Hey Guys! You forgot to mention it's SkyShed Roll Off and SkyShed Telescope Pier! Or did I miss that part? Our team spent years designing those things and we always appreciate a shout out. CS!
I'm back here again. Almost two years ago I saw this video, your dad kinda got me into this hobby. I just discovered a new world. Today I own here some scopes and cameras and I'm planning to build a home for them, just like your dad did. Thank you two.
That’s fantastic! Best of luck with the observatory and thanks so much for leaving a comment! I’m about to forward this to my dad and I know he’ll be excited
I can’t believe this guy is your dad! I’ve been watching your videos for a few years and I’ve seen this guys observatory but I never knew you were related. What a small world
I've built telescopes and bought them, and been an VIP astronomer in the N.P. system. I'm now deep into photography and videos. You left me in the dark. Fantastic equipment and the videos are beyond belief.
I remember watching this video multiple times a few years ago, in awe to your dad's equipment and knowledge while I was starting in astrophotography. Your channel was still really small, even though you put so much effort and data into your work, it was great to come across one fo your recent videos and see how much the channel has grown. Congrats man!
This is a very informative video for a starting out amateur such as myself. I want to eventually build an observatory such as Grande Pines. The tips offered in this video have answered some of my questions. I have subscribed and will be watching. Your dad is awesome! Thank you for posting. Happy stargazing!!!
Glad you like the video! The montage of shots at the end were lightly-processed pictures from the same observatory (old scope). He actually just got a new camera (mono w/ filter wheel) so I’ll eventually be filming another video focusing on imaging and the basic math behind processing and stacking! Right now he’s working on a better Running Man image, but unfortunately I’m leaving right around the full moon, so I won’t get to see the imaging!
Thanks for the guided tour, the set up makes me jealous as I spend an hour setting up with a portable backyard rig every time I want to do some imaging. I think this is the biggest motivator to find a way to build a backyard observatory. That is just one of several reasons why I want one, my yard is too small with neighbor's fast-growing trees blocking some of my views and I am right next door to a major light dome as well. I hope to be moving in 2019.
Apparently, right at the edge between light and dark on the lunar surface is where one can more easily observe interesting details. With this set-up, you have the best opportunity... if you want to see something exciting, forget Nebulas.
Sir, great video - wonderful equipment - great observatory. I have a question please - does the auto guider telescope have to be a refractor or could it be an SCT reflector? Thanks again for sharing this video: lots of great ideas for anyone wishing to build a PROFESSIONAL home observatory.
good shit my dude. rn i'm building an automatic telescope that tracks both alt / az. i had to write a bunch of software to control it properly. tbh like ur dad said only one axis tracking would be simpler but i had to make the mount fit in a car.
Your diagram indicates a Gregorian RC configuration. Must have a primary of about f/2. This is the first time for me to see one of these. They were common in the 18th C. Interesting.
Beautiful Equipment and great observatory: would you please consider making a detailed video on the construction of the observatory. I am looking to build an observatory similar to your own and I'd like to know how many garage door wheels should be used, and other construction details. Thank you.
hello, where did you buy such a fabric cover for your RC OTA? I am looking into buying one but i have struggles to find it. EDIT : I think I found it. It is simply called a "Shroud"
Very nice set up guys! If you don't mind I would love to ask you three questions: With that sort of OTA does your guiding have to worry about mirror shift or flop or any differential flexure? Great that you can get away with a piggy backed guide scope versus going on or off axis guiding (ONAG or OAG). What software suites do you use for mount and camera control? It looks like you use PHD2 for guiding (single not multi star option) but are us you using The SkyX / N.i.N.A. / SGP / Maxim DL / Nebulosity / SharpPro / ACP etc for mount and camera control? Lastly for image Processing did you go Deep Sky Stacker + Photoshop, MaximDL, Nebulosity / Astro Pixel Processor / Pixel Insight and why did you land on that particular option?
Brian, I would love to see some pics of how your Dad mounted to roof using the garage door tracks and rollers, that's one of the smartest (KISS method) ROR's I've seen.
