How & Why I Use a Custom Landscape in Stellarium

[@ChucksAstrophotography]

That's cool, Kurt. I should try this too.

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Chuck. I think you have a pretty good FOV, maybe not though. - Cheers Kurt

[@RobB_VK6ES]

Can you even use a camera in the daytime? Pretty sure the RASA won't cut it for this job

[@tamrich7762]

Excellent video Captain Kurt!, I use Cartes Du Ciel,I couldn't get Stellarium to operate my mount ,I will give it another try and do the custom landscape,thank you for sharing your video.🖖

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Tam. Cartes Du Ciel is a good program as well, I have used it a few times. I don't know if does custom landscapes though.

[@gerryvaldez654]

Great post. I tried this a long time back though I was never satisfied with the results. Very helpful instructions and will give it another go since the view from my backyard is terrible and I've lost a lot of time trying to figure out if and when a target will come into view.
Also agree with your Astro shed comment, place it where it will get used. The simple fact is, I would image more if I didn't have to setup and teardown so much.

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Gerry. Yeah exactly why I built it and use stellarium. I must image 4x as much and it is more enjoyable.

[@elmikol2443]

Informative video Kurt! I knew about the custom field of view in Stellarium. I just never seen a video on it. Thanks for the heads up!

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Mike!

[@nathanet100]

Great Video Kurt. Is the altitude in meters?

[@AstroQuest1]

I believe so

[@mdaugher1811]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AstroQuest1]

My pleasure!

[@robsbackyardastrophotograp8885]

Very good info, Kurt! I'll have to give it a try at some point. Congrats on getting the images you do through the obstruction! Also, nice hoodie :)

[@AstroQuest1]

Thank's Rob. The hoodie is actually warm...

[@MattWatsonAus]

Hey Kurt. Always enjoy your vids. Good work! (Cool Trekkie shirt, by the way )

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Matt!

[@peeb2896]

Nice one Kurt! Great idea....

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Peeb

[@jaymanu12345]

Hello. How do you make sure that the elevation of trees is correct ?

[@AstroQuest1]

Checking it when the stars are out, very tedious.

[@omaracosta3542]

Great info... thx for the post.

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Omar!

[@ryanhogg6556]

I think custom landscape in stellarium is a great idea I have it as well because you can make your plans for the night more better

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Ryan, That is exactly right. Cheers Kurt

[@ryanhogg6556]

Mate some how I like the line better because I can see what coming up maybe I should change my one to the line as well hmmmmmmmmm

[@AstroQuest1]

Yeah, that is pretty much why I did it.

[@ryanhogg6556]

M8 you don't have a problem just cut the tree's down lolololololol

[@AstroQuest1]

I'd love to but my would loves all the trees. I can leave you my address and maybe you sabotage the trees...

[@ryanhogg6556]

@@AstroQuest1 lol im in London and the only problem is the weather here is no good

[@astrophotonics9470]

Chainsaw is your friend.........

[@AstroQuest1]

You got that right.