5 Incredible Telescopes that are changing Amateur Astronomy

[@Astrolavista]

Rory's videos are like rare celestial events - you have to wait a while but when you finally see them it blows your mind!

[@vaibhavsati538]

Agreed!

[@TheBongConnection1410]

Agreed!

[@WingNutWonder]

Yep!

[@mick-wtf]

I agree hahah, soon as I see a notification for his uploads I get stoked.

[@zoflo728]

relax…

[@Astrolavista]

Massive congrats to the young lady who discovered the planetary neb, she was rightfully so elated and it just goes to show how much amateurs can contribute to our understanding of space! Brilliant!

[@kevinashley478]

What is her name?

[@Quentin7450]

@@veerastro7969 lol

[@AnthonyScandurra]

@@kevinashley478 Lyaphine

[@kevinashley478]

@@AnthonyScandurra thank you. It sounded like Rory kept saying "Leafy"

[@kali6651]

@@veerastro7969 Old enough to count old enough to mount

[@Buzzygirl63]

I got to meet John Dobson at my local club's observatory about 15 years ago. He was really fun, gracious, and obviously loved to talk with the stargazing public. He even autographed the inside of our observatory's roll-off roof. Great memories. I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel, Astrobiscuit. Clear skies!

[@Astrobiscuit]

cool thx Jackie

[@fmjkevlar]

That's awesome

[@Gigaspace-vu6uu]

Noice

[@Fartmaster699]

That’s cool!

[@wittyboy64]

Astrobiscuit rarely uploads in his channel but every video is really well made, not boring, and you can learn a lot about astronomy.

[@CaliforniaCapitalRefuse]

that's why I like his videos, He's the reason I got a telescope I like how He rarely uploads that means it would be a great video.

[@cooper1507]

@@CaliforniaCapitalRefuse He's the reason I got a telescope too. I didn't realize how emotionally moving astronomy is.

[@MechanicMindset]

It’s easy for some to underestimate the amount of time it takes to create even mediocre content. Really appreciate the work Rory and team puts in to these masterpieces. Thanks! PS, just bought myself an 80mm F5 Achro (I didn’t even know what that was last week 😂)

[@swisswildpicsswp3095]

The editing is really top notch

[@mrtambourineman6107]

He's the best

[@deadizbetter]

Omg I'm so excited it's so rare that you upload and when you do it's brilliant

[@TheNbaPlaceholder]

Exactly!

[@ganjandonian]

Words out of my mouth

[@briancastro7758]

I love your piece about John Dobson. I live in San Francisco and have a 10-in collapsible dobsonian. I take it out onto the street corner several nights a month to show the planets to passers-by. Unfortunately John Dobson and his sidewalk astronomy organization are no longer around, but I am proud to be following in those footsteps. It's well worth standing on the corner for 2 to 3 hours just for the reactions I get from people seeing the rings of Saturn when they we're just planning to go for dinner with a friend.

[@Astrobiscuit]

sounds cool, its something i might try in London

[@brentwalker3300]

Where do you normally set up?

[@Foxy10-b6n]

A guy in Austin did that all the time was really nice, so clean it looked fake lol

[@otherap6959]

Finally, an Astrobiscuit video after ages! So excited seriously. But I'm already worried about how long I'll have to wait till the next one comes out lol

[@jmannUSMC]

My excitement for a new Astrobiscuit vids is very similar to waking up for Saturday morning cartoons as a child. Love it!

[@darger3]

I’m not into astronomy at all, but I am sucked into the sheer passion. I love every bit of this.

[@shitatthegame]

Beware the pipeline

[@jamesofallthings3684]

We're on a rock floating through the universe and we really have no idea what's actually going on. You're into astronomy whether you like it, or not.

[@franco7905]

Danke!