It’s a SkyShed design - I think they sell plans. It’s a great setup. I think we have some pictures of erecting the walls but not too much detail of the build. I wasn’t filming everything back then xD
Your dad could benefit greatly from off-axis guiding, big scopes with long focal lengths are not well suited for small guide scopes piggybacking on top. I use OAG on my 80mm, 130mm, and 200mm scopes.
Am always curios about open telescope designs such as that... (I'm new to the hobby with a Celestron NexStar 11)... How do you keep the primary mirror clean?
I love the dumbell weight just taped to the counterweight shaft 😂 and here I thought my shit was ghetto. I made counterweights by 3d printing essentially just an empty shell of a counterweight and filled it with concrete. I made two of those and sandwiched them between the original counterweights and tightened them up real well so id doesnt slip to one side of the shaft under any circumstance
Makes my portable amateur gear look like nothing. I have to travel to set my gear in a good area, so all I have is a portable 6 inch go-to telescope with GPS, dew heaters, and a camera, and a portable solar telescope. If I had a vast track of land, I'd love me an observatory, but not a possibility in the middle of a large urban area with buildings and city lights drowning everything, so I must make due with what I got.
Hello guys! Amazing observatory and telescope! I was wondering if you knew where to get those awesome mirrors, since I am in the process of building a telescope myself. And also, do you know what would be an ideal material to use as the "wall" (cylinder part) of the telescope? Thanks!
Hey Guys! You forgot to mention it's SkyShed Roll Off and SkyShed Telescope Pier! Or did I miss that part? Our team spent years designing those things and we always appreciate a shout out. CS!
What permitting requirements do most towns have on such an observatory?
@@St.IrenaeusOfLyons if you are allowed to have a shed in your backyard at this position you are allowed to build this.
@@St.IrenaeusOfLyons none. They cannot control you.
Shut the hell up skyshed. You can just mention it in the comment without being a passive agressive d*ckhead.
I'm back here again. Almost two years ago I saw this video, your dad kinda got me into this hobby. I just discovered a new world. Today I own here some scopes and cameras and I'm planning to build a home for them, just like your dad did. Thank you two.
That’s fantastic! Best of luck with the observatory and thanks so much for leaving a comment! I’m about to forward this to my dad and I know he’ll be excited
Confirming you have the coolest Father. wow
He's cool that's for sure. He's also a seriously smart dude.
Amazing... You have an awesome dad.
This is a cracking set-up, marra. Your dad did himself bloody proud!
I can’t believe this guy is your dad! I’ve been watching your videos for a few years and I’ve seen this guys observatory but I never knew you were related. What a small world
Cool son, cool dad!
Greetings from the Netherlands
I've built telescopes and bought them, and been an VIP astronomer in the N.P. system. I'm now deep into photography and videos. You left me in the dark. Fantastic equipment and the videos are beyond belief.
I remember watching this video multiple times a few years ago, in awe to your dad's equipment and knowledge while I was starting in astrophotography. Your channel was still really small, even though you put so much effort and data into your work, it was great to come across one fo your recent videos and see how much the channel has grown. Congrats man!
Your Dad is Awesome at explaining things. It's obvious that his mind is clear and sharp. I wish he was my neighbor.
This is a very informative video for a starting out amateur such as myself. I want to eventually build an observatory such as Grande Pines. The tips offered in this video have answered some of my questions. I have subscribed and will be watching. Your dad is awesome! Thank you for posting. Happy stargazing!!!
Watching this made me pull my old Celestron8 out and dialed in. Great video , amazing set up.
Your father is badass and has the most awesome setup you could imagine. I'm so jealous ;)
Now that is one serious toy. We just found the winner of the coolest Dad Award.
I'd love more videos from Grande Pines Observatory!
One of the best produced and explained videos I have seen. Great explanation of complex subjects!!
Wow! I love the observatory and the gear. 👍🏻
That must have been very expensive
Holy cow... I grew up just down the road from you guys. My dad lived right beside the race track. Super setup...
