I bought the S50, my only scope in Jan 2024. I'm an old guy with now stability/mobility issues so I can definately relate to the problems associated with trying to look at anything through an eye piece. It's light enough to carry and set up on my deck then back to my recliner. Three nights ago the weather was so perfect I captured for 8 hours straight and watched the sun come up. It's fun sharing what I capture with family and friends. I've captured well over 100 deep space images and still enjoying. Still working on post processing, but getting there.
I had a Dwarf 2 before the Seestar as post processing was not my forte ,This has the ability to adjust after imaging via the app , and I am getting a lot better instant results than the not so impressive images from the dwarf post processing
@SevenWanderstheWorld I could imagine the burnout because of your previous posting timelines. We just miss you and want to know you are well. Even short videos of your home, trailer, or friends updates would be great! We are your social family 😁
Your images on the S50 Facebook page are unreal. You have some serious skill and an eye for amazing photos. I appreciate every single image that you share. We miss you over there on that page, but after watching this video, I understand why the absence. Thank you for letting us into your world for a minute or 13.
That's really cool. I started with a cheap telescope from a dumpster. I do planets and the moon mostly. Lol I have 14 telescopes and over 30 eyepieces now. Oh I have to sit in a chair to observe.
Watching this video today and started wondering how long I've been following your exploits and the first one I remember is when you were in Porto, Portugal about 7 years ago - quite a coinsidence it being "Seven"....lol. Back then I found your site because I was looking for Videos of Porto because I've been there many times as my wife is from there and we used to vistit a lot - Lovely place, people and food!!! And back when I started visiting Porto back in oh, 2003, it was SO cheap! Now not so much! But still a great place.... Anyway "7", thanks for seven years! You've come a long way since then.... Happy travels... Ciao.
I love Porto and hope to return some day. I really want to get back to travel and see Europe again. hopefully next summer I'll have things settled enough here that I can travel abroad
Pretty cool Seven. It's like having a WebbHubble in your pocket! Try it sometime on top of the mountain above the tunnel to Bisbee. That will get you a quick couple thousand feet in elevation.
I lost track of you! I believe you were in Florida dealing with property issues, and you had your step van for traveling / camping. Could you direct us to any video(s) regarding what happened to the step van, whether or not you sold the Florida properties, how you came to settle in Arizona, etc. Thanks!
D2 and s50 are close competitors. I could have kept either one. I chose to keep the s50 for two reasons. first, my new astro rig has a 350mm focal length which was similar to the D2 whereas the s50 has about 600mm focal length. so keeping the s50 meant I had one scope for smaller targets and one for bigger. second reason is the glass optics on the s50 are a bit better than the D2
@@SevenWanderstheWorld Thanks for the response, that sure makes sense. I just noticed that the D3 is coming out in Aug, I am going to figure out then which way I will go (the d3 or the s50). It is a hobby I think I also will enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing and keep those pictures coming our way.
Hi steven, from Arizona, it's been awhile,Good to see you again. Wow! That's Amazing,interesting. Do you sell your pictures? Looking forward to your next video.take care
there is no "zoom" function on a telescope (unlike a camera). basically I see images about the size of the moon in the sky (aprox 600mm focal length). my other telescope is a wider view about double in size. I'm hoping to buy a 3rd telescope in November for small objects with 1000mm focal length
I bought the S50, my only scope in Jan 2024. I'm an old guy with now stability/mobility issues so I can definately relate to the problems associated with trying to look at anything through an eye piece. It's light enough to carry and set up on my deck then back to my recliner. Three nights ago the weather was so perfect I captured for 8 hours straight and watched the sun come up. It's fun sharing what I capture with family and friends. I've captured well over 100 deep space images and still enjoying. Still working on post processing, but getting there.
I had a Dwarf 2 before the Seestar as post processing was not my forte ,This has the ability to adjust after imaging via the app , and I am getting a lot better instant results than the not so impressive images from the dwarf post processing
We ALL LOVE YOU!!! More videos, we miss you!!!
thx! I've been a little burnt out on making videos and I guess with not traveling as much I am feeling there isn't much to film ;)
@SevenWanderstheWorld I could imagine the burnout because of your previous posting timelines. We just miss you and want to know you are well. Even short videos of your home, trailer, or friends updates would be great! We are your social family 😁
Welcome to the astrophotography addiction. 😊 Clear skies!
thx!
