Light hearted, informative and interesting as usual. I just love your channel. Looking forward to your ‘blending’ video to combine the background and foreground, which to be fair I have seen done by others. But you describe it as ‘simple’ to understand. Thanks for your input once again 👍
Best astrophotography channel I seen on CZcams really useful stuff and your video help me lot and I have learn lot about astrophotography from your videos and nice funny scenes I laugh😂 so much in this video and great content and subscribed with my 12 accounts 😅
Got Star Adventurer 2i Pro on the way and reason I chose that is it can be connected directly to your camera via SNAP cable which allows you to run the SAM console app on your phone and set your exposure times and number of shots. No intervalometer needed. Can even set different profiles for different night sky targets. Very handy feature of the Star Adventurer to be able to control your shots via a phone app.
Yes! I definitely think that's the best star tracker on the market right now! And I love how you can use it to automate panoramas and time lapses! It really makes me want to sell my iOptron! I hope you have tons of fun with it!
the easiest way to shoot in the Southern hemisphere is to buy the ioptron with the ipolar ,take the laptop out and use it to align the non existent south pole and your all set . the more accurate you are in polar aligning the better results you're going to get . cheers.
Thank you for your video! I am just getting into astrophotography and have recently purchased the iOptron SkyGuider Pro with iPolar. Quick question for you. What are you using for legs and do you have another head on those legs? If so, what kind? I would find it super handy to see a list of equipment used in your videos in the description bar.
Hey great video. I do have a question about the moon -do you need to polar align when photographing the moon with the sky tracker or do you align the sky tracker with the moon? Cheers
Thanks for video. I had the same problem with polar finder. I mean, after pilar allignement, I have to rotate mounting bracket 180° and the polar finder light turned off. And when I wanted to re-align during the fotosession, I had to rotate 180°, make polar alligbement and rotate again, 180° and take the photos. But I found out, it is possible to unscrew the mounting block (the red thing, you have to rotate to tutn the polar light) and put it back upside-down. So you don't need to rotate always during PA. I hope, it helps. Clear skies!
I just got a move shoot move, designed for 3kg maximum weight. Would you recommend using some kind of counterweight on this? My camera/lens comes to 2.8kg, but something tells me I might actually be reducing the stress on the system by adding weight to balance it? I can only get 30s exposures on my 50mm and it feels like balancing it would help to extend this time.
I really enjoy your channel. I use a Star Adventurer and a HEQ5 Pro. What I like to do on the SA is set a rough polar alignment then balance the camera and focus after I position it in the direction I'm shooting. Once I basically have my composition set, I do a more accurate polar alignment. Then I can start shooting without having to touch the clutches or setup. I hate having to touch anything after my polar alignment even though I'm using a very sturdy tripod with a William Optic base.
Hi. I'm a youtube taught astrphotographer. I have a star adventurer but have used it only a few times. I will be heading to Yellowstone in a couple weeks during the new moon. I am a bit anxious about shooting alone at night where wildlife (grizzlies) could be roaming in the darkest of nights. Have you had issues with shooting alone among dangerous wildlife (gators)? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. -John Foty, FotyFotos.
Honestly my worst experience was when my dog got sprayed by a family of skunks. I'm not going to lie I've been out in the middle of absolute nowhere in the pitch black darkness and I've gotten the creeps many times! I typically set up right next to my car so I always feel safe. Between you and me I also keep a bottle of gin nearby and that helps ease the nerves 😂 I've been totally surrounded by howling coyotes before but they've never come close enough for me to see them. Just stay really close to your vehicle and you should be ok!
Thanks for the Video, GREAT JOB! I have a question - I am confused on one thing, and maybe someone else my answer this question too. I just bought the Skyguider Pro and haven't gotten a chance to use it yet. So I have been watching YT Vids on setting it up; but there is contradictory or incomplete information. Does the North Star go in the CENTER of the scope, or does it go on the inner ring (NH) at the position where your app (which ever one you are using) shows the North Star? The way the instructions read, and shows, is you place the North Star on the inner ring in the same location as whatever app you are using shows the North Star to be. I have seen a few videos using this method. Then I watch your videos and some others and they put the North Star in the center. I AM CONFUSED!
Hello Walt, thanks for the video. How critical is the polar alignment for milky way images that are shot with a shutter time of 1-2 minutes? I realize the more precise the polar alignment the better the image (star roundness) will be. But, practically speaking, can a person get away with "close is good enough" for polar alignment for such wide-angle images?
@@abedj1220 No, I missed the milky way core season this year, but I think I answered my own question...the better the polar alignment, the better long exposure will be. Take the time to get the best polar alignment necessary. At least IMHO.
@@davidletz9123 thanks for the reply. it seems aligning to Polaris is not good enough. there are apps out there that show the correct alignment adjustment based on the location and time of year. still learning about that but that seems to be the next step of refinement.
