I visited the CLEAREST SKIES on our planet! Here's what I saw... ✨🔭

I've travelled to the edge of a VOLCANO in order to witness the clearest skies on the planet!
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During this trip I've probably made around 20 new videos that I will be posting to this channel over the next few months so make sure you're subscribed for plenty more astronomical content!
0:00 Intro
1:10 This is a Disaster
5:12 What I saw!
7:01 My best photos
8:49 What is this??
9:10 URANUS
9:48 What's next?
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[@DamonScotting]

Guess who is now a fully qualified Science teacher?! ME!! 🥳🙌 I know it has been over a year since I last posted but that is for good reason, I have been busy teaching kids in the classroom about the wonders of our world.👨‍🏫 I'm back now and I will be posting far more regularly! I'm hoping to release AT LEAST 1 new video every week from here on out! Thank you to everyone who commented/messaged me over the last few months asking what's happened to me and the channel. Training to be a teacher has been the MOST STRESSFUL year of my life and it demanded 1000% focus at all times so I genuinely didn't have any spare time to make these videos. Also, MASSIVE THANK YOU to "Cokemon" they've been subscribed to my KZbin membership all this time even whilst I haven't been posting, I greatly appreciate your help. 🙏 STAY TUNED, PLENTY MORE ASTRONOMY VIDEOS TO COME OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS! 🥳✨🔭 #ImBackBaby

[@badalgugnani9876]

Congratulations bro...🥰❤️🌟....

[@medonkshiing7133]

Love u man frm nrth est India ...Shillong... thought u disappeared bt more surprising about kids ur helping...wish am der on ur classroom.

[@ajeethraja3274]

Congratulations Professor Damon... And It's Good to have our beloved astronomer back. Fyi... Saw your instagram update, came running to KZbin. 🖤

[@axentrelises4724]

8:57 would that be the ISS?

[@enes77771]

Congrats man hope you’re doing great now

[@iguessbruh]

I would love to live in a place with such a clear sky. I live in India, here, even stars like polaris are really hard to spot

[@vdd398]

I’m in India too and there are some really good stargazing spots. Like in very remote areas or even just general hills with less people away from lights and cities you can see quite a lot of stars

[@whitedevillgaming]

just go into high building and you will find polaris

[@somethingaboutbrain]

It is common in many indian villages

[@TheBongConnection1410]

I live in North east India. Near siliguri also near to Bhutan. It's way clear then the cities. Hope you can visit.

[@TheBongConnection1410]

@@vdd398 true! I'm from near Bhutan in west bengal! it's amazing sky here

[@tusharpandey858]

This reminded me of my childhood in India when I could view the starry nights every summer, bright and dark since I grew up in a remote town with regular power outages, and I could even see the Milky Way. These encounters not only piqued my interest in astronomy but also shaped my understanding of our enigmatic universe.

[@alvin2894]

Clearest uranus view in the whole internet world. Edit: for those who don’t understand the joke, it’s 9:29 and thank me later.

[@tanmay8952]

💀💀

[@rogeriopenna9014]

Is this supposed to be a joke? I don't understand Clearest ooranoos view in the whole world

[@caviestcaveman8691]

I love it this made me chuckle on a kinda bummy day

[@caviestcaveman8691]

Althiugh itll read better Clearest view of Uranus in the whole world

[@rogeriopenna9014]

@@caviestcaveman8691 as a non native speaker, i don't find those jokes so funny, starting with the fact i always read uranus in my mind with the correct pronunciation, from Latin... ooranoos

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

Got to be the ISS ? Excellent video! What an amazing trip you and your brother had! And well done on becoming a Science Teacher! Going by your excellent style of presentation, I have no doubt you will be a brilliant teacher and inspire the next generation on our behalf. I salute you! Wes, Liverpool UK.

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you, Wes! :)

[@indiestang66]

Two months ago, I was in Iceland, in the middle of nowhere, in a very dark place. It was an incredible experience to observe the sky in these conditions. There was also a fantastic aurora borealis! :)

[@Luke_Skvwalker]

I really want to go there some day.

[@furrypuffskein6585]

one day i will too everyday i workhard so i can get into medschool then i wll earn money and then travel

[@seagrave7336]

I was deployed to Iraq 17 years ago and was just outside of the city of Tal Afar in the Northern part of the country. The night sky was just spectacular with the most impressive view of the Milky Way I have ever seen. Thanks for the primer on the Bortles Scale. I now live just outside of Washington DC so I do not see much at night.