[@Astrobiscuit]

Thx bud😁

[@NautilusGuitars]

Rory, these videos are brilliant. Seriously man, as somebody who's finally found the means to build the humble arsenal I've been dreaming of for years, your videos have been indispensable. I've been watching for years, admiring your work, and dreaming of the day that I can manage getting a decent setup. Now that that time has come, videos like this are a massive help. I've always been dirt poor. This hobby started with a cheap Newt reflector I inherited. Shortly after, I got access to a 70's C8 and learned planetary from your videos and others, and got some exceptional images with my thrifted 1200d. I lost access to the C8 nearly 2 years ago and have had a void in my life since, that I partially filled with untracked Milky Way shoots. I recently acquired an EdgeHD 9.25 through a generous trade, and am picking up a mount for it tomorrow through another generous offer. This community is incredibly kind! I also got lucky trading for a CPC1100-XLT that will be in my possession soon. All that's left is a small refractor for wide shoots, and I'll basically be set for life as far as OTA's go. Last thing I want to say is that I appreciate your humorous tone. Most people in this community are very dry and to-the-point. Nothing wrong with that at all, but it's refreshing to see somebody exude the joy and excitement that I feel from this hobby. It's infectious and really motivates me to get out there. Thank you, Rory! I genuinely appreciate you!

[@fm.Franky]

Thank you Astrobiscuit!!! I've watched every video of the @Astrobiscuit channel at least 3 times ( most over 10 times ) and what can I say... I think this is the most underrated and most entertaining Astro youtube channel in the history of the internet. I really appreciate all of the Astro videos and I think I might developed an addiction lol. Thanks for everything Rory! :D Clear Skies! -Francesco

[@TheEmpiredown]

As always, amazing content. Thank you for making our hobby so accessible, easy to understand, and fun! You and your crew are AWESOME!!!

[@Eager44]

YES, NEW VIDEO!

[@kupnoodles2046]

I haven't seen a new video in a long time Glad you're back!

[@mrmotorcycle9459]

Binged all your videos when I found your channel and didn't notice the slow upload speed due to how long it takes to get all footage amd make the video. I've just been patiently waiting for a new video and the time has finally come and was worth the wait.

[@joma104]

Thanks for your inspirational videos

[@Astrobiscuit]

AHH mate thank you❤️

[@michaelvernon9459]

I can't explain how much I enjoyed watching this video. I just recently got into astrophotography, mostly taking photos with my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The quality of this video is astonishing and full of all the necessary information but access to even more. This video was very entertaining and easy to watch, so thank you so much!

[@Astrobiscuit]

cheers Michael👍

[@jaycopyrite1512]

Your videos inspire me to finally go and do this, thanks + epic soundtrack as always

[@joeimbesi99]

Thanks

[@Astrobiscuit]

WOW Joe! THANK YOU SO MUCH. much love the biscuit😍

[@ein-stein4486]

Just ordered my first telescope, an 8 inch dobsonian. So excited for it to arrive! Also great to see you recommend them too

[@Astrobiscuit]

hope you used my affiliate links they really help me make videos👍

[@ein-stein4486]

Sorry had to order it from some other website because astroshop's shipping into switzerland for some reason would have cost me almost 200 quid for a package of this weight. Amazon didnt ship to switzerland either. Love your content though!

[@shalabazertheboltstruck8645]

Dude, youre release days are hollidays in my calendar. And Ricktenstein killing it on this one 🕺🏾

[@Sweatsox8]

The Biscut lives!

[@alexgreen7096]

So glad to see more content coming from you!

[@jsd9273]

Very nice to watch a new video from you. love your content. Keep it up!

[@randar3]

I only discovered your channel yesterday and I'm already racing through it. Awesome stuff, lots of info that I wish I'd had 20 years ago. Plus you seem like a really nice bloke too.

[@daniellove664]

Absolute quality as always brilliant start to the weekend 👏

[@sunsetraving]

Danke!

[@Astrobiscuit]

ahh man thank you , REALLY appreciate it. sorry for the late reply

[@PafMedic]

Sweet,Looking Forward To It

[@leonjones7120]

Your videos are very professionally created. Well done!! Your enthusiasm is great too!

[@benholland3682]

Ive been steadily working through your videos and thoroughly enjoying them! Thank you! I also thoroughly enjoy the drum and bass that youve dubbed in. Astronomy and some splashy drum and bass? The combination I didnt know I needed!

