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Free to download on AstroBin or another platform?

@@The_Astro_PuNk I never said that. What I got was not from AstroBin! It was from Google Images several years ago. Now I cannot find it anymore at that size, but as I already have it, I'm not worried. Still, it seems now that even astrophotos from official astronomy collections of our space telescope images are not free anymore. And try finding any large ones that are this big! I can't!

Ahhh i got you now. I think NASA have a lot of them for free for download.

@@The_Astro_PuNk Well they did, but my searches recently have them being sold also! Is NASA selling them, or r is somebody taking them and selling them illegally? I don't know.

Hahaha I know. Just having a bit of fun. Huge respect to the man, I watch all his videos & enjoy them all

I was very bored this evening

Indeed it was, I've been using the pro version for some time testing it out. I should do a follow up review on it now that the pro version has gone public

Well this is in app form, Astrobin is web based & the cost is a little cheaper as well for very similar abilities. Personally i like the idea of it working as an app as i tend to use my phone more. That said, there's no reason you can't use both. I have plans on both :)

@@The_Astro_PuNk Fair enough.

Picastro is much easier to use and a true social media app. Astrobin is a web site with a small hint of social intersection.

Picastro is such an easy platform to use and it is a native app for iOS and Android. There are so many amazing features on Picastro that are not on Astrobin. Picastro is also aimed at learners as well as experts. Hope to see you there soon.

It's a much nicer place than X that's for sure

A different item in each video 😎

You don't have to though, they can love harmoniously together. I have an astrobin account but I don't use it, I should & I'll also use this much like i also use Flickr and Iinstagram as well. We can never have too many amazing apps to share our images on

I'm looking forward to being able to load FIT & TIF files & the ability to upload images from my laptop. Other than that, I love it

@@The_Astro_PuNk definitely on this. TIFF can already be done I think, FITS will take a bit of work. Watch this ‘space’ :-)

I should do a video on how i stack & process my images. Show the tricks i use

Most of my videos are edited in that manner :) I can garuantee it flows, I like to remove the gaps between the talking.

Thanks, I made it myself

A bowl head or a ball head?

Wait no.. A bowl head while quicker might not be easier to level... I guess the only thing to do is try it. I might buy one to test with as well.

@@The_Astro_PuNk I've never had issues leveling mine in a hurry, however, I still have to do [admittedly minor] horizon leveling in post. It might be a case of speed vs accuracy.

I think that's a great comment. Speed is good, but accuracy may be what's needed. I guess when it comes to using a Seestar it's all about having fun in astronomy, So speed could be the more important factor.

Question is... Do i keep this as the mic or go with something else that's astronomy related.. Like binoculars or an eyepiece?

Glad you enjoyed it, I certainly did as well. It's always such an amazing & fun weekend. Glad to hear that you enjoyed Tom & Alex's sessions as well

It's always a lot of fun & the crowds are always amazing. So many great people & a great way to cut your teeth in the world of astronomy :) very family friendly

It really was a magical night

They're actually quite amazing

Glad the app is working for you Robert :) Thanks for watching the video as well. With the Hamilton Star Party, i don't think there is a Star Party in Hamilton next year, but there is one in Mildura :)

Once I get the 3D printer back up and running again I'll let you know

This is the reason I went to Samsung, better sensor & longer exposure length in the app. Also has the expert raw camera app which allows me to turn the camera into a DSLR & I can do timelapse with it

Hi @The_Astro_PuNk Which image stacker do you use?

I use AstroPixelProcessor & also PixInsight to do the stacking

@@The_Astro_PuNk thanks for your rapid response. I'll check those out. 👍👍👍

You're welcome. I will eventually do a video on stacking phone data with each of them.

There are some great apps for iPhones as well. Might see if I can get a hold of an iPhone and see what I can do with jt

Some were but aren't anymore, others are indeed. I won't name them because that would be stooping to their level & I'm not one to do that.

@@The_Astro_PuNk "them"? so there's more than one? That's terrible! Shame on them. Matey, next time they post something, make sure you take a quick screenshot (even with your phone) that way you will have evidence. You can then use that to get them out of you volunteer club. Are they using pseudonyms? If not, just get their screen shots before they delete, and then take details to yoru club. keep strong man.

Thanks :) Yeah i put up with people like these at school when i was a kid, the bully who thinks he's done nothing wrong... You should see the list of names i've been publicly called by these guys .... it's just weird

Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes it's interesting isn't it that we seem to forget that even the bravest of souls, most powerful people also suffer & suffered from mental health issues. We should not shy away from discussing them openly & for asking for help.

Early detection of mental issues is crucial. In my area, most people are still ashamed and refuse to search for professional support, preferring to take random pills prescribed by the family doctor. Many adolescents exhibit signs of mental health issues, but some parents may feel hesitant to seek professional help from a psychologist due to stigma. As a result, some young people may turn to substance use as a way to cope. I lost several childhood friends, some of them are still alive but look like zombies. I feel extremely angry but it seems that things are gradually changing. The internet is a game-changer, and I think your video is helpful in highlighting the importance of talking about mental health more openly.

@@Helloooooooooooooo371 Totally agree with you, very true. I am sorry for the friends that you have lost. It's painful. I think that's why I appreciate videos like this one, and the one that Astropunk made a week or so ago on mental health. Many of us who suffer from this always feel isolated and afraid to speak up. Huge credit to Mr Iscaro for these videos; it's nice to know i am not alone. You're right - early detection and support are so important. When I was a teenager and young adult, I had no one. My life would have been different if I had support for my mental health back then. But that's okay... i'm making the best of things now which is good. Cheers to you and astropunk!

Agree with both of you on here. Wishing you all the best and happiness today and into the future.

@@emmapasqule2432 Thanks Emma :)

I do plan on going back to that area again, I'd love to spend a weekend up there camping.

Even with bad weather we ended up with one clear night & that timelapse i got from it made it all worthwhile

The buried treasure location of all the best milkyway timelapses

So am I! Hopefully I get it right

That's actually a very good idea. I'll work on one of those videos this weekend

@@The_Astro_PuNk That's great! I have a Redmi Note 12 device and unfortunately the app has some problem related to the focus sensor of this cell phone model. But the tutorial will be of great help!

I'll run through it using 3 different phones to show people the differences each phone can have and any issues I have with my versions

Thanks :) i will do a video in the next week or so showing the course i will be walking :)

I haven't imaged for 3 weeks because of cloud and the one night I did it was cloudy for half the night 😭

This darn weather is super frustrating

It's always difficult to speak out it, but it needs to be done

It really does vary day to day.

I'll continue to do so :) It is an important topic

I am the same, Life of the party, Always putting on the smile or attitude that everything is ok when deep inside it's dark & gloomy. Struggling with depression & anxiety is tough enough & when you throw imposter syndrome in, it's a struggle every day to get out of bed. I will do a longer one on this next week. I think it's important we openly discuss our struggles.

@@The_Astro_PuNk Huge respect to you. Thank you for sharing. You're speaking for a lot of us. Takes courage. Always enjoy your videos. You keep well man. And thanks - good to know i'm not the only one.

I love them!

Cool story bro... nice of you to out yourself as a homophobe.

@@The_Astro_PuNk im not scared of you bruh

Uumm... ok...

We need warm days with clear nights

Nice comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yeah.. damn fine scope indeed

I most definitely am having a heck of a lot of fun

@@kayasper6081 I do what I can

Thankfully no bugs here tonight.... I am dreading their return