Photographing the Orion Nebula with Dwarf 2

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Guys! I am enjoying all the comments and information! Super Cool! Thanks

[@michaelsandell1622]

Just placed my pre-order for the Dwarf III. I have no doubt I'll be "haunting" your channel a lot when it comes in. Great info, thanks so much! 👍

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Michael1 Thanks! I already have some images from Dwarf 3 and it looks good. I will post them soon. I will do lots of tutorials and imaging sessions. Thanks for your support, Michael. Diana

[@michaelsandell1622]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd You are most welcome ma'am. I don't think I'd be making any progress in the hobby without folks like you. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelsandell1622]

Hello again! One question I asked Dwarflab, but to which I've not received an answer- I plan on using my HP Chromebook with the D3, but it does not have any GPS capability. Is this going to be an issue? Please advise. Thanks!

[@Ghostflyer63]

This was the last image I took for 2023. You did a great job on trying to preserve the core. Its so easy to blow out. This month we have been buried under weather. Fun Stuff

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi! Yes, the weather is not cooperating, lol. Last month, I photographed 15 targets with the Skywatcher and saved all of my images on external hard drives, and without any reason, the hard drive got bad, and I lost all of them. I sent it to a place to recover the data; they said it was impossible. Anyways, when it is cloudy, we edit old photos. OMG. Nice to see you!

[@Ghostflyer63]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd I think I got only 5 or 6 targets for the year with everything that was going on. That said I have been living in the process my data thread on CloudyNights. You should come visit LOL.

[@williammorton8555]

I hope one day to get a Dwarf 2. Until then I'have joy of watching you at work. I would love to try it out in Canada.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi William! I hope so too! I know Dwarflab just finished another round of 10 giveaways, and hopefully soon, I can get the green light to do another Giveaway. I can see you have a passion for astrophotography and I wish you get your telescope soon! Thanks for watching and your support. Diana

[@markattardo]

Awesome tutorial👍👍

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Mark! Thank you so much! There's so much to show. Unfortunately, the weather is not good for a while, so when it's cloudy , we edit! LOL. Always nice to see you ! Diana

[@nekite1]

I polar align my dwarf using an inclinometer app to find my latitutde and a compass app set to true north. I find this is good enough to get good images with minimal field rotation. I have also found that using IR cut on M42 gives you sharper stars. Unfortunately, KZbin won't let me attach the image I took. I am really happy with it despite imaging with a full moon under Bortle 7 skies. I use Siril and Gimp to process my images, as I won't pay the price for Pixinsight.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Wow, That's very good about the inclinometer. I've never heard of it. I tried several times to polar align the Dwarf but didn't get the results I wanted, so I will look into this and I think it's a great idea. I also want to try Seril; I believe it has excellent scripts. I watched some videos of it, and it looks good to me. Bortle 7 skies are hard; where are you located? My Daughter got a Dwarf 2, and they live in the city too; I assume it is around 7, too. They will do their first imaging session when they get clear skies. It has been very cloudy here. I was lucky just one night, the night in the video. Thank you for your information; I will look into it soon. Diana

[@nekite1]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd I live in the north east of England.I also used another KZbinr's tip (Deep space astro) about how to repurpose a Celestron Omni barlow as a light/dew shield as well as being able to hold a UHC filter.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

@@nekite1 Oh wow, you are far away! I see a lot of people from England here. I like Deep Space Astro. I watched that tutorial, but I am not sure if the weight of the Barlow can affect the Dwarf (motor). I thought someone mentioned this in his video. I like the idea! I would like to have a Bahtinov adapter for Dwarf; I believe Lukomatico created one for Seastar. I find it hard to get the perfect focus off the phone screen. Interesting!