[@ElenarMT]

Nice! I grew up in a very small town in South Africa - and frequently went on fishing trips to local dams and reservoirs with my parents and grandparents. I have such vivid memories of profound darkness, where it would be so dark at night, you couldn't see your hands in front of your face. But perhaps the most amazing, were the incredible views of the Milky Way. A canvas of stars so bright, I spent many childhood nights just staring in wonder I'm glad you were able to see the stars

[@BasedMamaJames617]

Love the passion you have for astronomy and traveling, glad you are still in the field!

[@VladaBB]

The boys back

[@triskellian]

A most fun video about your star party trip! I share your enthusiasm with seeing dark skies for the first time. My first dark sky experience was 45 years ago while vacationing with my family in Key West. The next one was around Ayres Rock twenty years ago. The last time was at Sea Rim Park (Texas), on the coasts of The Gulf of Mexico . This is something that one cherishes a lifetime.

[@NavinShetty]

I still remember those days when visiting my grandparents house in a remote village in Southern India in 1990s we used to see Milkyway while sleeping in the backyard and slip to deep-sleep, and if you are lucky enough you will as well see Satellites moving. Those were summer holidays period with clearest sky. So many years passed, but every time I visit those places I strive to have that glimpse but sadly never ever able to see as light pollution are covered everything.

[@Matrabhumindia]

It's not only light pollution it's smoke pollution also 😓 I also remember my childhood summer holidays in my native kokan with clear sky's.

[@BIAxMalarkey]

Yes lad! So happy to see a video by you again. Excellent as always.

[@kinetix9178]

Came here during the Summer and I can also confirm that it is extremely starry. One of the most incredible and memorable experiences for me. Everyone's gotta see this at some point in their life!

[@AshishKumar-vz1tj]

Best astronomical documentary channel on utube. Glad to see you back in action.😁😁

[@Outdoorastro]

So glad you are back! Great video!!

[@lbwshorts6716]

This video literally, just made my day. I have a lot, lot interest in astronomy. The beautiful camera captures of NGC's , Messier Objects System, just helped me get out of the anxiety! Thank you so much guys, GOD BLESS YOU!

[@zyro.]

YOU'RE BACK YESSS I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@eduardoturriza6319]

Great to see you back! Really excited for all the new videos

[@michaelchecco8745]

I wasn’t expecting a travel vlog style video especially with comedy thrown in but I loved this! I used to be a planetarium operator at a place called “the challenger learning center”, and one of the most rewarding things was seeing the look of awe on the kids faces. Brings me back to all of those moments I’ve had, and to see someone so knowledgeable have that same experience is truly well deserved. I’d love to hear more about your teaching as well!

[@ARodriguez5]

This has got to be the most incredible thing I've ever seen. I'm in awe! This place has been added to my bucket list. Thank you for sharing this incredible footage. It literally blew my mind!! 🌟⭐️🌟

[@countzulu99]

Bro great video!! I’ll be watching from now on

[@deanthefish314]

I was on a bus crossing some part of the Bolivian desert in the middle of the night. Realised I could slide the window open, and there was the sky like never before. Just the galaxy cutting out at an angle, dominating the night sky. Dust lanes, details. Never got old. That's my kina shit. ❤️

[@bielfrancoandres4844]

i missed watching your videos.. and you finally back

[@rosh1604]

i love it. i simply am in love with this video. i came across your channel last week and i am LOVING it so much. thank you for such amazing content.

[@shrutighag5159]

heyyy Damon , its SOOO great to see you after such a long break! Firstly Congratulations 🥳for being qualified!!!!!! and this video OMG 😍this is ✨SURREAL ✨! This place is definitely going in my bucket list !

[@anjleesharma1599]

Delighted to see you again and congratulations for your achievement. Welcome back 'Astronomical'. I am absolutely keen for the upcoming episodes. And I hope that you are having a good time. :)

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you! 😊

[@jonasardlon1753]

Welcome back! You're really cool. Looking forward for the upcoming episodes. Cheers mate,

[@Darksagan]

That was awesome. Finally someone who post live view video.

[@lango2900]

was wondering where you were, good to hear you’re still making content and still have the same passion for space, present at 0:41

[@idrishuynh3220]

Very happy to see you back mate!

[@thijswieman2116]

He’s back! Good to see you Damon!

[@Justin.501]

I literally looked at your channel yesterday sad that there’s no more content or people like you on this platform. Keep it up! We love it!

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you! 😊

[@Overwhelmed_Eyes]

So excited to get your more and more videos back 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheZenzone222]

Insanely good videos, as usual, thanks a ton for all you do!

[@ChenYiXuan2]

Great to see you back!

[@monish.m1415]

Happy to see you back!

