How to Image Saturn with a Telescope, PIPP, Autostakkert & Registax

[@henri-julienchartrand3387]

Finally, someone who takes the time to show and explain each step and not wiz thru at warp speed like so many others often do. I cant thank you enough. Henri-Julien

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That means a lot to me. I am glad you found the video helpful and appreciate your comment! Take care and clear skies!

[@ulisessolis3182]

I'll never forget the first time I saw Saturn trough my telescope, it was around 1 month ago and I really enjoyed it so much

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm so glad to hear that! It's such a wonderful sight to see!

[@ulisessolis3182]

@@LateNightAstronomy absolutely

[@parthd714]

"Last few days winter has arrived in my country, the skies were clear, and I took the opportunity to photograph some planets you helped a lot in teaching me how to process" - some guy who subscribed

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Enjoy the clear skies and thanks for your comment! -some guy who makes video1

[@kendalsmucker4899]

recent to the party, but the YT you planted 3 years ago still bearing fruit. 10/23

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is so good to hear! Saturn and Jupiter are both great targets right now. Clear skies!

[@jitterbal]

Love how you did that with a Dob - no tracking, no polar alignment, no guiding. Really good processing video too.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate you taking the time to let me know that! Tracking telescopes are great but I prefer the simplicity of a Dobsonian.

[@EmrahErginer]

Thank you very much. I was no able to shoot Saturn with my celestron 130 EQ and Canon 750 D. But after I watched your video, I made so... Thank you very much. Regards...

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm so glad to hear that! Take care and let me know if you ever have any questions!

[@EmrahErginer]

@@LateNightAstronomy thank you very much

[@revolverocelot2063]

Please never lose hope on posting videos we will always support you.you will get many views in the future. -A new subscriber

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate your support!

[@SirDerpsalot1]

Thanks a lot man, was lost within all these softwares until i saw your video

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad I could help

[@23Firejet]

As someone who’s new to the hobby and with a manual EQ mount I’ve learned a ton from this video, even the little details, thank you:)

[@LateNightAstronomy]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment!

[@compubyte2010]

GREAT VIDEO.. thanks for going thru it step by step !!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Of course! I hope you found it helpful and stop by with any questions down the road.

[@naturewatcher7596]

As a newbie I thought that without $$$ motorized/computerized telescope which holds the object in the center of your view field it's impossible to stack pictures and get a good final image. You literally saved me $1K+ by showing the way to achieve the good results using just a normal telescope on a tripod and some free but powerful processing software. Definitely something to try out next star gazing session. Thanks for sharing!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I really appreciate you sharing that! My goal through all of this is to show that the best way to start with astrophotography is to use what you have and then build from there!

[@spc7163]

This is so clear and straight forward Wow

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks for saying that. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@MADHIKER777]

Thank you for such a clear explanation... Subscribed!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that and am glad you found the video helpful!

[@earnestvellacott7739]

This video saved me from hours of headache! I was trying to use RegiStax for the whole thing, when i don't have a motorized telescope, and it just wasn't working. Thanks for all the info! Liked and Subscribed!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You're welcome! Best of luck with your images and clear skies!

[@earnestvellacott7739]

@@LateNightAstronomy Clear skies!

[@seyahneimad]

I’ve watched a lot of videos to try and understand the basics of this new hobby (new for me, that is). Your planet imaging instructions have been the most concise and helpful for me as a beginner. Thank you and looking forward to more.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I really appreciate that. I'll be adding more content in the near future regarding deep sky imaging. Take care and clear skies!

[@patrickstevenson8305]

I agree with Henri. I've watched many tutorials by people with boring voices wandering off on tangents until I found yours. I feel like you are talking to me. I know I can do this now. Thanks!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I really appreciate your comment and hope my video can continue to help you get into astrophotography and astronomy.

[@ChrisKonieczny]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@SvenHild]

Tried it yesterday with a Sony A6000 and a beginner refractor. Worked nicely! Very good instructions!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Excellent! Glad it worked well for you!

