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AstroPioneer
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2019
AstroPioneer is not a standard astronomy channel. We cover all aspects of the hobby. Such as how to get started in backyard astronomy and astrophotography. Useful how-to tutorials, observatory tours and discussions on historical astronomical events.
Of course, we will also be your guide to the night's sky, introducing you to some of the most exciting objects to observe and how to find them.
Weather permitting, we post regular new episodes to this channel. So, subscribe to AstroPioneer and get more out of your hobby.
Of course, we will also be your guide to the night's sky, introducing you to some of the most exciting objects to observe and how to find them.
Weather permitting, we post regular new episodes to this channel. So, subscribe to AstroPioneer and get more out of your hobby.
Can you find the Hidden Galaxy?
The Hidden Galaxy (IC 342) is hidden by dust clouds in the Milky Way. In this episode we are going to cover how to find it, and how we managed to do! If you are a fan of Patrick Moore, its designation is Caldwell Catalogue is Caldwell 5.
Read the related article on the how to find the hidden galaxy on our blog: www.astropioneer.blog/2024/09/can-you-find-hidden-galaxy-ic-342.html
Read the related article on the how to find the hidden galaxy on our blog: www.astropioneer.blog/2024/09/can-you-find-hidden-galaxy-ic-342.html
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How to see the Dark Side (Farside) of the Moon
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Did you know you can see the farside of the moon from Earth? Well you can find out how you can see the dark side of the moon without launching your own satellite! Get the times for the lunar librations from the Astronomy Almanac: www.astropioneer.blog/search/label/Almanac Read the related article on the how to see the dark side of the moon: www.astropioneer.blog/2024/05/how-to-see-farside-of-mo...
Amazing Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) seen over London
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For over two hours bright Aurora were seen over London on a clear May evening. I produced a nice time laps of the whole event. The Aurora were seen across half the sky which is quite rare when seen from the UK. Read the original article on the London Northern Lights: www.astropioneer.blog/2024/05/amazing-aurora-sighted-over-london.html
Important Andromedids Meteor Shower Update
มุมมอง 245ปีที่แล้ว
The potential outburst the Andromedids meteor shower is now fast approaching, it appears ever more likely that it will happen. Find out what you need to get ready for it and how you can take part by submitting your shots of the evening here: forms.gle/FGPoykQjVhPXndZ67 Read the original article on the Andromedids Meteor Outburst: www.astropioneer.blog/2023/03/unusual-andromedids-meteor-shower-o...
How to Find the Starlink Satellites
มุมมอง 439ปีที่แล้ว
Starlink satellites are often in the news for the wrong reasons, but you can see them for yourself. Just follow the simple instructions in this video and use a Starlink prediction app listed below. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findstarlink apps.apple.com/ca/app/find-starlink-satellites/id1501517711 Get more astronomy content on my blog: www.astropioneer.blog/
How to find Polaris (Commonly Known as the Pole Star or North Star)
มุมมอง 627ปีที่แล้ว
A common requirement in astronomy is finding Polaris, perhaps to help with aligning your telescope mount, navigating the night sky or doing astrophotography. This episode shows you how to find Polaris in a series of simple steps. Get more astronomy content on my blog: www.astropioneer.blog/
How to Identify Unidentified Objects in the Night Sky
มุมมอง 514ปีที่แล้ว
As someone who looks at the night sky a lot I sometimes see things that don't fit in with what I am expecting either visually or in photos. But how do you know what you saw? This follows the journey of me figuring out what I found in some long exposure photos that really stood out to me. Heavens above satellite predictions: www.heavens-above.com/AllSats.aspx Get more astronomy content on my blo...
How to Observe the ISS (International Space Station)
มุมมอง 205ปีที่แล้ว
The International Space Station (ISS) is easy to view for anyone even with only your naked eyes, just follow the simple instructions in this episode. To find out when the IIS will be visible to you using the link below. Spot The Station: spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/index.cfm Get more astronomy content on my blog: www.astropioneer.blog/
How to see the Meteorites of London: Rare Meteorites from Mars, the Moon and the Stars!
มุมมอง 245ปีที่แล้ว
London contains many rare and unusual meteorites from around the world. We take you on a tour of some of the best from meteoric diamonds made from stardust to Martian and Lunar meteorites. To the recent famous Winchcombe meteor from 2021. Get more astronomy content on my blog: www.astropioneer.blog/
Big Andromedids Meteor Shower Outburst Due in 2023! Find out how you can take part!
