$1000 vs $100,000 telescope

In this video I compare the differences in capability between a $1,000 telescope, $30,000 telescope, and $100,000 telescope. The point I am trying to make is that its not always about how big the telescope is! I show all different images I've on a big projector screen while I talk about them, I got this idea from damon scotting who's videos you can find here: • What YOU can SEE with ... (Realize I said your name wrong inthe video sorry bud).
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[@joakimastro]

3:27 "its not the size that counts, its how you use it" lol

[@patrick2.3.4.5]

I just want to earn that much money to buy best telescope of the world when I will be adult

[@astrofalls]

me too

[@tarang221]

​@@astrofalls Oxygen arc left the chat 🙂

[@kalebanderson6564]

Best one available for retail is like 2.5M if I remember correctly.

[@patrick2.3.4.5]

@@kalebanderson6564 i said the best🙂

[@rahulllls]

Are you gonna buy James Web Telescope because it's the world's best Telescope till now that you can buy but it cost about $10 billion.

[@deepskyproject]

An excellent video Bray! One of the rare few videos on YT which I watched all the way to the end

[@astrofalls]

Thanks :)

[@rbrickproductions123]

One thing I’ve been learning from you & others, is that it becomes a lot easier when the gear is tailored to the objects. Definitely made some initial mistakes, but have since focused up on my goals (wide field nebula regions & higher focal length for planetary nebula are my favorites & primary goals) & when you have a good idea of what you want you can save money (or rather not needlessly money) since this is such an expensive but rewarding hobby/profession! Loved these comparisons between different budgets & scopes. I currently have a relatively inexpensive 80mm refractor and I’ve been saving up for a higher quality version w/ around the same focal length

[@astrofalls]

You don’t know what wind is favorable if you don’t know what port you’re sailing to! But the 80mm frac is always a good start

[@kalebanderson6564]

@@astrofalls is that what you would recommend if I want to start photographing nebulae? There are tons of options for 80mm or less and some are $400 while others are $2000 so it’s hard to know what would be the best bang for my buck. Definitely trying to keep it under $1000

[@jonathanliebl]

Amazing images and presentation! I learned so many new things :)

[@artiraina5857]

Your content is awesome❤

[@astrofalls]

Thank you!

[@opponoastos]

My top 2 favorite telescopes that I have right now are the Astro-Tech 125EDL and my Astro-Physics 130mm Starfire refractors.

[@keithhanssen7413]

Thanks for keeping it real

[@astrofalls]

my pleasure

[@woody5109]

Good stuff Bray, interesting comparison, I’m still in my zs61 phase, just purchased a EQ6R pro so I’m now looking at a 6” mirrored unit…just not sure?

[@musa7606]

Mirrors requires collimation... But give you the best bang for the buck.

[@RommyPerson]

Yo Bray I have always had this question, how do astronomers and scientists know so much about other planets but the have blurry images for them, for eg I heard there is a planet that has rings bigger then the planet, but how would they know and be able to see if scientists can’t even get a good looking image in our solar system.

[@godalseif]

as ive looked into telescopes more and more im finding so much content solely focused on astrophotography but almost none on what telescopes i should get for real time observation. is observation just underwhelming? i want to just point and look but im worried i'll spend hundreds on a telescope and end up disappointed

[@GregMcCall]

Out of curiosity, what was the camera lens size that you included at the end? (And focal length of the $100k setup?)

[@bluelemon1394]

not sure what you mean by size, but im guessing the camera lens he is referring to is the rokinon 135mm

[@astrofalls]

Rokinon 135mm. And the 16” RCOS is 3658mm

[@proprotornut5389]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@boaty1968]

Bray how much does it cost to run your telescope from the remote observatory ?

[@zappyfuel5152]

9:05 I would call that the horse shoe nebula

[@valentinotera3244]

With 1 grand I can scratch my sackballs.

[@RileyGoss99]

I managed to get a second hand 8” reflector with a eq5 motorised mount and tripod + lazar collimator and t ring for just over £800. It’s a lot cheaper to get a second hand telescope rather than a brand new one.

[@cj123456789012345678]

"Dan's" link is broken ;) Rad video btw

[@astrofalls]

Fixed!

[@RegularNorwegian]

What telescope/astrophotography setup should i get for under 500 dollars

[@astrofalls]

for $500 you will only be able to purchase a camera and kit lens. This will be suitable for milky way photography with a tripod. For $500 with a telescope you will need a cheap telescope and your phone, not ideal

[@neophobia404]

there's some cheaper AZ kits (e.g. from bresser) for around that price if it's just for observation. photography... you'd probably need some weird way to mount your phone for photos through the telescope unless you already have a camera with interchangable lenses. if you don't have one, maybe a cheaper uncooled astro cam will do. or you'd build something yourself, e.g. using a raspberry pi

[@frl8031]

go second hand. Get an APS-C camera, wide prime lens if you can find one, or a 10-15mm zoom lens and go from there. Spend more on the lens and as little on the camera as you can get away with. I'm assuming you already have a tripod. With $500 you can take admirable wide field milky way shots. If you're adventurous you might consider switching out the IR filter in the sensor to capture hydrogen alpha nebulae

[@robertsakall1777]

What about grinding lenses? Not hard at all and top notch quality.

[@ugiperformance9495]

TANK YOU

[@upsc-theirenicway]

Me who click pictures from Android mobile looking at Vedio of 100,000 telescope 🔭😅😂

[@digit313]

There should be side by side comparison.

[@rogmeonrn719]

❤️

[@ashwinishetty316]

And daily see your videos on Instagram

[@TevisC]

tiny Galaxy "not visually interesting" wow... Just wow.. :( then shows lots of galaxies. I've been amazed at all the tiny galaxies that show up in my deep field images. I've taken 600 sec subs on my SWQ150 to try to bring more out in an image.

[@astrofalls]

Little galaxies can be contextually interesting and tell a story for sure! But if the image is mostly black, I prefer a more up close view instead

[@TahEmamnejad]

I wish i could afford a telescope😣

[@lichasvocke8642]

Just start low with a budget lens and camera and achieve awesome images. You dont have to start big with high aperture

[@TahEmamnejad]

You are right Thanks❤❤

[@musa7606]

@@TahEmamnejad An old Canon Rebel DSLR and a tripod can get you started. Just start taking pictures of the stars.

[@toeknee3868]

I do have to give it to you. You take & produce some of the best and most beautiful & amazing pictures. 🌏🌎🌍🌑🌒🌒🌓🌔🌕🌗🌗🌘🌍🌎🌏

[@cato451]

I went Seestar $499

[@sergeydudin4808]

😮 и гдэ бабло на все это брать,,,,

[@nelugamart2261]

Bro fix your focus

[@ashwinishetty316]

I am follow you Instagram sir

[@ajsalvlk]

❤