian reflector and it really helps.
Eric Cauble I
thank god it was only 20 min. imagine if you were gonna turn in for the night and then you realized....
What I love about this that you've captured a moment in time from the Orion Nebula that nobody else has captured (unless somebody took a photo the exact time as you!)
I was proud that I captured 46P comet with a cheap binoculars and my android phone camera on a Wall-Mart tripod !
Wow, quite surprised I got mentioned, had to rewind to actually make sure I heard that right! I actually wanted to get more luminance on M42 but weather says no right now, have to wait for that. Its great to see your channel getting more attention, also like the idea of these kind of reviews, keep going!
Still playing No Mans Sky?
Much better than the astrophoto I bought in Flagstaff at the Lowell Observatory!
11:41 Wow what a change! From 4,000 subscribers to 198,000 subscribers as of November 14th 2020. Great work Trevor!
I love your channel. I'm not a deep sky astrophotographer myself, but I do some widefield astrophotography. Maybe someday I will pick up my own scope and start shooting deep sky objects. Until then, your videos will be one of the ways I can experience astrophotography. Keep it coming. Thank you so much.
I have the same scope that you're using in this video. It's a very nice all around wide field scope. I use a Bahtinov mask before I start. I've never had a problem with it being to "dim". I use live view, center the star, and then magnify 5x. I adjust it in real time and it works like a charm.
You now have another subscriber! The winters here in Michigan can be quite brutal and about 35 degree's is my limit, you're braver than me. Your videos are informative and and pardon the term "down to earth"! Thank you....
Ah yes, probably better used when using live-view on the DSLR. I'll put the mask to use again this Spring. I appreciate the kind words and thanks for the sub.
Cracked me up at 5:18. The dramatic music started with a bass hit precisely when the focus image preview popped up. At that moment I was like.. yessssss! Diffraction spikes!
I'm watching all of your videos from beginning in 2021💖
The backing music sounds a lot like the Hyper Light Drifter soundtrack :)
A few days ago I clicked the Orion Nebula too, but with my 18-135mm lens, even though it wasn't so detailed, I loved it...
Loved the focusing demo I have a mask for my 8" LX90 but did not know how to use it correctly
Orion is one of the highlights of Queensland Australian sky's I never tire of looking at it.
Just subscribed looking forward to more. Thanks.
Great video, gives a taste of the ups 'n' downs of the hobby. Cheers.
You're a Real Trooper to brave those temps - I could never do it ! But then it doesn't get that cold in Houston, Tx.(Ha!) I did learn a lot from watching this video and am subscribed.
Thanks, Elsie
*Could* it be that the background music is the music from Hyper Ligth Drifter?
*EDIT* I am now 100% sure it is the music from HLD
Oh Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me is it? I can't seem to find it anywhere
Oh be a fine girl/guy kiss me is a reference to star catalog : O, B, A, F, G, K, and M
Happy Thanksgiving to you and family and clear sky Fernel Cruz from New York the Bronx
Please help! I have the celestron astromaster 130 Newtonian reflector and canon eos rebel t6 camera and when I attach my camera to the scope I don’t see anything on the screen it’s just a black screen.
I've been an observer for many years, just taking the plunge into imaging, your videos are perfect!!
+Eddie CJ Thanks Eddie!
I just bought my first astrophotography gear in the Star Adventurer and have been putting off getting started because of how cold it is here in the UK at the moment, so this video has given me a wake up call! I guess getting used to the cold is just a part of AP imaging! Thanks for the brilliant videos btw Trevor. I've watched loads of them already, some on repeat.
Trevor, your videos are awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to make them!!
Can you tell me what is the aperture and focal length of your telescope. Also I would like to ask that I am having a 130mm aperture and 900mm focal length telescope. I tried to see Orion nebula but it wasn't like that of your. Can you tell the reason for it?
I took a picture of the Orion Nebula with a Nikon p90 and a tripod. I could not see it well though because I only had 24x magnification.
Nice vid as always!
Keep up the great work!!