I thought you were making a joke about hating the moon, until I started trying astrophotography. I hate the moon too, now. Right now it's either the moon is out, or if the moon is gone, then it's the damn clouds. I can count on my fingers the number of clear nights we have had here in NC. It's ridiculous
South Celestial Pole is just a dark patch of sky. There are nearby stars that do rotate that SCP, too bad they are dim unless you are in a dark place. Also, no one is going to ask about the lizard in the fridge?!
@@deltaastrophotography oh yeah, the easiest way to do it would be to get a polemaster. I have a reticle like your trackers in my EQ6 mount, but I got a polemaster for it and its been great. got a smaller mount for smaller scope and it it has a reticle that shows the dipper and cass. I never could figure it out, but I was able to buy a mounting plate for the smaller mount and use the same pole master on both mounts. I highly recommend the investment for anyone that has trouble polar aligning in either hemisphere. I do enjoy manually aligning my star adventurer though
Looking forward to seeing your in depth Lunar Tracking video. Clear skies
When you mentioned doing polar alignments during blue hour I was like-- He totally has another camera body for foregrounds 😂
'Hey buddy, you want your pig? Go get your pig' 😂😂😂😂. Love your videos. Subscribed.
Light hearted, informative and interesting as usual. I just love your channel. Looking forward to your ‘blending’ video to combine the background and foreground, which to be fair I have seen done by others. But you describe it as ‘simple’ to understand. Thanks for your input once again 👍
Thankyou so much for a great video.Very informative.
Great advice!!
The intro was nice. Great video as usual
that tool top desk is ballin🤘🏼🤘🏼. amazing tutorial btw
I love your videos, keep going bro, I learned so much from you 💪
Hell yeah! Thanks!
As always witty and informative, thanks for the video Walt🙂
Best astrophotography channel I seen on CZcams really useful stuff and your video help me lot and I have learn lot about astrophotography from your videos and nice funny scenes I laugh😂 so much in this video and great content and subscribed with my 12 accounts 😅
Never stop uploading.
Got Star Adventurer 2i Pro on the way and reason I chose that is it can be connected directly to your camera via SNAP cable which allows you to run the SAM console app on your phone and set your exposure times and number of shots. No intervalometer needed. Can even set different profiles for different night sky targets. Very handy feature of the Star Adventurer to be able to control your shots via a phone app.
Yes! I definitely think that's the best star tracker on the market right now! And I love how you can use it to automate panoramas and time lapses! It really makes me want to sell my iOptron! I hope you have tons of fun with it!
the easiest way to shoot in the Southern hemisphere is to buy the ioptron with the ipolar ,take the laptop out and use it to align the non existent south pole and your all set . the more accurate you are in polar aligning the better results you're going to get . cheers.
Man your videos are just doooooopeee, haha. But literally keep bringing them
Love the intro
Beautiful shots! Pick up my SW Adventurer Monday - hope to create something as good as your shots! SimonB UK
That's great! You're gonna love it! Clear skies my friend!
very informative video👍
Thanks!
The lizard coming out of the cornfield was terrifying, but then I realized there was no threat and I settled down for a quality CZcams video
Thank you for your video! I am just getting into astrophotography and have recently purchased the iOptron SkyGuider Pro with iPolar. Quick question for you. What are you using for legs and do you have another head on those legs? If so, what kind? I would find it super handy to see a list of equipment used in your videos in the description bar.
Hey great video. I do have a question about the moon -do you need to polar align when photographing the moon with the sky tracker or do you align the sky tracker with the moon? Cheers
Thanks for video.
I had the same problem with polar finder. I mean, after pilar allignement, I have to rotate mounting bracket 180° and the polar finder light turned off. And when I wanted to re-align during the fotosession, I had to rotate 180°, make polar alligbement and rotate again, 180° and take the photos.
But I found out, it is possible to unscrew the mounting block (the red thing, you have to rotate to tutn the polar light) and put it back upside-down. So you don't need to rotate always during PA. I hope, it helps.
Clear skies!
Oh nice! I'm gonna give that a try! Thanks!
I just got a move shoot move, designed for 3kg maximum weight. Would you recommend using some kind of counterweight on this? My camera/lens comes to 2.8kg, but something tells me I might actually be reducing the stress on the system by adding weight to balance it? I can only get 30s exposures on my 50mm and it feels like balancing it would help to extend this time.
What exposure time and ISOs do you use with your Nifty 50? Do you stack for the Milky Way?
I really enjoy your channel. I use a Star Adventurer and a HEQ5 Pro. What I like to do on the SA is set a rough polar alignment then balance the camera and focus after I position it in the direction I'm shooting. Once I basically have my composition set, I do a more accurate polar alignment. Then I can start shooting without having to touch the clutches or setup. I hate having to touch anything after my polar alignment even though I'm using a very sturdy tripod with a William Optic base.
is it worth buying a star tracker for an fz82+extender lens to take picturesof planets and galaxies and so on (i subbed)
nice video buddy.. milkyway shot was clear as hell.. keep going.. btw, do you recommend ioptron pro or star adventurer?