@@SevenWanderstheWorld nice images. Looking forward to the video with your new rig!
Your images on the S50 Facebook page are unreal. You have some serious skill and an eye for amazing photos. I appreciate every single image that you share. We miss you over there on that page, but after watching this video, I understand why the absence. Thank you for letting us into your world for a minute or 13.
Seven Wanders the Universe🌠
Thats very interesting. Thanks for sharing
I've been dying to resolve the tracking issue myself. Not sure how to do it but I want it! Great new hobby!
Really appreciate this..they are great pictures. Ty
thx!
That's really cool. I started with a cheap telescope from a dumpster. I do planets and the moon mostly. Lol I have 14 telescopes and over 30 eyepieces now. Oh I have to sit in a chair to observe.
I love the Seestar as well!
Hello and good morning, that is a very cool hobby great to see you, sir. Big hugs from Minnesota. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe
thx Dan. hope you and your step van are well!
Hint: You can use a dew filter to reduce moon light and other sources of light polution.
Watching this video today and started wondering how long I've been following your exploits and the first one I remember is when you were in Porto, Portugal about 7 years ago - quite a coinsidence it being "Seven"....lol. Back then I found your site because I was looking for Videos of Porto because I've been there many times as my wife is from there and we used to vistit a lot - Lovely place, people and food!!! And back when I started visiting Porto back in oh, 2003, it was SO cheap! Now not so much! But still a great place....
Anyway "7", thanks for seven years! You've come a long way since then.... Happy travels... Ciao.
I love Porto and hope to return some day. I really want to get back to travel and see Europe again. hopefully next summer I'll have things settled enough here that I can travel abroad
Pretty cool Seven. It's like having a WebbHubble in your pocket!
Try it sometime on top of the mountain above the tunnel to Bisbee. That will get you a quick couple thousand feet in elevation.
good idea!
Your telescope looks more like a Star Wars droid than a telescope. ;)
Leveling the Seestar as best as possible is crucial for accurate auto-search and good tracking. Your mistake was not doing it.
Cool hobby. While not full dark, the light pollution isn't too bad around here
true true
So cool
I lost track of you! I believe you were in Florida dealing with property issues, and you had your step van for traveling / camping. Could you direct us to any video(s) regarding what happened to the step van, whether or not you sold the Florida properties, how you came to settle in Arizona, etc. Thanks!
Taking pictures of old Chevy Astro vans?
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the ones in the sky... yes! ;)
So funny :)
I am curious on you comparison of this to the Dwarf 2 since you started with that. What made you make the change?
D2 and s50 are close competitors. I could have kept either one. I chose to keep the s50 for two reasons. first, my new astro rig has a 350mm focal length which was similar to the D2 whereas the s50 has about 600mm focal length. so keeping the s50 meant I had one scope for smaller targets and one for bigger. second reason is the glass optics on the s50 are a bit better than the D2
@@SevenWanderstheWorld Thanks for the response, that sure makes sense. I just noticed that the D3 is coming out in Aug, I am going to figure out then which way I will go (the d3 or the s50). It is a hobby I think I also will enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing and keep those pictures coming our way.
Hi steven, from Arizona, it's been awhile,Good to see you again. Wow! That's Amazing,interesting. Do you sell your pictures? Looking forward to your next video.take care
I've never considered selling them but appreciate your thoughts!
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Seven how far can you zoom in on things?
there is no "zoom" function on a telescope (unlike a camera). basically I see images about the size of the moon in the sky (aprox 600mm focal length). my other telescope is a wider view about double in size. I'm hoping to buy a 3rd telescope in November for small objects with 1000mm focal length
@@SevenWanderstheWorld Seven I think it would be cool to see the Apollo landing sites. Space is amazing! When you think of it, we are just a speck.
What tablet are you using?
walmart 10" Onn
Dude are you a noob? Insert link to the extra battery and the velcro. People want.