AWESOME! Congratulations, Rob. They should give you a commission. I'm sold on this camera. Seriously, your work is inspiring. Thank you and congratulations again!
Hiya Rob. I loved the video, I see you are in Vancouver :) Not too far from me! I really appreciated the review and all the info as to specs and equipment used, very thorough. I have the 183MC Pro but have been wanting to pull the trigger on the MM. You said you used the zwo narrowband 1.25 filters? I just want to make absolute certain that is the correct size. I've been looking at the Antlia narrowband set, they are most definitely not budget friendly but if I can get away with the 1.25" for the ASI183MM Pro it will save me a ton of money over the 2". Thank you for your time and I look forward to your future videos. Well done!
Thanks very much! Yes, you can absolutely use the 1.25” filters with the 183, is is a fairly small sensor. I have actually been looking to upgrade my filters to 3nm, but they cost quite a bit more, need to make more videos and get some sponsorship haha. Clear skies!
@@Robservatory ;) Well I too wish you would make more videos like this one. It really does deserve more attention/sponsors, LOL. I just spent a fortune on the 3nm Antlia's. So excited for them to arrive. I live in a dark sky preserve so I am interested to see the outcome with the mono camera and the hubble palette. Thanks again for the video, take care!
Thanks for this video! I've been looking at the 183 for the small 2.4 um pixel size and that it therefore provides the ideal resolution in conjunction with the spacecat that I just got.. I do have some mono-CCD cameras (Atik 490ex and QSI-683wsg) that suit my other scopes well, but not so much the cat as that'll be quite undersampled.
Your image of the Heart Nebula was amazing all the way to Melotte 15!!! Already have the MC version but really considering the MM. Only downside is the narrow FOV as my other scopes are the Esprit 100 and SW 200P. Great work and look forward to your next video.
Thanks so much! I would love an MC version of the 183, it is such a versatile camera. How do you like your 200? I have a Skymax 102, but want something bigger, I am looking to shoot some planets this year and just picked up a 462MC, so I guess a new video is in order!
Thank you very much! I wouldn’t be able to shoot much with an OSC from the city, there are a few occasions where I would like to have one. For now I have my eyes on some 3nm narrowband filters!
@@Robservatory You will love them. Just went from 7nm to 4 and 3.5nm my self and huge improvement. When the data is clean it is CLEAN. Takes a lot longer to focus though because the stars are so much smaller. They are essentially reduced by a factor of 200x with filters that narrow.
@@Robservatory Astrophotography is the most technically challenging section of photography. Next you will have to get yourself a 1600MM They are getting very cheap on the second hand market these days. You can actually pick one up for as low as 700$ these days.
Good morning! Currently setting up my Astro rig. And noticed you have the az-gti in your video. I had a couple questions. What Williams optics latitude wedge did you use? I’m at about 44* lat but I know we read the wedge from 90* down when using the az-gti And the skywatcher wedge. And your counter weight shaft? Did you have a bolt anodized? I’m only wondering what the length is due to the star adventure is short. Do you have a preference on filter wheel sizes? Im in the process of piecing everything together for a mono setup. I have been using a canon t3i with my redcat and think it’s time for a dedicated camera. Your video is great and picture came out amazing. Thanks for any info and help.
I am using the high latitude wedge from WO, such a good upgrade, it's worth every penny and light years better than the one that comes with the skywatcher. I highly recommend the WO wedge, it is great on a Star Adventure or an AZ-GTi. I would save and buy a better mount than the AZ-GTi if possible, but if not it still gets the job done. I wanted to use the counterweight from the Star Adventurer on my GTi, but I bought the wrong thread adapter and it damaged the threads, that is why I went with the bolt. I just bought the bolt, some washers, and nuts etc. at Home Depot. I took the Star Adventurer counterweight and the AZ-GTi with me and just looked for something similar in size. I painted the bold with DupliColor Metal Cast paint, it gives it that nice red anodized colour. If you end up with an AZ-GTi make sure you get yourself an EQ-Mod cable, you'll need it for your computer/ASIAIR connection. Also make sure you use firmware 3.2, the newer ones do not auto guide as well as that one. With all that being said, I would honestly go with a better mount, maybe a iOptron CEM-25P. For filter wheels I bought the ZWO EFW Mini which is a perfect match for the AZ-GTi, anything bigger will end up running into the mount at some point. I wish I could have a 7 or 8 position filter wheel because I have to swap filters, although I don't do it that often so not a big deal. You will get much better results by going with a mono camera, it is totally worth the investment! If you already own the AZ-GTi I would just add the skywatcher counterweight with the correct thread adapter and the William Optics wedge along with the EQ-Mod cable. You should consider the ZWO ASIAIR Pro bundle as well if you don't have it already, it will give you the computer, guide scope, and guide camera, and works perfectly with a smart phone to make astrophotography so much easier! Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help!