[@diegoiunou]

What I like the most is your serious approach to amateur astronomy.. Other astronomy youtubers act childish and immature, which baffles me. There's TONS of stupid topics to make videos of, but these guys choose astronomy... ASTRONOMY!!! FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate your comment! This is such a wonderful hobby that we share and I hope you found this video helpful. Let me know if you ever have any questions on anything.

[@neiltonks]

I've been trying to find a simple, yet in depth video on how to improve my images, you Sir have hit the nail on the head. Thank you As for your image, using a Dob and getting such amazing results is awesome.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad it was helpful! I hope to get out to do more imaging of Saturn in the coming months!

[@bullthrush]

A good overview, I have it written down so if I can get some acceptable images, I'm ready to process. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I am glad to hear that it was helpful for you! Take care and let me know how your results turn out.

[@dschenk952]

Thanks, I've captured Saturn a couple of times using my ZWOASI120MC thru a 102MakCas and am going to try tonight using my Canon 80D and my 6" dob. Your video was very helpful.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks so much and clear skies! Please share what you were able to get with me over on instagram.

[@avt_astro206]

Amazing great Details on Rings of Planet Saturn.❤️

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thank you very much!

[@AnasBenAbdullah]

Thank u so much. U'r the best photographer.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That's very kind of you to say. I enjoy shooting the night sky!

[@mohammedal-rasheed834]

Thanks, this is really helpful

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You are welcome! Clear skies and let me know if you ever have any questions!

[@PerrynBecky]

This is very helpful, and thanks for the links to these programs. You have a new subscriber. I'm very green at this hobby and I'm doing the moon right now, but I definitely have my sights on the other planets as soon as I can figure out how to fine tune my tracking motor on my EQ mount.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Welcome to Late Night Astronomy. Please let me know if you have any questions along the way.

[@jeremyhughes4197]

Just found this channel! Great stuff!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad you came across it. Welcome to the community and let me know if you ever have questions on anything!

[@tampatrainguy8486]

Really well done, just the right level of clarity and detail for a lot of folks that want to try this. Someone asked how I took similar images of Saturn and I posted a link to this video. Very engaging, your love of the subject shows through.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate your comment and you sharing my video with others. Take care and clear skies!

[@GarthGoldberg]

Super instructive video. Thanks much.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@czmiel5437]

This has to be the best channel I could find to start working with my astrophotography, thank you for your great work, it truly is toptier.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That really means a lot to me. Thanks so much!

[@FAstroHD]

One of the best videos out there explaining the whole process from start to finish and right to the point. Good job mate.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks so much! Now we just need to wait for Saturn to come back into view over the next few months!

[@FAstroHD]

@@LateNightAstronomy That will give me more time to learn, once my setup is complete...

[@nitin_tag]

Your teaching and explanation skills are fantabulous. I have become big fan of you.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thank you so much for saying that! Let me know if you ever have any questions and clear skies!

[@nitin_tag]

Yes sure👍 thanks! I have ordered my new gear , Ipolar attachment for my iOptron Skyguider Pro, William Optics RedCat 51 Petzval APO, 32mm UniGuide Scope, T ring for my Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera, 1.25 RedCat erecting Prism, Cat saddle handle bar. Which guide camera i should buy ? Basically I am from Offset Printing fraternity . I have a basic knowledge in Photography, (Done wild life and bird photography) having basic knowledge of Photoshop and Light Room.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@nitin_tag You've made some smart choices with your purchases. I do not currently have a use for a guide camera because my lens only shoots at 135mm. That wide of an angle doesn't really benefit much from guiding. Best of luck to you and check out my playlist series on astrophotography if you need anymore assistance with any of the setup or post processing.

[@nitin_tag]

@@LateNightAstronomy sure sir, Thank you!👍

[@ghazimalik]

Excellent tutorials! Thanks.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

My pleasure! Thanks and let me know if you ever have questions along the way.

[@BennyKleykens]

You've got an amazing talent. Never seen these topics explained more accesible. ❤

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is very kind of you to say! Clear skies!

[@robertboeckman]

Very helpful! Thanks a bunch.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Of course! Best of luck to you with your imaging!

[@navyskiier]

Just came across your video... Thanks for breaking down the work flow to make it easy for me to understand! I've subscribed to your channel for other tips and features!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks for the sub!

[@김초시]

Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

My pleasure!

