Dobsonian EAA For BEGINNERS

[@DobsonianPower]

LEVEL UP: Learn how to apply DARKS in EAA using SHARPCAP: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpnZgml5o5p3jKc

[@VijayCD]

Buying a telescope was my Longterm wish and I recently fulfilled it by buying an 8" dobsonian telescope. Your videos are enlightening... I was confused whether I should by a astrophotography camera, your video cleared that. Loved your simple explanations and the flow. Love from Chennai, India. Thank you

[@DobsonianPower]

Thank you. You chose well with the 8" 👍

[@azrayastrophotography2260]

Another great video Tiago. I will have to use some of the settings that you suggested. Taking images by way of EAA seems the quickest way to get things done. Good job.

[@DobsonianPower]

It is Ray, it is. I'm glad you want to try. You have all the tools and I'm sure it will give you even more great moments in your life.

[@rauladdams5709]

Your videos are really helpful! Thank you!

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍

[@jonathanshields2016]

Great videos Tiago. I have an 8 inch dob and i hope to give this a try. Obrigado!

[@DobsonianPower]

Great!

[@ckotty]

Very helpful Thanks 👍🏽😘

[@DobsonianPower]

👍💪

[@szolling]

Thanks!

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍

[@avt_astro206]

Very good Video tiago. Sombrero Is A Stunner Galaxy!

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍👍

[@raueugen9047]

I will write down the adjustments sequences in order you told, along with their values. Because my dob is 10" close to yours, and have identical cam Zwo Asi 294 MC (uncooled)Thank you very much / Obrigado

[@saeedmughal7249]

Sir, I really enjoy your videos and get information

[@DobsonianPower]

👍

[@quasar9058]

Very easy explanation. Helpful video. Thanks a lot.

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍

[@joaquinfabrega]

Great video.

[@DobsonianPower]

Thanks 👍👍

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍

[@terrystroth3493]

Tiago, I'm a subscriber and watch all your "very well done" videos! Question: I use a GSO 8" dob. If I bought a ASI224mc, would I be able to get focus without needing any other equipment, like barlow or focus extender etc?

[@DobsonianPower]

Yes i have focus with it on my 8" and also my 12". The 224 is inexpensive and good but remember it has a small sensor, thus, small capture area.

[@massimilianomaremonti5028]

Hi Tiago.I’ m going to buy my first telescoph .It will be a DOBSON 150/1200 mm .Is it GOOD to be used with the EAA!!??I mean, you explain with your video that you bought initially an equatorial platform .How much costs an equatorial platform for a DOBSON!??Thanks a lot.

[@DobsonianPower]

Depends. Mine is from geoptik italy. 150mm is 6" you can buy this instead and has goto and tracks the sky amzn.to/47pCbYP?E2%AD%90AMZN%F0%9F%8C%8DBest%20Beginner%20Portable%206%22%20GO-TO%20Dobsonian%20Telescope&

[@roelboudry]

nice done

[@DobsonianPower]

Thanks Roland 👍

[@benenneen]

Hello, could you help me decide if I should get a 6.7 mm explore scientific 82 degree eyepiece or the 8.8 mm version?

[@raueugen9047]

"and now we go to the histogram tab " how you manage or explained wich button you pressed? Remember for those wich don't know on Sharpcap there are 4 kinds of histograms ! ATTENTION! Many fellows don't know is same clear or reset Be aware not spreat this ambiguity/confusion ! This reset is plued either pefire live stacking and after.Many are confused ; I am derouted, myself aply them without much thinking like a robot

[@JBAsnds]

Hi, great video! I was just wondering whether this is all still possible with an untracked dobsonian. I'm aware you won't be able to get those longer exposure times but I just wanted to know :)

[@DobsonianPower]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2nSZ2Ccnstsh8k

[@hellR1de]

Hi! Newcomer to the fold, here. Great videos for beginner like me. Now I know how to push a bit further my exploration. I couldn't see it in the description - the link to all your resources does not work, it seems - but what equatorial platform did you end up buying ? :)

[@DobsonianPower]

Thanks for reporting. It was working all day, it should be the server down. If you need you can go there through this link: beacons.ai/dobsonianpower I use the geoptik platform

[@MrJoJo1991]

Not sure whether I missed it, but which EQ platform are you using? What maximum exposure times are possible? Thx for the informative Video and nice explanation!

[@DobsonianPower]

I use this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_MoXWva6ppacU

[@76SABERA]

Tiago,thanks for detailed video.i have beginner Telescope Meade 70mm az.can I use it for moon photography?if yes which camera you suggest?

[@DobsonianPower]

you can see here the result i had with 2 zwo cameras and a similar telescope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWaTnH6fgt-Kbq8

[@treyphillips118]

Great video! Where did you purchase your platform?

[@DobsonianPower]

In Europe. You can find it at www.geoptik.com

[@JagJohal]

Exactly what I was looking for. What's the light pollution like in your area?

