NASA Said We Couldn't Do It

[@onebylandtwoifbysearunifby5475]

The production value here is like a high dollar documentary suitable for netflix or amazon. Maybe even BBC. Well done.

[@JulioforChrist]

Yeah because he's a paid gatekeeper

[@TheCraigy83]

@@JulioforChrist point out the red flags that brought you to that conclusion? i see whats happening for +10yrs , this guy didnt trigger my radar tho

[@hibillhotmailcom]

actually way better then netflix. Netflix would make this fantastic 30 min video into a 10-part docuseries with so much boring padding it would be shit.

[@DEFCON5307]

@@JulioforChrist Damn where do I sign up because this sounds like easy money

[@primenumberbuster404]

BBC will be better as his talking style makes me feel like I am watching the official BBC.

[@GabrielHR55]

You just produced a whole national geographic documentary on your own. This is incredible! Amazing work! 🙌👏

[@Ludspo]

This is probably the best content on KZbin.

[@woody5109]

We just need more of them…

[@xcruell]

I just wanted to say how much i love you and your channel/videos. Its gets better and *better* every time, be it jokes, editing or what not. This is clearly the best astro channel out there, balancing perfectly between expertise and entertainment!

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx mate

[@ohwell2790]

Took a photo of Jupiter with my Celestron 120 mm Omni XLT and a Svbony 305 on a Mead XL 70 EQ mount. 2000 frames ( Baader semi apo filter ) and used Autostackert , Sharpcap. It turned out just beautiful with the red spot in full view. So much so 3 friends asked for a photo. So printed out 3, one for my twin sister, one for my next door neighbor, and a marine friend of mine. This is what it is all about for me and I think you too. To share with others so much of the fun. 114 degrees west and 35.1 degrees north and altitude of 3,700 ft 15% humidity. Thank you for introducing me to this hobby at the age of 78. Thanks.

[@lewislawson5461]

any ideas where we can see the footage

[@pc-easy]

78?? In miles I hope

[@martynh5410]

@@pc-easy 78 “light” years no doubt!

[@pc-easy]

@@martynh5410 lol.wow...I wish you other 78 at least ;)

[@springbloom5940]

Never had a collimator as a kid, so my mailman taught me how to star collimate, with a low and high powered eyepiece. Still do it and get better results than with a collimator. My mailman was awesome. He was running late one day and came by late afternoon when I was setting up my little scope in the front yard and turned out he built his own 6" and gave me about 15 years of his old astronomy magazines, along with some supplies that I used to grind a 3" mirror set and build a scope. Still have it.

[@Astrobiscuit]

there are a lot of good eggs in this hobby

[@jamesofallthings3684]

Mailman aka dad

[@ishan_singh]

What a spectacular result, the final image really was mind blowing. Your video, as always, was incredibly entertaining and high quality, far better than most tv documentaries out there. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what you capture the next season.

[@Astrobiscuit]

thanking you kindly

[@adrianmccormick1482]

@@Astrobiscuit when you talk about your discord all i can think is how bad it is. the admin are abusing there power. and a rude. i say one thing and they ban me. very disappointing.

[@kennytran2860]

@@adrianmccormick1482 what did you say

[@adrianmccormick1482]

@@kennytran2860 i was on the discord and i said one thing and the admin ban me. so the admin abuses there power. very disappointing.

[@kennytran2860]

@@adrianmccormick1482 and yet you refuse to tell us what you said.

[@ArdyKyronGaming]

Those shots by those Amateurs and by NASA are really Stunning! They are so good at this.

[@Tminus89]

I love the Erik Satie remix on the background, you always have pleasant music in your videos

[@Riktenstein]

Thanks

[@CantHurtMe9]

Finally the wait is over. Very excited for your video

[@ThomasTL]

I just received the printout of this apocalypse in the making! All the way to Singapore! Beautiful picture. Thanks @astrobiscuit!

[@robinmoussu]

Your good mood is contagious!

[@omarmunoz7423]

Man. You are awesome. I love your videos. Saludos desde Chile! ¡Gracias!

[@Astrobiscuit]

saludos🙏👍

[@niklas6576]

Drum and bass in an astronomy video. I'm speechless, shocked even! And absolutely loving it More serious now, great effort and application of computational photography!

[@Wheeljack678]

It's almost nidicolous how entertaining and informational your videos are. All of them actually. Please keep up the good work!