[@jeffreyvictor3678]

Well Done! You took the time to show each process and to give an elementary explanation of what each piece of software will do! You make it look easy peasy!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate you saying that and am glad you found it helpful. Stop back by to let me know how things are going for you.

[@jaskiratsingh4330]

Really very helpful sir....thx for this 👌👌👍👍i m new to astrophotography and it helps me alot to process my image of saturn....once again thanku very much...

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is very kind of you to take the time and five me some feedback. Stop back by with any questions you may have along the way!

[@petset77]

Amazing. I can easily observe Saturn and Jupiter with my XT8, but have only handheld iPhone snapshot imaged them (most recently Jupiter two nights ago). I can't get clear focus (surprised?), and Saturn is now farther away, so dimmer... the phone camera sensor doesn't even pick it up right now. I don't have a DSLR or dedicated astronomy camera (ZWO or other) just yet, but watching the steps to bring out a beautiful photo on affordable, multi-use gear keeps me interested. I'm not going to spend thousands on a dedicated AP rig, because I enjoy looking at the sky instead of a screen. Thanks for another informative video.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ishanr8697]

Thanks, I got my video of Saturn this morning and it looks similar to yours. If I can get anywhere near your final image when I process this evening, I'll be thrilled!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that and am glad you found the video helpful. Stop back by with any questions you may have!

[@ishanr8697]

@@LateNightAstronomy I've been nailing it, in thanks part to your helpful guides. Check out my progress so far here: www.cloudynights.com/gallery/album/16891-learning-to-shoot-saturn/

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@ishanr8697 Killer images of Saturn! Well done and thanks for sharing!

[@Martillo_de_Dios]

@@ishanr8697 Wow! Those did come out nice! Thanks for sharing…

[@ishanr8697]

@@LateNightAstronomy It's been a while and I've gotten better, added alt-az tracking and a dedicated astro camera but I keep coming back to this video which helped me to get started. Here's my latest: cdn.astrobin.com/images/105716/2022/3ba78395-8b4f-4980-9be1-3459f5f5cd34.jpg

[@samiblidi9510]

Thanks for this useful Tuto

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Of course! I hope you get some great images of Saturn this year!

[@akasah2113]

Absolutely amazing.I like how you keep it simple. No unnecessary information. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that. Clear Skies!

[@tonytypes]

Wow awesome video! Been confused how the process was to stack images and your video made it very easy to understand. Thanks

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@consti-xe8cj]

i'll try photograph saturn next week

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Let me know how it goes for you!

[@astropeanutcat1953]

Thanks for this simple yet very informative video. =) Im excited to image saturn now.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

This Summer and Fall is going to be prime season for Saturn. Enjoy!

[@Pomdaddy]

Wow I am so glad I found your channel! Loved your video. Liked and subscribed. I have an 8" Zhumel and never thought I could do this with my scope.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate your support. The Z8 is very similar if not identical scope to what I have. Let me know if you have any questions and clear skies!

[@letszoomit365]

Great video! I started making a similar almost a year ago but never finished it and after seeing you have this one I fell no, I do not need to make mine finish 😅👍👍 Fun is that I use the exactly same programs, except I had the AS2 installed already so I did not update that one🤪 Thansk for a great video 🙏🙏

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video but would encourage you to still post yours if you have an interest! The more of us that share this with others the better!

[@letszoomit365]

@@LateNightAstronomy Thanks, You have a point there. My version was the ABSOLUTE easiest and quickest way (or at least what I know) It might show up some time then. I will just wait until I get the feeling of finish it 😀🙏👌

[@BorisPeguero]

Phenomenal! So glad that you went through this step by step. Thank you!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You are welcome. Please let me know if you ever have questions!

[@marcos.oliveira]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You're welcome. I hope you found it helpful and please stop back by for any questions you may have!

[@marcos.oliveira]

@@LateNightAstronomy I actually have a question. Do you think CMOS sensors like those in USB microscopes and borescopes work in amateur astrophotography?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@marcos.oliveira Hmmm. That would be an interesting experiment to test out. My best guess is that they may work better for planetary imaging then deep sky astrophotography but if you are able to give that a try get back to me and let me know how it goes.