I too want to retire and buy a Serrurier RC scope...damn...mouthwatering setup...well filmed and very nice pics !
Good work dad
Thank you for the overview, I hope to see your images, wow, nice setup! So glad you do manual focus!
Glad you like the video! The montage of shots at the end were lightly-processed pictures from the same observatory (old scope).
He actually just got a new camera (mono w/ filter wheel) so I’ll eventually be filming another video focusing on imaging and the basic math behind processing and stacking!
Right now he’s working on a better Running Man image, but unfortunately I’m leaving right around the full moon, so I won’t get to see the imaging!
Thanks for the guided tour, the set up makes me jealous as I spend an hour setting up with a portable backyard rig every time I want to do some imaging. I think this is the biggest motivator to find a way to build a backyard observatory. That is just one of several reasons why I want one, my yard is too small with neighbor's fast-growing trees blocking some of my views and I am right next door to a major light dome as well. I hope to be moving in 2019.
did you ever get to move, and was it to a place better for your hobbie?
This man does not mess around
I’m just in the process of researching observatory options. I like this set-up.
amazing set up ,waw,wish i had one
Very well done - dad & son
Wow that is one cool set up! The rolling shed roof is brilliant! Great video. Instant sub!
Amazing Observatory! I really like it and especially the land in which is located on!
Great video. Thanks to you and your dad for sharing your observatory with us:-).
Fantastic setup
Very informative, very clear. Thank you for this overview.
Wow - love NC and that looks like a heavenly observatory.
That's awesome! Thanks to you and your dad for the walkthrough (I'm 3 years too late)
Cool, local NC native also. Love the scope.
Best explanation of Astrophotography. Well done Sir.
EXCELLENT VIDEO. THANK YOU.
This is astronomical porn for me ! 😁 Really enjoy the video, and what a tremendous set up CHEERS to the both if you !!!
agreed agreed...hotdamn what a setup
Amazing! Please say thanks to your dad! He has a dream observatory! Hopefully, one day mine will be like that!
Apparently, right at the edge between light and dark on the lunar surface is where one can more easily observe interesting details. With this set-up, you have the best opportunity... if you want to see something exciting, forget Nebulas.
Upload more videos! Your content is awesome
¡Awesome equipment!
Enjoyed that. Great explanations for folks like me that know very little about telescopes. Thanks.
Very cool, great stuff.
An Amazing video!!! Excellent instalation!!!
just found your channel through a Reddit comment, and this is straight up awesome.
Thanks! Glad you made it here!
What an awesome dad!
Cool setup!
FWIW: I live in N.E. NC, but I had to look up Grand Pines - that was a new one for me....
Wow, impressing setup, brillant presentation. Greeting from Germany
Sir, great video - wonderful equipment - great observatory. I have a question please - does the auto guider telescope have to be a refractor or could it be an SCT reflector? Thanks again for sharing this video: lots of great ideas for anyone wishing to build a PROFESSIONAL home observatory.
Cool telescope. Very cool. I dream of such an observatory. 👍
Wow amazing
good shit my dude. rn i'm building an automatic telescope that tracks both alt / az. i had to write a bunch of software to control it properly. tbh like ur dad said only one axis tracking would be simpler but i had to make the mount fit in a car.
Excellent video along with equipment...
Your diagram indicates a Gregorian RC configuration. Must have a primary of about f/2. This is the first time for me to see one of these. They were common in the 18th C. Interesting.
Wow.....knowledgeable........I enjoyed the video....🙏👌8: 45 👍👌
Your dad is awesome
Very nice
Beautiful Equipment and great observatory: would you please consider making a detailed video on the construction of the observatory. I am looking to build an observatory similar to your own and I'd like to know how many garage door wheels should be used, and other construction details. Thank you.
hello, where did you buy such a fabric cover for your RC OTA? I am looking into buying one but i have struggles to find it.
EDIT :
I think I found it. It is simply called a "Shroud"
Can I visit you someday? i love your set up, particularly the retractable roof. That is awesome.
Very cool setup.
awesome
The secondary mirror is convex, not concav.