[@N4styMedia]

So I first heard of you when i got my first telescope, didnt think much of your channel. But after that break, your channel has new life! Honestly man, you have that thing for story telling. I work in TV and storytelling and some people would kill for someone like you with the ideas and drive to do it. Not many people have the talent of being good story tellers, you do and please use it and not let it go to waste! Keep going with this! You'r great dude!

[@gothikia]

The BBC or Netflix seriously need to reach out to you and give you a show. Your production and presenting style is fantastic!

[@RogueStar42]

I'm a musician and astronomer! Been watching your channel since July 2021 when I got my first telescope. Now I have 6 of them! I've been studying astronomy for years though, and this is my favorite channel. I may have to buy a couple prints here and join BAT when I have control of my new F/4 newt - Jackson

[@Riktenstein]

What’s your favourite instrument?

[@RogueStar42]

Keys! You rock! Especially on the 3rd movement of Quasi Una Fantasia

[@matthewb8229]

It's been a long tome since an upload, and so far, O'm only 11 minutes in, and it's a banger! If this is how long it takes for this quality of video, I will happily wait. Very vintage Astroboscuit quality. Also, I immediately ordered a print of the wide field for a Christmas present for my dad. He's a huge space nerd. He bought a telescope in 1976, a Jason 3" refractor, and I saw Saturn's rings for the first time that fall. Hooked since then.

[@Astrobiscuit]

yeh i got hooked with a simar view, thx bud

[@Suckmyjagon]

Im99 99 999o9mu8k8k

[@samwisethebrave1691]

Why are you not on TV! Your voice and just personality is great for TV! Me and the family just sat and watched you and thought wow! Keep it up mate!!

[@Astrobiscuit]

cool thx mate

[@atxhooligan]

He's already got more views than most tv shows get

[@Astrobiscuit]

@@atxhooligan that is true actually... amazing how much ad revenue yt must make as 100k views only earns me a couple of hundred

[@paulgandy7347]

Agree!

[@LagosDiversAlgarve]

Man you became my favorite nerd! This video is amazing, I'm about to buy my first telescope after saving for a very very long time and you made me even more exiting about not only what could be done but the amazing community I'm going to become part of. Thank you!

[@thomasfuchs78]

Your channel is what drew me into this hobby so thank you, thank you, thank you. Far and wide best astro content on KZbin, and frankly among the best content on KZbin period. And that image. Wow. Cheers to everyone who participated. Someone better buy Stefan a beer.

[@jmould6]

Perfect timing Sir, my daughter and I were observing this pair last night so she's going to love watching this! Excellent video as always 😀

[@paul203360]

Geezer, you are a star, most indulging, entertaining and chaotic channel on KZbin. The full package. Thank you 👍🏻

[@gregb5149]

Amazing results. You certainly have a lot of perseverance. Another great video! :)

[@blair4666]

Astrobiscuit is by far one of my favourite content creators on youtube. He never fails to make an interesting and informative content. Top quality content keep it up

[@Robbo1966]

Thanks!

[@Robbo1966]

Really thought out- well scripted, great editing content and an educational focus

[@doubleslit9513]

WOW! It was really cool seeing the high level of passion you and your colleagues put into this effort. It’s like one of my bosses use to tell me: “All I have to do to motivate you is tell you your peers said “It can’t be done.” “ Cheers 🍻

[@michaelschmid2696]

Danke!

[@Astrobiscuit]

thankbyou sorry i was so long to reply

[@tygical]

​@@Astrobiscuitdo you have autism

[@kaltonian]

great to have you back biscuit, you achieved some absolutely awesome imaging, well done m8, im not sure if i am more impressed with the smaller older galaxies or the collision image, as they are both frellin excellent, you know what they say......"good things come to those that wait" brilliant.

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx bud

[@HelenasAstrophotography]

You should have your own Biscuitflix series I could honestly watch these forever. Superb Rory.

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx hels... looking forward to heading up to your neck of the woods this autumn

[@HelenasAstrophotography]

@@Astrobiscuit omg give me a shout! We should totally do something if you have time

[@miro...77]

Thanks

[@Astrobiscuit]

mate thank you so much, very much appreciated.

[@migukaje]

Dude the production level on this belongs on TV lol Great work!