[@Pritam16]

Great content brother! 👍✨🌌

[@SpaceSimpp]

This is an amazing & beautiful video Damon, welcome back!

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you 😁

[@barthandelus8340]

I've said it before, I'll say it again - you make the some of the best content on KZbin. Great news that you're back.

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you, that is very kind of you to say 😊

[@richhanewald]

Love this video! Your delivery of the subject matter is excellent, I hope you keep adding content to this channel.

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you 😊

[@varunnikam]

we will always stick around you damon

[@ner12800bb3]

I am very glad for you to make such an amazing trip

[@MusicFromTheOm]

Amazing images!!! (and video off course)

[@aniketsingh810]

8:58 I guess it's ISS! Besides that I really loved the previous astronomical series. It literally made me feel astonished, excited, curious, amazed, and much more. Selection of your topics and your narration is very good, it never made me feel bored at any part of the video. It's nice to have you back. Keep it. Good Luck!

[@angingis5922]

I though the same thing!

[@bagelchef3027]

I was also thinking ISS. Especially with the ISS being one of, or the brightest man-made object in the sky.

[@SungazerDNB]

ISS would not be mistaken for a asteroid or comet

[@nobleofftrack741]

Amazing video! Inspiring, thank you so much!

[@tunaviyeptho6752]

Wohoo! Welcome back Damon.

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you 😁

[@somebody3049]

Your series astronomical was watched by my brother and me together. He has gone out of home for studies but this again inspires the love for Science and reminds me of the memories of my brother living at home I have. Good to see you back!😇😇🌼🌼🌼

[@DamonScotting]

This warms my heart, thank you for sharing this 😊🙏

[@jacklawson2009]

Awesome, finally back.

[@Aditya_Pro]

5:26 some satellite movin there! Amazing video brother!

[@bisimedia]

Welcome back 😊

[@Infernoom2678]

Yesss ur back

[@wallpaperworld619]

Welcome back brother

[@neetu0700]

Getting notification from you 😊🙏 I mean wow🤩 so happy to see you after long time ✨💫

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you 😁

[@riteshsaha2207]

Glad to see you on KZbin again

[@DamonScotting]

Good to be back 😁

[@stulivelife]

Hi from Australia mate👍. Great content. Awesome to hear you'll be posting more. Jupiter You're a bloody legend Stu

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you, Stu 😁

[@arringar]

I love your channel! Congrats on your teaching certification!

[@NotBlue1ron]

Your back!!!

[@Xenux8885]

Hell yeah, absolutely great views. Would love to go there one day. Noticed a shooting star on the middle left of the screen at 5:34.

[@kristaaaaaaaa]

I was looking for something like this for a while thank you for this video!

[@aliameen7626]

good to see you back buddy

[@rainbowdust5307]

Love your channel ❤

[@absorbingphotons]

We both make videos about astronomy, but very different videos...but I have to say, I loved this! Super entertaining, and that view of Uranus was just out of this world 😂

[@deanthefish314]

Awesome video. I feel ya

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

Great video. 🙌 now I also want to go to Tenerife :)

[@hmuphilly9129]

This dude is seeing the sights which I want to see. happy for ya

[@keeplookingup911]

Epic footage of Uranus 😝😅☺️

[@S.g248]

Absolutely blows my mind. I truly wish were were able to explore our closet galaxies in person.

[@eshana_RM]

THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@j.k.1963]

Going to Tenerife for several weeks twice a year I still get goosebumps every night we visit the Cañadas and get hypnotised by our heavens beauty. Thanks for a heartfelt report. And Teide will be my ashes final resting place. Ashes to ashes, literally ❤

[@harshitamojidra2075]

So happy to see you back..😊 Congratulations on becoming a teacher.🥳 I too am a physics teacher. I have shared your channel to all my astronomy lover students. They enjoyed it and now they will be excited to see new videos ❤️🇮🇳

[@DamonScotting]

Hello, Harshita! That's amazing to hear, I hope you are doing well 😁🙏

[@Talalpro_1]

THE LEGEND IS BACK

[@MrNobodyMoto]

cool vid subbed from Tasmania where the skys are pretty clear maybe 3-4 on that scale.👍

[@MacStoker]

seeing a star filled sky for the first time (milky way) will blow your minds... just get out of the city for a good show.

