At last, someone that buys their own gear!!! Instant subscription, sir. I would say zed double u oh, but that's just me and my Geordie dialect. Here from Reddit.
thanks so much, your videos and comments are super helpful to me and others, i appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. yeah i do love treating myself to a new bit of kit, i have a loft full of empty boxes, i will leave the empty's for my kids when i die 🤣🤣
@@Learn_astrophotography I forget to say too, great Bubble nebula image, for me it’s all about collecting the data, and watching those subs coming in, I don’t enjoy the processing as much, although I now use pixinsight, and that has its own deep learning curve. Clear skies pal 👍🏻
One thing to note, Tom …be careful when mounting the ASIAir to the side of the mount. According to some ZWO posts there are ways to mount it properly and improperly. I’ve seen cases where things get damaged based on the particular equipment used. I’ll try to see if I can find some of those posts/info if you wish. I just mounted it to the dovetail of my telescope to be safe but I have seen others mount it to the side and be OK,
@@Learn_astrophotographyIt was a post on an astronomy forum (in September 2022) where ZWO issued “…an official warning in regards to removing the finder shoe on the side of the mount and screwing the screws ALL the way back.” As it may damage cables within the mounts housing. In the first two paragraphs it states, “…The finder shoe which was originally attached on the mount's side panel can be used to install green laser pointer or polar scope, but cannot be used to install ASIAIR box - the USB cable or ASIAIR antenna might get pinched or even damaged due to the possible large rotation angle in the AM5's use …If you'd like to install the ASIAIR, you can take off the little finder shoe from the side panel and then connect it to the mount's dovetail saddle plate.” If you need a link to the forum and the image of the warning, send me a PM and I’ll get that to you. I’m just not sure if I’m supposed to refrain from posting outside links within the RUclips comments section or not. I don’t really do a lot of RUclips comments 😜 Clear skies!
Great video, I'm a box hoarder as well🙂I've been looking at building another rig (you can never have too many scopes) but something portable that I can chuck in the back of the car, the AM5 does seem to fit the bill nicely.
thanks for the comment, we do love a box don't we 🤣 this will be great as a travel scope, its well worth considering. i haven't field tested yet but i'm sure like all the ZWO products it will work great 😁
Welcome aboard! Thanks for subscribing you can send me pics of your new telescope to the below instagram . I would love to see your setup. 👌 instagram.com/astronomy_tom?igsh=MTk2YzQ5b3J5ZTZoaQ%3D%3D&
Thanks Peter, yeah it is a pricey hobby for sure, I work on average about 80 hours a week so it’s nice to treat myself and get a nice reward I’m pretty happy with the new rigs, now it’s time to get some hours under the dark sky ☺️
@@Learn_astrophotography All we need is the clear skies now, I live in irish Republic, borttle 3 skies, but plenty of clouds , I've been a visual astronomer for 50 odd years, been doing astrophotography as well for past 4 years, massive learning curve but keep at it,,rewards are great.
@@peterturner1919 I know right, it’s been a bad few months now, nice dark skies in Ireland, I’m in a borttle 4 area but it feels pretty dark here in the village. I use the l-pro filter which does help a bit too. You must have seen some changes with equipment in that time! I remember getting my first mobile phone at 18, you couldn’t do anything with it not like today, I used to go to my photo developer shop to put my film in so I could see what pictures I’d even taken. Technology is great if used correctly 😀 glad I found the hobby love it
Great video, Tom! I’ve been getting into astrophotography over the past year. I’ve got the AM5, ASIAIR Plus (256 GB) and ASI533MC Pro (cooled) camera to go with my William Optics ZenithStar 61 telescope. Really loving the setup! I’ve subscribed to the channel and looking forward to hearing more about your journey with the new gear. I can use all the help I can get 😜 Making mistakes, having some wins but loving every minute of it (when I can get clear skies, that is 😂).
