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Robservatory
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Добавлен 18 апр 2015
Astrophotography and space channel hosted by Rob Lyons, Astrophotographer, astronomy major, Kitsilano Observatory operator, and Director of Imaging, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Vancouver Centre.
Northern Lights over Vancouver
The incredible Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, dance over the Vancouver skyline on May 10th, 2024. These are the best northern lights seen in over 20 years, thanks to the geomagnetic storms caused by sunspot region AR13664. The CBC National News even came to my house to do an interview about this amazing event. ruclips.net/video/vtSiaLyTncQ/видео.htmlsi=NYsFjNeEaRJfm4BZ
Gear Used:
Sony A7SIII
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Sigma 14mm F1.4
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Sony 35mm f1.4 GM
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Aodelan Wireless Intervalometer
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Artcise CS80 Carbon Fibre Tripod
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Gear Used:
Sony A7SIII
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Sigma 14mm F1.4
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Sony 35mm f1.4 GM
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Aodelan Wireless Intervalometer
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Artcise CS80 Carbon Fibre Tripod
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10 UPGRADES for a Newtonian Telescope
Просмотров 13 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Here are my top 10 upgrades for a Newtonian telescope to improve it for astrophotography. These upgrades aren't specific to the SkyWatcher Quattro 150P; most will work on any Newtonian Reflector. Links: Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P bit.ly/4aF8rJp Backyard Universe Spider and Mirror Mask: www.backyard-universe.de/en/i/upgrade-sets Protostar Flockboard www.fpi-protostar.com/flockboard.htm 6" Dew Shie...
ZWO AM3 REDCAT Edition
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
An unboxing and first look at the new ZWO AM3 Redcat Edition telescope mount. This is a fun collaboration between William Optics and ZWO with a limited edition of 200 units. ZWO AM3 and Tripod bit.ly/49O6OaK
FIX the ZWO Fan Vibration Issue
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
In this video we discuss the ZWO fan vibration issue and do a full fan replacement in detail, step by step, to get perfect round stars in our images. I have experimented with a few different fans since making this video and my current recommendation is the Fractal Designs Silent Series fans, they seem to have the least vibration. For smaller ZWO cameras like the 533 you want the 40mm x 10mm des...
Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Review
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
I made an unboxing video of this scope, you can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/Q7Pif9V6SEQ/видео.html My review of the Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Newtonian reflector telescope for astrophotography. In this video I'll discuss its features, its pros and cons, and share many images I've created with various cameras combined with the Quattro 150P. I will also take you on a tour of my setup and ...
The REDCAT 51 by William Optics
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
After three years of using the William Optics Redcat 51 I am sharing my experience with this telescope. It is a great telescope for use with a dslr, mirrorless or dedicated astronomy camera and is very versatile. I highly recommend this telescope to anyone looking to shoot wide field deep sky objects. Get your William Optics Redcat 51 here: bit.ly/3Us6Lxc
Imaging Planets in a REAL Observatory
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Год назад
They gave me the keys to the Trottier Observatory at SFU and I take her for a spin for the first time! We go hunting for both Saturn and the king, Jupiter. We try out a few different cameras and I do my very best to capture some planetary images for the very first time. Lot's of learning in this one!
Antlia 3nm Pro Narrowband Filters
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 года назад
Robservatory Episode 4 My review of the Antlia 3nm Pro narrowband filters for deep sky astrophotography. These filters claim to improve signal to noise ratio by increasing contrast which boosts the signal of the nebula and reduces the unwanted background and light pollution. Are they worth it? Better than 7nm filters that are much cheaper? Will our photos improve and by how much? These are the ...