[@DobsonianPower]

Bortle 5

[@bj25astrofishing49]

Good explanation, thanks. I have an 8 inch Orion dobsonian and would like to get an equatorial dobsonian mount for tracking 👍🏻

[@DobsonianPower]

You should. It's really a game changer for our dobs.

[@bj25astrofishing49]

@@DobsonianPower really yes! It has good optics, it just lacks tracking with that type of mount. Thanks

[@DobsonianPower]

@@bj25astrofishing49 it's a great telescope. Really only need tracking to boost it.

[@bj25astrofishing49]

@@DobsonianPower yes I will consider it; 👋🏻 greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@citylimitsphoto]

Do you have settings for the SVBoney 205? Great video.

[@DobsonianPower]

I don't have that cam

[@athanasiosargyris1486]

Hey Tiago, new viewer.. New to the rabbit hole that is the telescope scene.. If you buy a GOTO 12-14" enabled dob, do you still need an equatorial platform? And for context, I would like to venture down EAA with my dob at somepoint. Thanks!

[@DobsonianPower]

Welcome. With a goto you don't need eq platform. EAA is a great way to enjoy the sky stay with us to get there easier.👍

[@Volans2000]

Antes de ver os seus vídeos, nunca tinha ouvido falar das plataformas equatoriais. Como funcionam? Já percebi que coloca o telescópio em cima da plataforma e ela de alguma forma desloca o telescópio, simulando uma montagem equatorial. Mas como? Só em azimute, deixando a altura ao cuidado do utilizador? São muito caras? Fica a sugestão para um vídeo. 😉

[@DobsonianPower]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_MoXWva6ppacU

[@Volans2000]

OK, já percebi que o telescópio fica em cima da plataforma e esta tem um quadrante que vai inclinando o telescópio entre os limites de 1h. Quando chega a esse limite, tem que reiniciar a plataforma e voltar a encontrar o objecto, para o observar durante mais 1h. A plataforma tem uma escala para regular a latitude (que é igual à altura do pólo celeste). No entanto, inclinar o telescópio 38°... A sua plataforma na imagem não parece tão inclinado.

[@michael-mvtd]

Do you have a gallery of images taken with your dob? Also interested to know what eyepieces you've invested in.

[@DobsonianPower]

As what I love is to watch, I only upload pictures once in a while. You can see here a compilation 9 months ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZSVdJl4fcuFga8 and my 3 eyepieces are here in this Playlist Telescope VISUAL Observation - Eyepieces, Barlow, Tips, Tricks: kzbin.info/aero/PLwDHWF6gc4I4LGj1PTzGjELecdj_xxZRE

[@CJFromGroveStreet]

Can you do more untracked deep space astrophotography with the 8 inch dob ? I am getting a 8inch dob with 800mm focal length . Must be good for deep space and planets right ?

[@DobsonianPower]

@CJFromGroveStreet yes. You have tons of live streams with my 8 inch where you can learn EAA if you like. But it doesn't matter the telescope, the method it's the same so i recommend you to join our live streams

[@samiblidi9510]

Grand Bravo pour cette très intéressante et utile vidéo . En effet j'utilise un Nikon D5200 monté sur mon N203/1000 GOTO j'obtiens de belles nébuleuses planétaires M57 M27 ou amas M13 mais entourées après empilement sequator uniquement de très peu d'étoiles ( grosses et baveuses).Même chose avec M31 où j'obtiens le cœur mais pas assez d'étoiles !! S'agit il de la Coma ? Dois-je réduire la focale comme vous ? J'ai aussi une camera bresser full HD deepsky 1;25.que j'utilise pour observer les planètes. Serait-elle meilleur pour le ciel profond ? A priori oui en utilisant le logiciel sharpcap !! Un grand merci pour les conseils

[@DobsonianPower]

Yes, you could be Oversampling. I never used DSLR to imaging. The best option is a dedicated astro camera like the ZWO cameras.

[@SimonsAstronomy]

This is me

[@soureel]

I'm curious about the Bortle rating of your skies. I live in Bortle 5. Is EAA still a good option?

[@DobsonianPower]

yes. i'm bortle 5

[@frankmorris1623]

I am having problems setting up my goto I am in Brisbane Australia and Iam not sure of the sky I should puting into the the handset. I have it on the south and east sky. Is this right

[@DobsonianPower]

I don't have a goto, i can't help you. Try to google it to see if you find the instructions for your goto telescope or contact the seller.

[@carlosnascimento8976]

boa noite Tiago, onde consigo uma plantaforma equatorial para o meu dobson de 10 polegadas ? obrigado

[@DobsonianPower]

Na Astroshop

[@WestSiderPL]

Hello sir. Which program is better in your opinion: ToupSky or SharpCap?

