I took a picture of the HORSEHEAD NEBULA

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[@xandergreer]

loved the video! i’m starting astrophotography soon and i just ordered a rebel t7 with a 75-300 mm lense as well and a sky watcher star adventurer 2i. you have inspired me to take on this new hobby!

[@AstroBackyard]

My favorite thing to hear. All the best, and clear skies!

[@thatguystoastedbread7771]

good luck and have fun!

[@RazorChrist]

I actually use this exact Canon camera, but I have mine hooked up to a Celestron C5 telescope. I hope to be getting a SkyWatcher HEQ5 mount in the next few months. This Nexstar Alt-Az mount just isn't cutting it...lol.

[@ss.a.k3995]

@@AstroBackyard مالدليل آنك انت من اخذ الصوره هل تستطيع ان تكبر السماء لتثبت لنا ذلك

[@ss.a.k3995]

@@AstroBackyard لماذا لاتكبر السماء راح يكون افضل لي كمشاهد

[@AlynWallace]

Cracking as always Trevor. Merry Christmas 🌲⛄🎅

[@AstroBackyard]

Thanks so much, Alyn! Happy holidays, and clear skies my friend!

[@ronaldramsaroop6434]

Two of my favourite Astrophotographers

[@TPQ1235]

Trevor, always a pleasure to see that you have posted a video. Excellent production as usual, you set the standard period IMHO. Regarding your garage: yours is so much better organized than mine. You have storage and a small work area for your kit. Most of us can’t even see the floor in ours. Best of the Season to your family!

[@AstroBackyard]

Ha! That makes me feel better :) Happy holidays!

[@RazorChrist]

I showed this image to my parents the other night from your Instagram post. They've never seen the Horsehead Nebula before. I told them one day soon, I hope to be capturing images half as beautiful as this. I was however able to get several hours of the Orion Neb and the Crab Neb while I was down there for the holiday in their Bortle 4 area. Going to sit down and finish processing those images tonight. Amazing Horsehead image bro! Always love seeing your final results!

[@josephswietlik7013]

How did they turn out?

[@shane3905]

Amazing, I can look at these pictures over and over and they never get old

[@oryanastro]

That outro gave me goosebumps. Your shots never get old!

[@guillermohernandez-ching113]

Rudy is such a noble creature.

[@rkeele82]

You know it's a good photo when it's zoomed in on a 8k 30 inch monitor, gorgeous work Trevor.

[@masterzerak7300]

Wow, nice work, Trevor. Your productions now are better than most Science Channel shows, and far more entertaining. I want to wish you, Ash and Rudy (short for Rudolph?) a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@AstroBackyard]

Too kind! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! 😊

[@harshraojr]

The video production and story telling felt like a friend next to you sitting and explaining you their astronomy passion. Congrats on mind-blowing image.

[@AstroBackyard]

Thank you!!

[@AstroBlender]

Stoked for this video!

[@TagBackTv]

Great job Trevor!

[@AstroBackyard]

Thanks brother!!

[@cwstreeper]

The Horsehead Nebula is one of the images that got me interested in astronomy when I was a kid. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Love your enthusiasm. Love your setup. Well done sir.

[@vinceveltri7732]

Trevor, multiple solutions for your garage / control room would include the construction of a small yard shed (for yard maintenance hardware) or modify the interior of your garage by splitting it into two defined sections. One portion for yard stuff and the other side as the control room with insulated walls with drywall, desk/workspace, shelves, multiple electric outlets, lighting, cable and internet and a portable heater & air conditioner. Add an old carpet remnant or area rug to separate the cold concrete flooring. You'll never leave it.

[@lukomatico]

Hey Trevor! - I just have to say right away, the edits, location changes and as always your presentation were absolutely off the charts on this one man!! Incredible job, only sorry I missed the premiere! Your final shot was insane man, it really captures the feeling for me! it's hard to explain but I think you know what I mean? Wishing you, Ash and Rudy all the very best for Christmas and the whole year to come man, Thank you for all that you do for this community! All the very best, Luke

[@dazza1639]

Great work Trevor beautiful image. I hope that you, Ash and Rudy have a great Christmas. Looking forward to seeing more from the Black Dog Observatory next year.

