Star Adventurer with Skymax127 Planetary Lunar & Deep Sky

[@Xindian_mapping_n_Edits]

Your hello is always iconic

[@robinj.9329]

People who have never had opportunity to "Star Gaze" with a telescope 🔭 are always absolutely astonished at their first view of Saturn or the Moon! It is a point of profound wonder to me that seeing the night sky with a telescope isn't a part of EVERY CHILDS early Education! In my own small city, with it's large University, when I first put my 6 inch Newtonian Reflector on my front lawn, I was surprised by the crowds of neighbors that immediately came out and asked if they could "take a look"! Here were many College educated adults as giddy as school boys 👦(and girls!) at their first views of our night sky! Some came back several nights in a row just to see the Moon, Jupiter or Saturn again and again. Now, I'm a disabled Senior Citizen, and can no longer play "Host" to the community and share the Heavens above with countless new comers. But someone should! For the Children especially.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Astronomy and Astrophotography is a wonderful passion..wish you health and clear sky !

[@EmberSkyMedia]

The SkyMax 127mm scope seems like a very powerful scope in a compact package!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello Grame. Yes it is is the hest grab and go telescope at this price very good for lunar planetary and galaxies

[@avt_astro206]

Incredible Video Ioan! Love The Details On the Moon images and Jupiter. I was blown to see That The star adventure would handle Good Tracking at That Focal Lengths!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you very much my friend. I was curious to see a video like this before buying the Star Adventurer. So i made one to help other people interested in this mount. The tracking is very good for planetary and lunar

[@eacron]

Awesome video. I tried the same thing with my adventurer and it works! Is there a reducer you can recommend for the 127mm mak? Thank you!!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you. I have tried only the 0.50 x reducer from gso. With larger sensors camera vignetting and distortions will be visible on the edge of the image

[@eacron]

@@GalaxyArtMedia thanks so much for this information. For the 127 mak did you get the 1.25” or the 2” reducer? Thank you again!!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@eacron I have them both, i think for larger sensors the 2 inch is better

[@eacron]

@@GalaxyArtMedia Thank you! I will try this with the 2” reducer and my Nikon D7500 camera. I have the Mak to SCT adapter to attach the reducer to Mak 127 but can you let me know how you achieve the appropriate back focus to the camera? Thank you again!!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@eacron hello. I do not think you can get perfect backfocus with a dslr. Atleast i did not and had the reducer working at 0.35x i belive. but you can obtain the backfocus using an Astrophotography camera and then use from 0.70x to 0.25x depending on the distance to sensor. When using the backfocus required for the reducer should work at 0.50 x

[@ΤάσοςΑνδρέου-ω8δ]

great video Ioan congragulations the skymax 127 scope with the star adventurer is great

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you Tasos ! I am glad you loved the video!

[@Mrch33ky]

Great How-To video. Thank you!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you also!

[@lumenlarry6197]

Awesome photos and vid of moon!! I'm new to this and its hard to believe the level of sharpness and detail you can get. Thanks for the tutorials...the mount is complicated for a noob:)

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Welcome! thank you, i am glad you enjoyed the video. all mounts seem complicated at first but do not worry is easy to use once you start and learn the basics

[@ResQuetzal]

I'm so surprised you didn't use the eqm35 for this. I'm even more surprised a Star Adventurer could hold that much weight! I guess you are at the limit. Your pictures are so beautiful! You inspire me to continue with the hobby despite my frustration with weather conditions and sometimes disappointing pictures. You give me something to think about. Thank you.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you so much! Well i used also my star adventurer and the eqm35 pro. and seems when using the star adventurer i got the Moon high in sky close to zenith so better result, regarding tracking for planetary or lunar star adventurer worked as good as my eqm35 pro, important is to balance the telescope good, and having a short tube , skymax 127/1500 with planetary camera balances well.

