Astrophotography with a DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE!

[@astrocarone9671]

5:50 12+ years of astro, and look at that reaction. That's what it's all about.

[@davidspyra1827]

This is one of the coolest thing with looking at DSOs with a camera live (EAA). One can show so many cool objects and it’s so fascinating every time

[@Universe_boy14]

Can you point your telescope to iss

[@psycho0086]

Binod

[@saharatta2914]

You lucky you have a lot of telescope and me have 🥁90 telescopes no I am joking I have 0 telescope

[@jwastroimaging2711]

@@Universe_boy14 best when the ISS is in lunar transit and in Earth shadow.

[@michaelgalaxy]

One of my favorite videos so far. It shows beginners what that "OMG!" feeling is like. What a feeling when you see things for the first time.

[@absorbingphotons]

Loved this! Excited to see more of what you do with that 14" Dob...such a fun avenue of astronomy. They have satellite tracking for that now too, get that ISS shot!

[@DylanODonnell]

Every breath you take, And every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take, I'll be watching you.

[@billhughes1949]

LOL

[@M42-Orion-Nebula]

😂

[@imransultan9685]

Thanks Trevor, I always love seeing Dobsonian astrophotography! For the first two year of doing AP I exclusively shot untracked with an 8inch Dob. It's surprising how far an entry-level planetary camera (ZWO ASI120MC), good Barlow lens, and LOTS of patience will go towards shooting planets with a Dob. I was able to get some really exceptional pictures of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and Venus, but it took a lot of practice and sitting out in the cold/hot/mosquitos, trying to keep the telescope steady as the planet stayed on the camera sensor for only 3-5 seconds before drifting away. I eventually got an equatorial platform and shot some DSOs (Orion, Ring, and Dumbbell nebulae) with pretty decent results. While my dedicated AP rig produces far better results now, there is a unique thrill of shooting DSOs on a budget with the "wrong" equipment!

[@shubhamcweb]

Hi, I was considering getting a 10” f5 dob for visual but was wondering if I should add a barlow and a planetary cam to the list. I know imaging planets with hand tracking a dob is possible, but exactly how difficult is it? Is it possible to keep the planet in frame for like 30-40sec?

[@ianwatson8599]

Great video Trevor, I love your reaction to the ring nebula. That reaction takes me back to when I saw Saturn for the first time in my very basic telescope!

[@MrGp3po]

Astronomy and astrophotography offer endless fascination and pleasure. There are so many facets to the hobby- visual, photography, collecting, tinkering, computer processing, artistic expression, scientific learning, personal development, and much more. Whenever I feel like I'm getting burnt out, I just switch gears with new targets, or equipment, or try an old technique, or just sit outside in a lawn chair and watch the sky. I've tried photography with my 10" Dobsonian, even done some lucky imaging. This video makes me want to try out an astro camera on the big tube (my DSLR required a Barlow to focus). Thanks for another great video and for sharing your journey with us.

[@ZiggyPalffyLA]

Thank you for this, I recently bought a 10” Apertura Dobsonian but I’ve been regretting it because it’s nearly impossible to escape the light pollution where I live in the middle of LA. At night I’m surrounded by bright porch lights and motion-sensing lights, but this video at least gives me some motivation to continue trying.

[@dopcostica7601]

I can understand you, i live in rome 😢

[@waninggibbous5702]

I’m so jealous that you live in California 😂. Although LA is polluted, drive a few hours and you’re in Bortle 1. On the east coast, you basically can only get Bortle 3-4 within a few hours of driving.

[@ClearAlera]

Just got the same telescope and I swear to god it summoned 100% cloud cover for like 2 weeks straight. Still having fun playing around with it in the daytime at least lol

[@seek.l2215]

@@waninggibbous5702drive where bro 😭😭

[@TR6Telos]

I picked the wrong hobby 55 yrs ago, I like to be in bed for 9 o'clock!