[@DobsonianPower]

Sharpcap

[@T.K.9]

Recently got a 10 inch StellaLyra dobsonian and now interested with doing EAA. Just looking to see which good zwo camera to try as a start that is not too expensive. Looking at the 224 or 178 so far. Or what would you recommend. Mostly starting out as I see the camera you have is definitely better but also more expensive. And then an asterion ecliptica pro for tracking.

[@DobsonianPower]

Congrats for the 10". I strongly recommend the zwo294 for your Dob. Mine is the uncooled version which is cheaper. If you can't, the 224 and 178 are ok but you will want a larger sensor in the future. I have a video about my camera choice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4nbYZeMeMyDbaM

[@T.K.9]

@@DobsonianPower Thanks for the recommendation! I will try get the 294 in the near future. I shall check out the video =)

[@DobsonianPower]

@@T.K.9 please give us feedback about the Asterion. So far at least with the 8" it does the job for a few people i know but i would like to know how it goes with the 10"

[@eversonmayer8044]

I do not need an equatorial platform if the dobsonian telescope has a “go to”, do I?

[@DobsonianPower]

Right. The go-to find and track as well 👍

[@MitchKarajohn]

How is the earth rotation being counteracted for these long exposures? Is it all done in the software or does the EQ base for the dobsonian has electronic tracking, I am not sure I got that part

[@DobsonianPower]

The dobsonian is over an equatorial platform which tracks the sky. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_MoXWva6ppacU

[@MitchKarajohn]

@@DobsonianPower thanks! Watching it now! I am in the process of choosing my first telescope and I want something that will allow me to do decent visual astronomy at first but also start doing photography at some point. Up until now I thought photography was impossible on a big ass dobsonian, and it was the only factor that made me look for smaller ones (with whatever that means for the visual astronomy experience). Thanks for your videos man!

[@DobsonianPower]

@@MitchKarajohn you need tracking. Buy a go-to telescope or buy a regular dobsonian and also buy an eq platform. One or the other.

[@chrisg9602]

What mount is that😊

[@DobsonianPower]

It's a Dobsonian telescope over an Equatorial platform. Super simple mount

[@ikbenvoetbal]

Would it be as sharp as this with a go-to system?

[@DobsonianPower]

yes

[@winterpatriot1429]

Sir, I understand you’re using SharpCap for image capture, but I wanted to ask - what software are you using for scope/go-to/tracking management? If it is also SharpCap, how so? Am rewatching a lot of your videos just trying to learn as much as I can .. but, there’s a lot to learn! Enjoying it though .. well, with few instances of ugly language. Ha!

[@DobsonianPower]

i use sharpcap for everything. You should participate in my live streams to understand how. Impossible to explain here

[@dw6528]

Tiago - I have a question regarding the Equatorial platform. I seem to recall you mentioning that it can be adjusted for a given latitude. If that is true - you perhaps have a document or manual that the company provides for how to do that? Is it possible that document is available online somewhere - where I can download it and look at it? Sincere thanks!

[@DobsonianPower]

Online i don't know but i have pdf manual. If you're on our discord i can post there

[@dw6528]

@@DobsonianPower DW: Thank you Tiago! I'm not on discord - but I am a member at Cloudy Nights. If you are a member perhaps I can reach out to you directly from within their platform?

[@DobsonianPower]

you can but i think the file is too heavy to send there @@dw6528

[@dw6528]

@@DobsonianPower DW: I will reach out to you there.

[@adonai4355]

Nice video..Hi I have SVBONY SV501P Beginner Astronomical Telescope HD Night Vision Moon Star.. can i make some improvements to my telescope if it possible thanks you hope you answer my question ❓

[@DobsonianPower]

That's a cheap telescope. I also have a cheap telescope from celestron. Just enjoy it the best you can as it is and save to buy an 8 inch dobsonian. You will love it. 👍

[@adonai4355]

@@DobsonianPower thank you 👍

[@saeedmughal7249]

Sir, if you are in USA, please tell me which company Dobsonian telescope I buy

[@DobsonianPower]

From USA: 8" GSO Dobsonian telescope: bit.ly/3NPhnjy 12" GSO Dobsonian telescope bit.ly/3akT8eE

[@saeedmughal7249]

I am very thankful for your reply

[@t0lex14]

Or if you have the money, buy gen 3 pvs14 night vision device and you will not need cameras, tracking, editing too see things, even light pollution will not be a problem.

[@DobsonianPower]

I hope they manage a way to lower prices in the future. That will be a game changer for NV.

[@KermitSF]

At this point it's astrophotography💀

[@DobsonianPower]

Naah. Not yet...almost

[@ugochanneltv5600]

for starting eaa do you recommend the virtuoso 150gti or the manual 8 inch dob? Considering that goto tracks objects

[@DobsonianPower]

If the 8" has goto, the 8". If not, the virtuoso

[@ponapo9653]

Thanks!!!

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