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The secrets behind my Giraffe Nebula picture - PixInsight End to End Workflow
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Join me as I process the stunning Giraffe Nebula - a beautiful dark nebula in Cassiopeia! This is not a step-by-step tutorial, but rather an unstructured, “edit with me” session where I share my workflow, tips, struggles and challenges while enhancing this beautiful astrophotography target. Whether you’re curious about processing faint nebulae or just want to see how I approach editing, this video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.
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SeeStar S30 Tried & Tested - Does The Smallest Telescope Ever Measure Up to The S50?
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Like the video and the SeeStar? Support my work and the channel by purchasing your Seestar S30 via the below link: Europe: bit.ly/4g7qCd5 USA: bit.ly/3YRh2DP Seestar S30 vs S50 An in-depth review of the ZWO Seestar S30 telescope from unboxing and setup, daytime use in scenery mode to capturing stunning night-sky images. I’ll compare the Seestar’s imaging quality against the ever-so-popular SeeS...
I Tested The Optolong L-Para filter: A Brand New Option for OSC Narrowband Astrophotography
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Explore the new Optolong L-Para filter with me as I test it under challenging conditions on my balcony. We’ll compare the L-Para to the L-QEF and an unfiltered shot, revealing how the narrowband setup tackles light pollution and enhances emission nebulae detail. Using the California and Horsehead Nebula as test targets, I’ll demonstrate how the filter impacts star halos and captures hydrogen an...
Testing DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Sun, Gigapixel Panorama & Deep Sky | How Good Can It Get?
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🔭 Reviewing the DWARF III Smart Telescope with Polar Alignment 🔭 In this video, I test the DWARF III smart telescope, exploring its main features and putting it to work on the sun, landscapes, and the night sky. I also demonstrate how to polar align this compact telescope, a feature that adds precision to your astrophotography. If you’re curious about its portability and ease of use for travel,...
AstroShow 2024: ZWO SeeStar S30 and CAA on display & All the Latest Astronomy Gear
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🌌 Exploring Astro Show 2024 in Cesena, Italy 🌌 Join me at the largest astronomical expo in the region, Astro Show 2024, where we dive into a world of telescopes, accessories, and innovations. From artisanal creations to major brands, I’ll showcase a variety of equipment and talk with experts from key astronomical associations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned astronomer, come along to ex...
I Tested a 2-in-1 Smart Telescope: EduSnap - Affordable Stargazing for Kids & Education
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🔭 Reviewing the EduSnap Astro Smart Telescope 🔭 In this video, I dive into the new EduSnap Astro smart telescope, still in its Kickstarter phase and priced at $159. It claims to bring something new to the world of smart telescopes with a unique feature that sets it apart. Join me as I explore whether it lives up to the promises and how it compares to other models. Curious if this could be the n...
A $5000 Smart Telescope?! - Testing the Celestron Origin against Seestar and Vespera
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🔭 Testing the Celestron Origin Smart Telescope 🔭 In this video, I put the $5,000 Celestron Origin smart telescope to the test at the Athos Star Campus in La Palma. I’ll cover its design, ease of use, and image quality, and compare it with two other popular models: the Seestar and Vespera. If you’re curious about which telescope might fit your needs best, watch to find out how these three stack ...
Telescope Tips: Preserve Night Vision with Red Light for Better Astronomy
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🔴 The Importance of Red Lights in Astronomy 🔴 In this video, I cover the basics of dark adaptation and why red lights are essential in astronomy and astrophotography. Learn how our eyes adjust to darkness and why preserving this adaptation is crucial for stargazing. Perfect for beginners and seasoned astronomers alike-watch to understand the science behind those red lights at observatories and ...