@@Robservatory thank you soo! Much for the reply. I do have an ax-gti. And an Asiair pro. Have just received my plus and it was defective on arrival. Waiting to hear back from zwo. I’ll be be upgrading from my T3i to a mono. If I can afford a new mount I’ll get one and I’ll keep that ioptron one in mind. But for now the Williams wedge is on the list. I currently have a cable from aap to ax-gti as well. Just need to get a longer bolt for the counter weight. I appreciate your feedback and will be in touch with you soon haha there’s so much to learn. Thank you.
…..and the bias noise is absolutely terrible. Buying this camera is among my worst purchases. My cheaper and more expensive Zwo cameras all work far better. The camera is noisy.
If you want a cleaner, less noisy image, you need to pile on the integration time. Get many hours on one target. This is ultimately true for any camera. The ASI183MM Pro may have slightly higher read noise than other cameras, but it's to be expected with such small pixels. Pile on the exposure time, and you'll swamp the noise.
AWESOME! Congratulations, Rob. They should give you a commission. I'm sold on this camera.
Seriously, your work is inspiring. Thank you and congratulations again!
Thanks so much, Cooper! Hopefully the skies clear soon so you can put that new scope to use!
This is sick Rob, quality video and info. 🔥
Thanks Joel! 🙏
BLAST OFF! great work mate! Love it! Keep it up can't wait for episode 2!
Thanks Stephen, I’m working on it!
Congrats on your launch!!
Thank you!
Hiya Rob. I loved the video, I see you are in Vancouver :) Not too far from me! I really appreciated the review and all the info as to specs and equipment used, very thorough. I have the 183MC Pro but have been wanting to pull the trigger on the MM. You said you used the zwo narrowband 1.25 filters? I just want to make absolute certain that is the correct size. I've been looking at the Antlia narrowband set, they are most definitely not budget friendly but if I can get away with the 1.25" for the ASI183MM Pro it will save me a ton of money over the 2". Thank you for your time and I look forward to your future videos. Well done!
Thanks very much! Yes, you can absolutely use the 1.25” filters with the 183, is is a fairly small sensor. I have actually been looking to upgrade my filters to 3nm, but they cost quite a bit more, need to make more videos and get some sponsorship haha. Clear skies!
@@Robservatory ;) Well I too wish you would make more videos like this one. It really does deserve more attention/sponsors, LOL. I just spent a fortune on the 3nm Antlia's. So excited for them to arrive. I live in a dark sky preserve so I am interested to see the outcome with the mono camera and the hubble palette. Thanks again for the video, take care!
Thanks for this video! I've been looking at the 183 for the small 2.4 um pixel size and that it therefore provides the ideal resolution in conjunction with the spacecat that I just got.. I do have some mono-CCD cameras (Atik 490ex and QSI-683wsg) that suit my other scopes well, but not so much the cat as that'll be quite undersampled.
Thanks! The 183 is a solid match for your Space Cat, you won’t regret it.
Great review, thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Your image of the Heart Nebula was amazing all the way to Melotte 15!!! Already have the MC version but really considering the MM. Only downside is the narrow FOV as my other scopes are the Esprit 100 and SW 200P. Great work and look forward to your next video.
Thanks so much! I would love an MC version of the 183, it is such a versatile camera. How do you like your 200? I have a Skymax 102, but want something bigger, I am looking to shoot some planets this year and just picked up a 462MC, so I guess a new video is in order!
Me similar to you. I grew up in the 1960’s and witnessed the Apollo flights. I wanted to be an astronaut. But too tall and asthma prevented any hope.
A very tastefully done video. And its nice to see someone laud the virtues of MONO sensors. They truly are better than OSC.