Sky-Watcher QUATTRO 150P Unboxing and First Look
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Sky-Watcher QUATTRO 150P Unboxing and First Look
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi for ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
Просмотров 21 тыс.2 года назад
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi for ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
QUIT Instagram and ALL Social Media
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
QUIT Instagram and ALL Social Media
An Introduction to Astrophotography
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
An Introduction to Astrophotography
What Camera Wraps Taught Me About Life
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
What Camera Wraps Taught Me About Life
ZWO ASI183MM Pro Review - ROBSERVATORY S1E1
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
ZWO ASI183MM Pro Review - ROBSERVATORY S1E1
OUT THERE - DJI Mavic Mini X Osmo Pocket
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.4 года назад
OUT THERE - DJI Mavic Mini X Osmo Pocket
Whispering Woods - A Mavic Mini and Osmo Pocket Film
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.4 года назад
Whispering Woods - A Mavic Mini and Osmo Pocket Film
Create an Instagram Panorama with Photoshop
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.4 года назад
Create an Instagram Panorama with Photoshop
How to shoot HDR and PANORAMA with the MAVIC MINI
Просмотров 102 тыс.4 года назад
How to shoot HDR and PANORAMA with the MAVIC MINI
Dawntown - DJI OSMO POCKET Cinematic Film
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.4 года назад
Dawntown - DJI OSMO POCKET Cinematic Film
I was hesitant about buying the pokeball skin for my RX100 VII as I thought it may look a bit silly or cheap. Watch your video and thought F that I like it, I am getting it. Cheers
and not ONE WORD why you are switching? rambling about how awesome MFT is but still switching without a word about it why? come on....
I stated it clearly. I needed a bigger format because my images were being purchased for extremely large prints being displayed in building lobbies and public spaces.
@@Robservatory sorry, then I overheard it, it's late here, my fault :/
Excellent video. Very helpful.
Can I use this with a solar scope?
Yes, but the Sky-Watcher Solar Quest does a much better job!
Having experienced difficulties collimating my fast f/4 Newtonian telescope, I strongly recommend the barlowed laser collimation technique. This method eliminates one of the biggest challenges of standard laser collimation - the need for perfectly perpendicular laser alignment. The barlowed laser technique is more precise and requires less trial and error. Best of all, most telescope owners likely already have the necessary equipment to try this method. It's worth giving it a shot to improve your collimation accuracy. ruclips.net/video/BW6s59q-uME/видео.html
I live in Vancouver and saw it on the exact night
sometimes you gotta dew what you gotta dew
You know it dewd!
It's funny 2 years after this video. I'm shooting the Elephant Trunk. I have around 20 hrs so far but I decided my oxygen needs to be better from Bortle 6. I just bought the Antlia OIII 3nmto replace my ZWO 7nm. I was hoping this would be the best single improvement I could get. Coincidentally, I was sent here hours afterward. Feeling better about pulling the trigger. Great images.
You made the right choice! You will see a nice improvement!
Hi Rob. Many thanks for your reply. Since I am in Europe (Sweden) the freight, tax and VAT would make a buy practically impossible to motivate, but thanks for the offer.
My girlfriend walked in on me during the flocking part… now she won’t stop saying “flocking”
Hahaha! You’re welcome! 😂
I'm more into wide angle astrophotography tracked panos... do you think/does it do the 180 to 200 degree tracked pano mosaics with a 40 to 135mm lens on a mirroless camera in az gti mode or eq mode ?
Sorry for the slow reply! It is possible, but I think a dedicated pano mount would be a way better option for this use.
@Robservatory dedicated pano mount as in? Can you give some example or a little more detail about it please ?
@arjundhannyify Checkout the Benro Polaris or the Gigapan. There are others as well, but I can’t remember their names.
What would you recommend to get with this? I cannot get the big stuff as I travel non stop. Will this with a Nikon 7500 and a non go-to mount deliver better results than the seestar?
Yes, that would far superior to a Seestar! The new Minicat 52 is smaller and f3.5, so even better for travel and less demanding in terms of tracking. I have a Seestar, but I will probably start using the Redcat and a full frame mirrorless when travelling instead.
Great summary of Lumix m43 lenses, thanks
10:00 I suppose that's meant to be labeled 100-300mm ...
Hi Rob, are u still using the AZ-GTi, tried any larger OTA's on it? Thinking on getting one as a travel mount as it is really dirt cheap, but whispers about backlash are putting me off. I got a 2.8/300 telephoto + 1.7x extender to put on it, total payload around 5kg or 11lbs.
