Observatories | South Africa - SAAO 4K

Part one of a series of journeys to the big astronomical observatories of this planet.
We visit the great spaces of the Karoo Desert and discover fascinating features of earths history, relicts of human history and cutting edge technology in a very remote region of the earth.
Bortle class 1 nightskies with zero light pollution offer an epic view into the nightsky.
Filmed and edited by Martin Heck: www.timestormf...
Filmed for the documentary "Star Stuff" by Milad Tangshir ([e-mail]). Check out the trailer: • Star Stuff, di Milad T...
Produced by Davide Ferrario: www.rossofuocof...
Music: "Chasm" by Tony Anderson share.mscbd.fm/...
Shot in March 2017 in and around Sutherland, SA
GEAR:
Cameras: Sony A7RII, Sony A7s, Canon 6D
Lenses: Zeiss Otus 28mm f1.4, Zeiss Milvus 35mm f2, Tamron 15-30mm f2.8, Canon 11-24mm f4, Canon 70-200m f4, Canon 24-105mm f4
Motion-Control: eMotimo Spectrum ST4, Dynamic Perception Stage Zero slider
Edited in LRTimelapse, Lightroom, After Effects and Davinci Resolve

[@philz2120]

These kind of videos make me question our place in the universe and who we are in this endless room

[@Kourdilah]

The most important question is what is our fate after leaving this world

[@videnoir4me]

These spectacular videos make me feel pretty insignificant.

[@luciankendrick6642]

Instablaster.

[@abhaynaik9320]

Don't worry you'll forget all that shit the second you step out the house and get a road rage.

[@zaknews07]

Beautful! We are dust in the universe and, perhaps, we are not alone...

[@zubetto85]

In contrast, there is a life-affirming formula: "Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself..." Alan W. Watts

[@spencer6459]

breathtaking!

[@Unicvr]

Masterpiece of universe 😘

[@Moon_Pyramid]

wow !! amazing, absolutely amazing. I wish everyone would turn their lights off at night and let the magnitude and beauty of the cosmos heal our souls each night before we rest.

[@dayi0425]

How beautifully said.

[@NorseForse]

Absolutely breathtaking! Nothing more beautiful to me than seeing a sliver of our universe through the night sky. Seeing it through your lens made that feeling of awe & wonder multiply exponentially. *Thank you.*

[@jovanna1496]

Only from the heart can you touch the sky. ❤️ ~Rumi Thank you for allowing us to touch the sky, through the love of your work!

[@fvs666]

*Always the best videos with the best music in background*

[@desciplesofthomassankara3021]

My beautiful diverse country. The cradle of humankind.

[@raulguilhermek]

A really masterpiece. Sharing...

[@georgegardener-gr9252]

Spectacular views of the night sky combined with matching haunting music! 1:28 very clear view of the Magellanic Clouds!

[@kherynnw8603]

Brava!!!! Simply beautiful.

[@Deka_Lora]

You are a legend Sire ! I would give up on the comforts of life just to see you work in these Rarest of Rare and Exotic places you travel to. That would be life changing for me.

[@marie5644]

SUPER!..RESPEKT!!😘👍🌹.Gods🙏 beautiful sky and earth !Amazing nature!🌈💜

[@videnoir4me]

FABULOUS!

[@MattCSLnut]

STUNNING !!!

[@pattieasterday6739]

What more could I ask for. Favorite video producer and favorite music composer. I must be on the right path!

[@TheMichaju]

Just one word... WOW! 🤩

[@takkyutube]

Der absolute Wahnsinn. Die Nahaufnahmen der Licht -und Schattenspiele am Boden ab 2:22 finde ich klasse. Die Fokusverschiebungen sind auch der Hammer.

[@doumepatrice7597]

Du pur bonheur ! Epoustouflant ! Quelle maîtrise artistique et technique. MERCI

[@KarinHelga-zb6rn]

The sky, particularly the night sky in the Karoo or in the Namibian desert always stun me and make me speechless about such amazing beauty, where no electronics were involved, wonderful, full of wonder!!!❤ It makes one so humble!!