[@ResQuetzal]

@@GalaxyArtMedia I noticed you used 2 different cameras, zwo, then Svbony. What is the difference between the 2? I could go on asking about the software but for now, many thanks for a quick reply!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@ResQuetzal well the sv305 has same senzor as zwo 290 best difference is sv305 has smaller pixel size and has black ilumiante sensor and also an ir cut filter that is not good for deep sky, so zwo 224mc is better for fdeep sky on planets they are both very good

[@ResQuetzal]

@@GalaxyArtMedia Thank you for explaining:)

[@brewjitsu429]

Great footage of the moon!!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thanks Brew! Capturing the Moon when high in the sky will give Best results

[@KaiNimmrichter]

I also have a Mak but had problems finding the perfect focus on planets - not so easy with the Mak, nice video. Greetings Astrophotography Saarland

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello and Greetings from Romania, Transilvania. Geting good planetary focus i find hard with every telescop. Harderbalso if.you use a Barlow

[@TeodorAngelov]

Hey again, Happy New Year! Do you think a 3x barlow is worth it for visual? Or 2x is the limit.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. Thanks. You will need also eyepice so you need to calculate the resulting telescope power. I would say no barlw with mak 127 and 5 mm eyepice is limit or 10 mm with 2x barlow you can use also 3 x barlow and go with less powerfull eyepiece. At 300x power if the seeing is ok it can give you beautiful views of the moon crafers

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

That is a great set up. Good video.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you so much. More videos with skymax 127 will come, also you can check the live streams . Took some nice captures of Jupiter and Saturn tecently and moon craters also a mosaic with Andromeda Galaxy

[@apg3409]

Foarte bun videoclipul!Felicitari!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Mulțumesc APG. Cer senin!

[@Spamandrice]

What do you use to get the view of the scope to the computer?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

I used Sharpcap

[@TeodorAngelov]

Got the Skymax 127, that's one chunky boy. Is it worth switching to 2" accessories? Is there any difference between 1.25 and 2 for AP or Visual?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Nice. I think the main difference will be in what kind of eyepice you can use how wide and vigneting if you use with a larger sensor camera

[@TeodorAngelov]

@@GalaxyArtMedia The internal visual back is narrower than 1.25 so I doubt there will be difference for AP.

[@PhilLiao]

Hi, do you think the Celestron C6 OTA would work equally well with the Star Adventurer? It weights about the same and has the same focal length, but more aperture. Also where do you get the extra counterweight? Thanks in advance.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. If the same weight you should be able to balance it on the star Adventurer. I ordered a second weight from the shop i bought the Star adventurer.

[@walterpastor2496]

Hi, I’d like to know how you’re connecting the ASI camera to the tube. It seems that you’re using 2” extenders rings. My stuff is 1.25” Could you please be more specific in this point? Thank you.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. I am using a 2 inch to 1.25 inch adapter at the end and there i conect the camera with the 1.25 nosepiece

[@mickaeldelahaye4360]

you have not had a coma problem with the reducer and the asi 224mc camera?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

If you use a reducer at o.50 x i think with small sensor no distortion . Only at larger sensors. Is usable even with 0.25x with a smalls.ensor like zwo 224 mc camera

[@eterenostalgia5088]

Here Italy, I have the telescope Newton "Skywatcher heritage" 130/650" with parabolic mirror, last summer i look Jupiter and Saturn, fantastic visions, sharp images high quality.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. Nice to hear that. I have a newtonian also that i use some times. Heritage 100/400.

[@eterenostalgia5088]

@@GalaxyArtMedia Thank you for the fast answer, for your opinion is better the "Skywatcher heritage 130/650" or your Maskutov 127/1500 ? For Moon, planets and deep sky ?

[@aranbarrett9543]

Cool captures, I have the bresser messier 127 1900, with Az-gti I'm liking my mak so far, I have a Wedge on my list in future to try it out in Eq mode.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Maksutov telescopes ate good. With an equatorial wedge you should be able to take longer exposures for deep sky. Let me know how good will wotk with the mak if you buy

[@Nottsboy24]

Aran Barrett.....you have the same surname as me 🙌👌

[@aranbarrett9543]

@@GalaxyArtMedia yes I'm looking to get a Wedge in the next couple of months after I have more or less got the hang of the Az goto and other features. I need to iron out a few issues I'm having in AZ mode for instance I'm having problems with point and track at the moment and some alignment issues, I'm sure it's down to haveing lack of practice Iv only had 2 clear nights since Iv had it so I'm hoping it is just lack of time on the mount, Im on Astrophotography for beginners also I seen your post this morning you make some awesome content, enjoyable to watch.

[@aranbarrett9543]

@@Nottsboy24 Cool spelt the same is it, ya never know we could be long lost Relatives 😁.