Excellent content
Thanks for great videos
Cheers from Oz
Ben
Thank you!!
Beautiful.
Dude congrats on the partnership with Ontario telescope! That's awesome! Loving your vids as I begin my journey with Astrophotography. I'll have to check out Ontario telescope store next time I am back in the homeland...
Why do you use a red torch? Sorry for this stupid question but I'm newbie
Thanks Trevor!! Well done video!!! Good to see the Explore Scientific scope in action and enjoyed reading about the relationship with Ontario Telescope. Hope to see you soon!
Love your channel, been watching everything you have so far since I found it. You inspired me to take this hobby so much more seriously now, so thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge as it's helped me really get into it. Keep up the good work!
Dope channel man! I'm about to start pulling the trigger on my equipment....so i cant wait.
+E Huffman Thanks. Love hearing that. Welcome
What's the full width half maximum you mention in your video? Also, is the BackyardEOS free to use if you have a Canon camera?
Do you have to use a star near the object you want to capture to focus the Bahtinov mask? Or any star? You'd think the former.
Congrats on the sponsor! I love your videos and i really just wish you had more of them as i could watch them all night long...!
I'm using a bahtinov mask all the time, but i'm using a fast 1000mm 8" reflector. As for slower scopes, should one use a Canon camera i recommend using Magic Lantern. With Magic Lantern one can override the live view exposure limit and then be able to see live what you were able to see on your 1-2sec exposures. It really gets you into focus in a matter of seconds. After focusing with the bahtinov mask in live view i usually take a long low iso/gain image to check focus, as this will confirm if you have the best focus even when seeing is very bad.
+Jan Erik Johansen That's great information, thank you for sharing. I forgot about magic lantern! Cheers and clear skies
I don't lug a laptop into the field (I have a 130mm Stellarvue triplet), so the Bhatinov mask is a terrific focusing aid - I use live view on a bright star and zoom in at 10x, works like a charm every time. I agree if you're using BackyardEOS then FWHM nails it every time as well. Love your videos. Great stuff!
Wow that image at the end is fantastic. I have gotten into astro-photography lately but more landscape. Not sure if I'll ever afford to do this but it sure is cool. Thanks for the video.
brilliant, thanks.
please keep up these videos, Trevor, they're so encouraging and extremely helpful. is great to see your workflow and follow your progress. I did get that 12nm h alpha clip filter.. can't wait to give it a go.
gorgeous final image there too.
Cheers.
Jason.
Man, i love the Sound of a HEQ5 like mine:-)
Very incredible work ! Could you please give me the name of the song that sounds between 12:00-12:24?
have you found out that song? please let me know if you do. Thx
Is that Hyper light drifter playing in the background?
Yes :D
Do you know the difference between the classic backyardeos and premium editiion. I can't seem to find the answer on their website?
Hey Trevor,
When doing astroimaging with a DSLR did you ever need to use extensions on your focus rack. I am using an EOS Mark III and for the life of me I cannot get the stars in focus
Yes! In fact I've had to order an extension tube to reach focus using my new field flattener with the Canon T3i. It can be very frustrating when starting out.
Damn that is cool. So basically you don't have to have a crazy expensive telescope to get great images. I thought it was cold here in Georgia when it was in the 40's. Lol
Well congrats on the partnership ," Better late than never ;)" lol I recently purchased my first real telescope and have made a few videos and stacked pics . fun hobby , goes well with my drone piloting and videography. I'm just learning the true value of light filters . I'm seeing detail unlike ever before. . Thanks to guys like you I'm able to survive the vast learning curve. I tried a motorized telescope and the azimuth motor failed in less than a week , exchanged for Vixen porta II mount with Vixen 130 mm reflector OTA to start and I prefer it . I'm looking into drive motors for long exposures of the objects you mentioned in this vid near future and a good quality refractor ... btw porta II is an amazingly stable mount with smooth action slo mo dials , this equates to an extremely fast accurate response . I literally zip from object to object with ease using the high quality refractor finderscope not that stupid red dot crap "I am not a fan of red dot on a telescope lol " and no messing around with the low end "all in one" locating and tracking systems .In my brief experience they are slow tedious and not very sturdy on any point other than , I was impressed with the optics to some level but too much setup for a medium power instrument. Correct me if im wrong but I suggest to beginners to get a solid mount and a good quality OTA , good tracking hardware and software can be added later making your setup more professional . LOL cloudy and raining atm , Explains why the long comment ... Figure this might trigger a discussion about this topic . I'm still new to this level of astronomy but I'm a quick study. Awesome Channel
AstroBackyard and cheers to A fellow Canadian . You are further North than me but you have the darker skies as a bonus, for sure.