[@Reptileowner]

😂

[@MisterSunday]

Too funny

[@perry3928]

Thanks Trevor. I just received the ZWO 224MC and the asiair plus for my 8se. Though planetary I'm going to explore and see what I can catch. You never know. Surprises is what makes this hobby so fun. Clear skies!

[@avt_astro206]

Awesome Trevor, I do Astrophotography with a Small reflector and An Alt-az Tracker! I remember my first time Taking pictures of moon and my first Telescope! It was insane! Loved the video

[@denodan]

Welcome to EAA astronomy. far simpler than astrophotography. EAA is viewing live stacking, and ASIair or Sharpcap is used for this

[@michaelvstheworld3680]

I had to look up what "EAA" stood for. Apparently, I have been doing it for years. Also, you wrote "EAA astronomy"😅. Sorry, I am turning into my father.

[@denodan]

A lot of people are now doing EAA and often use Dobs, or alt alz mounts.

[@xtm123]

I was scratching my head when you just mounted you camera straight to the focuser on your 8" Dob and I had to go back to look at that again. That must be a lower profile focuser than the one I have on my Orion Skyquest XT8. I had to use a 2" 2X Barlow lens to get my cameras to focus.

[@briankotak403]

There’s something about the simplicity of a Dob! Great video Trev and Ash! Dr B from Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦

[@christianbourque2933]

Great video Trevor! I started astrophotography just over a year ago with an 8 inch Dobsonian and a DSLR and a planetary camera! It's just amazing how much light those telescopes can gather. Now, I got a 10 inch Goto Dobsonian with a QHY268C and going deep space (ok, the camera might be overkill, but we always want bigger and better I guess 😂) I hope you're gonna try your 268 on that big 14 inch!!!

[@Fatal_Inertia]

This is great, I've been gearing up to do a full tutorial video on planetary imaging with a manual dob.

[@hilandmalt]

I shot an occultation of Saturn by the moon over 20 years ago. The vid is on my page. I used a hand held video camera with my TAL6" newtonian.

[@azrayastrophotography2260]

Great video, I have the 16" version and also do astrophotography with it as well. I use Sharp cap and live stack with it. Works great that way. Cs

[@universewonders1]

Sharpcap+dob is lots of fun😊

[@nassimagsb]

What an awesome video and incredible results !

[@hannesschnabel5078]

Great Video Trevor❤. Can you make a video were you look at the other planets like Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus or even Neptune.

[@tadlong4566]

This is what I love the most about your channel. You make astrophotography approachable for anybody that wants to try it. The WOW reaction you had is what makes it so fun. Of course, I enjoy the incredible shots you get when things are complicated and expensive gear is needed. But this is why I started watching, subscribed and then joined your channel. Four years later, and I'm still wowed by the wow moments. Thanks Trevor...for all of the virtual adventures we've shared together.

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

Thank you. I've been of this opinion since I started 6-7yrs ago. Just never had the $ or room to get a Dob.

[@philwachocki7958]

Ha everyone told me you can't do this. But here you are this is what I was doing a cpl years ago with a Meade 90. My results were as shocking to me as your gasp was. Nebulas no but, planetary, I don't have the edit skills for that. So cool

[@jasonallison8946]

I love this video! I feel seen with my 8" dob and cellphone. 😊 I've managed to shoot (some of) the rings of Saturn. I got a video of Io passing in front of Jupiter. But my favorite is a pic of the Andromeda galaxy. 😁

[@ruigerooie8055]

thank you so much! i bought the omegon eq-3 and thought i couldn't take any pictures, but it tirns out i can! i am going to try the ring nebula as soon ad the clouds clear up! so in about three days. again thank you so much!

[@jedislayer0719]

Thank you for making this video. All of the experts say that you need an equatorial mount, but when you’re on a budget, you’re forced to get creative. I’ve been taking long exposure DSO images with my Celestron 130SLT since December. It’s not as easy as it would be with a dedicated astrophotography rig, but it’s still allows me to experience the hobby

[@expatca4444]

This video is misleading beginners. You will be very limited in the kind of photos you can take and at the end you will be buying an equatorial mount anyways.