มุมมอง 510ปีที่แล้ว
Meteor Shower outbursts are rare but there could be one occurring in 2023! The Andromedids have been responsible for many meteor storms in the past and it is predicted that in 2023 it will provide one more big blast of meteors. Submit your meteor footage and photos here: forms.gle/TDGEc99gDgS7WCFa6 Get more astronomy content on my blog: www.astropioneer.blog/
Explore the COSMOS Observatory on the Isles of Scilly with Me!
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The COSMOS observatory is located in a remote part of the UK, on the island St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly. With very dark skies, little shimmer and clear horizons it is one of the best places in the UK for astronomy. I cover the history of the observatory, the quality of the night skies and how to get there. If you would like to support my backyard astronomy and astrophotography channel pl...
An Introduction to Astrophotography: How to Photograph the Milky Way, Starscapes and more
มุมมอง 1892 ปีที่แล้ว
Landscape Astrophotography is easier and more accessible than ever to the amateur especially now with ever improving mobile phone camera. Find out how to get started with astrophotography quickly and easily. With photographing the Milky Way as an example. Later the episode focuses on how to post process the images using Sequator. If you would like to support my backyard astronomy and astrophoto...
Chasing Dark Skies on Dartmoor: Photographing the Milky Way, Andromeda and More under Pristine Skies
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In the chasing dark skies astronomy episodes. I take trips into remote parts of the planet to carry out better and more interesting astronomy and astrophotography in some of the darkest skies in the world. In this episode I am taking a camping trip into the Dartmoor national park a remote part of England to photograph the Milky Way and more under very clear skies. But of course everything doesn...
How to turn any Telescope into a Solar Telescope
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Any optical instrument including a telescope, pair of binoculars or a camera can be turned into something that can be used for observing the Sun. If you would like to support my backyard astronomy and astrophotography channel please consider buying some astronomy related merch: www.astropioneer.shop/ Get more astronomy content on my blog: www.astropioneer.blog/
How to find the Blue Snowball Nebula (also known as NGC 7662 and Caldwell 22)
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How to find the Blue Snowball Nebula (also known as NGC 7662 and Caldwell 22)
How to find the Globular Clusters M10 and M12 (aka the Gumball Cluster) and its Tragic Fate
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How to find the Globular Clusters M10 and M12 (aka the Gumball Cluster) and its Tragic Fate
Meteor Storms: What They Are and When Will the Next One Occur
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Meteor Storms: What They Are and When Will the Next One Occur
Rare Planetary Alignment Happening this Summer: ALL the Planets will be Aligned at Once
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Rare Planetary Alignment Happening this Summer: ALL the Planets will be Aligned at Once
The Tau Herculid Meteor Shower: What Happened On The Night
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The Tau Herculid Meteor Shower: What Happened On The Night
How to View the Invisible Star CW Leonis (Using Near Infrared Astronomy)
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How to View the Invisible Star CW Leonis (Using Near Infrared Astronomy)
How to Find the M5 Globular Cluster, and Fascinating Facts (One of the Best Clusters to Observe)
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How to Find the M5 Globular Cluster, and Fascinating Facts (One of the Best Clusters to Observe)
A Bright New Comet Entering Our Skies This Summer
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A Bright New Comet Entering Our Skies This Summer
Meteor Shower Tau Herculid Might Explode This Month (After 92 Years of Waiting)
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Meteor Shower Tau Herculid Might Explode This Month (After 92 Years of Waiting)
Top 10 Tips on How to Get More Out of Your Telescope
มุมมอง 3732 ปีที่แล้ว
Top 10 Tips on How to Get More Out of Your Telescope
Observing the Moons of Uranus - An Astronomy Challenge
มุมมอง 1122 ปีที่แล้ว
Observing the Moons of Uranus - An Astronomy Challenge
How to Find the Owl Nebula (M97) in Ursa Major
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How to Find the Owl Nebula (M97) in Ursa Major
Unboxing of ZWO Electronic Mini Filter Wheel and Filter Installation
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Unboxing of ZWO Electronic Mini Filter Wheel and Filter Installation
Clear instructions, straight to the point, and easy. Thank you kind sir! Should be acquiring a 9.25 sct here soon. Only have done this with with a dob 8 so it felt pretty intimidating after watching other videos of how to collimate.
None of you male's make any sense about this.
Did you get one from last night?
I am devastated I missed it I found about it in the morning ☹️
Gorgeous backdrop, dude!