[@buisito8119]

hello! I really want to say thank you so much it normally would have taken me a few videos to understand it but it only took me this video to understand what I need to do to get a good image of saturn.I subscribed thank you!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is very kind of you! Clear skies and keep me updated on how things go for you!

[@MrPabgon]

Very very good tutorial. Thank you. I'm going to try it tonight!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that! Let me know if you have any questions during the process.

[@diegosaltes]

Very clear and great result! I will go ahead and try this out!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks so much and let me know how your results turn out!

[@piotrkolasa1377]

Great job! It was first material about Stacking images which I saw and really it is powerfoul tool! Thank you very much

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MitchellGraff]

Truly excellent video, from start to finish - thank you!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is very kind of you to say! I hope your images of Saturn turn out well this year!

[@70jimartinez]

thanks !!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You are quite welcome!

[@editbalazs349]

Your videos are very inspiring me! Thank you!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that! Thanks for such a nice comment!

[@editbalazs349]

@@LateNightAstronomy You welcome, well deserves!

[@max11nedved]

Awesome!! Great info! Thank you!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You are so welcome!

[@SamS-sn4uu]

I can't thank you enough for this and the one with Jupiter. Can I buy you a beer? Seriously, shoot me a message with your paypal/venmo!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is very kind of you! KZbin donations through "Super Thanks" are always appreciated but your kind words are more than enough! Thanks!

[@revolverocelot2063]

An extreme thanks for showing PIPP software.I don't know that software and I was manually cropping each photos.it took lot time for one picture.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I bet it did! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@miguelvega9864]

A very useful video for astrophotography starters, great job and thank you!!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that!

[@tonym8552]

thank you so much! this is super helpful!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for letting me know!

[@SimonsAstronomy]

Thanks

[@LateNightAstronomy]

No problem

[@Tomfoolery1972]

Me reading your thumbnail: Let's Saturn Image 🤔

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I never thought of that but you're right, haha. Either way, I hope you found the video helpful!

[@sadew950]

Its so cool

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I agree!

[@Serversote1]

Te felicito por este tutorial, esta genial y me ayudaste a perfeccionar mis imágenes de gran manera, gracias por el aporte, saludos desde México!!!!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

¡Es muy amable por su parte decirlo! ¡Cielos despejados en México y cuídate!

[@supranomicon]

brilliant tutorials, thanks so much- keep it up!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks, will do!

[@johnwright291]

I got absolutely splendid views of Saturn with my first scope a xt8 Orion dobsonian. I had the mirror re coated with the latest high quality aluminum and when I viewed saturn afterwards i could see 6 of her moons and i could only see a few before the re coating. Actually it might have been 5. Don't want come off as BSer.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Great job viewing Saturn. My Mirror is probably due for a cleaning as well after about 10 years! I just don't have the guts to go through with it yet :)

[@book3100]

Nice shot!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks very much! I actually find sharp images of Saturn to be more difficult to get compared to Jupiter and Mars, but I was pleased with the result.

[@book3100]

@@LateNightAstronomy I agree, cant complain! I haven't quite decided yet if I'm going to specialize in planetary imaging or what, but I think I'm going to start with that.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

​@@book3100 The planets were my first dip into astrophotography until I added deep sky imaging to it about a year ago. I plan on creating some deep sky tutorials similar to these in the coming months!

[@book3100]

@@LateNightAstronomy That's great! I've noticed some of the dedicated cameras good for planetary are a bit cheaper, and that's a concern temporarily. Besides I think 10mp would do just fine for awhile anyway.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@book3100 Oh yeah, you'll be good with that for sure.

[@stargazer4574]

Great job!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks and take care!

[@user-FokitisManos]

Great &deep comprehensive video. I may not apply this to my 60mm diameter refractor. I will postpone it untill I get a larger diameter scope.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks for your comment! I tell you what, for the brighter planets a 60mm refractor can sometimes rival larger scopes because it cuts through less of the atmosphere! Clear Skies!