[@Nottsboy24]

@@aranbarrett9543 yes it is spelt the same ☺ absolutely correct we could be related 👌

[@marcjohnson4884]

What is your highest useful magnification? I have the 100mm Sky-Watcher ED APO and I can get about 230X out of it, and a 6 inch classical cass, about the same. The scope/mount combo youv'e got look great.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. In this video i did not use any magnification, no eyepiece only a Barlow as 1.5x that gaved me 2250mm focal length, and f/ 17.7 and almost all the videos were captured with svbony sv305 camera. Regarding Magnification for visual observing with Skymax127/1500. I had good results also over 250x magnification with Baader hyperion 5mm eyepiece that makes 300x magnification with Skymax127. I also tested eyepiece projection at 300x magnification using my redmi 10 pro with good results. Going at this high magnifications requires also good seeing conditions especially if you want to use eyepiece projection with a phone to capture the moon and planets. Here is a short 1 min video with my phone captures at 300x magnification with skymax127/1500 and 5mm barlow: kzbin.infoCT02NEgCy2c

[@AstroPixUK]

Great video and super detail on the images

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you so much!. Very good setup for beginners and on a lower budget to capture the moon and planets. Clear sky Jim!

[@juanvelasquez1167]

Excellent Review

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@MrNenfricatul]

Salut Nelu ;). Am o intrebare. La ce greutate totala ai ajuns cu telescopul si tot ce ai mai montat pe el? Mersi si tine-o tot asa

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Salut. In videoul acesta undeva pe la 4 kg sau 4 kg si ceva. Telescopul are in jur de 3 sau 3.5 kg trebuie sa cântăresc sa verific

[@ioantodor6039]

Frumos si util! Felicitari!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Mulțumesc Ioan. Cer senin!

[@GatisKaulinsh]

What camera is this you are using?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

I think i used zwo 224 and and svbony sv305

[@Nottsboy24]

Nice captures 👌🔭

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you so much

[@xoticone1766]

Hi, I have a telescope maskutov black diamond 127/1500. Can this mount support my telescope? how does a single screw attach the telescope (on the mount)??

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hi. This is black diamond also. You attach the telescope in the.dovetail using two screws if you need to move the position of the scope to balance the mount

[@xoticone1766]

thanks!@@GalaxyArtMedia

[@walterpastor2496]

Using the equatorial mount it suppose that the alignment should be with the North Star. My question is about the use of the Finder scope. Thank you for your time and thank you for share.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. Thanks. You need the finder scope to find the planets or the moon, stars or other dso objects when using the star adventurer since is not a goto mount

[@walterpastor2496]

If you have the Adv. GTI mount, could you replaced the Finder Scope by a Guide Scope and its camera?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@walterpastor2496 hello. The answer is no. Polar finder scope is in the mount for aligning the mount to polaris. Finderscope and guidescope are used on the telescope

[@ChrisChatfield]

Really helpful, thank you!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thanks! I am glad you found the video helpful ☺️

[@atilafuleki6134]

Beautiful

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you

[@gibbybtw280]

whats the tracking like on the 2i with the mak on it

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

I ahve tested only one Lunar, solar and planetary, and tracking was excellent! Was very impressed...

[@gibbybtw280]

@@GalaxyArtMedia thx for the reply, i might consider this as a budget setup to get for my self at some point

[@richardkeen6965]

Great video but not too keen on the mount .. You can't rotate the tube, so the finder gets in all kinds of odd positions

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you. I use it now usually when i want to track the moon for visual observing. At similar price an alt azimuth mount with goto will make things easier

[@patrickwishart5632]

this is very interesting, I didn't think the star adventurer was able to carry such long focal lengths. Would you recommend this combination (or maybe the skymax 90)? Seems pretty affordable for my current setup. great video, cheers!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thanks Patrick. For Lunar and planetary this setup will give you best results. For deepsky astrophotography with shorter focal length will be easier.

[@tomreid7]

Another cracking video mate, im liking the mount, how much weight can it take?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you. 5 kg i think is the limit.

