Astro Tutorial #2.1: Hardware - The Tripod

Hey folks,
this is the first proper Episode of the "Hardware"-Chapter.
We will explore the telescope mount: the foundation of everything that will come. Core message: Whatever you are up to. Take the Mount and in the same instance the Tripod into consideration from the first moment on. You don't want a 30kg tripod on your field trips and you don't want a shaky under-performer within your observatory.
Clear skies!
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[@martinyokhanis90]

Finally someone talking specifically about tripods not just mounts.

[@SuperBuickregal]

Glad you emphasized on a good quality tripod Chris, and as the saying goes “buy nice or buy twice “ ☕️

[@catchingphotons]

True saying, Thomas! Glad you're still on board!! Clear skies to you!!

[@TheAmol297]

As always, crisp and to the point. I made the mistake of buying a cheap tripod to "save" money. Ended up spending more in the long run in buying another tripod. Like Thomas commented, “buy nice or buy twice“ :D

[@catchingphotons]

Thanks Amol!! Yea, the right equipment is just very important. clear skies!!

[@ohaya1]

What a fantastic channel!!! Just discovered these playlists and looks like you've put in so much hard work! Thank you for all your efforts!

[@catchingphotons]

Thanks so much Ohaya! Your comment is very much appreciated!! Clear skies!

[@Astrobloke]

Great channel with lots of really useful information. Thank you

[@catchingphotons]

Thanks Astrobloke ! Clear skies to you!

[@coffeecatto3375]

Love this!

[@catchingphotons]

Thanks!!

[@Big.Ron1]

Cool. Thank you.

[@catchingphotons]

Cheers, Ron!

[@typhoonnamikaze1567]

Also have a low cost aluminium lightweight tripod that weighs a few hundred grams less than a kg, I just hang some bags of rice to add weight in it and is now feels like a totally different tripod.

[@catchingphotons]

Jep! Definitely a cool trick!

[@Hari2897]

Thank you for explaining :)

[@catchingphotons]

You are very welcome!! Thanks for commenting :-) clear skies to you!

[@spacemanschannel6380]

Hi Chris, your videos are much better now that we can see you talking.

[@catchingphotons]

Thanks Space Man! It's a lot of fun this way! Like it a lot - glad you like it, too ;-) Clear skies!

[@beorn8988]

Thank you so much for the explanation!

[@catchingphotons]

Haha :-) There are as many tripods out there as there are telescopes. Scroll through them but keep "weight, max-load, movability" and such in mind. A sturdy tripod won't be portable, the "allrounder" not performing well on every field and so on.... my sturdy tripod is heavy as **'+#+** but nevertheless it's sturidy :-)
Cheers!

[@myownlittlworld9427]

Are there videos missing from the tutorials #2 playlist? We go from video 2.0 to 2.9.2 to 2.1. That seems wrong somehow.
ruclips.net/p/PLMnlPq3zZg4mSxFxxMJoVYcN4hJWv1a1Q

[@catchingphotons]

Hey! Nothing wrong - I'm quite busy in "day-life" and try to keep up the pace as good as possible. Sometimes I get the opportunity to shoot another episode that is slightly ahead (because I got the opportunity to lay hands on both cameras) and then I upload it anyway and will fill the missing gap as soon as possible =)
Clear skies!!

[@Sgsgsg99999]

Telescope tripod not available in my city. Will phone tripod works for telescope? Because it's easy to buy.

[@catchingphotons]

Tripods are an essential part of your setup. A shaky tripod will result in all sorts of trouble.
Do you want to do visual astronomy or Astrophotography? What kind of scope/ setup are you planning to build?
Clear skies!!

[@Sgsgsg99999]

@@catchingphotons I have 1300mm + focal length telescope with 4inch dia aperture . Viewing planets without tripod is very difficult. I don't have any tripod to test. Will camera or phone tripod works for it?

[@catchingphotons]

Using a scope without a tripod is not recommended :-)
1300mm is considered a long focal length scope. To use those scopes best you are advised to use a solid tripod and mount. Anything else will give you serious trouble.
Camera tripods are normally way too weak... Of course it depends on the tripod. But maybe you Google solid telescope mounts (at least EQ3 Pro from Skywatcher) and compare them with what's available at your location.
Clear skies!!

[@Sgsgsg99999]

@@catchingphotons Thanks for replying. EQ3 pro is not available in my location but I now understand what exactly I need to look for when buying tripod.