I recommend the new Star Adventurer. I wish I had one myself!
Hey Walt. What power bank would you recommend to keep the SA 2i powered all night?
I am waiting for my Benro Polaris smart electric tripod head and hope it will replace my boat anchor Star Adventurer.
octans for southern hemisphere, but it's not very bright so most people use an alternate method for polar alignment down there.
Hi. I'm a youtube taught astrphotographer. I have a star adventurer but have used it only a few times. I will be heading to Yellowstone in a couple weeks during the new moon. I am a bit anxious about shooting alone at night where wildlife (grizzlies) could be roaming in the darkest of nights. Have you had issues with shooting alone among dangerous wildlife (gators)?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
-John Foty, FotyFotos.
Honestly my worst experience was when my dog got sprayed by a family of skunks. I'm not going to lie I've been out in the middle of absolute nowhere in the pitch black darkness and I've gotten the creeps many times! I typically set up right next to my car so I always feel safe. Between you and me I also keep a bottle of gin nearby and that helps ease the nerves 😂 I've been totally surrounded by howling coyotes before but they've never come close enough for me to see them. Just stay really close to your vehicle and you should be ok!
Thanks for the Video, GREAT JOB! I have a question - I am confused on one thing, and maybe someone else my answer this question too. I just bought the Skyguider Pro and haven't gotten a chance to use it yet. So I have been watching YT Vids on setting it up; but there is contradictory or incomplete information. Does the North Star go in the CENTER of the scope, or does it go on the inner ring (NH) at the position where your app (which ever one you are using) shows the North Star? The way the instructions read, and shows, is you place the North Star on the inner ring in the same location as whatever app you are using shows the North Star to be. I have seen a few videos using this method. Then I watch your videos and some others and they put the North Star in the center. I AM CONFUSED!
It'll go on the inner ring. Use an app like PolarAligner to see exactly where on the ring it should be at your time and location. Hope this helps!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@deltaastrophotography
10:39 - Could you identify this music? I recognise it from somewhere and it's really bugging me!
Hi! Where I can find this polar alignment app for android? Can I use Stellarium for search Polar star? Ioptron skyguider pro user
Surely you put the reticle to 12 o’clock before polar alignment or have I got it wrong
I do at first. But if I have to repolar align once I've added all my gear, I just ignore the crosshairs and focus on where the star is in the circle!
Hello Walt, thanks for the video. How critical is the polar alignment for milky way images that are shot with a shutter time of 1-2 minutes? I realize the more precise the polar alignment the better the image (star roundness) will be. But, practically speaking, can a person get away with "close is good enough" for polar alignment for such wide-angle images?
did you get your answer through experience. I would to learn what you found out.
@@abedj1220 No, I missed the milky way core season this year, but I think I answered my own question...the better the polar alignment, the better long exposure will be. Take the time to get the best polar alignment necessary. At least IMHO.
@@davidletz9123 thanks for the reply. it seems aligning to Polaris is not good enough. there are apps out there that show the correct alignment adjustment based on the location and time of year. still learning about that but that seems to be the next step of refinement.
I thought you were making a joke about hating the moon, until I started trying astrophotography. I hate the moon too, now. Right now it's either the moon is out, or if the moon is gone, then it's the damn clouds. I can count on my fingers the number of clear nights we have had here in NC. It's ridiculous
South Celestial Pole is just a dark patch of sky. There are nearby stars that do rotate that SCP, too bad they are dim unless you are in a dark place. Also, no one is going to ask about the lizard in the fridge?!
How does this work in the Southern Hemisphere as we dont have the Polaris Star
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you line it up with the Octans. I hear it is no picnic! although you also get to image many things that make me think its worth it!
@@Tim_the_Astronurd surely there has to be an app to help with the southern hemisphere as well!
@@deltaastrophotography oh yeah, the easiest way to do it would be to get a polemaster. I have a reticle like your trackers in my EQ6 mount, but I got a polemaster for it and its been great. got a smaller mount for smaller scope and it it has a reticle that shows the dipper and cass. I never could figure it out, but I was able to buy a mounting plate for the smaller mount and use the same pole master on both mounts. I highly recommend the investment for anyone that has trouble polar aligning in either hemisphere. I do enjoy manually aligning my star adventurer though
@@deltaastrophotography main problem in southern hemisphere is the octans, from what I hear are really hard to see
Hey, what is a 'nifty-fifty'? :)X
50mm lens. On 35mm film cameras it was the equivalent of what your would see with your eyeball, so it was great for street photography.
Yeah Who cares about the people in the Southern Hemisphere! An Us and them video!