[@markwelsh9068]

Excellent images and very surprising the 2i can handle the Mak. I wonder if the GTi could handle an SCT? What do you think? Skywatcher says total payload of 5.6KG/11lbs for the GTi.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello thank you. I think it should hold also the mak. Star adventurer has 5 kg payload. Important is to balance the telescope good than it should work

[@markwelsh9068]

@@GalaxyArtMedia Thanks for reply. Sorry, I meant to say an 8 inch SCT. Maks have meant to be quite heavy. What is the total weight of your OTA plus plate plus camera and finder?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@markwelsh9068 8 inch telescopes are to much this mounts work good usualy with 2-3 inch telescopes. For 8 inch you need a much more solid mount

[@GarnettLeary]

Great review

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you my friend!

[@omulet29]

Salut am si eu un MAK127,ce zici merita sa pun un focuser SCT?? ca montura am eq5pro,mai multi prieteni mi-au spus in loc sa dau banii pe focuser mai bine imi cumpar un mak150,dar nustiu daca va suporta eq5 un mak150.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Salut, focuserul ti-e bun in caz ca vrei sa automatizezi. ( cuma r fi folosirea zwo eaf advance autofocuser) cu un telescop maksutov. Eu am comandat recent unul de la fairpoint astro si voi face si video review, pana atunci poti vedea video despre el la prietenul meu Garnet Leary kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmjOq5qIeLmcgrs

[@Xindian_mapping_n_Edits]

Don't get me wrong but I like ur romanian accent

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thank you very much! Glad to hear that

[@Xindian_mapping_n_Edits]

@@GalaxyArtMedia explore scientific mak 127/1900 go to EQ mount is it good or bad according to u.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@Xindian_mapping_n_Edits I cant say for sure, i have the 1500 version, i think the 1500 skywatcher one is better since is faster, and you cand o also some deep sky, the 1900 is also good but more for planetary and luanar craters, better then the 127/1500 if not using a barlow, but for deep sky will be very slow, these is from focal length point of view

[@Xindian_mapping_n_Edits]

@ oh ok i will use focal reducer

[@pekkahautala2549]

Fantastic, what measurements of extension rings did you have. Could you please tell what is in the imaging tray exactly, from sensor to front, because I have huge problems to reach focus with my barlows I don´t know what backfocus lengt to use on Maskutov Skymax 102 also on other scopes. Should I remove the lens on the barlow or use the whole barrel?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. The big extension ring is the baader 28 mm with m48 that i use also on my baader hyperion eyepiece sometimes. And was a smaller one also not sure now the size but will check later and i will get back to you. You can use the barlow with the barrel and then you probably won t need also the extension rings. Using the barlow lens closer will give you less magnification of focal length with the svbony 305 camera i used it at 1.5x used also the barrel but placed the barlow lens closer.. i will check and measure what distance i had with the sv305 camera from camera body to telescope has same Same sensor as zwo 290

[@pekkahautala2549]

@@GalaxyArtMedia I will probably use ASI244mc so first comes camera then? In order

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

I posted on the community tab the measurements i had for the backfocus using this 2 cameras and Barlow lens. Both cameras are very good for planetary and lunar.

[@pekkahautala2549]

@@GalaxyArtMediaThanks

[@StefanescuMariusGeorge]

Salut! De ce extensii am nevoie, pentru a conecta un ASI 462 la un mak meade 127/1900? Multumesc mult!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Salut nu am Asi 462 vezi ce extensii sunt disponibile de la asi pt a avea un backfocus de 55mm la altair26c/ zwo2600mcpro folosesc un zwo filter drawer atasat la camera si inca doua tuburi scurte imbinate de la baader.

[@StefanescuMariusGeorge]

@@GalaxyArtMedia Multumesc mult. Le-am scris. Am cumparat dwarf-ul prin link-ul tau.😁😁😁😁

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@StefanescuMariusGeorge Mulțumesc George! Sunt in concediu acum. Revin cu mai multe videouri dupa..Cer senin

[@dmxf]

Just spent a lot of money on a camera :| Thanks for the video!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello Ice Mann. I am glad you liked the video. What camera dis you brought?

