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@DeepSpaceAstro 29 минут бұрын
Great presentation and images Naz! Here's to more in 2025!
@Naztronomy 17 минут бұрын
Thanks, Rich! You were definitely one of the best connections I've had the pleasure of knowing more this year. Clear skies 😊
@DeepSpaceAstro 13 минут бұрын
@@Naztronomy And you were one of mine! The eclipse would've failed for me without you!
@brizzle3903 22 сағат бұрын
The Seestar images looked better more natural than the Sharp cap that Seestar is something else I swear I can’t wait to get my hands on it when it arrives
@LemonsRising Күн бұрын
Oh nooo my phone didn't notify me and I missed it! Hope yall had fun!!
@Naztronomy Күн бұрын
It went well and we had fun! I'll plan to hold a few more in the near future 😊 Happy New Year!
@fjbsolutions2446 2 күн бұрын
I just got my tripod!! I will try my solarmaxiii soon!
@Naztronomy Күн бұрын
Awesome! Congrats! Looking forward to hear what you think about the Solar Max.
@hedleyd.walter7398 2 күн бұрын
You may understand what you are trying to explain but to the learner & uninitiated you are talking utter gibberish. It's generally the same with anyone who " understands" their subject, they expect others to be just as well versed in all the terms, such as filters, focal length etc and THEY ARE NOT. Please try to explain things like the Seestar S50 in more "simple terms so us lesser mortals can understand it a little better. Certain things we may know like USB, power pack & so on but technical info needs further explanation not just a quick mention as you do. We are not all techno or astronomical geniuses please remember that!!
@Naztronomy Күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! It's difficult to make videos that speak at every level. I've done videos where I explain the very basics and the feedback is usually that I shouldn't waste time on that. So it's hard to make everyone happy 😊 I may do a very beginner friendly video where I go over everything about telescopes, cameras, etc. If you have specific questions, let me know, I'll add them to the video. Filters and Focal lengths will be on that list.
@AlanHowellphotovideo 3 күн бұрын
Pretty cool! I started an astro live stream the other week as well and would love to branch out on different platforms. I use an ASIAir for the main screen so we get a full screen view, and a fast scope for live stacking. But it's a complicated process. Kudos to you for figuring it out as it's not an easy thing to do. It's kind of like spinning a dozen plates all at once lol.
@Naztronomy Күн бұрын
Thank you! I like your analogy of spinning a dozen plates! No matter how comfortable I get with my setup, there's always a plate that wobbles and falls over. If you ever want to talk about live streaming from different platforms, feel free to reach out. Clear skies!
@MarvoMarverson 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial! I have two mosaics of M31 across two consecutive nights. I just attempted this and ended up with 914/973 frames failing to register. I'm pretty new an inexperienced with Pixinsight. Do you have any suggestions on where to troubleshoot this?
@MarvoMarverson 4 күн бұрын
Turns out I had a typo in "SA.intersection = StarAlignment.prototype.Always;" and it obviously did not work with the typo 🙃. After fixing the typo 968/973 registered! Thanks again!
@Naztronomy 4 күн бұрын
@@MarvoMarverson Awesome! Glad you were able to troubleshoot! Are you on the latest version of PI? Asking just to make sure it still works on there. I've had two people tell me that it doesn't work but 4 others have said it works.
@MarvoMarverson 4 күн бұрын
@Naztronomy yep latest version (1.9.1). There are some slight UI differences in the WBPP script. That said I was able to figure out how to navigate the changes. Worked well for me. I’m now trying this method to combine 3574 subs. 973 of which were taken with mosaic mode and the remaining were taken before mosaic mode existed and were manual attempts to cover M31. Interested to see what how that works out.
@Seekthetruth3000 5 күн бұрын
Is this a good telescope for terrestrial viewing? Thanks.
@Naztronomy 5 күн бұрын
Yep, it's an excellent terrestrial telescope. I don't use it much for that but the limited amount I've used it, the image is super sharp. The 45° angle diagonal also helps a lot to look at terrestrial objects.