[@TugSkipper45]

I also polar align the Dwarf II by using my a Star Adventure mount which eliminates field rotation. Using IR cut will produce a much better focus and rounder stars for most DSOs. I also find that PininSight has a really steep learning curve and prefer using either SIRIL (free) or Affinity Photo (one time fee) for stacking and processing . Most Photoshop apps will run on Affinity phots. Thanks again for your great postings.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

@@TugSkipper45Hi! Wow, very creative, I had the Star Adventure mount. Do you mount the Dwarf on it? If I use The Optolong Filter, will it be okay to use the IR Cut or one at a time? This is getting super interesting! I guess the little Dwarf can be used in so many ways! Thanks for watching the video and for your time! Great information! Diana

[@Rocker1969-s7o]

Wow! Well explained and beautiful images. Good job Diana!

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Thanks a bunch! I put a lot of work into making sure the explanations are on point and the images are stunning. It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@henrik6151]

Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the tutorial. Diana

[@josephliguori8779]

Another great tutorial, Diana! I often shy away from long videos unless they truly draw me in. This 40 minute video captured me. So well done. I really enjoyed following your process. You know, the stacked image for what it is, is really a great photo. But I do like how your PixInsight turned out too. I agree with you on having too much red.

[@cosmicrelaxationmusic]

Fascinating video! Thanks for sharing

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Glad you enjoyed it! Just remember, the Orion Nebula is a little camera shy, so it was quite the challenge to capture it! Diana

[@faze1sari]

Thanks for the tips was able to take a great image of Andromeda this evening

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

@@faze1sari You're welcome! I never get tired of photographing the Andromeda Galaxy. Thanks for watching my videos! Diana ❤️

[@Night_Tim]

Great job! I just got my Dwarf II outside tonight for the first time in several months. And I did a quick search to see what settings might work for Orion and your video came up. Thanks for your efforts.

[@bichobrothers]

The image is absolutely gorgeous!

[@astronomy-NGC]

Gee Diana! You're very productive lately my friend! And what good tutorials you make. Complete easy to follow line on Dwarf 2 and this good one. WOW! Keep your good work!😊

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Thank you so much! Soon, I'll need a producer and recording crew ha! I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate your time! Diana ❤️

[@denisbombardier8820]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd 😁

[@bichobrothers]

This amazing information! You make it so understandable!

[@Pipiland.]

Nice video, Keep up with the good work.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Muchas gracias! Yes, working hard on this channel as we speak, always a pleasure to see you here! Diana

[@pedalajones]

Nice video ! I'm new and I'm learning to play with Siril and Gimp. Your images are amazing!

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Pedala, I am not familiar with Gimp, need to check this out. I am glad you liked the video and the images. I think these images are perfect for a tiny telescope. I was so impressed, and you can see my reaction in the video as I do these videos in real-time, so I get honest reactions and emotions. Stay tuned, as much more is coming weekly. Honored that you are here! Go for it! Diana

[@pedalajones]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd Thank you!

[@pauliestarman3762]

Thank you for a very informative video :-) It's nice that you took time to explain things too :-)

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Thank you! I try to make my videos as informative as possible, but sometimes I get a little carried away with my explanations. Glad it didn't put you to sleep! Diana

[@drew19761]

Amazing 👏

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to me. Diana

[@drew19761]

@yourfavoriteastronerd problem with mine took it out other day & it kept disconnecting for some reason??

[@AstrophotoBadBevensen]

Super....

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Hi Hi! thanks for watching and your comment! 🙌🙌🙌 Diana

[@Pavewy]

Which Optolong filter did you use with this?

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi! Optolont L- Enhance. Thanks for watching my video. Diana ❤️

[@trabensburg]

Although the pics straight off the Dwarf look good post processing is amazing. Too bad I don't have a pc anymore. I edited sun and eclipse pics on photoshop app on my phone. App is very limited in what it can do.