[@AstroParkAstrophotography]

A minor correction at 1:04. IC 434 is the name of red the emission nebula behind the Horsehead. The Horsehead Nebula is designated as Barnard 33 (B33). Fantastic image at the end! The next time I visit this subject, I'll try to incorporate some Ha data into my existing color data to get that extra pop!

[@debrachan1899]

So beautiful Trevor! Thank you for sharing your talent

[@laughingtreeastronomy3435]

Another great photo, Trevor, thanks. The only thing astro related that I have room for in my 2-car garage is my foam kneeling pad, and that's only in there because I use it for gardening and other yard work. No, I can't move the cars out, they haven't been parked in there for years.

[@aisyazulkefle5222]

Trevor can find pleiades in taurus

[@katiehilderbrand3132]

Thank you! Following from tictok. Excited to see other nebula with you!

[@credenvy1552]

Down in Central NY and have had nothing but clouds for Leanord. I had literally the EXACT reaction about the tail. "Oh awesome its cooler now too", Lmao. Great videos thanks for keeping me tuned in!

[@Adrift555]

I think a lot of people who missed it had the same reaction LMAO.

[@icyxxxxx]

I’ve always been waiting for you to take a picture of it thanks so much

[@TheWonkyAstronomer]

Great image of the Horsehead! Down here in Australia the weather has been bad, but I did see the Comet on Dec 20 and 21. Very nice dense core but the tail was impossible to see with binoculars.

[@pathogan4854]

brilliant video ! I had the kids out last night observing the full moon ! getting into it little by little ! thanks man your a real inspiration !

[@bobbowring1702]

Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. from the UK

[@SteveZodiac777]

Great video & an excellent Horsehead!

[@ronaldramsaroop6434]

"oh it has a crazy tail now, prefect" 😂

[@Harharmahadev........743]

Absolutely stunning image I just love it 😻

[@fenrisulv]

Awesome result! :D I too can not see Leonard so I feel your pain, Norway here, and it's too late now as it's always below the horizon for me :(

[@rickbohart6788]

U might also try darkarchon's EZ Suite EZ LIVE stack . It stacks on the fly.

[@greglight5808]

Man I've seen you photograph this region a few times now. Gets better every time, not surprised, can't wait to shoot this again myself this year. Great capture and process Trevor

[@sirmeowcelot]

`Thank you 3vor for another quality video. Merry Christmas.

[@theviewfromthepanopticon1852]

Spectacular image indeed.

[@MountainFisher]

I remember first time I looked for the Horsehead Nebula I could only see that emission nebula and star underneath it and I thought it didn't look like a horse's head at all. Didn't know I needed a special filter and a really big telescope to see it live.

[@astronuts7749]

Nice Capture! Merry Christmas

[@collt091]

wow ,absolutely beautiful

[@mikeregimbald8225]

fantastic..Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@caleb8239]

About 10 years ago I built a small insulated shed to keep all my telescopes and equipment in. The main reason for building it was my other shop wasn't airtight and dirt blows around inside whenever it's windy.

[@adhi9621]

Merry Christmas Man!! And to all my friends down here 🎅⛄🎄🦌✨❤️.

[@davidjennings2733]

Hi Trevor, Thanks again for sharing the information. One of my favorite targets as well. Where did you get the prints made I saw on your wall when you were talking about the shirts, lol..

[@KingLoopie1]

Cool stuff, Trevor! 👍

[@chrisvig123]

Trevor what’s your opinion on the Optolong L-Extreme with the halo issue on bright stars like those found near the horsehead? Getting into Astrophotography and ordering up equipment and filters right now.