@terrywolford7880 6 күн бұрын
Great video! I have never done any Astrophotography although I am almost 75. I don’t have tons of money but I wanted to do it right so after watching many KZbin videos I invested in the Askar 71F flat field telescope and the reducer. I also went with a used ASI2600MC air camera, used zwo AM3 mount, new zwo auto focuser. I used this video to guide me on installing the reducer and for getting the proper back focus. THANK YOU!😊. I bought the 2” Antlia Triband RGB Ultra Filter II but haven’t figured out exactly where to place it. I’m thinking next to the camera but not sure? I am still waiting for the scope mount to arrive so I haven’t fired it all up yet. Oh, I also ordered a few heater and 10 amp power supply. So I’m getting there. With the camera, mount and focuser all ZWO and the camera having the brains would simplify the control and cabling. I’m a hunter and used to looking through spotting and rifle scopes even ones of higher end quality like nikon and Zeiss. But in looking through this scope with the included eyepiece I was really impressed! I looked at a small tree more than a hundred yards away and the detail I could see was surprising. It was very bright and clear. I believe it had more detail than any spotting scope I ever used and I have one spotting scope in 70 mm with Fluorite glass! So Kudos to Askars parent company! Again, great video and the only one I could find displaying pictures taken using the Askar .75 Reducer!
@Naztronomy 5 күн бұрын
Sounds like you have a really nice setup! I'm glad my video was helpful 😊 For the filter, you can screw it into threads of the M48 photographic adapter. In my Askar 71F video, around the 18 minute mark, I show where I thread my filters in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH-7cqhqiaeFo6M Your second option is to get a filter drawer which will replace the 21mm spacer for your camera. I have a video on that as well here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaWZoqai6iCgJI I hope the rest of your gear gets there soon! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm happy to answer 😊 Clear skies!
@garyseven777 7 күн бұрын
Hey friend- would you do me a favor and image Vega for a few minutes and let me have the Fits please?
@Naztronomy 7 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, Vega is in a bad part of the sky for me. I can't see it from my backyard. But if I take my set up anywhere in the next couple of weeks, I'll grab it for you. Do you want it with both the S30 and Dwarf 3?
@garyseven777 7 күн бұрын
Thanks, the S30 or 50 will do- I want to practice stacking those results. What I am going for is repeated observations for short periods every 3 days or so if I had my scope. I want to try looking for asteroids or stuff that is “moving” and I want to look in that direction first. Any images you get would be appreciated!
@stevesprengel5704 7 күн бұрын
On the S30 with end-of-stream focusing problems, was the dew heater going and did you have a dew shield? You probably said, but I didn't listen to most of the video, mainly fast-forwarding to where things changed.
@Naztronomy 7 күн бұрын
I thought about dew so I went out and checked and it was clear. I turned on the dew heater a while back but that definitely wasn't the problem. After I ended the stream, the S30 had issues connecting to anything. I'll let both of these devices warm up and test them.
@robertwiley3062 8 күн бұрын
Naz, does the upgrade to 1.9 Lockhart have any impact on your BPP-engine editing instructions in this video?
@Naztronomy 8 күн бұрын
One person reported t hat it's not working anymore. I haven't had a chance to upgrade yet but I will upgrade and see if I can figure out a workaround. Will post an update as soon as I have one.
@robertwiley3062 8 күн бұрын
I can confirm that the changes to BPP-engine.js did produce a mosaic without failure in 1.9.0 Lockhart.
@Naztronomy 7 күн бұрын
Awesome, thank you for confirming! I also upgraded to 1.9.0 and attempted my mosaics and can also confirm it still works. Great to have someone else confirm as well!
@syl5986 9 күн бұрын
Ne fonctionne plus avec la nouvelle mise a jour?
@DavidEvans1958 9 күн бұрын
Audio is clear... A little quiet, but clear... Nice views through the S30.
@Naztronomy 9 күн бұрын
Thank you! I have something coming to help me get the mic closer to my face. It's a great mic, just very quiet if I'm not right on it.
@Jammin6796 10 күн бұрын
just bought this scope a week ago along with the SW GTI.. of course cloudy since i got it.. sad that the reducer is almost 200 bucks..
@Naztronomy 10 күн бұрын
Congrats on the new gear! Hopefully you get clear skies soon. Yeah, I agree the reducer should have been a little bit cheaper since the 71F is just $600.
@alfonsovillarreal8990 11 күн бұрын
have you experienced autostakkert not saving the file when it’s done stacking? it will create the folder but the folder will be empty, I processed a few pipp files the day before and today captured some new files, pipp worked great but now autostakkert won’t save after stacking, any input is appreciated thank you.
