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Tracking the Milky Way with an iOptron SkyGuider Pro!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Interested in tracking your Milky Way images to get those tack sharp, pinpoint stars? A great tool for that is the iOptron Skyguider Pro equatorial tracker.
In this video, Tony shows you the basics of how to set up your tracker, align it, tips on composing your images, basic camera settings, and a few troubleshooting tips!
Trackers are awesome tools, but they do take some getting used to. In short, there is a learning curve that will involve a lot of frustration and like a few four letter words. But, don't let that deter you. The images that you can create with a tracker are stunning, regardless of whether you are shooting wide-field astro-landscape images or deep sky objects!
Do you use a tracker? If so, which one and what have your experiences been with it?
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very informative video best one i found on how to use a star tracker
I have seen many other tutorials and I must admit that yours was one of the most simplified and detailed so far.. great going. I plan on buying a tracker soon..Wish you all the luck..
I am incredibly happy that you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your kind words! Trackers are wonderful devices and can allow you to create some incredible images! I'll be shooting another tracker video on a different brand tracker next week. Look for that video soon!
A nice addendum, may be that "if" you had knocked out of alignment - you don't have to "disassemble" the camera/counter-weight bracket to still see thru the Polar Scope, you just have to remove the cap in the middle of the mounting bracket.
Good stuff Tony.
Great point! And definitely a good addendum. Glad you liked the video!
Great explanation. Exactly what I was looking to know.
Glad you enjoyed the video, James! Even more happy that it was useful to you!
Thanks for the simple explanation. I did find that the Williams Optics base made alignment a whole lot easier ..of course it's a couple hundred bucks extra but I truly think it's worth it.
very clear, thx
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice video. Just bought one. I hope I can do some deeper space objects with it. I will do some Milky-way shots for sure...but looking to do more.
Thanks for the video! Which Manfretto are you using?
Well done mate, you made it so simple no i have a degree............
😁 Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video! I noticed that the tripod is not fully extend. Is it not extended for filming the video? Or it is better to fully extend a sturdy tripod and make easier to align Polaris, instead bending the knees?
Which lens you are using and what’s the weight camera plus lens?
I see you swapped where the Dec adapter is ie on the short end of the bracket. Do you polar align again with the bracket on afterwards? I've seen a few other videos that do this... but is it necessary?
Hi Tony, you have shown the horizontal alignment process (RA direction) do you also have to align it for declination? Because you balance it based on your initial camera position, but then you move the ballhead, which means the center of gravity has changed. Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you.
Hey! Great question. The general answer is no when speaking about wide field astrophotography with wide angle (lighter and shorter) lenses. As long as you don't alter alignment when attaching your camera, you should be good.
When you add longer, heavier lenses and the center of gravity is really affected, then you have to have a precise alignment.
I hope that helps!
@@319Photography So, do you think a 3.8lbs setup is fine only being balanced in the RA direction? And not in DEC?
@@metrixc yes! I do believe you will be just fine aligning in RA only with that payload!
ALWAYS put the CW on FIRST in case the clutch lets loose. Dosen't matter if it's a large telescope or a SkyGuider, same idea.
What if u can't see Polaris? Can u use a compass and angle gauge?
Honestly, yes. You could. However, it would be ideal to visually align to Polaris. I'm not saying it's not impossible to use a compass and angle gauge, but it would be difficult.
Is star trailing more difficult? and can this unit do Startrailing?
Hey there! I wouldn't say that star trail images are more difficult, rather they simply require a lot of time in-field and in post. This unit is designed to do the opposite of creating star trails.
With a tracker, like this one, you can expose for multiple minutes without star trailing. The motor inside the tracker is calibrated to move with the rotation of the Earth. So, the result is pinpoint stars!
@@319Photography Thanks for the reply! I'm just finishing up my Kit now..!
@@gewglesux nice! Always happy to help. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
@@319Photography Thank you for the reply. I'm still trying to get all of my gear together. I think with my Tripod purchase that should be the last item.
You would get way better balance if you use I without the ball head.
Bad design on where the scope is, it's covered when the plate (non counter weight) for ball head is installed!
@@Zhorellski I agree. Unfortunately, I didn't design the tracker.
Can barely hear you bud