Glad you like it!
Wow, was that image taken of the moon at daytime? That is truly amazing
Thanks, I am glad you like it!!
For my Mak I place a Christmas silver ball decoration in the sun and use the point of light as an artificial star.
I can see the andromeda galaxy but not the triangulum galaxy
If you can see the Andromeda galaxy then odds are you should be able to spot the Triangulum galaxy with your equipment. Although summer is not the best time of the year for galaxy spotting!
@@AstroPioneer I would like to purchase a GOTO telescope so that I find the triangulum galaxy easier, I have a telescope, I haven't looked for it with it, I don't like finding things with it because the mirror and stuff, I only searched with my binoculars, anyway, if I can see the andromeda then odds are that I can see traingulum too? Even though it is much smaller and further away?
@@Markaras how definitely imyou can technically see it with the naked eye if you are in a carry dark location. It's just not going to be quite as bright and large as Andromeda. A goto telescope can make it easier but it's still useful to learn the night sky which is a great skill in itself.
@@AstroPioneer Yea I have no problem with that, with finding things myself, it's just that in my telescope and probably in the telescope that I will buy because I want a reflector for a large mirror to gather more light, I think that only reflectors have a large mirror, the orientations are opposite to reality. The GOTO mount will probably help.
@@Markaras a mirror does make things confusing!
How far from the SCT would you recommend placing the artificial star? An 8” SCT needs about 30 feet as to attain nearest focus.
Hello i am Getting my first telescope and i want to look at the sun with it (with solar filter) but can i ask if i can look at the sun with every telescope? Does it mater on the type of telescope?
Yes you can use a normal solar filter on any type of telescope. However, refractor telescopes can use the Quark Daystar solar filters as well. Remember put the solar filter in front of a light bulb before you use it to ensure there are no holes.
@@AstroPioneer Thank you very much! This helped :D
wow, a low sub count astro/science channel that ISNT AI scam bait? Lovely i subbed!
Thanks for saying subscribing 😁 That really means a lot!
My thoughts as well, a real human! Subbed!
Great video again.
Thanks 😁
Huh.
That was my reaction when I first heard that lunar librations can let you see around the "edges" of the moon!
Amazing!
Glad you like it 😁
If you added the contrast effect and saturation the colours would of been more visible
Thanks for the tip
@@AstroPioneer not a problem
Why are people celebrating this? Noctilucent lights are strange enough, but Aurora Borealis as far south as London???
You know they have been seen as far south as the equator, but that is for particularly bad geo magnetic storms.
@@AstroPioneer If you say so, but this is most definitely unusual, as is recent weather experienced nearer to the equator, where I am right now.
@@screenname1 it's definitely unusual the Sun is at the peak of its cycle and Earth is currently moving through a big cloud of ions that have shot out from it. The biggest worry from it should be satellites being knocked out. The next level up from this would be a Carrington event, which would be truly scary in today's modern world. Let's hope that doesn't happen in our lifetimes. What's happening with the weather at the equator?
@@AstroPioneer I've been here for a while. This summer was the first time I noticed tremendous heat and unusual sunlight conditions.
@@screenname1 the climate is messed up you can't rely on the seasons being what they were
Great capture. Is it better to take video or photos (timelapse) - or there's no difference? What was the location in London?
It's better to take photos as you can get more detail with longer time lapses. Then you can combine It together to make a video. It might reoccur tonight if we are lucky! I took the photos from Welling in south east London.
@@AstroPioneer Thanks. Missed it last night but hope to have a go in London tonight too.
@@blutey good luck!!
Where did you capture it? Where in London?
I captured it in Welling from south east London, I managed to get into a open park so it was a bit darker than usual!
Wow that's stunning. Near the peak of the sunspot cycle at the moment so you might get some more opportunities over the next year or so. Bit of high level cloud as well last night so just think what that would be like out of the city on a clear night.
Absolutely there are rumours that it could be another good night tonight. So I am organising a quick camping trip out to the country. I think you are right the light pollution and cloud definitely held back what we were seeing!
Nicely done! Thanks.
Thanks for saying so. There must be an insane solar storm going on in space if the Aurora is visible so far south. Simply mind blowing!
Neat.
Thanks!
No problem!!
Nice instructions given kinda close to the camera. Just scubscribed.