Thank you very much! I wouldn’t be able to shoot much with an OSC from the city, there are a few occasions where I would like to have one. For now I have my eyes on some 3nm narrowband filters!
@@Robservatory You will love them. Just went from 7nm to 4 and 3.5nm my self and huge improvement. When the data is clean it is CLEAN. Takes a lot longer to focus though because the stars are so much smaller. They are essentially reduced by a factor of 200x with filters that narrow.
@@TheNarrowbandChannel That is great info, thank you! I guess it is time for an EAF. I just picked up some stuff for planetary. It never ends!
@@Robservatory Astrophotography is the most technically challenging section of photography. Next you will have to get yourself a 1600MM They are getting very cheap on the second hand market these days. You can actually pick one up for as low as 700$ these days.
Great informative video 👍
Just what I was looking for.
Thanks!
Very nice content :) do you have the name for the background ambient music that starts after your intro?
Great content! Thank you!
Good morning!
Currently setting up my Astro rig. And noticed you have the az-gti in your video. I had a couple questions.
What Williams optics latitude wedge did you use? I’m at about 44* lat but I know we read the wedge from 90* down when using the az-gti And the skywatcher wedge.
And your counter weight shaft? Did you have a bolt anodized? I’m only wondering what the length is due to the star adventure is short.
Do you have a preference on filter wheel sizes?
Im in the process of piecing everything together for a mono setup. I have been using a canon t3i with my redcat and think it’s time for a dedicated camera.
Your video is great and picture came out amazing. Thanks for any info and help.
I am using the high latitude wedge from WO, such a good upgrade, it's worth every penny and light years better than the one that comes with the skywatcher. I highly recommend the WO wedge, it is great on a Star Adventure or an AZ-GTi. I would save and buy a better mount than the AZ-GTi if possible, but if not it still gets the job done. I wanted to use the counterweight from the Star Adventurer on my GTi, but I bought the wrong thread adapter and it damaged the threads, that is why I went with the bolt. I just bought the bolt, some washers, and nuts etc. at Home Depot. I took the Star Adventurer counterweight and the AZ-GTi with me and just looked for something similar in size. I painted the bold with DupliColor Metal Cast paint, it gives it that nice red anodized colour. If you end up with an AZ-GTi make sure you get yourself an EQ-Mod cable, you'll need it for your computer/ASIAIR connection. Also make sure you use firmware 3.2, the newer ones do not auto guide as well as that one. With all that being said, I would honestly go with a better mount, maybe a iOptron CEM-25P. For filter wheels I bought the ZWO EFW Mini which is a perfect match for the AZ-GTi, anything bigger will end up running into the mount at some point. I wish I could have a 7 or 8 position filter wheel because I have to swap filters, although I don't do it that often so not a big deal. You will get much better results by going with a mono camera, it is totally worth the investment! If you already own the AZ-GTi I would just add the skywatcher counterweight with the correct thread adapter and the William Optics wedge along with the EQ-Mod cable. You should consider the ZWO ASIAIR Pro bundle as well if you don't have it already, it will give you the computer, guide scope, and guide camera, and works perfectly with a smart phone to make astrophotography so much easier! Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help!
@@Robservatory thank you soo! Much for the reply. I do have an ax-gti. And an Asiair pro. Have just received my plus and it was defective on arrival. Waiting to hear back from zwo. I’ll be be upgrading from my T3i to a mono. If I can afford a new mount I’ll get one and I’ll keep that ioptron one in mind. But for now the Williams wedge is on the list. I currently have a cable from aap to ax-gti as well. Just need to get a longer bolt for the counter weight. I appreciate your feedback and will be in touch with you soon haha there’s so much to learn. Thank you.
Great video. Subbed!
Thank you!
Nice video!! Would this cam 📷 be any good for my meade 130mm apo?? Please help 🙏.
…..and the bias noise is absolutely terrible. Buying this camera is among my worst purchases. My cheaper and more expensive Zwo cameras all work far better. The camera is noisy.
If you want a cleaner, less noisy image, you need to pile on the integration time. Get many hours on one target. This is ultimately true for any camera. The ASI183MM Pro may have slightly higher read noise than other cameras, but it's to be expected with such small pixels. Pile on the exposure time, and you'll swamp the noise.