[@user-FokitisManos]

I appreciate your answer. You are right about the planets. I understand that I donnot necessarily need photoshop in the series of software that you describe in your video. This good because you describe essentially free software. Then I will not wait for getting a scope with a larger diameter. Emmanuel Fokitis , web: physicssustainablegrowth.blogspot.gr/ & users.ntua.gr/fokitis/auger2.html

[@RafaelBalducci]

Incredible!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks so much!

[@himanshunagnure4771]

Beautiful ❤️

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks! It's such a wonderful planet to image.

[@theccieguy]

Well done

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks!

[@mikewarkentin8736]

Great video, very useful. One question, are you using Manual mode on your DSLR?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Yes I am! Thanks for your comment and question!

[@Ramen_noodles660]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

My pleasure! Stop back by with anymore questions you may have!

[@rayt5788]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WeathermanMilSim]

i'm liking the shit out of this video....thats amazing. loved every second, and bookmarking your video to reference in the future. Do you have videos for doing this to deep space objects?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that! Yes, if you go to my astrophotography playlist I have some detailed tutorials on the Orion Nebula. But they will also work for many deep sky objects.

[@marvel-buff]

Thank you for this incredibly detailed video! I never thought photography would be possible on a manually operated telescope! I have a 6" untracked Dobsonian. Do you think I could capture decent images of planets with it?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Oh yeah! The telescope is this video is an 8 inch untracked Dob and I bet your images won't be much different than mine with similar equipment and clear and steady night! Let me know if you have any questions along the way and let me know how things go for you!

[@larrykeller6304]

Love your videos. I always learn something new. Have you done a tutorial on imaging the moon? I have a celestron Skyris camera. Any suggestions for getting the entire moon in frame? Is it just too close to earth?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I appreciate that. I have not done a lunar imaging video but think that is a great idea for a future one. I tend to shoot the moon with my iPhone because of how bright it is. With my DSLR setup it is normally zoomed in too much as you mentioned earlier.

[@theccieguy]

Nice

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thank you!

[@brianhill5526]

I just got mine it's a celetron camera adapter camera set on top of camera

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Best of luck with your imaging. I hope it goes well!

[@richardforee1342]

Aloha! Your presentations are excellent! Did you dither?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

No, I have read that dithering can be beneficial for long exposure deep sky astrophotography but I haven't found much use for it with how I shoot planetary images. Are you out imaging anything this time of year?

[@richardforee1342]

@@LateNightAstronomy Aloha! Um, I've never done ANY photography at all! I've never owned a camera and I'm not very technical, so I've been avoiding this hell. By hell, I mean I watch all the Astro-Photographers and they have major problems all the time! Me? No chance. So I just got my Celestron deluxe iPhone adapter and a new 12 Pro Max, but it's rained every night since I got it. I soon plan to get the ZWO Color camera that costs $299. I'll start with this, learn processing, and go from there! Also, my mount is manual so I can't shoot too much anyway. Aloha!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@richardforee1342 Have fun with the Moon and Planets. You can get some great pics and videos of those targets with your setup!

[@gardenia77]

Could you recommend a medium to high powered lens for the Orion XT8 please? Thank you!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Yes, we pretty much have the same telescope (it's a great one). I would recommend you get something like the 12.5mm Orion Edge-On Planetary Eyepiece and a 2x barlow lens. That combination will give you about 100x and 200x magnification which is a great medium and high power magnification on most nights. If you are looking for more of a band for your buck option, you could look to get the Orion Orion E-Series 7-21mm Zoom Eyepiece. A good all around low, medium high, eyepiece. Let me know if you have any questions and clear skies!

[@abbymartin1818]

First comment!!!!!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Haha, You win the internet today!

[@ΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛΔΑΣΚΟΣ]

Nice video, good presentation . Can guiding give better video results and if yes what is the minimum video capture time ? It is mentioned in the video that you take 10 passes of the planet in different ISO .With what criteria do you choose the best one for PIPP?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thank you! I do not use guiding with my setup for planetary imaging. I try to go with the lowest ISO that still shows details of the planet surface where the atmosphere was the smoothest. Sometimes 2 or 3 will look pretty close and I will run each of those to see which one AutoStakkert says is the best with it's analyze button.