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you like the channel. Welcome aboard ☺️ it’s a great setup, I’m glad you’re loving it. I still haven’t had first light just yet but hopefully soon 🤞I’m sure I’ll be making plenty of mistakes along the way 😂 I’ll do a video using the AM5 soon hopefully, just working on my next one for Saturday. Clear skies to you my friend 🙏
Thanks for commenting, I love AP this is a lovely setup that just works so well, I love watching my first frames coming through 👌it took by a little while for me to dial everything in but it really does feel good now 😄
Great video Tom nice photo, love the channel. I am a visual guy who hasn't really gotten into astrophotography yet, but I do think it's time to start a RUclips channel. keep up the great work. If you don't mind me asking what video editing software do you use I am new to all this.👍👍
Thanks for the comment, I was visual astronomy to start but soon moved to astrophotography, I always loved photography which helped. I use CapCut software for now, it’s a free software but I upgraded to pro but I can’t remember how much that cost. Let me know when you start your channel I’ll come and subscribe 😁
Really nice picture Tom. I have the AM5 as well as I had back surgery and cannot lift my AZEQ 6 mount anymore. The AM5 works great with my RASa8, my edge hd 8 as well as my C9.25. Enjoy your channel very much. I’m diabetic too but I hope I can last longer than a year. I have more astro gear to pick up at NEAF. Luis from New York.
Thanks Luis from New York, you have some amazing scopes glad it works well, I thought it would, I love the load capacity, with the counter weight it will take my C11 which is crazy, it’s like a giant riding a moped (not normal) 😂 I greatly appreciate your comment and tuning into the channel 😊 let’s hope you last much much longer than a year 😁
Really like your channel, Tom … nice to see someone who is prepared to explain everything . Even though I’ve not embarked on a true astrophotography journey as I prefer visual I enjoy your “down to earth “ style and am really interested in your Astro journey . Glad you gave a shout out to the Widescreen Centre … they are a great team . Keep up the good work mate . Stu
Thanks Stu, I really appreciate you taking the time to check out the channel. I post at least once a week depending on work commitments but I love interacting with everyone and trying to give a positive vibe to astrophotography. The guys at the Widescreen centre are great, I always use them, their reliability is top notch 👌 have a great rest of your weekend 😊
At last, someone that buys their own gear!!! Instant subscription, sir. I would say zed double u oh, but that's just me and my Geordie dialect. Here from Reddit.
Thanks 🙏 yeah it has been a bit pricey but I love the hobby so much I’m happy to throw what I need I. To get a great setup 👍
Great video again Tom, and thanks for the shout out, really appreciate that…
You love spending money too, and I keep all my boxes too 😂😂
thanks so much, your videos and comments are super helpful to me and others, i appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. yeah i do love treating myself to a new bit of kit, i have a loft full of empty boxes, i will leave the empty's for my kids when i die 🤣🤣
@@Learn_astrophotography I forget to say too, great Bubble nebula image, for me it’s all about collecting the data, and watching those subs coming in, I don’t enjoy the processing as much, although I now use pixinsight, and that has its own deep learning curve.
Clear skies pal 👍🏻
Thanks so much, I’m not a big fan of processing but I am enjoying it a little more each time, it is all about the data for sure 👌
One thing to note, Tom …be careful when mounting the ASIAir to the side of the mount. According to some ZWO posts there are ways to mount it properly and improperly. I’ve seen cases where things get damaged based on the particular equipment used. I’ll try to see if I can find some of those posts/info if you wish. I just mounted it to the dovetail of my telescope to be safe but I have seen others mount it to the side and be OK,
Interesting, I’ll look into that too. Let me know if you find what it was. Hopefully I did everything correct 🤣😂🤣
@@Learn_astrophotographyIt was a post on an astronomy forum (in September 2022) where ZWO issued “…an official warning in regards to removing the finder shoe on the side of the mount and screwing the screws ALL the way back.” As it may damage cables within the mounts housing. In the first two paragraphs it states, “…The finder shoe which was originally attached on the mount's side panel can be used to install green laser pointer or polar scope, but cannot be used to install ASIAIR box - the USB cable or ASIAIR antenna might get pinched or even damaged due to the possible large rotation angle in the AM5's use …If you'd like to install the ASIAIR, you can take off the little finder shoe from the side panel and then connect it to the mount's dovetail saddle plate.” If you need a link to the forum and the image of the warning, send me a PM and I’ll get that to you. I’m just not sure if I’m supposed to refrain from posting outside links within the RUclips comments section or not. I don’t really do a lot of RUclips comments 😜 Clear skies!
Great video, I'm a box hoarder as well🙂I've been looking at building another rig (you can never have too many scopes) but something portable that I can chuck in the back of the car, the AM5 does seem to fit the bill nicely.
thanks for the comment, we do love a box don't we 🤣 this will be great as a travel scope, its well worth considering. i haven't field tested yet but i'm sure like all the ZWO products it will work great 😁
Great video pal. Subscribed 🤙 I’m getting my first telescope in 10 years in a few months this and can’t wait!!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for subscribing you can send me pics of your new telescope to the below instagram . I would love to see your setup. 👌
instagram.com/astronomy_tom?igsh=MTk2YzQ5b3J5ZTZoaQ%3D%3D&
Great video Tom, just remember this is a fantastic but incredibly expensive hobby ,so just watch the old wallet. 😅Keep em coming.