[@KoradKPL]

Oh wow, I took just yesterday photos of Horsehead Nebula. I am just starting, and my lens are some old soviet 135mm lens with sony a6000. But I just push through and my image is still processing. I have only 14 minutes of exposure and comparing to your 6 hours of exposure and many more hours editing, I really respect you for your passion. Merry Xmas! It's also crazy that two people far away can see same things, getting the same chances of capturing your own, amazing hobby. Edit: ok, 14 minutes and lightly polluted night sky without filter is a disaster for me. Maybe with much edit I could get something but i think it's just waste of time... guess i have a lot of days to shoot orion...

[@Happyblox123]

Respect to what you are doing

[@jeffparker641]

Love your content & it gives me inspiration, while photographing the stars! When in your inside office and the prints on the back wall, what resolution were those and how big are the actual prints? Trying to decide on this myself. Thanks and keep it up!

[@darrenlaws7989]

Exceptional image once again Trevor. Love youe work.

[@thomasbunner734]

Thanks for the tips. Clear skies and a Merry Christmas to you three.🎄✨

[@astrocapetown4955]

Why not use subframe selector in PI to get rid of bad subs while you drink coffee. You can then use blink on what you have left to check that you have not missed anything.

[@selfworthy]

When will you release a step by step online program teaching beginners to take the first image ?

[@sandeepsinghchawla916]

Your cinematography is just on top of the world and well your photos are always amazing! Merry christmas trevor and CLEAR SKIES!

[@2badger2]

Thanks for the Blink information. When I use DSS on my photos the first time I always "stop" the program after it "scores" the photos. I then click on the star column and it rearranges them from low to high and in almost all cases the photos with less star have clouds or the mount got bumped.

[@toddcrockett]

So beautiful. Love it. Thanks.

[@bipedalame]

My star adventurer 2 arrived today and I tested positive for covid. Dark skies and Orion can wait a few weeks. Merry christmas and happy new year everybody

[@globally123]

Always a treat watching your video's thanks so much. I'm new to Astrophotography,and went in deep right away. Waiting for clear skies,so I can capture all Orion has to offer,with my modified DSLR and Redcat 51. Cheers from North Wales and Happy Christmas to you and the Family.

[@SkyShedPODTeam]

Great Stuff Trevor!

[@Leo_Dollar_King]

Thanks Brother ...🥰

[@markattardo]

I consider myself a hack amateur but I haven't been able to see Leonard either. I've been wondering if it ever got bright enough being so close to the horizon near sunset (43 degrees north lat). Crazy detailed final image!

[@stevenbadgley1319]

This is just what we can see in out Area of observation ? WOW !

[@bigsby6bender]

Your image never fail to amaze me!

[@mikehardy8247]

Been watching your channel for over 5 years. Star Adventurer astro-moded T7 i, with various lenses. Rudy is a big part of what I look forward to, being a dog lover. Give him a milk bone for me. HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm at the same latitude in Milwaukee WI bortle 8-9.

[@Psychlist1972]

That's a nice mount. Paramount? Love the dome as well!

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Pretty. Interesting hobby.

[@Cmaxb9]

The one and only, horsehead nebula!! Great content as always, Merry Christmas!

[@theheavensdeclareastro]

Awesome image, and so nostalgic to see the profile photo update!

[@Tom_Demuth]

Great job, your works are everytime so great 👍🏻

[@jasondugger4389]

Hey, Trevor. I know a $500 setup can’t produce this quality of shots, but can you recommend a dependable, affordable Dobsonian to at least be able to see a good number of galaxies and nebulae? It may not be feasible in the $500 range but I’m slowly working my way up to higher quality scopes

[@av-ji9qy]

Excellent images No snow?

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

Hey Brother! Merry Christmas. Sean

[@eden3273]

wow that outro really nice!

[@Astro_Oogo]

So excited for a new video!

[@alexlafrance9071]

Awesome video! Really detailed photo! Good work 👍

[@GB-ek2em]

Hi Trevor, very nice work ! Here, in Lac-Saint-Jean region (Quebec), at this time of the year, when the sky is clear, the temperature usually drops very low : we had -34 °C on December 24... (it was -30 °C at 9 pm). So it's unbearable for the devices... and for us ! Arf...