The Darkest Sky I've Ever Seen | Astronomy Vacation in La Palma | A Giant Telescope
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The Darkest Sky I've Ever Seen | Astronomy Vacation in La Palma | A Giant Telescope
ZWO SeeStar Mosaic Mode - Gimmick or Total Game Changer? - Astrophotography on a Smart Telescope
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ZWO SeeStar Mosaic Mode - Gimmick or Total Game Changer? - Astrophotography on a Smart Telescope
How to Optimize Your Astrophotography Trip | 12 Tips for When You Drive to Dark Skies
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How to Optimize Your Astrophotography Trip | 12 Tips for When You Drive to Dark Skies
How to handle a huge telescope OTA | One person Celestron C14 Assembly
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How to handle a huge telescope OTA | One person Celestron C14 Assembly
Northern Lights in the Swiss Alps - A Stunning 360° Time Lapse
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Northern Lights in the Swiss Alps - A Stunning 360° Time Lapse
ZWO ASI2600MC Air Review - The Most Advanced Astro Camera Ever?! - But You Need To Know Something
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ZWO ASI2600MC Air Review - The Most Advanced Astro Camera Ever?! - But You Need To Know Something
Are Fast Telescopes Really Better? | Demystifying Astrographs
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Are Fast Telescopes Really Better? | Demystifying Astrographs
What You Don't Know About Astrophotography Calibration Frames | Darks and Flats Deep Dive
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What You Don't Know About Astrophotography Calibration Frames | Darks and Flats Deep Dive
I'll Be Taking a Single Photo for 6 Months! | Installing a Pinhole Camera | Happy Summer Solstice
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I'll Be Taking a Single Photo for 6 Months! | Installing a Pinhole Camera | Happy Summer Solstice
Unlocking Your Telescope's Power: Mastering Field of View and Resolution for Astrophotography
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Unlocking Your Telescope's Power: Mastering Field of View and Resolution for Astrophotography
Are NASA Photo Colors Fake? | All about Mono and Color Cameras for Astrophotography
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Are NASA Photo Colors Fake? | All about Mono and Color Cameras for Astrophotography
The Aurora of the Decade (4K) - Switzerland- All Sky View
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The Aurora of the Decade (4K) - Switzerland- All Sky View
Capturing a Mineral Moon
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Capturing a Mineral Moon
Apple Vision Pro as a Virtual Planetarium - App Review - Sky Guide
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Apple Vision Pro as a Virtual Planetarium - App Review - Sky Guide
Spider stuck inside my Celestron C14 EdgeHD telescope
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Spider stuck inside my Celestron C14 EdgeHD telescope
ZWO Seestar Secret Menu! - Hidden Functionalities
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ZWO Seestar Secret Menu! - Hidden Functionalities
Unboxing and Testing of new Optolong L-QEF Filter
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Unboxing and Testing of new Optolong L-QEF Filter
ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro Duo Unboxing and First Impressions
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ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro Duo Unboxing and First Impressions
Unboxing of new L-Extreme F/2
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Unboxing of new L-Extreme F/2
A day in my life as an astrophotographer
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A day in my life as an astrophotographer
You’ll Never See a Larger Telescope
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You’ll Never See a Larger Telescope
I Saw a Star Disappear Through My Telescope
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I Saw a Star Disappear Through My Telescope