Thanks Peter, yeah it is a pricey hobby for sure, I work on average about 80 hours a week so it’s nice to treat myself and get a nice reward I’m pretty happy with the new rigs, now it’s time to get some hours under the dark sky ☺️
@@Learn_astrophotography All we need is the clear skies now, I live in irish Republic, borttle 3 skies, but plenty of clouds , I've been a visual astronomer for 50 odd years, been doing astrophotography as well for past 4 years, massive learning curve but keep at it,,rewards are great.
@@peterturner1919 I know right, it’s been a bad few months now, nice dark skies in Ireland, I’m in a borttle 4 area but it feels pretty dark here in the village. I use the l-pro filter which does help a bit too. You must have seen some changes with equipment in that time! I remember getting my first mobile phone at 18, you couldn’t do anything with it not like today, I used to go to my photo developer shop to put my film in so I could see what pictures I’d even taken. Technology is great if used correctly 😀 glad I found the hobby love it
Great video, Tom! I’ve been getting into astrophotography over the past year. I’ve got the AM5, ASIAIR Plus (256 GB) and ASI533MC Pro (cooled) camera to go with my William Optics ZenithStar 61 telescope. Really loving the setup! I’ve subscribed to the channel and looking forward to hearing more about your journey with the new gear. I can use all the help I can get 😜 Making mistakes, having some wins but loving every minute of it (when I can get clear skies, that is 😂).
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you like the channel. Welcome aboard ☺️ it’s a great setup, I’m glad you’re loving it. I still haven’t had first light just yet but hopefully soon 🤞I’m sure I’ll be making plenty of mistakes along the way 😂 I’ll do a video using the AM5 soon hopefully, just working on my next one for Saturday. Clear skies to you my friend 🙏
@@Learn_astrophotography Sounds good and thanks, Tom! ~Mark
Nice shot. Just subscribed. Just deciding if AP or EAA is in my future; it will be good to see your progress. Clear skies!
Thanks for commenting, I love AP this is a lovely setup that just works so well, I love watching my first frames coming through 👌it took by a little while for me to dial everything in but it really does feel good now 😄
Nice rig. Nice image.
thank you very much 😁
Great video Tom nice photo, love the channel. I am a visual guy who hasn't really gotten into astrophotography yet, but I do think it's time to start a RUclips channel. keep up the great work. If you don't mind me asking what video editing software do you use I am new to all this.👍👍
Thanks for the comment, I was visual astronomy to start but soon moved to astrophotography, I always loved photography which helped. I use CapCut software for now, it’s a free software but I upgraded to pro but I can’t remember how much that cost. Let me know when you start your channel I’ll come and subscribe 😁
Another banger🎉 amazing camera work! Quality content🫠
Thank you, I never think my videos are good. it’s great your enjoying them 😁
Really nice picture Tom. I have the AM5 as well as I had back surgery and cannot lift my AZEQ 6 mount anymore. The AM5 works great with my RASa8, my edge hd 8 as well as my C9.25. Enjoy your channel very much. I’m diabetic too but I hope I can last longer than a year. I have more astro gear to pick up at NEAF. Luis from New York.
Thanks Luis from New York, you have some amazing scopes glad it works well, I thought it would, I love the load capacity, with the counter weight it will take my C11 which is crazy, it’s like a giant riding a moped (not normal) 😂 I greatly appreciate your comment and tuning into the channel 😊 let’s hope you last much much longer than a year 😁
Really like your channel, Tom … nice to see someone who is prepared to explain everything . Even though I’ve not embarked on a true astrophotography journey as I prefer visual I enjoy your “down to earth “ style and am really interested in your Astro journey . Glad you gave a shout out to the Widescreen Centre … they are a great team . Keep up the good work mate .
Stu
Thanks Stu, I really appreciate you taking the time to check out the channel. I post at least once a week depending on work commitments but I love interacting with everyone and trying to give a positive vibe to astrophotography. The guys at the Widescreen centre are great, I always use them, their reliability is top notch 👌 have a great rest of your weekend 😊
Where can I get that t shirt please?