@Naztronomy 11 күн бұрын
Which version are you using? That issue sounds like a familiar bug. If you're not using the latest version, try downloading and trying that. If you're on the newest beta version, go back one version. I haven't had any issues with the latest beta version.
@alfonsovillarreal8990 11 күн бұрын
@ I believe it’s the latest version, it’s just weird that it was working fine yesterday and now it’s not, I will see and try and re download, some forums are saying to delete the last session and the autostakkert.ini files, but I’m not sure what that means, either way thank you so much for the reply I hope I can get it figured out, Clear skies!
@Naztronomy 11 күн бұрын
You can run multiple versions at the same time so downloading an older version and trying it out should help. Or just deleting Autostakkert itself and trying again. I'm sure you'll get it working one way or another :) I'll be around if you have more questions. Clear skies!
@alfonsovillarreal8990 11 күн бұрын
@ will be doing that, thank you so much
@thevicar6609 11 күн бұрын
Waffle waffle waffle... Why are seasoned astrophotographers reviewing this Seestar, moaning about what it cannot do, comparing it to their very expensive rigs and then waffle on in jargon that most people who buy this Seestar will not understand? talk to me in basic English so that I can understand
@Pioneers003 11 күн бұрын
I have the Askar 71F, and have been loving it! Just upgraded to a 533mc pro and also got an Svbony filter drawer. I see you indicated needing to calculate backfocus in your setup. Is that really needed? Or was that just for demonstration purposes? Thought the 71F didn't require backfocus adjustment. Just curious as to which way I'll need to go. Thanks!
@Naztronomy 11 күн бұрын
Nice setup! The 71F has been amazing. And yep, I mentioned the 55mm backfocus just for demo purposes since most setups will require it. As for the 71F, you are correct that you don't have to worry about backfocus UNLESS you use the reducer. The reducer changes the backfocus requirement to the standard 55mm. I have a video on the reducer here where I talk a bit more about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXaaXiJrNmjkK8 Feel free to reach out if you have questions.
@Pioneers003 11 күн бұрын
@Naztronomy Really appreciate the reply dude! I figured that was the case, but then started to question myself haha. But I didn't know that about the reducer, I was thinking of picking one up, so that's good to know! I'll check your video out on that too! Have you checked out the Askar Color Magic C1/C2 filters yet? Just snagged them to go with the 533MC pro and excited to see how they perform!
@Naztronomy 11 күн бұрын
I am curious to hear what you think about the color magic filters! I almost got the S2/O3 one (C2?) but decided not to spend any more money. I may get it in the future but for now, I'm sticking with the Optolong L-eXtreme for Ha/O3 which I've had for a long time. If you're on Discord, feel free to join our server, the invite link is near the bottom of the description. There are a few other 71F users in there but I don't think anyone else is using the Color Magic Filters.
@matsfrommusic 12 күн бұрын
If you want to buy a non Chinese smart telescope, are there any comparable options on the market?
@Naztronomy 12 күн бұрын
The Dwarf is probably the closest. Costs around $500. I just got one for myself so I don't know too much about it yet but I'll be posting a video when I get a chance to test it out. There's the Vespera which I believe ships from France. Similar specs to the S50 but it costs more than $1500. Celestron Origin is a much faster system but it's around $4000.
@matsfrommusic 11 күн бұрын
@@Naztronomy Thank you very much. Dwarf 3 seems like a very good option. I don't know anything about any of this but I'm starting to get a feeling that I will somehow grow bored if it's not instant or live so to speak, (I'm not remotely interested in making images)but I realize the price to get that is a little much. Then again these smart telescopes are perhaps the perfect starter kits.
@Naztronomy 11 күн бұрын
I agree about these being the perfect starter kits! Great way to dip your toes into astrophotography. Best of luck with whatever you choose and feel free to reach out with more questions.
@jfgagnephotos4809 12 күн бұрын
Can't wait for the update! Thanks.
@fofoqueiro5524 12 күн бұрын
Before Seestar, I was only able to see clouds.
@AL-zp9hr 13 күн бұрын
Nice. Did not know that filter drawer existed. Will be considering it.
@AL-zp9hr 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. Really like your guidance real reviews. Great work!
@Naztronomy 11 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad they've been helpful!