Congrats Trevor On the sponsor you deserve it! keep up the awesome work and videos... have you photographed the "Magellanic Clouds" using your Equatorial mount with just a dslr camera?
Thank you!! No I have never seen the Magellanic clouds... Never been that far South! Would love to some day. Cheers
Great video with an awesome image!! Can't wait for the next one.
Is that Disasterpeace's music from HyperLightDrifter in the background :D ???
:D Yes Hyper Light Drifter soundtrack. Really digging the OST
"I am gonna go put this mask on" Bro you just predicted what would happen in 2020!!!
Great episode. I could really use help on focusing. Nifty tool!
Had to subscribe, I'm just starting in Astro photography and your images are truly inspirational.
Thank you!!
Love your content man. I'm hoping to one day make enough money to save up for a proper setup myself. This is something I could see myself enjoying.
Great video. I am glad I live in Florida
Nice vid. Good on you for doing this Canadian style. Just picked up a SC8 EdgeHD and look forward to watching all your posts.
Thanks. Congrats on the new 8" SCT!
wow....17 dislikes?
What's wrong with these people?
What's not to like?
Great videos keep up the good work👍👍👍👍👍
I'm looking forward to get into deepsky astrophotography
I'm learning a lot new things from your videos..
I know deep sky astrophotography is tough.
You are awesome sir..
How can I find the Running Man Nebula in Cocoa Beach, FL USA?
I am not familiar with that Nebula.
If you use Bahtinov Grabber you can focus with live view and bypass taking images each time.
1st video of yours that I've stumbled across. Great video! Really interested about this type of photography and hope I can get a setup like yours someday for photos.
I noticed you didn't use your dew heaters,to stop the heineken's from freezing....
Hello! I'm thinking of purchasing my 1st telescope.... I have AstroMaster 130 EQ (Motor Drive) on my mind. Is it worth going for it?
nice shot indeed! thanks for sharing man
Hi Trevor. Nice job again. I think the beer fridge is a definite improvement, helps on cloudy nights. I just purchased a 0.8 focal reducer to use on large objects such as Orion and was wondering whether or not if it would be better to use it on small objects such as Thor's Helmet. Cheers Kurt
great result, is a postprocessing tutorial in mind ?
Hello, what is this software shooting?
Great vid, keep ´em coming!
That’s so cool Trevor
Great knowledge and great skill resulting in great image.
I wimp out at about 35°F. :)
great work! amasing details, greetings from Poland! :) , btw did you use any filters, or your DSLR is IR sensitive ?
Great vid! I'm learning a lot from your channel. Congrats on the sponsorship too!
+fantomfoto Thank you!
Does the mask have to be perfectly centered?
Only Dr Doom could pull something like this.
Can you post a link or talk about the clear skies chart? I’ve tried to find it but I can’t!
Wow impressive results. Out of curiosity, how much do you think someone needs to spend at a minimum to get results like these?
stunning
What shutter speed do you have to use for shots like this?
Impressive. Well done!
The mask is awesome to quickly focus on stars. Can you please make a video on how you create your darks and whites? Thanks for the video!
The additional details beyond the traditional "spade" shaped orion...are those Ha data? I mean.. is that Hydrogen gas? My non-modded dslr doesn't seem to be able to acquire that even after the same exp time.
What music are you using in this video? Am I hearing some Disasterpeace?
