Dark Sky Astrophotography Camping: Imaging The Embryo Nebula (NGC 1333)

[@phildavis4878]

It still did an excellent job I was quite fascinating and thanks for the images

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I appreciate the kind words and am glad you found it fascinating! 😎🐶

[@Aerostar509]

That looked like a fun adventure for you and Shadow. So many simple things that can go wrong while imaging.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Yes there are! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. 😎😂

[@collenemeeks5212]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks Collene! 😎🐶

[@TheKimworldwide]

Absolutely beautiful! Hopefully I can see the meteor shower tonight 🙏♥️ You can never put a price on times like this. The best things in life are priceless! Tell Shadow hello and he looks spectacular 🙏 Stay safe and thank you again.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks and Shadow’s rail is wagging with delight! 😎🐶🐾

[@thecampingastronomer8554]

What a great campsite Lance, and a stunning final image. Hope the mount is OK 👍

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Hello John! Thanks so very much. The mount survived yet again the abuse I put it through. The campsite is in Snow Canyon. It truly is one of the most beautiful canyons in the USA. I am fortunate to live not far from the mouth of it. You would love it, I’m sure! 😎🐶

[@brieslew]

Great video. You've got me fantasizing about living in southern Utah, I was fortunate enough to live in St. George for a month and I absolutley fell in love with the landscape. What a special spot and such a perfect environment for astronomy! Hello from Washington!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Southern Utah is truly beautiful! I love the red stone, blue skies, and the desert landscapes. Washington is a beautiful state too in a totally different way. We live in a beautiful country! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😎🐶

[@lukesastro2380]

Great image Lance!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks! It was a challenge for sure in post processing. 😎🐶

[@jerryhill4074]

What campground?

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Snow Canyon Staye Park

[@jerryhill4074]

Beautiful

[@thek-manlizzard1879]

You da man!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks! 😎🐶

[@AlanHowellphotovideo]

Hi Lance! Super nice image of the Embryo Nebula! It's a stunning target indeed with the star formation areas behind the dark clouds. You really have that newt dialed in well, and I like the nice tight star spikes you get with it on the large stars. I tried to capture the Geminids last night but only got to see a few before the clouds rolled in. Went for a big challenge, as I was hoping to show some folks the meteor shower via livestream from a Hyperstar'ed Edge 8' @ f/1.9, or my Rokinon 35mm @ f/1.8. I've been looking to schedule a camping trip to do a similar camping astro episode on my channel (via livestream hopefully) and would love to pick your brain about locations, setup, and maybe the possibility of a collaboration sometime in the future. I have a small teardrop camper that's rigged for astro and other outdoor adventures and I'm still dialing it in. I know you're more out West, and I am on the East coast, but I would love to do a show with you and Shadow sometime. My dog Thea is also the star of many of my videos lol. Clear skies and ad astra!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Hey Thanks Alan! Really appreciate the kind words. Shoot me an email and we can follow-up on some collaboration ideas. [e-mail]

[@AlanHowellphotovideo]

@@adventuresofshadowdog Awesome! I'll do just that. Looking forward to hearing about your journey and some advice. Much appreciated!

[@AstroAF]

Beautiful image Lance!! Sorry you had that counterweight bar strike on your table and lost imaging time! Hopefully no problems with the mount. Maybe check your backlash. I bet it’s ok though. Also glad it didn’t knock over your table and computer! Hey, I think Shadow was busy looking for me 😉 Cheers! Doug

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Shadow is always looking for you now. I’ve been trumped! Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting! Live your channel @astroAF!

[@michaellordi9578]

Your best shot, that I’ve seen, yet! I wonder how the Webb telescope would image it in IR? Shadow’s down vest goes with his coyote jacket nicely, even the wife approves : )

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks! I too think this is my best shot yet. Really appreciate you for watching and commenting. 😎🐶

[@michaellordi9578]

I really like how the adjacent stars are now coming out in pinpoint focus. Give me a shout if you come back through Santa Fe, I just started off rockhounding we can have an informal meetup.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I hope to go back to NM next summer. I'll hit ya up! Thanks!

[@dianekanady2522]

What canyon are you in this time, Lance? Your image turned out beautiful. Dee Dee

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

That is Snow Canyon again! It’s such a beautiful canyon. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@dianekanady2522]

@adventuresofshadowdog oh my goodness, I must get up there and investigate. I did not know there were camping places like that.

[@collenemeeks5212]

I watched it agian. The black clouded material looks like a rabbit chasing a cat. If you inlarge the colorful area. It looks like a man reaching through a door to a star. Is this the same nebula that was used in," It's a wonderful life. " looks like it to me. You do fantastic work. It's really amazing.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

It’s so fun to hear what others see in these nebulae. It’s very much like looking at clouds here on earth. Everybody sees something a little different. Years ago when I lived in Japan, I learned that they refer to “The Rabbit In The Moon.” We, of course, refer to “The Man In The Moon.” But take a look at the next full moon. Once they pointed it out to me, sure enough, there is a Rabbit! Thanks as always for watching and commenting!

[@collenemeeks5212]

I am glad to say something about your videos. There really fun to watch. Have a wonderful Christmas. Try to catch Santa next time. Lol😂

[@WobblyProductions]

Good to see I’m not the only one who makes dumb mistakes.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Hahaha! Believe me, you are NOT! Good to hear from you. Happy Holidays!