[@lesabooth5243]

Williamina Fleming would love your work and explanation 🔭🔭

[@MrGp3po]

Awesome sauce!!!

[@Luftbubblan]

Well done :D Some nice gear you collected!

[@avt_astro206]

Awesome Capture Trevor!! Wow, That Image has Insane Details And Dust, Merry Christmas🤶🎄👍🏻

[@martynh5410]

You make it look easy Trevor and I know from experience it is not! Good video.

[@bcircle71]

I'm learning about astrophotography through your video. I think you took the best photo of Horsehead nebula, I'd like to be the amateur astronaut like you and I would buy a equatorial mount and a good apocromat refractor........and I have lived in Korea since I was born......Thank you for your good video~!!! (My English ability seems no good.....)

[@scottkirkman8275]

Amazing work, Trevor! ✨🙌

[@LLUEVE]

Inspired me to start photography! Always a great video.

[@GloriaDahlke]

Awesome work 😍😍, Merry Christmas to you and your family... 🙏 ❤ 🕊

[@abl1699]

Brilliant

[@michaelmalodrums9674]

Hi Trevor ) I don’t know if you’ll see this question but I’m curious about when you framed the horse head nebula it was on the vertical short side of the camera sensor and then of course you’d want to flip it horizontally for the final image . But I’m just curious if you could just rotate the Camera so it would already be on horizontal framing and not have to flip it in post ?. I’m a newbie so I’m not really sure what the advantages or disadvantages of doing it either way . Would love an answer if possible thanks , love your contributions. Mike (montreal ,Canada )

[@rpinut]

You could try irfanview to view fit files. Maximize the screen, and just use the arrow buttons on your keyboard.

[@jedidiahwest4619]

Not sure if it’s because us Americans lie to ourselves about size but I found that I need to go at least one size up for snug fit and two sizes for loose fit. Love the fabrics though

[@greentactician5835]

Awesome image man, Merry Christmas.

[@Vinnan_Thamizh]

Just a little zoom out and the quality is great. How much far is this from Earth?

[@TheLastSock]

1500 light years.

[@Vinnan_Thamizh]

@@TheLastSock thanks bud

[@mikelitoris9716]

Love your videos!

[@matthewdesousa6475]

Don’t worry bud, you weren’t the only one to miss Leonard, as a fellow southern Ontarian, I too suffer from the clear sky free winter :/

[@mikespike567]

I have got a question. I am brand new to this hobby and I currently repairing my late father's telescope ( tasco 11tr) But you mentioned that you where using a red filter and then you were using a red led head light would that not add additional light pollution?

[@nalvatorres6498]

I got an gyskyer telescope and my targets are Jupiter pleiades star cluster Saturn Orion nebula and Orion stars Rigel Betelgeuse Anilam Alnitak and Mintaka

[@Naztronomy]

Great video! I tried the Horsehead a couple of weeks ago with a DSLR and Achromat, couldn't spend enough time on it before the clouds came in. Will be trying again the next time I go out. Also I don't know if it's just me, but your links to amazon, IG, Twitter, and FB are all broken. The other links seem fine. I was curious what mic you are using to make the video. I use my Canon and Galaxy S21 for my videos but as you can imagine, once you get too far away, you don't sound too good.

[@FattMattComedy]

Absolutely love the content you produce. I can’t wait to finally get my own telescope and see what I can find myself. Thank you for the entertainment! Happy Holidays!

[@bartabz2199]

@AstroBackyard What are the advantages of a dedicated astronomy camera over a mirrorless camera?

[@raaghulr3024]

cool astro shots... Awesome :)

[@Anders7109]

Oh, it has a cool tail now….. perfect 4:11

[@Jhk140]

Nice pic . Carry on

[@edwardarcher6373]

Seems like there is no good weather anywhere right now. I have only been out 5 times since the start of October because of clouds

[@gavinheppenstall766]

Nice one