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  • @philherman8633
    @philherman8633 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Best video I’ve seen of the S30. I just ordered one for myself and one for my sister’s family for Christmas.

  • @WanderingNight1
    @WanderingNight1 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job. Love the short intro. I never thought about over-saturating to see the color balance. Curves is a game changer - unfortunately towards the end we couldn't see what you were changing in Curves because it was behind your pic. I understand you just focused on the RGB stacked image, but I would love to see the purpose/processing of the separated RGB colors. You gave me a new channel to watch and learn. Bravo!!

  • @dobromirdragomirov5257
    @dobromirdragomirov5257 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great comparison. Is there any way to download the files and compare them ? :P

  • @IrdinSilverbow
    @IrdinSilverbow 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Can the Seestar S50 accomplish this as well?

  • @markusbaumgartner1872
    @markusbaumgartner1872 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great Job, try the software graxpert to remove the gradient. It's excelent. 👋

  • @bradBueche
    @bradBueche 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I don’t know what you did that changed the light here compared to your video and field of view with all the math with the lighting here so much better I think that camera quality is better, or at least, it seems that way to me.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I was experimenting a lot as I was just starting out with these videos!

  • @bradBueche
    @bradBueche 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You have the best and most concise explanations of the theories are facts one needs to know in order to make all these decisions. I don’t think anybody else explains it like this probably cause they don’t think people are gonna look at math anyway I loved it. keep doing great work

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      thank you! In fact I am even doubting most people look at the math but I am so happy some people do!

  • @filthyrych
    @filthyrych วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm happy i found this channel. Great video.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for saying that!

  • @montevandeusen3506
    @montevandeusen3506 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate you sharing your thought processes and how is okay to do it again/over. I think your image is spectacular, by the way!

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much!

  • @SirMopy
    @SirMopy วันที่ผ่านมา

    13:49 min the pics are mind blowing..... but I didn't get how many exposures you did.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      they were 75 minutes each, composed of 10 second shots!

  • @naegeleh
    @naegeleh 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I now have a guilty conscience for processing my pictures so shallow. But now i will change!!!! Thank you for these secrets

  • @s.m8766
    @s.m8766 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    step one: have ridiculous amounts of data that need almost no noise reduction at all. impressive!

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hahaha that week was my yearly clear sky quota 😁

  • @AlbertTamayoMusic
    @AlbertTamayoMusic 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful capture! 😍 I still don't have an ISS moon transit yet but I was able to capture a solar transit a few years ago 🛰️ th-cam.com/video/1gI_soodNmo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=marFnFvXJaVefv_m

  • @briannugent7836
    @briannugent7836 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This would be excellent for UFO enthusiasts!

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hahaha I wonder if people will capture anything strange

  • @Hammocks_Rule
    @Hammocks_Rule 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent, many many thanks

  • @billvinson7859
    @billvinson7859 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have the 2” version of the L-Extreme filter and it works great. ❤

  • @1949rgs
    @1949rgs 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for what I believe is most thorough and well organized presentation I have seen for the S30. I was quite surprised at the tracking capability.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Tracking is one thing but I think it’s the wide angle camera that makes all the difference - you are finally able to find the object you’re looking for 😁

  • @SKANDaR0875
    @SKANDaR0875 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    From you experience and for a newbie which one do recommend as first smart telescope s50 or s30? Thank you

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      they are equally easy to use, no difference there. If you want to shoot smaller objects and better Sun and Moon shots the s50, if you want wide angle shots s30

  • @bosseblomqvist2272
    @bosseblomqvist2272 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very helpful and educational, thanks for sharing! Hope that you will do more processing videos 👍

  • @robertpapps3618
    @robertpapps3618 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks much, an excellent overview.

  • @adamweston8485
    @adamweston8485 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice shot. Is this wirh a seestar

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No, you need a larger aperture to resolve such details on the ISS

  • @WilliFromEarth
    @WilliFromEarth 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool! Well done :-) Which telescope & camera did you use?

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This was with my Tecnosky Owl 130/900 and asi1600MM

    • @WilliFromEarth
      @WilliFromEarth 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @ Thank you. Cool. I have the ZWO FF130… let’s wait when the ISS crosses the moon the other end of Switzerland :-)

  • @old_photons
    @old_photons 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice. A few techniques I have not seen used before (like oversaturating to evaluate color balance). The artistic evaluation process in concert with the scientific or statistical evaluation is a very nice blend. I watch some folks for the technical how and why. Others I watch for their artistic skills, but their explanations can often be vague. I really like what you produced. A good balance of everything - nice editing too (fast forwards pretty much seamless).

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much I’m glad it comes across as seamless, the original was almost 2 hours before I cut it 😁

  • @paulcooper8818
    @paulcooper8818 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool

  • @anjagrell3794
    @anjagrell3794 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow, when I see what you are doing with your image and PixInsight, I see how much I still have to learn while turning in your least favorite color in envy 😂 Thank you for sharing your way of working in your video, instead of doing it as if it was scripted beforehand. 👍

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha my least favorite color of envy 😁

  • @PhilPassmore
    @PhilPassmore 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you are using a RASA, presumably you couldn't use the L-Para with that because of the blue shift?