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Saludos de Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@FatimaSilva-up4of]

Somos Ticos! Saludos de Brasil!

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@@FatimaSilva-up4of 🇨🇷🇧🇷🇨🇷🇧🇷☺️

[@ubkbliz7155]

i have no words, most beautiful video i ever seen

[@Jonamann99]

Breathtaking!!

[@natureking2121]

Timestorm films are amazing

[@gioachini]

It s the best i could ever see in decades...too much thanks for sharing to me...🌻the sky is so beautiful...😥

[@andrewflaig7976]

This, and all of your work, is stunning to a degree that I cannot express through words. I believe you are changing the meaning of what it means to be a creator. Thank you for everything you are doing.

[@antonpoddubnov4651]

Andrew Flaig This is exactly what I was going to say.

[@yenny1129]

Espectacular! Como siempre... Gracias, gracias, gracias.

[@FatimaSilva-up4of]

Popi espetacular, obrigado.

[@KoreaTripSounds]

Wow~ BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! You are perfect! 👍👍👍

[@alienlj]

Absolutely Spectacular!!!!

[@randomassname6149]

the shot at 3:39 is absolutely stunning

[@nicomastrangelo4155]

All my admiration to Timestorm Films team: one of the best 👏👏👏

[@nicomastrangelo4155]

🙏🏻

[@starethrough_]

This is amazing! Martin Heck never disappoints!

SUPER!!!

[@markvandenberg4606]

Wow, absolutely superb. Without question one of your better films.

[@isabelespinoza2769]

Wow! So much Beauty to put into words . Thank you Timestorm films .

[@SergeCousineau]

Awesome Martin ! Tellement beau Martin ! Vous êtes un maître du timelapse Hélène et Serge 💑 De Boisbriand Québec Canada 🇨🇦 👍😉🏔🎥

[@shtml54]

Absolutely Breathtaking.

[@paulrabasto6115]

Always a delight to watch your films. ❤

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Nothing else can give you this many chills in 5 mins

[@dellaware8515]

TimeStorm ❤️❤️❤️

[@madonnafabel]

Muchas gracias por tan maravillosos videos.

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Stunning !!!!😍 Thanks for sharing

[@bee7549]

Hello from the Eastern Cape, South Africa Thanks for another amazing video :-)

[@carloscalderon8488]

Stunning!!!🎇

[@vbbuildersbalachandarjawah6400]

Wow ...! Beautiful. 😳😳 I love your KZbin channel ....

[@brownchairphotography]

So beautiful. Incredible images with awesome music. I love it.

[@debeerpaul]

Wow nice and this is in our own back yard. Time to take a road trip to Sutherland.

[@MarcusDekenah]

Fantastic food for the sole, an inspiration. Thanks!

[@romansurnin4823]

Thank you, this very beautiful video.

[@zubetto85]

Thank you for sharing! It's a kind of magic!

[@ttn23232]

❤️

[@arnavvaishnav1590]

Wow! The background blur at 1:20 is soo beautiful! Loved it.

[@BlondeManNoName]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@garyquack19]

So beautiful.

[@GatoAstronauta]

Beautiful masterpiece. Thank you.

[@RobBatesPhotography]

Niiice dude! That scene when its looking through them triangles, insane

[@TriniWeekes]

Top notch

[@timelapselondon]

Exceptional as always!

[@robertfoertsch]

Wow, Shared Millions Of Times Through My Liked Videos Playlists...

[@NapierNimbus]

Just so mesmerising and so jaw droppingly my beautiful

[@kinotekaHD]

Epic film. Keep doin this awesome work.

[@innerarts4091]

Breathtaking as always, your work is underrated

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Epic work as always my dude!

[@TimestormFilms]

thx a lot mate!

[@saveonthe1]

Thank you, beautiful

[@lindadavison1418]

Absolutely mesmerising ❤️

[@skylilly1]

Wow! Great work! You always have such awesome music choices, too.