[@jedislayer0719]

@@expatca4444I’ve taken incredible pictures with my setup. It just requires a bit of patience and attentiveness. While I am saving up for an equatorial mount now, I wouldn’t have been ready to make a huge commitment like that without first being able to dip my feet in the water with a cheaper setup.

[@cuppasciencejoe]

Now this was an exciting watch! I have been wanting to get into astrophotography. Looks like I'll be getting a phone adapter for my 6" dop and going for the moon!

[@cuppasciencejoe]

@astrobackyard01 *Sigh* It makes me sad to see spam and bots like this, a friendly reminder to anyone out there who sees this, Ignore comments like these lol.

[@Bluubeamm]

That telescope looks more expensive than my 1988 Honda CRX...

[@TheHellfiremissile]

Thank you.

[@astrodojo1]

agree, great video!

[@deltacx1059]

As long as the mount is ok there shouldn't be a reason you can just strap a camera to the biggest scope you can get your hands on.

[@SMOKEY-JAYS-DIESEL]

Awesome work 👏🙌🙏

[@brianreynolds1098]

Trevor, leave it to you to marry AP with visual and make it sound as simple as turning on a light switch. Bravo! I'm gonna stay visual if that's O.K. with you but I'm impressed with the way you got the two to merge. See you at BFSP!

[@Kamugin1]

I was expecting far better results coming from a 14 inch aperture. Once I saw Saturn through a 12 inches dob and it looked amazing even to the eye.

[@luboinchina3013]

Just wondering, what happened to 11 inch HD? Great video. Also great to know that you too enjoy ASIAIR as much as I do. I have got Mini version and it is mindblowing what that little mini box can do and how much easier is it to use. Especially how much time saving it is. You really get the max from the clear skies and not wasting any minute using it.

[@ibkfin]

I take my "8 Dobby to the beach and allow people passing by to connect their phones and snap pics of the stars and Moon. Always a crowd pleaser

[@Ethan-Sailer]

I have a 10-inch reflector on an equatorial mount it and love it for its ability to pull in a lot of light for visual astronomy as well as getting some pictures of the solar system.

[@ShaunCurrier]

What mount?

[@GR8SALAD]

I really don't have a lot of money so I've struggled to get into this hobby. One of my biggest regrets is not buying an 8 inch dob earlier, I started getting interested in telescopes very late 2019. Then some funny little thing happened in early 2020 that (among many other things) made telescopes much more popular. I remember I think on amazon's prime day in 2020 I saw an 8 inch dob go on sale for $389.99. At the time I didn't do it because I didn't know if I wanted to commit "that much money" to something I wasn't sure I'd stay interested in (spoiler: I did stay interested). Later into 2020 and into 2021 telescopes started going up in price. At first I thought "huh odd, probably just a little price hike to manage the current demand spike, I'll get one later". And then they just kept going up... and up... and now an 8 inch dob is $700 instead of $450-500, and I'm starting to think it's not a temporary thing. Really disappointing to see this, and how no one mentions how much prices for this hobby have skyrocketed in the past 2-3 years Edit to say, same story with the Nexstar 8SE. I remember seeing people recommend it a lot as the super easy to use first telescope if you had the money, then in one fell swoop it went from $1100 to $1600 and I see people mention it less now because a lot fewer people are gonna have the money :/

[@cemoguz2786]

I really think if you lucky image on ring nebula and risk your pc to burn when you stacking you can take way better images with your dobsodian other than your own high end AP gear. I have one newt and one widefield telescope and this one got me thinking. Also another think is if you get Barlow you can get way better planets with that cam and aperture.