[@CallousCoder]

4:16 I saw the telescope I have worked on as an intern back in 1993! The Dutch Open Tower Telescope, it’s still there!!! Wow!!! And a great episode (as usual).

[@Synmomusic]

This is absolutely amazing content. You make the production look effortless, but the results are some of the best storytelling I've seen on the platform. It is absolutely gripping, and you are a fantastic educator. Thank you!

[@KWITS]

Get yourself a portable wind fence mate :) that might take the wind wobble out of your setup… great show, great presentation, great content! More people should watch this

[@ishan_singh]

Your videos are so fun to watch, I can't wait to see this one.

[@mistaskate8715]

Spectacular video!! I had given up on astrophotography because I don't have any other gear than a tripod, a dslr and a few prime lenses. This video took me several days to finish watching because by the time I was about 10 minutes in I was so full of excitement for astrophotography again that I set up 4 new untracked projects for myself and bought a new prime lens for my dslr! 😄 Thanks for you amazing work!

[@jonathanpearceff]

Just love these videos. The highs, the lows, the mistakes. All what make it real and accessible to your average person.

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx bud, thats what I'm aiming for.

[@Meowface.]

First time coming across your channel, loved the video And I’m off to binge the rest of your library !

[@ZarakiFan]

As always absolutely amazing :) You keep pushing the boundaries for us amateurs! Or at least you are telling us whats possible :)

[@FlynProfessor]

Rory, like everyone else is saying, simply an amazing video. The results are awesome as well. I’ve been inspired to do some Astro imaging by you. It’s been a while since I’ve had a good night for it though. Hopefully I can get some time. Thanks for the video and God bless!

[@philippineAI]

Damn! it’s worth the wait! every episode is like epic production

[@jakal172]

Omg the real amazement here for me. Was my mind only sees this man as Richard Hammond and I can't un see it.

[@Astrobiscuit]

yeh lots of folks think I'm like the hampster 🤣

[@Martillo_de_Dios]

This was a great video! Really enjoyed it, purchased both prints that you had available on your site, I hope you still have them in their largest format, cause that’s what I chose… love your videos!!

[@GMx_1]

This was a truly great video! Very well put together, scripted, and produced. You made the drive out to the countryside look like a mini adventure of sorts... I hope you had fun doing it. I had a few ideas that i don't know if they can help but the problem of wind seems like a big issue. So could you attach an accelerometer to the telescope and use the data from that device to help know when to trigger the shutter, or even trigger it automatically. Also you could get a wind gauge and use the data from that device to also help know when to trigger the scope. Lastly could you use something like a large tent with a hole cut in the top for the telescope to just barely poke out to try and block wind hitting the large telescope body directly thus cutting down on how often and how intensely it wobbles allowing you to have more chances to take a "lucky" image. Anyway great video, I love content on outer space. When I was a kid we had almost never seen any images of outer space so when programs like Nova would have one I would be looking forward to the show for weeks. And to see what we now take for granted, but modern high resolution images of the stars, well back then it was completely mind-blowing! Now we are oversaturated with these shows with so many of them just being a re-tread of topics and information. I really did like Into the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. With him as a narrator the videos and images were the bonus! So it is great to see a video like yours that I feel is just as good as the professionally produced ones! The sounds you included, the scripting, the special effects, the story and the journey - will you make it??? Well done. I am looking forward to more great stuff! Cheers.

[@MeOnAnotherDay]

Your vids are what got me interested in space. Amazing video!

[@Astrobiscuit]

cheers bud

[@CornerCamper]

I have already watched this once, but here I am... watching it again. The quality is just so good!

[@stream9264]

Finally another masterpiece that I enjoyed a lot. It motivates me to grab my small imaging rig and start an imaging project. Thank you and best wishes from Heidelberg.

[@mysty0]

You bring the nerd out of all of us,. You're awesome mate, keep it up

[@aosteklov]

Astrobiscuit's release day is always a good one!

[@RB-jy5kb]

Bedankt

[@davearmitage392]

you never fail to deliver... excellent video as always. you deserve your own tv show.

[@stanr114]

cool to see you on familiar grounds at the uni and dartmoor

[@PatJones82]

Probably the most professional and best youtube video I've seen to date. OUTSTANDING sir! Love the project and will be buying a photo!

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx pat👍

[@carbonbadu]

The effort you put into this video is commendable. Massive respect.

