First Light With the Dwarf 2: How to Set up and Get Started
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- This is the first in a series of videos intended to help beginners to get started using the Dwarf 2 smart telescope from Dwarf Labs. In this video, I will walk you through the steps you need to set up and connect to your Dwarf 2 then we will focus on how to capture and process your first solar images. We will cover how to set up, how to align the Wide-field and Tele-vue camera and find your initial rough focus. Once the basics are covered, we will align Dwarf 2 with the sun and capture our first images with the solar filters and process them using Pipp and Auto-stakkert. In my opinion, the Dwarf 2 is the easiest to use and most affordable beginner's telescope on the market. It is the perfect telescope if you are new to astronomy and want to get started without spending thousands of dollars.
If you are interested in purchasing your own Dwarf 2 please consider helping my channel by using my affiliate links:
In the United States: shorturl.at/etAX2
Everywhere else: shorturl.at/acUY2
To download the processing software that I mentioned in the video click below:
Pipp- astrowhat.com/resources/plane...
AutoStakkert = www.autostakkert.com/ 
Наука
One of the best videos for beginners to learn from.
Glad it was helpful!
totally agree with you, i live in Norfolk in the UK and got into astronomy 18 months ago at the age of 65, i have a 150mm goto and a Canon DSLR, but I've seen things with the Dwarf that i couldn't with my goto telescope. Also with that came along other expense in the way of wide field eye pieces , barlow eye piece , battery pack , dew shield etc. in total nearly £2000 . I brought the Dwarf 11 Deluxe for £412.
Certainly my other scope i like for planets and some star clusters, but the Dwarf 11 in something else. also when its freezing out side you can operate it from indoors and watch the images stack via you computer/phone or tv.
Some times on a very clear night its hard to get going with a normal telescope because of finding three stars, dressing up warm, etc etc
The Dwarf for the price is excellent in everyday, and with constant updates will only get better.
Colin, its a great little scope. I don't think it will replace my redcat or C8, but I love the portability and ease of set up. I wish they would have had this available when I first started out.
@@thedigitalastronomer6442 i've wanted a nice telescope my entire life but the price of getting into it was quite steep. This is a great entry priced unit and I'm excited to learn about and use mine more. It just got here yesterday.
Just bought my D2. You have smoothed things out for me greatly. Subscribed and a Thumbs Up.
Such a helpful video. Thanks.
Great Job, very helpful video. Thank You!
excellent video. Ive borrowed a Dwarf 2 from a friend and I'm itching to use it. Just waiting for a clear night.
That's great. Have fun and clear skies!
Great video
Thanks for the photoshop info, new to PS and its challenging. Took me over 6 months to finally get Andromeda and other galaxy's beside the hours of the moon lol. Steep learning curve with the Dwarf but it actually works.
Glad I could help!
I've only realised that the tripod has a wide leg setting looking at your video.ive only had it 6 months 😂
awesome video!
Very Interesting
Thanks for the setup video, you must have taught at some point. ❤
Yes I did
I noticed in your video that you sometimes have problems using the joystick. In your example, if you switch to the wide angle lens to see the Sun and double tap the Sun, the Dwarf II will move the sun to the center of the box of the wide angle placing the Sun in the middle of the telephoto view without having to touch the joystick. This will allow you to locate items quickly. Just found your channel and have subscribed. Clear Skies.
Thanks for that tip. I am going to try it next time I get a chance to get out.
12:20 - Unfortunately I can't drag the green box, and can't align the cameras. Maybe it is because of new app version? Or am I doing something wrong?
I have the same issue. I can't drag it
The sun is not yellow , it's actually white
That's true but most astrophotographers colorize for a more dramatic effect. We do same when we colorize nebula with the hubble pallette.
@@thedigitalastronomer6442 no not with sun images , sorry frowned upon here in UK
Step 2 is mounting to tripod.
So all of that to have a picture of a white circle with an orange outline and 2 black dots in the middle. Nice
No need to bother levelling.
I know that is what the folks at DWARF Labs say but I have found that I get better stars when I level.
@@thedigitalastronomer6442 so you have not tried it in EQ mode then. Give it a go, it tracks beautifully.
I've tried out eq mode and I'm impressed with it. I'm planning on showing it in an upcoming video.
so if your are having issues with the speed of the camera you can use the little roadway icon to change the speed of the motors to go slower or faster.
Thanks
Great video