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No you could. I think I mentioned this too. One benefit of such a wide-ish filter that it will work on any f-ratio

  • @j.s.3407
    @j.s.3407 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What you're doing here is the missing link in processing that no one likes to talk about. Please keep making more!

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m happy you think it’s useful

  •  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing stuff, I have learned a thing or two. I will try them on my pictures :)

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awesome let me know how it goes!

  • @Astronurd
    @Astronurd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is more of a class in computing skills with 1% part about astronomy.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Isn’t that what astrophotography processing is? 😁

  • @PlanetaryDefenseFoundation
    @PlanetaryDefenseFoundation 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    @ 5:50 I had a feeling someone was watching me drive from behind.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice to meet you Mr yellow car driver

  • @あいちゃん-f7f
    @あいちゃん-f7f 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is the first comment. A commentary is careful and easy and is easy. I'm really looking forward to your future videos. From a Japanese who is bad at English!! II wish the channel continued success in the future.

  • @shubinternet
    @shubinternet 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Huh. To me, that looks more like a TIE fighter from above. Or, in the final image, a whole row of TIE fighters.

  • @vincentvdb3151
    @vincentvdb3151 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like it :-) There is the technique to take the photos but go from all this data into a jaw dropping result is so fuzzy that these kind of videos sure help. Keep up that smashing work of yours.

  • @lancealbon46
    @lancealbon46 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Batman in the Batwing 😎

  • @rtpman1953
    @rtpman1953 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks and I really enjoyed the tutorial and hope you will make more. I do have a question: 29:18 in the timeline you mention pushing blue towards yellow but your camera image is blocking the Curves Transformation box and I'm not sure if you're adjusting the Hue or what? I'm partially color blind so I really like your technique of exaggerating the saturation to get a better idea of the colors.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      oops sorry it wasn't visible. in the Curves adjustment window there are many curves and one of them is blue vs yellow, that's the one I was touching. I don't think I've ever touched the hue one :)

    • @rtpman1953
      @rtpman1953 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@the_space_koala Thanks for the reply and I don't think I've ever used the blue vs yellow curve. I'll have to give it a try.

  • @64gkb
    @64gkb 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for a wonderful video. Yes, if you make more like this, I shall watch them! Probably few of your viewers will be post-processing at your level (I am certainly nowhere near), but it's impossible not to pick up useful ideas and tips. Just seeing the thought process and method is useful. I have already used the "remove magenta noise" idea, for instance. And it is inspiration to be less lazy too!

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you so much for saying that and I am glad you find it useful! I always learn new things from others just watching them interact with the data rather than formal tutorials as well!

    • @64gkb
      @64gkb วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@the_space_koala I agree completely. Thanks also for your recommendation of the Thunderbolt SSD; I had just been looking for one (for my "real" work), and your suggested model appears a better option than the one I had been considering. By the way, do you have any plans to review the VIZTA Portable Smart Telescope?

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@64gkb I don't have plans to review the VIZTA as of now :) glad the SSD suggestion helped!

  • @Tanglebones.
    @Tanglebones. 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video, but one that shows me how unpolished my processing is! It's an interesting glimpse into the mind of an artist - a sort of stream-of-consciousness as I watch you decide what can stay and what has to go. I hope you make more of them in the future. As always, thank you.

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you for your very kind comment. I am very meticulous with the processing but I think it's a typical 90-10 situation (I could've spent 10% as long processing it and would've gotten a result 90% as good :D ) I fully see why people are happy with a quick edit sometimes

  • @robertarmstrong9406
    @robertarmstrong9406 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for all the work going into this. Are you using the asiair plus to control your Rasa?

    • @the_space_koala
      @the_space_koala 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I used an asiair, I think it was the Mini mounted on the RASA this time. No difference whatsoever :)

  • @torokzoltan4242
    @torokzoltan4242 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Szuper lett,gratula! 👏🙂