Thanks! Here's another video of the exhibit from Bandan with some additional shots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKeVp6ePospmmZo

Yes, fell free to use any part of my video. I am pleased that you find the video useful for your project. A credit in your description would be appreciated.

⁠​​⁠much appreciated! I will share a link to your channel in the description as well as recognition on the clip. Thanks!

Yep. But these were the 3 that we visited recently.

They say that these Schmidt-Cassigrain telescopes like the NexStar aren't any good at deep sky astronomy. And, it's true that so much magnification rules out many large, fascinating objects such as the Andromedia Galaxy and the Orion Nebula. But there are plenty of smaller objects that are perfect for these telescopes. They also say that the alt-azimuth mounts on our NexStar telescopes are no good for astrophotography. But, as you can see from my images, the mount can do a good job of tracking the object. The mount uses dead-reckoning to track the object based on a good 3-star alignment. But you need to keep each exposure at 30 seconds or less to minimize field rotation. Our mounts can track the object's location but cannot compensate for the rotational movement of the earth. That means you need hundreds of short exposures to get sufficient exposure time on an object to minimize camera and atmospheric noise. Hundreds of exposures take a LONG time to stack and post-process. To get longer exposure times, you would need an equatorial mount ($$$). You will need a controller of some kind to run the camera. I use a ZWO ASIair Pro mini-computer to run my dedicated ZWO astronomy camera. Many people get good results using a DSLR camera. I think if you understand the limitations of your scope, you can get very satisfying deep sky images. However, you can start with the moon, planets and the sun (with the right filter). I hope you have fun with your new hobby.

@@Rubik3x This is great information before I take next steps. Much thanks.

I'm sorry, I sold the plane years ago and I don't remember the prop size. Shortly after this flight by my buddy, I flew and crashed. I rebuilt the plane and then sold it. I hope you have better luck with yours 🤒.

@@Rubik3x Thank you for getting back to me! Yes, I'll take all the luck I can get, thanks!

Possibly. That was 3 years ago! You live in a lovely valley.

I do other photography stuff but I’ve had the telescope for only a few months. Thanks for your comment.

@@Rubik3x my comment was a compliment

That’s how I took it☺️.

@@Rubik3x Okay, I didn't know😅

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. Learning has been an uphill battle for me.

I remastered (re-edited) the video with better software and more experience on my part. Also, there is a lot of interest right now in the eclipse happening on Monday, the 8th of April. It should be even more spectacular than the 2017 eclipse; more solar activity and longer totality time. I envy those who will get to see it in person. Thanks for watching.

I also liked the video for you first :)

It's a beautiful little town in a beautiful location.

Sorry about that... You were much faster too. Working my way through the back of the pack was exciting, though.

Well next time you see me, say hi, and let me know where your struggling, we will shave a couple seconds off next time your out there

Yep! It was fun though.

Do it! It's a wonderful trip.

Yes, down by the big hotels. We saw many deer wandering about that area.

I like tracks that have enough room to pass safely. Many indoor tracks try to crowd as much as possible into their limited space making narrow lanes.

@@Rubik3x which one do you enjoy more ? 🤔

@@SiQuemaCuhh PGP.

This new layout is boring n dangerous , the only reason if having this is they can hold the junior races all day simultaneously , in the expense of everyone race a shorter track.

Thank you for the kind words. It helps to have a beautiful place to fly and beautiful weather. I've enjoyed some of your videos from Poland. Great architecture and scenery. We can get a better understanding of each other's countries.

Thanks! It sounds like you should plan a trip. Washington will welcome and delight you. I have driven through some of your beautiful Alps from the Austria and Italy sides. Gorgeous!

@@Rubik3x As much as I`d love to USA is quite a distance, will need a full month to enjoy everything.But check this space, who knows?

These are Sodi karts with roll bars added. They use 4-stroke Honda gas engines. You run the 6.5 hp karts until you prove your skill by achieving a certain lap time. Then you can graduate to the 9 hp karts. I can run both types since I've been racing here for many years. In all honesty, the 6.5 hp karts are just as much fun on this tight track.

Thanks, friend! That is a beautiful area, for sure.

I'll assume that's a compliment. Thanks!

@Rubik3x love the Fall colors- nice job! Good use of music and sound. Wanted to make sure that you knew that I got the first view and comment.

lol

Rest assured, the water is all recycled, not wasted. Thanks for watching.

What works for us with Formula 1 auto racing is identifying with the teams and drivers. Having the boats change names at every race to advertise local sponsors makes it more difficult for the casual observer to relate from race to race. Back in the hayday of hydroplane racing (50's, 60's and 70's), there were boats with nationally recognized names like Budweiser, Atlas Van Lines, etc. I think the sport needs some big name sponsors. That will attract more TV coverage nationwide. At least, we still have some KZbin coverage of out-of-town races. Chip Hanauer suggested having standardized boat hulls and engines to level the playing field similar to IndyCar. This could reduce the cost of entry into the sport and put emphasis on driver skill and team setup rather than the technology employed by each team. I'm kind of a technology geek, so I would be disappointed to lose that aspect of the sport. Thanks for watching!

If you are referring to Chip Hanauer's interview, I agree. Thanks for watching.

No, it's in the panhandle of Alaska, USA. But the train ride briefly entered Canada at the summit of White Pass. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. We really enjoyed seeing Glacier Bay for the first time.

Very kind of you. Thanks. I grew up with that mountain always within sight.

Thanks my friend. I'm flying an Autel EVO II Pro that I've had for 3 years. It has one of the best cameras you can buy in a consumer drone. I fly purely recreational. In other words, neither I nor any one else benefit financially for the videos I create. Just for fun. Haven't been to PGP recently. Lots of other things have been getting in the way. On a good day, I can do low 80s laps.