[@benle4]

Great video! I currently use an 8inch dob, and my phone. Is there an easy (relatively cheap) way to run a dedicated camera and use live View like you did in this video? I did check your equipment and a £3k camera is too much for me right now 😂 if there was a cheaper asi that could do a similar thing and be better than my phone I would be very interested! Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@Bomber_fireworks]

Can't wait to see Saturn & Jupiter through this 14 inch scope!

[@juliorgoni]

Hi Trevor, I’m guessing if you tried to connect the mount to ASIAIR and try to do platesolving?

[@LeeeB0]

i would like to know the same as i am trying to decide now between ASIAIR Plus or buy a mini PC and use Sharpcap for my 10" GOTO Dob. I hear ASIAIR does not work well with ALT-AZ GOTO (Synscan)

[@abubakr4777]

Bro, the timing of this video. I just purchased my first telescope yesterday and it was an 8” dob. Looks like I’m gonna have some fun when it arrives Monday!

I have been doing it with a Orion XT-8 on Sky-Watcher EQM-35 PRO.. Up here at northern lattitudes N60+ no need for hours worth of data when that light bucket does so well.

[@giannibtt]

I could achieve the same results on a non-GOTO-ready Dobsonian, using an equatorial platform, right? Soon I'll get an AsiAir Plus and a camera too.

[@tkos4]

I am using a dob 6" with smartphone adapter and the results are amazing. But because its untracked you can get max 1.6 sec exposure and iso 6400 is perfect for bright nebula

[@TMS5100]

Did anyone actually think you can't use a dobsonian for astrophotography? Weird.

[@sailorman8668]

To answer your question - Yes.

[@JemCruz]

Upcoming DIY equatorial platform next!

[@Spaceandthings1]

Man that music at the end what’s it called bc I need it

[@Patchii.on.60hz]

Should I buy a 80mm telescope for a starter

[@aethyr1388]

now take some of that youtube money and get an tom osypowski dob tracking platform and tell us how well or not it works for deep sky tracking.

[@camsmith5477]

As much as I hate nights when the moon is up for astro, I still find the detail that the moon shows when I image it, breathtaking..

[@JaceHarkup]

Hello Trevor! I would just like to say I love your videos and content. You have inspired me to get into astrophotography and taught me lots about it. Because of your videos I have brought many telescopes and mounts and I will continue to do so 😂. Because of you I have been able to understand so much more about the night sky, telescopes and astrophotography and I just want to say thank you. You are someone I look up to and am inspired by you. Thank you for your amazing work and content.

[@beaudamien]

I love your videos, you are so talented and educated you have taught me so much about how and what to use to get the best photo or image. Thank You.

[@robertwilson6918]

Hi there can you please tell me how tall the 350p flextube synscan goto dobsonian is in the base when in collapsed I am building a shed outside in my garden and I just need know the height of the telescope in the base when it's collapsed thanks and your video's are brilliant

[@jeremybest3227]

Everything I’ve ever done has been on a Dobsonian and I’ve got some fantastic images from that process.

[@DTOMSM]

Guys. There is another fake AstroBackyard. Watch out for him.

[@bricktipster]

Beginner here! I have a canon 5D Mark IV which is not a mirrorless camera. Would that still work? Also, how good is the 8 or 10 if I’m just planning on shooting the moon? Would you recommend that or go to a more dedicated Astro photography telescope that you have in your articles? Do you have recommendations for additional pieces that would be needed? Appreciate your time!

[@waynemangum6377]

Hi the views are wow

[@PetraKann]

I am not convinced

[@skycr1819]

Sure…

[@lukomatico]

Late to the party but I loved this video mate, perfect :-)

[@AstroBackyard]

Thanks brother!

[@akacagen]

Does anyone know if a non astro modified camera with an Optilong Pro filter would work just as good that with an astro modified camera with the same filter?

[@AstroSeabee]

No, the IR filter would still limit your Hydrogen Alpha. It will help a little but it’s is still limited

[@AstroSeabee]

It would help but it wouldn’t be just as good as using a dedicated CMOS cam like a ZWO.