@redincal4603 14 күн бұрын
Hi, thank for this video!! Could you answer me whitch version is better? AR or IR filter?
@Naztronomy 14 күн бұрын
I personally prefer the AR glass because we can add a separate UV/IR cut filter later on. Let me know if you have more questions.
@JimGriskewicz 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for an excellent tutorial!
@n3xr0th 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video. ngl, 'border the feathers' made me chuckle
@sandiwilliamson2764 16 күн бұрын
What is you opinion on the Dwarf 3 vs the s30
@Naztronomy 16 күн бұрын
I'm getting my hands on the Dwarf 3 soon so I'll have to test it out first. Right now, I've only used the Seestars but stay tuned!
@thomasphennigan 16 күн бұрын
Will this work with a Canon mirrorless camera on a telescope ? ( red cat 51,and ZWO ff 107 )
@Naztronomy 16 күн бұрын
As long as you can give it either M42 or M48 threads, you'll be able to attach it to your mirrorless and your telescope. You'll have to calculate back focus though. For the RedCat, since it's a Petzval, I don't think it has a back focus requirement but I'm uncertain about the FF107.
@thomasphennigan 16 күн бұрын
Thanks . I’ll be using a low profile camera adapter to achieve 55mm back focus with Canon RP . Great video !! I’ve subscribed!!
@keithpenfold9151 17 күн бұрын
I am looking to get one of these, however I am unsure about the app. My smart phone is a Samsung Galaxy A12 with 4 GB of memory does anyone know if this would work? I did try and contact the manufacturer but no reply.
@Naztronomy 17 күн бұрын
Yep, it'll work. All of the capture and processing happens on the Seestar itself so your phone will barely use any resources. Let me know if you have more questions. And consider using one of my affiliate links if you are ordering :) Clear skies!
@michaellehmann3325 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for all the valuable information.☝️ Greetings from cloudy northern Germany and a Merry Christmas.❄️☃️🎄❄️
@Naztronomy 17 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@sandaruwanmilan9535 19 күн бұрын
Thanks lot , can it see planet ? Veus, suttern ,jupiter
@Naztronomy 19 күн бұрын
You can see them but they'll look very small and surface features will be really hard to see. I did a comparison of the S50 vs the S30 in the following video where I show you what Jupiter looks like through each: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqu8ZXiOnsSjgpo
@fr373969 19 күн бұрын
can't wait to get mine
@BigPoppa-t3z 20 күн бұрын
I was gonna wait for s30 but i got a s50 for 389. Open box
@Naztronomy 19 күн бұрын
Wow! That's a steal, congrats!
@StarPicturesMiami 20 күн бұрын
Nifty little case. I like it.
@caspase888 20 күн бұрын
Does this need to be ordered separately or will S30 ship with it? Thanks
@Naztronomy 20 күн бұрын
It'll come with it. The only reason mine came separately is because they didn't finish making them in time to send me the S30.
@caspase888 20 күн бұрын
@@NaztronomyAwesome 👍🏻
@suhndog 20 күн бұрын
That's really nice and handy!
@Naztronomy 20 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@suhndog 20 күн бұрын
@@Naztronomy Hi Naz.. I ordered some red 'astronomy' glasses. I'm waiting for Kickstarter to send me an email so I can send them my address for the Edusnap. Waiting is frustrating!
@Naztronomy 19 күн бұрын
Ah I agree! Hopefully the wait isn't too much longer.
@suhndog 19 күн бұрын
@@Naztronomy I just got an email from them. They should start shipping in early January. Tomorrow I will receive an email to provide my shipping details.
@saladfingers69420 20 күн бұрын
Have you had any issues with the 'Apply existing registration' after image solving the sequence? I've tried a few different mosaics and can't get it to complete the registration without siril crashing.
@Naztronomy 19 күн бұрын
It's probably a memory issue. You'll need to register fewer frames. This should be fixed in the actual production version of the app.
@robertwiley3062 22 күн бұрын
Thank you for this solution. I will be attempting it today with a couple of mosaic nights on the Witch Head nebula. Question: Will the changes to the BPP-engine file affect how WBPP runs on non-mosaic stacking? Can the code change remain?
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
The changes make WBPP a bit more sensitive so that it rejects fewer frames. Keeping it on won't affect anything other than the star registration so frames that may normally get rejected will now be registered. Any future official updates to PixInsight may override the custom code, just something to keep in mind. Good luck! Curious to hear how it goes for you.