[@Astrobiscuit]

yeh all said and done it prob took 3 months to make it, thx 👍

[@tooswoos]

Holy cow! 3 months? That's some truly hard work you put in to it, keep up the good work!

[@tooswoos]

@@Astrobiscuit Love this! How was the trip to the Canaries?

[@Astrobiscuit]

@@tooswoos well ive neither had the time to go nor recieved the carbon fiber tripod from China

[@tooswoos]

@@Astrobiscuit ah bummer, hope you get the opportunity any time soon!

[@TheDrAbouzaid]

I can’t imagine what u guys can achieve if you had a proper funding! The images are mind blowing! But I guess it is team work and community support is what makes this enjoyable. Hats off to everyone!

[@wimjongman]

'Why are you laughing', my wife asked. 'A new video from Astrobiscuit!'. Woot! Thanks man. Your videos are brilliant, and I haven't even watched this one yet. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Astrobiscuit]

ha.. hope you like it

[@lostmypicks]

The only problem I see with your channel is there isn't more content. Wonderful stuff man and much love from America. Keep uniting us nerds around the globe

[@YoungLynchie08]

lezz go the man himself is back

[@BadGaming101]

awesome video thank you for all getting involved

[@jack_of_all_trades_master_none]

I just want to say I love your videos Rory. Well except the one where you left that TAK outside in that storm and several thousand dollars worth equipment. I have been waiting for a new video to be uploaded. I just got in from a nights long session imaging Saturn and Jupiter. Finally after two weeks of rain I got a break and spent 3 hours on Saturn. The seeing was about 8 out of 10 which is about the best we get here during Alabama summers. I think I have watched almost all your videos. My favorites are when you do something on a tight budget. Example the £75 Saturn challenge, loved that one. I would like to see you do some more of the budget constraint challenges. Maybe going after some double stars could be one. Trying to resolve some of the ones that are very close. Another one might be how to cheaply find or make color filters for planetary viewing. I know a guy that makes eyepieces from old binoculars. That possibly might be an idea for a video. Try to get as much scrap as possible to assemble a telescope and make eyepieces out of old Binoculars. Anyways just wanted to say please keep the content flowing. I know when I'm frustrated processing my images I enjoy watching these videos to kind of remind me of the fun of it.

[@Astrobiscuit]

fyi there are folks on discord who process images...

[@DariusKhan]

I second the videos on budget challenges. Seeing the the results you can get from cheaper equipment is not only amazing, it puts in reach of a lot more people - especially as money is tight for many currently.

[@LarsAndersenFrihed]

You just make the absolute best videos. You're the reason I bought an 8 inch dobsonian. 😊

[@CjsAstrophotography]

I was soon gonna die waiting for another video

[@prabhakarrao4922]

Greetings from Auckland New Zealand. Absolutely love your style. Wish you great success.

[@rs42sport]

1 billion years later, whoever is reading this... you had the time to prepare lol

[@TrickZ666]

This is awesome 👍🏻 I love everything about this.

[@bsavagestudios]

As an American I feel spoiled that all my hobbies and interests in life just so happen to be narrated by the British... No matter what it always comes off as if Sir Ian Mckellen is narrating a majestic documentary

[@andysPARK]

Wow! Awesome video, one of my favourites on youtube. Brilliant work with lucky imaging guys, superb!

[@a5x_90]

Eagle image stacker an ANDROIDapplication to stack astro-images.

[@mikecarroll757]

I gasped when I saw the images from the second imaging session. Well done!

[@davidgifford8112]

Frame stacking has been done for decades even by British amateurs… so not exactly news.

[@Astrobiscuit]

except that this is dim deep space rather than bright planetary which modern cameras are just begining to make a possibility...

[@davidgifford8112]

@@Astrobiscuit “Since CCD first became available in the 1980s, allowing Astro-imagers to produce spectacular colour images of the deep sky” Nik Szymanek retired London Underground train driver. He started imaging in 1991 and was presenting examples of deep sky objects with Ian King using RBG narrowband & luminescence filter wheels and stacking. Of course it was much more difficult using low pixel count monochrome CCDs 20-30 years ago, but their deep sky images were jaw dropping even then.