[@TL1000S97]

Very informative video! Just a note: You do not need to add "generated" sub-text. You speak very clear and easy to understand. Even for a Norwegian 😂

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Thank you so much! I am glad you understand me! 🙏 That's good to know, I don't like it, next time I'll just do the transcript if the person wants it. You made me laugh! Diana ❤️

[@colinbacon1738]

excellent video, i would love to know what you think of the free program Siril, love your energy and enthusiasm

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Colin! Thanks for watching my video. I am going to try Siril soon! I use Pixinsight for now but I want to use Siril too. Thanks for your support. Diana ❤️

[@stevemutch2080]

Great videos, will be getting the Dwarf 3, when it’s released, but what are the editing software you use, the only one I have at the moment is Photoshop Elements, and I am not that good with it, I will download Pixisight and Siril but are there any others

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Steve! Yes, I am making new editing videos for one shot color images like the Dwarf Telescopes. I have some basic ones already, but they are constantly changing with new scripts that are easy to use. Pixinsight has the best in my opinion and Siril. Editing in Photoshop is fine but it requires more steps, I do final touches in Photoshop using the Camera Raw Filter. Stay tuned and thanks for your comment. Diana

[@leonardorser3455]

Hi from Canada, the filter you use , is it the one from dwarf or a different one.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi! I use a different filter , I prefer the Optolong L Pro. It is superior than the Dwarf filter and you can see how beautiful the colors are. Thanks for watching and your comment 😊 Diana

[@tariqalkindi8045]

Thanks great demo i just bought this device only issue so many settings can you kindly let me know the setting to start using it? step by step kind of you

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Tari! I have some videos here that show my settings. Have you tried an imaging session, and what was the problem? Diana ❤️

[@tariqalkindi8045]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd Hi Diana no have not tried yet am new to this would love to give it a try but i get confused about going to the steps and shooting dark photos.

[@stephenmurray1209]

Hi what laptop are u using with dwarf 2

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi Stephen! I use an HP laptop with the Dwarf, but you must use it with another App to see it on the computer. I control the telescope with a tablet connected to the laptop with a USB cable. Thanks for watching my videos! Diana

[@nikaxstrophotography]

You should change the name of your channel to Dwarf Astro-nerd as that has been your content the last month and a half :(

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Hi! I have several videos coming up of images from the Skywatcher, and l am photographing several nebulas from rhe Skydome but the weather is terrible. I also have a 3rd mount that will start soon too. 😊

[@nikaxstrophotography]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd hope you get back to normal programming, these all in ones are overhyped.

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

@@nikaxstrophotography you mean the videos are long? I have a variety of short videos, long, editing and the whole imaging sessions. I have several videos in process with the Skywatcher, I'm sorry you don't like them... I don't know what is " back to normal". I hear you 😞

[@nikaxstrophotography]

@@yourfavoriteastronerd I mean moving away from the dwarf all in ones and returning to real astrophotography, I loved your series of videos until you started on the dwarf for the last few months. Too much time spent on this and not real astro

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

First, I want to say that I am very thankful and flattered that you love my channel! That means so much. And I understand exactly what you are saying. I have not abandoned my serious work with a traditional rig and will be posting many more images from that work. However, I recognize that 'Smart Telescopes' are a new tool being introduced by all of the major manufacturers. I came across the Dward II first and saw the potential for a smart telescope to open our field to a much broader audience. At $500, the barrier to entry is significantly reduced making it easier for many more people to begin to understand and enjoy astrophotography. It also opens the field to children, encouraging them to look to the stars and find enjoyment in ways that are healthier and inspiring. My 7-year-old Grandson was able to use the Dwarf II successfully and his family has purchased him one to use all the time. Now, instead of gaming or television, he is photographing the universe. The Dwarf II will never replace the sophisticated work of traditional rig astrophotography. And I do not plan to oversaturate my channel with Dwarf II. However, I have been so blessed to learn about the universe and to be able to capture beautiful images and I want to open this world to as many others as possible. Dwarf II makes this possible. I hope you understand and continue to follow my channel. Diana ❤️

[@brucev9166]

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