Astrophotography 4th Time Lucky Andromeda & Wizard Nebula

[@AZ4Runner]

great video Simon! it just goes to show the trials and tribulations of an astrophotographer. That Obsy is a godsend. Open and/or close at a moments notice. can't wait to see you running it with NINA. lovely images! CS

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Jason👍 You’re right, it is a godsend! If this was easy mate, everyone would do it! And not just us mad buggers🤣🤣 I think you’re making better progress than me with Nina! I’m working on it! Clear skies!

[@LogansAstro]

Aahhh the joys of astrophotography. Things often never quite go to plan but we love it anyway. I feel your pain regarding the dew - quite a few nights over the last couple of months have left my equipment absolutely dripping with dew and I've had to dry things down with a towel. Great images at the end by the way.

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Logan, dew really is a pain, it can’t be doing the equipment any good! Nothing we can do about though, apart from get the towels out🤣 It would be boring if nothing went wrong! Struggling a bit with Nina now, but I’ll get there! Clear skies👍

[@nightscapejournals]

The effort was worth it, Simon - two beautiful images there! That did provide some comfort that those nights where nothing seems to work aren’t just me!! Thanks for sharing, as ever. 👍

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Paul👍 Definitely not just you mate🤣 It would be boring though if it all went well every time! Thanks for watching and clear skies!

[@bobcoats4907]

Very relatable tales of woe Simon. I’m sure we’ve all starred in this movie!

[@SimonsAstro]

Hey Bob, lol, yeah we’re all Oscar winners at this mate🤣 Thanks for watching! Clear skies👍

[@Astrobloke]

The struggle is real. Great job sticking to it though mate as you have 2 cracking images there. I think I spoke with you on all those nights...lol. Clear skies mate

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Glenn, you did 😀 The struggle is definitely real mate, I know you’ve had your own issues with gear, but glad you’re getting there now mate! Nina here we come!😀 Clear skies!

[@DSOImager]

Watching your rig run through the meridian flip, I uttered to myself how much I love this hobby :)

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks James, I always like to check the meridian flip🤣! You never know!!

[@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy]

UK weather ... don't you just love it! I've been going through an extended cloudy period here, but that is about to clear up. (One of the perks of being a meteorologist, ha!) Speaking of love, that is what you will do with NINA. It's not all that difficult. There are two sequence routines to choose from, a simple and an advanced. To open and close your dome, you will need to use the advanced sequence, but I am sure Glenn will be able to easily get you going. Speaking of dew, welcome to my world. And yes, I too have forgotten to turn that dew heater on and ended up with the same problem you had. You can program that in NINA. Isaac from IcemanAstro just published a great video about using the advanced sequencer in NINA. Great final images. Now go at get that Rosette.

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks so much Pat😀 Good to know I’m not alone in forgetting that dew heater! So you have a lot of dew in Savannah Georgia then!! Damn that dew🤣 I saw Isaac’s video, yeah I’ll be going back to that for tips! I know I’ll love Nina when I can get my head around it! And yeah, Glenn will be helping me with the roof👍 Hope your bad weather clears up soon mate, being a meteorologist gives you a heads up I suppose, but you can’t change it though🤣(I wish) Thanks for watching Pat and clear skies to you👍

[@davewilton6021]

Nice video and images! We've all suffered through such weather and stupid mistakes. You're not alone in that.

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Dave 👍 Nice to know I’m not alone😀 Clear skies!

[@sevenskiesastro]

Lovely captures there Simon. M31 is superb especially. Clear skies bud

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks so much Rob👍 Clear skies to you mate!

[@DavidCotePhotography]

Simon, great image! In spite of all the dew and weather issues. Dew is one issue I don't have to deal with here in Phoenix, but occasionally it does raise it's ugly head. But like all of us, we learn to push through issues and move forward. Great results! CS.

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks David, we do suffer with dew quite a bit! As you say, we just push through the issues! But it’s always worth it in the end😀 Thanks for watching and Clear Skies!

[@Tony-Elliott]

Hi Simon I really feel for you mate ,we get so few clear skies that when things don't work out it must be so frustrating, well done for sticking with it you managed to get two great images

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Tony, it can be frustrating, but it’s all part of the fun🤣 Thanks for watching mate👍

[@petesastrophotography]

Fantastic images Simon! Re the camera dew heater....been there, done it, got the t-shirt! I think it's probably happened to everyone at some point. Nice observatory as well btw!

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Pete! Glad to know I’m not alone! I’ve got several T. Shirts 🤣Thanks for watching and clear skies 👍

[@OlliesSpace]

Ye I've been here Simon definitely painful. Ive certainly had my gear dripping plenty with dew. Good luck with NINA 👍

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Ollie, I think we’ve all been there mate😀I’m gonna need good luck with Nina, had a play last night🤦‍♂️

[@nikaxstrophotography]

Well worth the effort and the drawbacks mate great result!

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Nik, yeah it’s worth the effort mate😀Thanks for watching, clear skies!

[@Astro_Shed]

Another great video Simon, and your not on your own having wasted nights, but well done for sticking with it, this hobby can certainly be very frustrating…great images in the end though…clear skies..👍🏻

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Stuart👍 This hobby does try your patience for sure! But worth it in the end😀 Thanks for watching and clear skies!

[@tullyfisher]

Cool video Simon. I'm sure you'll like N.I.N.A. very much to control your rig(s)..and especially the roof. So sorry you lost precious imaging time due to the dew... But your guiding was really excellent the night after that.,wow. How did you do that? Amazing! ;) Very nice M32 and Wizzard nebula! cs

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Tully, I’ve started learning Nina now! It’s a great program for sure! Loosing data unfortunately comes with the hobby mate! My EQ6R Pro mount has always given me good guiding numbers right out of the box! Guess I’m lucky, careful balancing helps, and being on a permanent pier!😀 Thanks for watching and clear skies👍

[@dumpydalekobservatory]

This year has been pretty poor for imaging I must admit only managed a few hours here & there this year, great images mate clear skies (I hope)

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks Tich👍 It’s been crap mate🤣 It can only get better! Clear skies!

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Nice.

[@SimonsAstro]

Thanks mate👍👍

[@libertywinguk]

Just switched to nina lots of conversations with glenn lol but ive got it now

[@SimonsAstro]

lol, I’m having lots of conversations with Glenn too🤣 I’ll get used to it soon enough! Thanks for watching!