@robertwiley3062 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply and the info. First test underway with 450 subs from Night 1. Thirty minutes in...
@robertwiley3062 22 күн бұрын
SUCCESS! 442 frames in 45 minutes. Thank you for this solution! Subscribed and liked!
@Naztronomy 21 күн бұрын
Awesome, really glad to hear it worked! Happy to have earned your sub 😊
@robertwiley3062 21 күн бұрын
Second test also successful! 750 subs with only 9 failures. Prior to finding your video and script changes, I had already been playing with CatalogStatGenerator to no avail. Your settings in the video worked like a champ. Thanks again!
@pathdoctor1 22 күн бұрын
I just got one and indeed is a great scope. The only issue I have is regarding the space between the scope and the dovetail mounting plate (the same issue mentioned in several reviews of the 71F). In my case after I mounted an electronic autofocuser (EAF) on the scope the dovetail plate cannot be moved backwards to balance the scope on the mount. The solution of course is to install a pair of raiser blocks but I am having a hard time them in the appropriate size. Do anyone have any suggestion to solve this issue?
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
The quickest solution is to turn the Askar 71F upside down inside the rings so that the focuser is on top but the dovetail plate is still on the bottom. It doesn't have to be upside down, you can even turn it 90° and that might do the trick. Just need to get the EAF bracket in a different orientation than the dovetail plate. Option two would be to attach a small counterweight to the front of your dovetail plate. You don't need much, just enough to balance.
@pathdoctor1 21 күн бұрын
@ Thanks! I had thought about turning the EAF up too but I thought of another solution which is to insert 2 or 3 (or more) large (wide) metal washers between the dovetail and the base of the rings, just to get it high enough up to a 3-4 mm clearance. That isn’t a very elegant solution but will do until I get to find a pair of proper riser blocks. Hopefully someone will capitalize on the need of those blocks for the 71F.
@Naztronomy 21 күн бұрын
Great idea! Using washers is a nice solution. You should check out ADM, they make a lot of hardware including risers. I'm not sure if they have ones that will fit the 71F but they are usually quick to response from my experience.
@craiglowery4427 22 күн бұрын
Nice work Did you use a three star alignment? Jupiter is so steady
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
Thanks! My set up is way worse than that. I do a rough polar alignment then do a planet alignment on Jupiter. I also use FireCapture's autoguiding feature using the bult-in ST4 port on the camera and my mount to send pulse adjustments which works surprisingly well. Since I'm lucky-imaging, a little bit of drift is fine, I wouldn't use my method for any kind of long exposure astro.
@ChiragGohil 22 күн бұрын
Thanks great Comparisions, can Planetary photography better with future update on S30 ?
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
Probably not, the optics are just too small for planetary. I'm working on a video now going over what makes a good planetary telescope, you'll be able to see the size difference against the S30.
@BigPoppa-t3z 22 күн бұрын
What telescope dod you use to capture the raw image
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
I used a NexStar 6SE with the ZWO ASI533MC Pro camera and 3x Barlow.
@stevem.stempien6885 22 күн бұрын
Nice view
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊
@CelestialNepal 23 күн бұрын
Where I can get siril 1.3.4 ? Latest version I found is 1.2.5 . And I don’t have tools option in my siril.
@Naztronomy 22 күн бұрын
It hasn't been released yet, I'm using an unreleased development version. When it comes out, it's expected to be version 1.4. Sadly, this workflow isn't yet possible in today's version of Siril. When it comes out, I'll rename the video from "How You'll be Able to" to just "How to."
@lock042 24 күн бұрын
You should use local catalogs to get faster!
@Naztronomy 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Platesolving already seems fast so making it even faster would be awesome :) Do you know if blind solving using a siril script will use the local catalogs? Or does it still use the local astrometry installation? Reading the documentation, if I use the 'platesolve -blindpos' command, it'll only use local astrometry.
@robertferreira3286 24 күн бұрын
I bought one on black Friday and already have it mounted. Excellent quality and love that it included two drawers.
@Naztronomy 24 күн бұрын
Awesome! Yeah the two drawers have been super helpful. Especially when I'm doing dual narrow band and I switch it out for either nothing or my UV/IR cut filter.