[@marcuswalmsley8445]

What distance is the camrea for back focus please?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. I can t measure now but i think should be around 55mm if is any difference you can adjust the focus on the mak using the manual focussing knob

[@marcuswalmsley8445]

@@GalaxyArtMedia cheera

[@Rizqi_jo]

How do you make the picture of the moon clearer, even though it was a bit blurry?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. To get a good image you need to process the video, stack it and also sharpen it usually using wavelets in dedicated planetary software

[@Rizqi_jo]

@@GalaxyArtMedia what is the planetary software you use?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@Rizqi_jo Autostackert, Registax, Planetary System stacker

[@Rizqi_jo]

@@GalaxyArtMedia ok thanks

[@lucweber5466]

Salut, acum câtiva ani m-am lāsat inspirat de tine si mi-am cumpārat un Skymax 127/1500. Între timp am achizitionat un Bresser Mac 127/1900. Vreau sā te întreb dacā se meritā śi e compatibil sā cumpār un focal reducer de 0,5 pentru acest telescop, în scopul de a fotografia Deep Sky śi alte obiecte? Merci anticipat...Lucian

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Salut. Am testat si cu focal.reducer ieftin 0.5x. gso, problema e ca face vignetare si distorsiuni daca folosesti o camera cu sensor.mare apsc. Doar la o camera cu sensor mic gen planetary nu se observa distorsiunile sau daca se observă ceva putin de aceea cu camera mea apsc sensor folosesc fara reducator

[@lucweber5466]

@@GalaxyArtMedia merci de răspuns. Oricum nu aveam de gând să-mi cumpăr un reducer ieftin dar e bine de știut, fiindcă am de gând să-mi cumpăr și un zwo 585.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@@lucweber5466 Cu drag si cer senin!

[@ResQuetzal]

Thanks!

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

You are welcome!

[@actudoran]

Have you had any success with a cheap 0.5 reducer and the same setup? If successful you could in theory image the whole M42

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello Yes, i tested 0.5X GSO REDUCER. worked very good for the moon and also for deep sky. It makes some vignetting with larger sensor like a dslr camera, but not with a planetary camera.

[@actudoran]

@@GalaxyArtMedia i couldn't make it work with my setup... Both a DSLR camera and a planetary.... Coul not get focus. Did you use any special backspacing rings? How did you attach the reducer? I screwed it instead of the filter in front of the planetary camera.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

@actudoran hello. I used for the planetary camera. But not for dslr. You should be able to focus with the adapter that comes with the telescope.and with the t2 2 inch adapter that is attached the the t2 ring on your dslr. You can check my Skymax 127 review i show there also how i attached my dslr. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/h32cdYR6asl1ac0

[@MatthewAntkiewicz]

It's a 5 in?? Telescope im think to buy Skywatcher Skymax 127 (5") Maksutov Telescope + Computerised Mount + Accessories because 6 in are so. Much expensive

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hello. Yes is a 5 inch telescope, good price/quality on this maksutov, it never needed collimation

[@СергейДолгополов-ь1м]

👍

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Thanks

[@nickoutram6939]

The next time we go to The Moon they should take some fireworks so all the moon watchers can see them go off at a certain time! Now that would be something.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

I do not know how high should be the fireworks to be seen from all across the globe.

[@nickoutram6939]

@@GalaxyArtMedia Well for sure its going to be a tiny spot on the Moon as the fireworks go off -even really big bright ones! Lol.

[@stinkyfungus]

You wouldn't be able to see them at all. Remember, the finest amature telescopes (of reasonable size, 300mm or smaller) Can only clearly resolve an object of 400-500 meters across at best on the moon from earth. Most more affordable rigs of small to medium apature might resolve a crater 2km across. Have a look at that lucky capture from Japan of a meteorite impact on the moon from earth. Likely that had as much energy as a very small nuclear bomb... (like 5kt or so?) And it was a brief pinprick of light on the moon's surface No professional commercial firework (even one of those mondo 48" Japanese mega shells) Is going to have enough poop to be seen by us here on earth with a decent telescope... and definitely not with the naked eye. Now... if they airburst a 250kt W80 tactical warhead over the moon... THAT we could see... it would be small, but we'd see that flash. But... that's a different class of "fireworks" altogether. 😂

[@gpaunescu]

Position of finder scope it show that is not perfect balanced on declination. Cannot be achived this without 3rd axis weight.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Salut. Da ajuta in special cu guidescope. Finder scope e usor nu e o problema mare

[@ΤάσοςΑνδρέου-ω8δ]

i am tasos andreou

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Hi buddy!

[@makemystronger..freemegapi6800]

Hy only Barlow Lens? Or ocular combined?

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Only Barlow. 1.5x or 2x