Beautiful image!
That familiar sound of the servos in HEQ5 pro mount, or am I wrong?
i love your work on DSLR Astrophotography! i
i wonder what was that show red n black on your monitor? is that a themes on windows or software themes?
it seem very useful while imaging.
I have a celestron 130mm astro fi newtonian reflector would this be good for this type of photography. Im new and would like to get into astrophotograpgy. Right now im using a Canon EOS 7D. Please reply
You can try searching/asking on forums like Cloudy Nights or Dpreview
whats that program you use on the laptop
Amazing images!
Thank you for posting this video. I really like your style of presentation. Remind me of the smart guy next door with a serious telescope. As a newbie to your channel and digital Astrophotography: Is there a reason you don’t heat your garage? It’s not like it’s the observatory with the scope in it. Wouldn’t your processing be more comfortable?
2: At least here in the USA Sony hasn’t sold laptops for quite awhile. Is that an older laptop, but still has enough processing power to run your astronomy apps? 3: What is a Meridian Flip? I understand crossing the Meridian, but what is required when that occurs Telescope or Mount wise? 4: Any suggestions on gloves that still allow you to work your scope? Thank You. Dave in Eastern PA, USA member of Berks County Amateur Astronomy Society.
What program are you using?
This is exactly what I was wondering how to do. Thanks for sharing!
Stupid question to anyone who knows... Do you have to place the mask next to the lens as I have an esprit 100 and it is not possible due to the extended length of the lens hood! I would really appreciate some help! Thanks
Bamboo FTW Thanks very much for the reply that's perfect!
Thank you so much for this video. I need some help though. I want to buy a CELESTRON NexStar 6SE and Nikon p900. Is it a good enough combination for viewing deep sky objects?
if not, what combination will you suggest?
Thank you.
+Salik Nazir Since you didn't get a response, I thought I chime in and offer my perspective. A P900 is a fixed lens superzoom camera. As such, it's not possible to use it for "prime-focus" astrophotography (i.e., through the telescope without a lens or eyepiece). This needs to be done with an interchangeable lens camera (ILC) like a DSLR or mirrorless camera or else with a dedicated (lens-less) astronomy camera.
But there are people getting great results shooting deep-sky with a camera and lens mounted piggyback on GOTO mounts like yours in order to track the stars without trailing. For a large, bright deep sky object like the Orion nebula - or for bright planetary nebulae and star clusters, most any DSLR with a telephoto lens around 200-500 mm will do an OK job piggybacked. For dimmer DSOs you would need a wide aperture lens like f/2.8 or f/4.0. Since the 6SE is an Alt-Az mount, unless you use an equatorial wedge you'll be restricted to exposures well under a minute due to field rotation caused by the earth's motion.
The problem with super-zoom cameras for low-light photography is that they have tiny sensors and more importantly, tend to heavily restrict the settings they will provide. My Canon SX-50, for example, even in Manual mode will force ISO to 80, its lowest value, if you try to set the shutter speed longer than 1 second. This makes it unusable for astrophotography where accurate manual focus, long exposures, and higher ISOs are all necessary.
If your superzoom will provide those things, it could work for imaging DSOs in piggyback mode. A DSLR will still be a better choice, because it gives you the option of choosing between prime-focus, lens projection, or piggyback techniques, and also provides a larger sensor and a much wider range of useful settings.
So if you've already stacked and edited a full image, but you take more image sets after, how do you go about comping them together? Do you re-stack all raw data together, or do you stack the new image sets and somehow comp them into the existing image? Probably a stupid question, but I'm just starting to work on situations like this. lol. Thanks, and keep it up!
+zcoker30 Not a stupid question! Yes you restack all the data. Group each night's set of subs in the tabs in DSS, main group, group 1, group 2 etc. The data will need to be same focal length, filter used etc.
Just found your channel. Very nice setup. That is a very beautiful image. What software are you using?
Excellent vids Thank you. What brand head lamp are you using?
Congratulations on the partnership.
i likes your all video.. keep it up.