[@MountainFisher]

That was the ISS, I've seen it here at one of my Astro Club's star parties in what used to be Bortle 3 skies, but has now edged over Bortle 4 because of local development around the Club's Walter Haas Observatory in the Leasburg Park and Dam campground. It has a roll off roof with a Mead 16 inch LX-200 graciously donated by University of NM. One of our founding members was Clyde 'it's still a planet' Tombaugh.😄 I live in Southern New Mexico and my usual stargazing site is on a dirt road that ends at a chain link fence with a gate that says; No Trespassing: White Sands Missile Range on it. It is Bortle two at 5300 feet or 1.61 km elevation and on the other side of the fence not too far away is Bortle one. So close enough, but it certainly isn't as close to the Equator as you are in the Canary Islands. You film the LMC & SMC? I can drive to Bortle one, but my spot is only 30 miles away if it's that much. Bortle one SQM 22.00 is 66 miles up a winding mountain road. It is a lower than your 3700 meters elevation there.

[@paarthbhatnagar7555]

Good to see you back Damon brother ☺️ love from India 🇮🇳

[@nicksaffari4412]

Amazing video, Damon!

[@DamonScotting]

Thanks, Nick! 😁

[@finsrj]

Holly fock! You’re back. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@S4Detroit]

Was that a Star link satellite towards the end? I seen another satellite or ISS passing by also. Glad to see you are back to posting. Can't wait to see what you share next.

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you! It was the ISS, well done 😁👏

[@cks415]

Fascinating

[@badalgugnani9876]

Finally you're back... Happy and inspire by you and your work .... I know you have to overcome many odd and tough times.... Before came back.... But as always your work is really inspiring and beautiful.... Love u bro Badal Gugnani 🥰❤️🌟........

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you 😁

[@michaelallen2971]

Ugh I envy you. Going on a trip out west from Texas soon I make on a yearly basis and my favorite moments are always the middle of nowhere in the desert just looking up. I love seeing the stream of stars stretch across the sky looking at the Milky Way from the side. Awe inspiring and I wish it was something everyone could see. I can't even describe the view with words and pictures don't do it justice

[@varsha_1703]

Oh man this is f**k insane look at the sky ... this could be the best ever visual treat of ur life ....i wish I will someday to witness this beautiful sky❤️

[@SleepySteve79]

Went on a busride once from Santiago to Copiapo, was indeed incredible how much more you could actually see without so much city light pollution. Especially here in NL, you can hardly see Polaris - if it isn't the cloudcover it's the insane amount of greenhouse lights around North and South Holland.

[@ninjaplayzporium9395]

the bright dot was the ISS! :DD also, I am so glad your back! and congratulations on becoming a teacher!!

[@shwetagautam5700]

When I saw the notification i was like what really ???? 😅 Well , finally you're back!!!! Excited to see upcoming videos!!

[@DamonScotting]

😅 Thank you, Shweta!

[@christianc397]

Amazing video, thank you

[@cats.aresofunny]

just wow that is beautiful

[@AladdinLS7]

For years and years I’ve been into astronomy. Everytime I look up I just imagine how mind-blowingly huge it is out there and nothing fascinates me more than when I look up at a clear nights sky. Recently I’ve started visiting places far out from the city to stand out and stare into the night sky and unlock more and more as my eyes adjust. Everything you say in this video excites me as I understand exactly what you mean about how it excites you. There is no joy I get like when I stare up there and If anyone knows any location in the UK where I can go and stare out into the night sky then PLEASE let me know!

[@Nuffsed81]

Dartmoor is quite good.

[@amitpanchal5882]

Nice work friend

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you, Amit 😁

[@SPUDS1]

Great video as always❤️

[@DamonScotting]

Thank you!

[@dappergenesis822]

Being 21 and watching this I'm glad I found someone else my age that's into this stuff. As I'm getting more into it.

[@bumblbesss]

I love the stars, I just stare at them thinking something or someone could be Staring back at me. so Fascinating. Not to mention, the light we are seeing is so many years in the past, it's like time traveling. 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@nuggetz9380]

amazing video

[@johndalton9170]

Most amazing view of the night sky I've ever had was up in the himalayas in Gokyo. 5000m altitude and zero light pollution. Was trying to find orion, unsuccessfully, until I realised there were thousands of stars in it that you don't normally get to see.

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

I'm so glad I'm lucky enough to live in rural New Zealand. We can see so many stars, and even satellites sometimes. The milky way is also pretty visible and stretches over the back of our land.

[@JorgeMorenoCGArtist]

Very good and illustrative video. Content like this is fenomenal. Some personal opinion about Bortle classification: Clouds are not dark in some exposures. This indicates that's not a Class 1 nightsky.

[@patriciahackney641]

You are so lucky to be exited about something.

[@ddlang2514]

Fabulous & cheeky

[@Prod56]

Is it the ISS? Love your videos Damon!