Wow, that demonstration covering one eye to show the effects of winking was fantastic. So far this is the only astronomy channel I've seen that discusses the eye, which is surprising considering how integral it is to this hobby.
Eye patches are perfect for astronomy, although with practice you can learn to watch with your dominant eye while the other one just stays open. While birding with a spotting scope, this is also what most experienced bird watchers do. I mainly use the eye patch for daytime solar observing when there is so much to see with the non dominant eye that you can't ignore it like during dark nights.
I can't wink, all this time I thought that was hindering my ability to observe through a scope, so it's actually in my favour! I normally just put my hand up to cover the open eye.
Many good points, I do find it easier to find deep sky fuzzies if the're off centre and I'm moving the telescope. I also like to use my left eye, which is my non-dominant eye but less astigmatic than my right.
Hi there, and thanks for your post. A long time ago now, I had the typical dominant right eye weak left eye pattern. But after a series of operations on the left eye, to save my vision (all successful), I found that after all the attention my left eye had 'enjoyed' - me testing its performance obsessively etc - it slowly closed the performance gap with my right eye. And after the final step of replacing the lens, my left eye is now more sensitive to red light than the right. So I went into Addenbrooke's eye clinic to save my vision and came out with a superpower! Okay, only a teeny tiny superpower but I have learnt to use it at the eyepiece. Thanks for your comments. PS: I saw the Feynman material when it was first transmitted in the 1980s - unforgettable. KR RJD A&NTV
This channel is a goldmine for the beginner astronomer that I am. Thank you for your work.
Greetings from France.
Wow, that demonstration covering one eye to show the effects of winking was fantastic. So far this is the only astronomy channel I've seen that discusses the eye, which is surprising considering how integral it is to this hobby.
Brilliant video! Funny as well as professional. Lots of good tips and interesting facts about the human eye.
Can I just use an eyepatch to cover up the other eye, so I don't have to wink?
I've wondered about wearing an eye patch too.
Eye patches are perfect for astronomy, although with practice you can learn to watch with your dominant eye while the other one just stays open.
While birding with a spotting scope, this is also what most experienced bird watchers do.
I mainly use the eye patch for daytime solar observing when there is so much to see with the non dominant eye that you can't ignore it like during dark nights.
Always so well presented.
Great video. Moving the 'scope is a great tip.
I can't wink, all this time I thought that was hindering my ability to observe through a scope, so it's actually in my favour! I normally just put my hand up to cover the open eye.
Superb content, thank you.
Many good points, I do find it easier to find deep sky fuzzies if the're off centre and I'm moving the telescope. I also like to use my left eye, which is my non-dominant eye but less astigmatic than my right.
Hi there, and thanks for your post. A long time ago now, I had the typical dominant right eye weak left eye pattern. But after a series of operations on the left eye, to save my vision (all successful), I found that after all the attention my left eye had 'enjoyed' - me testing its performance obsessively etc - it slowly closed the performance gap with my right eye. And after the final step of replacing the lens, my left eye is now more sensitive to red light than the right. So I went into Addenbrooke's eye clinic to save my vision and came out with a superpower! Okay, only a teeny tiny superpower but I have learnt to use it at the eyepiece. Thanks for your comments. PS: I saw the Feynman material when it was first transmitted in the 1980s - unforgettable. KR RJD A&NTV
You are such a good presenter xD
Excelent video!!!, thanks.
EXCELLENT
keep it up!
what kind of goggles are those
i cant help feel that george clooney might have given this vid a bit more gravitas. (joke)- v informative, keep it up.
What a horrible design! I hope whoever engineered it was sacked.
Are any updates planned? When can I get them? ;-)
Great Video
Is it me but the moon may be a big eyeball??
Yeah, it's you.