[@Timesend]

Bass, space & humour this channel is golden

[@adamjames0710]

It's always a good day when astrobiscuit posts a new video

[@StarlancerAstro]

Great video! Happy to be a nerd on your discord, always wonderful to bring more people into astronomy.

[@Astrobiscuit]

glad to have you👍

[@Foxy10-b6n]

so refreshing, love the channel!

[@lukomatico]

Superb work Rory! And so happy for Lyaphine, inspirational! :-D

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx buddy

[@miguelvega9864]

Finally Rory video is here, hurray! Need to have a sit, make a cup of good coffee and watch it with no distractions.

[@AndrejDoms]

This is simply the most entertaining Astro channel ever!!! Love it.❤

[@iron0xide974]

I’ve only started just watching your channel. However, it is by far my favorite channel of all of KZbin thus far congratulations and thank you.

[@batvenc4621]

HE'S BACK

[@Wigalot]

AstroBiscuit and King Richtenstien are both totally legendary chaps. This is by far my favourite KZbin channel ever. Top quality content, music and entertainment. I do watch a couple other KZbinrs for astro stuff too. They may have more subs than here but they also laughed at me for suggesting they do a budget/cheap old scope video. I can only assume using top end gear all the time has made it so they cant or don't want to fit in the additional knowledge for older scopes.... but still video content is supply and demand. There is a huge demand for videos exactly like this.

[@Riktenstein]

Thank you!

[@Wigalot]

@@Riktenstein P.S You sir do not get enough praise and recognition for your talents :) Because of you watching AstroBiscuits videos is the perfect combination of music that propells the narrative, tells the story and evokes emotional response. Genius work.

[@Riktenstein]

@@Wigalot Thanks again, much appreciated.

[@CuivTheLazyGeek]

Glad to see the small Tak after its unfortunate fall earlier this year! Awesome, awesome video Rory!

[@stephenpalmer7281]

This was super entertaining and interesting. Thanks AB!

[@atversted]

im not even in to Astronomy, but i love this channel and the good vibe emiting from it. thanks

[@oldwilson2000]

I'm looking forward to rewarding myself with this new episode of His Royal Biscuitness after getting my chores done tomorrow morning. Still waiting for the resolution of that Svbony cliffhanger from the travel telescope episode, though.

[@cicadafan]

Great video and once again super insightful content with a good dose of humor! Looking at the more antique telescope designs I was thinking that maybe a good challenge to take on for you would be to take an antique telescope, select a DSO or something interesting people were looking at waaay back in the days and try to capture it through the antique telescope with a modern camera!

[@ohwell2790]

The Baader semiapo filter revolutionized my Celestron 120mmx1000mm refractor Orion 120mm short tube and removed the blue to nothing noticeable. Wonderful and use them on a LX 70 EQ motorized mount.

[@dangerousdaz]

This was my very first time watching @Astrobiscuit. I had a conversation with a work colleague of mine and we talked about astro photography among other things and he told me about this page. I have always wanted to get into looking at the stars properly, especially from one of my places on the island of Boracay in the Philippines which I am very lucky to own and just on a normal night you can just look up at the sky and see just the most amazing sights. I am now going to binge watch many more videos so thank you very much. Your first video was amazing and I cannot wait to watch some more. 🙂

[@carloscoca1385]

Can't wait to see It!!! So long since your last video!!!!

[@gavin5326]

I'm currently building a 20" F3 telescope. I have already done 2 six inch ones and a 12" also. I started less than a year ago.

[@nachoshaw7084]

outro is Eric Satie, very nice version

[@linuxastro]

Glad to see you back! Great job (aka "situation normal")

[@rdavies1305]

Saved this vid until I had some peace and quiet, I love this community, A massive well done for the Neb find, Amazing!!! Brilliant as usual Mr Biscuit, big shout out to all the people that make help the Biscuitmiester bring these videos to us.👍😉

[@dannmann777]

Quality video mate. Some people think I'm the cool dad that's into astrophotography, after looking at the results that is. However, once I explain the process, I'm the dad that's good at putting people to sleep. I find that a rather good accomplishment on my part.