[@absorbingphotons]

Depends on your target. If your target is entirely broadband, like many galaxies and star clusters, than the L-Pro can help cut down on light pollution. You won't see a huge difference vs. an astro modified camera for broadband targets, except for maybe a little more noise since it doesn't have cooling. If the target has narrowband elements like an emission nebula or planetary nebula, then the astro modified camera will pick up those details much better, whether or not you use the L-Pro.

[@akacagen]

Fantastic replies. I asked because my Astro modified camera is in for repairs. I was thinking of using my other camera for tonight's clear skies.

[@nathans9764]

Reflector telescopes are sold by diameter, but it's misleading. Since it's a "light bucket" you're looking at how much area the circle has. A 14" dob has over 3x the area of an 8" dob.

[@MarcNewhard]

Honest take, this is why my 8 inch dob sits in the corner collecting dust. Forget astrophotography. Getting everything aligned, swapping lenses, and being able to catch a glimpse of something (besides the moon) can easily take the fun out of star gazing. By the time you get something, you have maybe 10 seconds to view it before manually adjusting everything all over again. You’ll invest upwards of $1,000 for this experience. If you want to check out planets and deep space objects along with automatic sky tracking, get ready to spend a minimum of $3,000. The reality of this hobby is having an extra $10k lying around or making friends with someone who already has an extensive/expensive setup.

[@Guennie_]

Hello there Im a little bit stuck and wanted to know if you can help me? So we want to buy the Orion Mini 50mm Guide Scope and now I don't know what I need to buy to mount it on my telescope. Ive got a Meade ETX 90. Like for example which rings or where I can mount the rings on the telescope etc. And how could I connect a ZWO DSO Camera to it since the camera is M42X0.75 and the connection to eyepiece is 1,25"

[@dfi_djfromIndia]

Hi, your videos are a great help for enthusiasts like me..had a question as I plan on having a similar setup...did you need any backspacer to use the asi 513 mc on the 14"dob, or was it attached directly...

[@Gumbocinno]

Seeing this kind of thing really feels like peeking into a room your father told you not to go near as a kid. When I think about it objectively, it's utterly mind-blowing that we can do this, and it's only going to get better. Gonna be able to record an astronaut on the moon from Earth one day.

[@shubhamcweb]

While I get your feeling, it’s simply not possible for any earth based telescope to be able to image lunar landers let alone the astronauts. There simply isn’t enough resolution.

[@junesondrab3833]

WHat are the differences between the Apertura AD8 and the Starsense Explorer 150mm?

[@universewonders1]

You certainly can do astrophotography with a dob, i do it on my channel😊 will it be good as a proper rig and equatorial? Probably not but nothing beats the aperture of a dobsonian

[@brettatton]

Would the ASiair not work on the 14" Dob? Its a SynScan...so I'm thinking EQ Mod? The Plate Solving would center your target then.

[@Everything_I_Like.]

I have a question If i live near the equator An i wanna do astrophotography Does getting an az mount vs an EQ mount make a difference? Like field rotation like that?

[@jwastroimaging2711]

Did you? Did you image Jupiter and Saturn this fall? Love my dob for astrophotography but it is just toooo heavy for me to move about! Great video..."uuuuh..it's there!".

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

I'm grinding a 10 inch blank, it's at 4.5 right now. You're saying I could use it for astro and peeping, with a motor on eq mount?

[@kevinminns5272]

I own a Nikon d3500 and a etx125 telescope. When I attach the camera to the telescope I am on manual mode. I can adjust my shutter speed but not my aperture on the camera. In fact, the camera does not recognize the camera at all and will not work. Question: how are you photographing images with your 35mm camera without this obstacle.

[@HansMilling]

I guess the only thing the a dobsonian is bad for, is long time exposure as the object will rotate (especially the closer you are to the poles).