That's impressive !
Great video.
Superb telescope 🔭❤️, amazing video thank you for sharing 🙏🎁🎉🎉🎉🎉
I wish i had this telescope. It would be so cool to watch deep space objects 🔭
The coolest of dads right there, lucky son haha
my mouth was open the whole time with amazment
Great telescope I love it great video thanks....
Great observatory 👍:)
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Very nice set up guys! If you don't mind I would love to ask you three questions:
With that sort of OTA does your guiding have to worry about mirror shift or flop or any differential flexure? Great that you can get away with a piggy backed guide scope versus going on or off axis guiding (ONAG or OAG).
What software suites do you use for mount and camera control? It looks like you use PHD2 for guiding (single not multi star option) but are us you using The SkyX / N.i.N.A. / SGP / Maxim DL / Nebulosity / SharpPro / ACP etc for mount and camera control?
Lastly for image Processing did you go Deep Sky Stacker + Photoshop, MaximDL, Nebulosity / Astro Pixel Processor / Pixel Insight and why did you land on that particular option?
Many thanks.
Brian, I would love to see some pics of how your Dad mounted to roof using the garage door tracks and rollers, that's one of the smartest (KISS method) ROR's I've seen.
It’s a SkyShed design - I think they sell plans. It’s a great setup. I think we have some pictures of erecting the walls but not too much detail of the build. I wasn’t filming everything back then xD
@@AlphaPhoenixChannel Thanks for the reply. I'm in Hope Mills, NC and a member of the Raleigh Astronomy Club. Is your Dad a member of a local club?
2:45 Newton (Dobson mount) vs Ritchey-Chrétien
Awesome!
I have no idea what your father said, but it was super cool lol
damn, that was interesting to watch! I really like the youtube plate you have in the background :D
Glad you liked it! I recently updated to a 2^12 play button that's only 12 microns across
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@@AlphaPhoenixChannel wow, what an amazing idea. Subscribed!
Your dad could benefit greatly from off-axis guiding, big scopes with long focal lengths are not well suited for small guide scopes piggybacking on top. I use OAG on my 80mm, 130mm, and 200mm scopes.
This was a Damn good video I really enjoyed it even know I am a little late..🙏🏽
Am always curios about open telescope designs such as that... (I'm new to the hobby with a Celestron NexStar 11)... How do you keep the primary mirror clean?
The sample image at 03:32 is it the running man nebula? Thanks for sharing, this is a hack of an amateur observatory. Very well presented.
I love the dumbell weight just taped to the counterweight shaft 😂 and here I thought my shit was ghetto. I made counterweights by 3d printing essentially just an empty shell of a counterweight and filled it with concrete. I made two of those and sandwiched them between the original counterweights and tightened them up real well so id doesnt slip to one side of the shaft under any circumstance
His counterweights are actually screwed in these days xD
@@AlphaPhoenixChannel but man am I jealous of his setup
Nice setup
Shed goals
Wait, so a focal reducer is like a backwards barlow?
Good job. Thx.
Cool. One day...
Makes my portable amateur gear look like nothing. I have to travel to set my gear in a good area, so all I have is a portable 6 inch go-to telescope with GPS, dew heaters, and a camera, and a portable solar telescope. If I had a vast track of land, I'd love me an observatory, but not a possibility in the middle of a large urban area with buildings and city lights drowning everything, so I must make due with what I got.
Cool setup. Love the garage rails for the roof. Do you have samples images of the RC on astrobin?
nice setup
I would love to know what this beast sets you back! This must be expensive!
Inspiring.
cool dad
But in cassegrain telescope one is concave and other is convex mirror
Sorry - realized way too late that I messed up the graphic.
Это почти профессиональное оборудование. Не удивлюсь, если Вы совершите очередное астрономическое открытие! Удачи.
I like!
nice
Hello guys! Amazing observatory and telescope! I was wondering if you knew where to get those awesome mirrors, since I am in the process of building a telescope myself. And also, do you know what would be an ideal material to use as the "wall" (cylinder part) of the telescope? Thanks!
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