[@meropealcyone]

Enjoyable video as ever and a very solid choice of scopes. I'd argue that the 8" Schmidt Cassegrain was as transformational to amateur astronomy as the Dob. Before they came along, our choices for over 4" of aperture were restricted to unaffordable refractors--Unitron or Japanese scopes--or newtonian on massive EQ mounts. Thanks to Celestron and Meade!

[@dofin3000]

Rory I got way to exited when I seen this in my feed! Love the video man and you have the best discord!

[@Astrobiscuit]

Ahh thx man, and the discord is really thx to great mods and great nerds

[@dofin3000]

@@Astrobiscuit the nerds in there have saved alot of my images with their insane processing skills!

[@ruslannikolaevich5960]

Rory I just came by to press the like button.. will watch the video later or tomorrow, I know for sure it will be fantastic!

[@stevecrockford7938]

Wow that was a nice surprise, another awesome video that was well worth the wait 👍

[@terrybailey2769]

Good to see you back on youtube.

[@Sergion-j8w]

Awesome video thank you every video you make is very interesting and and fun to watch hurry and make another please

[@dienachtwache]

14:50 In germany live too ''Marcel Drechsler'' He have over 100 planetary nebulaes discovered. One of my favorites of his catalogue are Drechsler 30

[@sjpp71]

Another great video. I love refractors, have an ED80 and ED50 (evoguide), and also a GSO 8" F5 which sometimes I'm too lazy to take it out but when I do, I get really nice results. Congrats to the young lady from Germany for her discovery. BTW, the optician gentleman looks like the right doctor for your tak60, perhaps you might ask him to have a look into it? Funny detail: when you said Rho Ophiuchi, TY captions said: row of UK. Merry Christmas!!

[@TonyIngram-kn2sq]

thanks for the video, i purchsed and Astromaster 90AZ for $130 shipped from ebay. I did add a William Optics 1.25" 90-deg Erecting Prism Diagonal with Helical Focusing # D-EP90-125II for fine tuning. And i added a Agena 1.25" Enhanced Wide Angle Eyepiece - 9mm to improve area. I will be getting this stuff in a few days and hope to be able to learn how to set up and handle the telescope mount and tripod within a month so i can literally step out my door and view some planets and the moon for fun, as my new reasonably priced hobby. keep it simple and fun 🙂 i heard i will need to add some weight to the tripod shelf to steady the tripod.

[@fotografm]

Amazingly well produced !!! Keep up the great work. I am your newest fan 🙂

[@guycatalano4209]

Very, VERY pro production value with a TON of humor and interest! Documentary-style of a top-notch! Worthy of BBC or National Geographic.

[@ChandravijayAgrawal]

its amazing that $500 telescope could help discover a nebula

[@mistaskate8715]

New vid - so excited!

[@justinh4923]

Wow December got here fast!

[@vicfrombelgium8765]

after 3 months he is back with another great video.

[@DreadEnder]

Finally back at it!!!

[@clintongryke6887]

Great music, too.

[@Riktenstein]

He speaks the truth!

[@gregy.]

Love these videos Astrobiscuit 😃

[@carloscoca1385]

Absolutely amazing vídeo Rory!!! Have a very good christmass too!!!

[@joeimbesi99]

Love your delivery your a scream!

[@HerbsmanRevs]

Awesome, I have that exact 8" GSO scope :D ...and a 65/420 TS quadruplet. The GSO has been great for visual and AP for many years, but I haven't tried the TS quad yet.

[@goose300183]

Wow! Glad to see the good old Newtonian get some love here. It has actually further encouraged me to buy an EQ6-R pro to put my 200p on! Should be a killer combination once I get it ordered (and bring myself to spend the best part of 2 grand on it ...) Currently on a homemade Dob mount, but I just want a bit more out of it for photography and have the ability to track things properly.

[@TheBignick243]

Oh Man! Christmas has come early!! Santa Biscuit is here with the goods!

[@eiregonzo97]

great content as always!!! Never stop

[@LaLa4iZ]

you know these are some of my fav videos i love to watch online, saver the moments they are uploaded :)

[@mattb7895]

Dammit Rory! You've done it again. Your videos are amazing.