I’m not using it anymore, probably going to sell it. I never used anything bigger than the Redcat on it, and I don’t think it could handle much more. I think your 300mm will be ok 👍🏻. Mine had backlash, but it never hurt my images, the little mount is good for the money, but I would grab the Star Adventurer GTi instead if you can afford it, plus they are on sale right now.
hello, just asking what size of antlia folter you use and what camera.. thank you and yiu have amazing photos of nebula
Hi! I use the 1.25” filters with my 183, 533, and 294 cameras and 2” filters with my 2600. If you can afford it go with 2” filters because you can use them with any camera. If you are on a budget or only use smaller sensors then the 1.25” filters are a much better price.
Absolutely beautiful image my fellow star lover!
Keep creating content, your channel is insanely under the radar. Top notch content
Thanks for the encouragement! I’m working on some new videos now.
Where were you staing to see it? Please!
Should have added Bobs Knobs for secondary collimation
Amazing pics, which camera you use?
Thank you! I use a few, the ASI183MM Pro, ASI2600MC Pro, Sony A7R, and ASI533MC Pro. I have settled on leaving the 2600MC Pro on there permanently though.
Soldering iron! And heat shrink. Old sticky electrical tape is a mess.
I went back and did it that way. 👍🏻
Are there issues with mounting the camera and filter wheel "vertically" on the OTA eg does the EAF struggle ?, I have a problem with 3rd axis ballencing and the amount of weight needed . I'm hoping to get all the gear on top similar to yours. ( great video BTW)
No problem at all. I use a strain wave mount, so balancing is not an issue. On a traditional mount it is best to have the camera facing down to achieve a lower centre of gravity and better balance.
Can't find a fan model for 2600 cameras, which have 50x50x10...
Look for Fractal Designs Silent Series, they make high quality fans. I am now using two of those in my cameras and they work perfectly.
Wow good work!
Can you link the 6.5 piece I want to buy it
Which 6.5 piece do you mean? I just added some new links to the description.
Great video. I just upgraded my ASI294MC PRO, the procedure was quite simple. The camera is virtually vibration free now. The new NF-A4x10 I that purchased in Jun 2024 has a compression splice kit so this is very easy, no soldering. Thanks!
I remember Hal Johnson and Joanne McCleod!
My fav body is GX7, superior design to anything which came after. Upgrade never came, a loss to Panasonic. GX8/80/9 are nothing like it.
Muy bien amigo buenas tomas
Good try, well done. Planetary is much trickier than most people realize. Those 2 refractors did not do you any favors in your image train, all the best for your next attempt. Damo
Are you connecting this through the eq mod cable or wireless through the Asiair.
I use EQ-Mod, I much prefer a solid connection.
At the very least you should have used heatshrink tubing, not electrical tape. Over cycles of humid/hot/cold, that will fail. I also urge anyone watching to not skip soldering the wires.
2:59 in my experience it isnt constant unless you are using your newt as a battering ram or your fasteners have sloppy tokerances.
Awesome lens/ and 4/3rds cameras and more!! What gear do you use now?? Thanks!!!!
I’m using mostly Sony now. I bought and sold some Leicas and Fujifilm. Sony has been amazing, but expensive.
Thanks so much!! Your explanations about your experiences and nuances btw. the various lens choices is SO Informative!! I will remain a big fan of yours!!
Visible from Seattle too. I think the most amazing part is that it wasn’t raining lol😂
We saw it too here in Alberta
2nd? And wowwwww🎉
First?
no vibrations from the fan?
No, I attached it with several pieces of sticky Velcro. That helps to create a buffer between the fan and the telescope and reduces the vibrations.
What time did it happen?
Or, Meth smoke con trails? It is vancouver after all.
Beautiful I saw these last night 🤩
10:14 the images say 35-100, was it suppsed to be 100-300?
Yes, that is correct 👍🏻
I do all my professional photos on full frame DSLR but for days out and social life I use my versatile M43 cameras.