[@jenshaun6424]

Wie gewohnt ein aussergewöhnliches Video. Toll. Besonders die beiden Foki-Wechsel finde ich gut. Hier wäre ein Making-off klasse. 👍

[@TimestormFilms]

ja ich hab das alles ja 2017 auf einem Job aufgenommen. da war keine Zeit für behind the scenes :p

[@jenshaun6424]

Ok. Das kann ich natürlich verstehen. Das Video ist wirklich ganz klasse.👍

[@johnlong2k9]

The night time sky was nothing short of breathtaking.

[@BrunoPisaniAdventure]

I'm really amazed.

[@TimestormFilms]

thats a good sign! thx mate

[@julian8370]

unbelievable well filmed and processed!!

[@jannaconda1983]

amazing timelapses!

[@lucaswinke]

What the Heck! Damn is it beautiful Martin 😍👏

[@olgasmith3442]

Thank you for such beautiful films, I have always been fascinated by space, Your films are so relaxing : )

[@LEXPIX]

Wow, amazing clarity. Nicely done.

[@iridescentkila]

I love this. It's so beautiful. Can't get over it. Thank you so much for this😍👌🏻

[@kispe82]

Amazing... ❤️

[@lostintravel_at]

Stunning! ❤️ Really great work. Love it!

[@fionkunz9203]

Awesomely done

[@RP1D2]

On LG OLED, ready for it!

[@ShowXTech]

cant afford

[@moonlight19862]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 so beautiful!!!

[@mmusabozturk]

Awesome!

[@elenapumarega7791]

Fantástico!

[@Der-RA]

I have been subscribed since day 1 of your videos. This is personally my favorite so far. To see the Majesty and tremendous galaxy that a Loving and Living God has created for all to see. He is by far the Greatest Artist, for His Art is living, moving, and breathing through all that lives and has substance. Earth and all that dwells in and upon this planet is a living art show, and this channel has the eyes and ears to catch it so that we others can enjoy it. This video was breathtaking and so very honoring to our Father in Heaven. Thank you all for your work......

[@holgerrainer]

Awesome Thank You

[@kristapple]

Beautiful as always 🙂

[@davidfernandez1974]

Impresionante. Buen trabajo.

[@TexasTimelapse]

As usual, absolutely beautiful!

[@br2v]

Great stuff, nice in between focus idea from close up to infinity to connect humanity to the stars

[@jomaker01]

Ehrlich wunderschön 👌 Fokus Verlagerung empfand ich auch als einzigartig das verleiht dem ganzen eine eigene Extra Note

[@SONAMTIMELAPSEMOVIE]

It's a fantastic piece of work. I'm looking forward to the 2020 work

[@nathanielatwater4895]

another beauty man!

[@lafaglobe6025]

Really great, brother

[@Rubik3x]

Martin, that was stunning! I've never seen the milky way so bright. I was fascinated by the nebulae at 1:27. Is the larger one the Crab nebula?

[@TimestormFilms]

Those are the small and large magellanic clouds. Our neighboring galaxies :)

[@oahfwate5785]

Smaller ones pre andromeda ? I never seen any small galaxys last year when we had a south view garden

[@oahfwate5785]

Is andromeda north z and euh 60' up or something ? Cant see north iv no windows there

[@goderickalcide5703]

I'm always amazed by your videos because they are so beautiful. I think the best way to watch is at home on a 4k tv in a dark room. The time lapse is great. It must take a lot of time photographing and filming so you can make a video this long.

[@TAKAHARU50]

You did a great job!

[@Awaken40]

Another wonderful journey with your unbelievable videos !! Thats really so epic and so talented!! You're gifted ✨🌌

[@geirvegg]

4:30 wow so damn Beautful

[@CatchavistaAerial]

Wow! Awsome footage!

[@thegreatallanu]

I only recently found this channel, amd I'm just blown away. You have officially earned a subscriber out of me. Stunning work each time. 💙