[@epicjcl6345]

It’s always great when my two favourite astronomers say each other’s names

[@td6935]

Lyaphines discovery was so stunning!!!!!

[@GarnettLeary]

Fantastic video. Inspired me. I love the Pulp Fiction shirt.

[@mintsauce101]

I’ve got an old TAL-1 sat in the garage, it’s great for checking on the Moonmins 😅

[@user-kv7vw6bk2b]

Can’t wait Astro love your videos from Manchester

[@ThoughtandMemory]

Great video. Worth waiting for. Clear skies

[@Astrobiscuit]

cool

[@TunioMir]

HAVENT EVEN SEEN IT AND IM EXCITED - SO HAPPY

[@mrrockenrock]

Great Video! For the curious, the nebula person is Sophia Paulin. She is the Teleskop Service (TS) Ambassador, and really takes her astro seriously with 100hrs exposure on some Astrobin images such as M81/M82 under username lyaphine. I have been imaging 5 yrs, and in 2 yrs she has more hours. Maybe my weather issue vs Germany.

[@robertdewar1752]

Nice video. The Dobsonian mount is - well, a system of mounting (usually) a Newtonian reflector. Regards.

[@raycarey21]

I came across your channel last week and it ignited a long dormant desire i had to get into stargazing. Your content is both witty and informative. Very entertaining. I bought a celestron astromaster 80az and wondering if it'll be any good for viewing neighbouring planets?

[@adamcarpenter7823]

Price aside, a decent SCT paired with Hyperstar is the best all around choice if you can only have one scope. Planets at f/10 native (visual and imaging), DSO's at F/6.3 with a reducer and F/1.9 with Hyperstar for widefield (imaging only). I think Cuiv even stated that if he could only have one it would be a Celestron C6 with Hyperstar.

[@Astrobiscuit]

i too think the sct is the best all round scope...see end of this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKQknWemMSairs but its more expensive and it doesn't quite sit at the wobbly atmosphere resolution limit like an 8 inch newt does... so for pure deep space astrophotography i think the 8 inch newt def hits a sweet spot.

[@eviain]

Great content as always Rory 👌

[@777Elt]

Great watch! Thanks.

[@clearskiesforever7154]

Ah, new video! Can't wait 👍

[@kevinashley478]

Why dont companies make newts with only one arm for the secondary mirror? Or thinner veins?

[@ChristianPsencik]

Brilliant video! Just wish we had heard which scope Pink Bunny likes best.

[@Astrobiscuit]

he likes the camberwell carrot shaped ones🤣

[@Sergion-j8w]

Can wait hurrryyyyy

[@Fractalite]

Great video ! I got to interview John Dobson in Australia 35 years ago for a magazine article . He was not really interested in telescopes per se and couldn't understand why amateurs obsessed over them so much . He was really interested in Cosmology and Spirituality , and what easily built large scopes could show people so they would really believe by actually seeing, telescopes were purely and end to a means for him . If I remember correctly he was a proponent of the Steady State theory of the origin of the cosmos , always a quite unpopular view ! He was very humble , could have had anything on the lunch menu on me, but chose a $4 Pumpkin soup and a glass of "intergalactic oxygen"" ( water ) to the great amusement of the waiter . My favorite story he told was how he sent a 24" telescope mirror across America , with postage stamps attached directly to the glass . His belief was that if everyone handling it in the postal chain could see exactly what it was they would be careful with it ,. He said it arrived in perfect condition . That was the kind of alternative thinker he was . ( And there was also the story of how his then 10 year old son came to be conceived at 64 years of age , and it involved a 40 gallon metal barrel full of water for grinding a mirror on, and a rattlesnake ....)

[@Astrobiscuit]

Interesting thx

[@cruikshank]

I haven’t watched an Astrophotography video in almost 6 months. But this was a great one to get me excited about shooting Orion, the Pleiades and other objects again. I’ve been bummed by a new neighbor who installed a massive led floodlight the shines into my yard. He needs to aim it down and occasionally turn it off. 🤯 Thanks Rory for your humor and spreading knowledge.

[@Astrobiscuit]

yes he does

[@dunringill1747]

Very entertaining and interesting. Thank you.