[@DarrenSweet-h8r]

Could i video deep sky objects with my phone n adaptor through a dob, nebula and star clusters etc

[@skye7690]

Yes you can, but SHOULD you? ;)

[@expatca4444]

Exactly, and thats the point. This video is misleading beginners. He didn't clarify that the photos will be very limited and at the end they will be buying an equatorial mount anyways.

[@chuckh4553]

was that the XT8?!?!?!?!

[@gnosis7662]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but when viewing some of the closer planets like Venus or Mars, since they are so bright, a large telescope like the 14" dobsonian isn't necessary. When it comes to those planets, I think a smaller refractor would do better and produce sharper images than a large reflector. A large reflector is better suited for deep space objects like galaxies and nebulas.

[@JimKearns]

Thank you for another great video. Although you said many times over the Dobsonian isn't meant for deep sky astrophotography, you didn't help viewers understand why not.

[@LeeeB0]

Hi Trevor, this is exactly what i am trying to get into right now, but have a question if you could be so kind to answer. Are you, or have you tried to use the ASIAIR to control the Dobsonian, so you just have to use 1 app to control everything (no more synscan)? and can maybe platesolve as well? thank you!

[@rageagtm]

What is your impression of the Asiair? I want to get a zwo camera as my Nikon dslr is too big for my virtuoso 150p to handle, but I don’t have a laptop to carry out to it, only a desktop so far lol. So thought of using an asiair for capture prior to processing on my desktop instead of purchasing a laptop etc..

[@chattywalrus8485]

Come on, Trevor, you don't stand a chance taking pictures instead of videos freehand with the smartphone! And, since you also have those cameras, put in a turret with an eyepiece and a camera; you said it yourself: it's all about the visual experience; did you look at the Ring nebula through an eyepiece, because I can only imagine how it must have looked to the telescope-aided eye if even the camera showed it like that? For the sake of my sanity, tell me you, astrophotographers, are not crazy enough to miss out on that!

[@vertisce2845]

I have an adapter for my Nikon D5600 that allows me to attach my barlow lenses right to it. Bam! Magnification!

[@Sphhhinx]

What does he say when he’s searching for the nebula and says, “even though it’s not made for this” I’m looking at purchasing a telescope and thought from what I’d researched that these big dobs were meant for deep space shots? If not what would be a better option for viewing nebulas and galaxies?

[@subhodeepmondal7937]

schmidt-cassegrain any time!

[@chrisw5742]

Footage you show us of the moon is lit from above then below. You showing us some fakery are ya??

[@JaceHarkup]

Hello Trevor! Love your videos! Btw do you have any merchandise? because if you did I would definitely buy some :)

[@Yusuf_19070]

hello i live in the northern hemisphere my telescope zooms 675x from the northern hemisphere which galaxies galaxies and nebulae what lens and lens should be attached with this telescope can you give me information😊

[@tonyvtc3]

Been there done that. With my 16” f4.45. And my 8” f6.

[@TPGNutJam]

What’s that song playing during when he sees the ring nebula? Also, awesome video!

[@MegaMichaeltodd]

Going from an 8" to a 14" isn't nearly twice as big, it's just over 3 times bigger.

[@Anoon]

Have y’all ever seen anything flying and unidentified?

[@tchoklat1]

What software/hardware did you use on your phone to slew the dob? Thanks.

[@raghuramanr8070]

😮I thought Venus would be better through DOB 8 but seems not so. Can you talk about the Seestar S50 and how does that compare with a dobsonian

[@AstroBackyard]

It could have been a lot better through the 8-inch - especially with a dedicated astro cam. I have not tried the SeeStar yet 😉

[@XPFTP]

i had a 12 inch zhummel was only 700 back in the day lol dang watertank to lug around

[@psycho0086]

Kyun Binod

[@vickomf1]

Took me a few minutes to figure out what the hell IPs is… 😂 EYE PIECE !