[@rockhauling.d.4816]

very helpful video but i have to learn a lot I record moon through my 15" obsession has crazy sharpness on Saturn but i have no idea how to process the photos

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is an impressive telescope you have. Try shooting high frame rate videos of the Moon and Planets. I bet you can get some great images out of that telescope!

[@astrosheepy3906]

I actually get better results imaging the planets using my phone then my canon Eos 6D because my phone has a 2x optical zoom wich i can use to get a magnification of 480X wich gets out a lot more detail

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Good point. I've had a similar experience with the Moon. Much better results with an iPhone than DSLR on that target! 480x zoom on a clear and steady night can produce some amazing images!

[@petertrahan9785]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you. I am thinking of upgrading my cheap 2x barlow lens. Any recommendations?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Check out a video I made recently on barlow lenses and let me know if you have any questions. I've got a few suggestions in that video.

[@simonschad9637]

I’m new to astronomy and have recently bought my first small telescope (a 90mm refractor) and I’m still amazed every time I see Saturn or Jupiter! I had no intention of doing astrophotography but after watching you’re video (which makes it look simple!) I might try it with my iPhone. Can you import iPhone video into PIPP? Thanks

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Yes, I believe you can. Even without PIPP and the software in this video you can still take some great stills of the Moon and even larger planets. Thanks for your comment and stop back by to let me know how things go for you.

[@andrefreitas3907]

Great video 👍 Thanks a lot

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Glad you liked it!

[@brianhill5526]

Clear no humidity in the air

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Sounds like good conditions for imaging!

[@CJFromGroveStreet]

Can you please capture deep space objects with this 8 inch dobsonian ? I am also getting a 8 inch dob but with 800mm focal length

[@LateNightAstronomy]

It is very difficult to image deep sky objects with a non tracking/polar aligned dobsonian but the views through the eyepiece are amazing!

[@apimsladmin2528]

Great video and it explains a lot. One thing though, if you are cleaning up a Deep Space Image, in PIPP, do you leave the Planetary box unchecked, of is there something else to check? MTIA

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I have not used PIPP for deep space imaging. I use deep sky stacker to begin the process for those types of targets.

[@aryangupta5714]

I wanted to which option would be best out of the following for planetary astrophotography 1. 4k 30fps 2.1080p 120 fps 3.720p 120 fps 4.720p 240fps 5.720p 960 fps I listed the availability of 720p 120 fps and 240 fps even though 960 fps is present because I believe that 720p 960fps might result it too dark frames. Also this options are from a smartphone and not a DSLR

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Those are some great choices. I would encourage you to experiment with them all on different targets but my go to first options would probably be 720p 240 and 1080p 120. Also, give 4K 30 a try on the Moon, that could be a beautiful video.

[@craiglowery4427]

Excellent Mike. Last season was my first as a planetary and lunar imager. I use a high speed dedicated planetary camera (ZWO 462MC). This camera produces AVI files already. The people I followed on KZbin are not using PIPP. Seems AS!3 had no problems stacking the planet as it drifted across the sky. My question is PIPP no longer effective when working with files from high speed, low noise Astro cameras?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I use PIPP to get the format of my video files correct for later processing. That may no longer be needed, I'll have to check when I get back to imaging the planets later this year! Take care!

[@charlessands6933]

One thing you didn't mention is the image size. What print size could you expect from what you did here?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

That is a great question. The final image sizes for my planets are around 448x448 pixels. I then take that and make put it in a 8x10 inch file keeping it true to size for final printing.

[@charlessands6933]

@@LateNightAstronomy: Great. 8x10 is what I was planning.

[@yiannisyiannis]

Great video! I am facing an issue with auto stakkert! For some reason my "Analyse" button is nlurred and I can not click it. Could you please help me on how to fix it?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Have you converted the files using a program like PIPP?

[@mikewarkentin8736]

Great video and very detailed. One question, if you have a tracking mount like a Celestron Evolution on an Alt-az mount that will keep Saturn in the center of the field of view, do you still need PIPP?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Thanks and good question. I believe you will need to because part of the problem is Autostakkert being picky about video formats.

[@DavidWilson-uf5mv]

Michael. What constellation will Apophis be in tonight? Also, will it be a visible object with 8 inch reflector? David

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm not sure. I just heard about that on a the news a few days ago.