[@Astrobiscuit]

@@davidgifford8112 have you completely forgotten that this is about lucky imaging? 0.5 or less second exposures. Nic is a very nice chap and he's helped me in the past. i think im a few levels above you in terms of knowledge in this area. normally when I'm frank like this i get a very hostile response. I await with trembling knees🤣

[@steedd7851]

This is one of your best videos in my opinion. Very entertaining and interesting. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@fatitankeris6327]

At this point they should grant you access to an observatory with a 2 meter scope! The potential is insane!

[@Slotmassacre]

Super high quality. Wow. Great episode, I can’t believe this doesn’t have 10x more views.

[@SALXEM04]

The only video that i can watch for as long as possible and not get bored of. Thanks mate for the best experience 🤜🤛 Keep up the good work.

[@ArthurRosch]

I don't have a scope any more. I sold it and my Losmandy mount five years ago. That's why I'm not on the BAT. I have giant binocs. I'm 75, man, this is too much work for me! Your effort to make these vids is incredible. I know what labor is involved in ANY astronomy project. Drive to Devon, set up gear, wait for good seeing, drive somewhere else when people's headlights mess you up. Lift two hundred pounds of gear onto mounts, etc. Drive to another site. It's insane and someone has to do it. Well done, o mighty story teller.

[@Astrobiscuit]

art my friend good to hear from you😄

[@vjcaiozz]

Brilliantly done again Rory! Really enjoy your story telling. Keep them coming and I encourage everyone to become a Patreon member. Also, big shout out to the BAT members!

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx bud, much appreciated. i encourage everyone to become a patreon member too🤣

[@Eastside-MTB]

Very entertaining, I don't understand why you don't have millions of subscribers. Keep up the good work

[@sweetfrankatlas7015]

sitting here with my mouth wide open, this is incredible stuff! breath taking images!

[@ba2724]

This is some of the highest quality content anywhere on the inter-webs. Simply amazing and highly educational. Subscribed.

[@venombhai69]

its been 3 months since a video, am really excited for the next video( i think its canneries islands (recently damon scotting uploaded aa video going to canneries, and it was a disaster cuz of weather but after 3-4 days the sky was clear and he was mind blown when looking at the stars) i think something similar is going to happen, lol

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

You really make astrophotography even more interesting.

[@mickenoss]

Cool to see you down this end of the country. Just an hour in the dark on Dartmoor and you can see so much with the naked eye, it's unbelievable.

[@MarkWard]

Another stunningly good video! Just finished the 'exposure' video via Patreon, lots to learn from that one.

[@z_e_r_o1216]

Both images are amazing but that wide field was mind blowing love seeing both galaxies in one shot this is why I love astronomy and bought my first telescope

[@soundhobo]

The final image…Wow!!! 👌 Enjoyed every second, thank you 🙏

[@astroimagem7200]

A big hug from Brazil ! Your production is amazing and is a privilege to follow your channel.

[@localroger]

As others have posted, your production values are worthy of the BBC or PBS. Incredible.

[@cjh0751]

Riktenstein and Bunny are legends. Rory is ok. Noooo he's a legend. All of you are legends. Love your channel Rory. Cool as the F lord.

[@thechosenwiller5517]

Man I really wish you were able to make more videos. I believe this is the best KZbin channel out there. Keep up the amazing work

[@Astrobiscuit]

thx mate, i must admit its quite tricky as they take so long to make and that on turn means the money is very tight.

[@cm9164]

Just got my first telescope and absolutely loving your videos!! You've got me hooked!

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Incredible work Biscuit!

[@slasher2043]

How does this guy not have more views and subscribers, honestly content like this is what KZbin should be focusing on.

[@Anthony_Francis]

Absolutely amazing cinematography! You deserve all the best rewards possible! Thank you! 😀

[@dofin3000]

Flattering mate you have inspired me so much man! I am absolutely amazed at the images! And as always amazing video! Clear skys 🔭

[@garyl5128]

Another excellent video that doesn't disappoint! Always worth the wait - keep up the fantastic work your royal nerdyness!

[@apiaristicone9585]

superb as usual Mr Biscuit, many thanks!!! and i am completely! blown away by the image!!! 8)

[@i25island46]

Dude, I cant even tell you how thrilled I get when you drop a video. Your energy and that fuckin Ricktenstein’s tracks. Fuckin Perfect.

[@Mirkos-Channel]

Your content is very entertaining. Good work!