I love how you get straight to the point, add images. 3 minutes and I know what to look for
When you have identified with your finger the narrowest area of the disc, should you turn the screw nearby clockwise or counterclockwise? thank you paul
Promo sm 😞
Bad for astrophotography but it's truly a nice show by the way. When i saw for the first time I was surprised cause it was passing like a train but not separate all so close by the others.
Definitely not great for astrophotography! Unfortunately, I doubt that it will get better anytime soon with all the new satellite constellations on the drawing board. But I have found it's a great way to get people interested in space as it stands out in the night sky, is dynamic and easy to spot. So I they to make the most of it!! 😁 Clear skies!
Also, i've saw a Andromenidid meteor shower on 6 November. It had powerful rainbow colors and moved pretty slow. Was over Jupiter for sure on mangtitude.
I am glad you saw something I couldn't see it from where I was but I was viewing from a cloudy London. I am planning to go to a dark sky reserve for the big event. Just hoping for clear skies!!
@@AstroPioneer Same! In UK, it's almost impossible to stargaze in December.. it's really cloudy, in Romania almost same.
Let's goo, soon we have a big meteor shower! 🎉🎉
is it true that an Andromedids shower has not been seen since 2011?
The last biggest outburst was in 2011. But this year should be much bigger. There still has been the usual very light annual meteor shower since then, but this is just the dying embers.
Well, in 2011 there were 50/hour, and this year rates should pass over 200. It can be 2, 200 or 2000. Sky is very surprising, can't wait to tell to my friends to look up for this shower! Also there was on 6 december 1798, 100 ZHR rates, with bright meteors. Enjoy stargazing guys!
@@nightskyromania5674 hopefully it's going to be awesome!
@@AstroPioneerAlso in 2021 on 28 November, there were about 100 ZHR, now, I'm not sure if they were bright. Can't wait to see the show!
@@AstroPioneerIm glad in Romania there are already few post about this and is getting popular. Also talked with some japan guys from Mauna Kea, Subaru Telescope, about this event. It should be on 2 December or so. have great time on skies guys! I will aslo try to get as many as possible videos on site.😮
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I've seen it 1 hour ago, even in Berlin.
It's a great object to view from Urban locations. I am in a similar boat to you being based in London.
Thanks!
Glad to help!
Thank you very much!
No problem!!
Can the astronomical instruments used to see far away objects like this, see small objects in our inner solar system?
Probably not with a small instrument the infrared source has to be pretty powerful the detectable.
Thanks for the directions. I didn't realize it is so easy to find.
No problem!
Helpful
Thanks
Brilliant Video!!
Glad you like it 😁
Well, dwarf planets ARE planets, just like how dwarf stars are stars and dwarf galaxies are galaxies. The IAU has no clue what a planet truly is. Dwarf planets typically aren’t talked about nor observed because we don’t know much about them (other than Pluto, Charon, Triton, and Ceres) and most of them are too far away to observe with amateur telescopes.
Yes I agree, which why I think it's great to when you have the opportunity to observe one. Something to take off your bucket list?
Inferior? I assume you mean interior
No I do mean inferior: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_and_superior_planets
this would only work on a small sct with a very short focal length as once you get to an 8" you need in excess of 57' to focus on the hubble star
Gem for beginners really!
Ignore the detractors. Skywatching needs to be encouraged on all levels. Especially with the light pollution of the 'modern' world. My father said if I could find my way in the night sky I would never be lost. I came to this page via a search for Andromeda as I know that it's persistent approach to our Milky Way will result in what Revelations 6 describes as, "the heavens will be rolled up like a scroll."
Cool! I have an eight inch dobsonian and can see all three at a time.
Very nice! That's a decent sized telescope!
Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful. I'm in a Bortle 8 light pollution area, so I'll give this a try tonight.
Did you see it?
Glad you liked it
@@SaneGuyFr I did! However, it took a 14 inch Dobsonian and averted eyesight just to barely see the two smudges. Light pollution is a tough nut to crack.
Okay, you really need to rehearse before recording. Too many pauses and stops. Very low energy considering the topic is shooting stars.
Thanks for the feedback, I will take it into account.
@@AstroPioneer Good luck!
Great video. Like the background too. Will look out for them.
Glad you like the video!!
Interesting, like!
Thank you! Cheers!
could not find it even after several efforts lol. my scope is 100mm and my bortle is 6-7.
It is difficult to spot until you have see in once, make sure your eyes are dark adjusted and when you are scanning the sky look for a fuzzy patch rather than any shape.
Hi, great shot. What kind of filter did you use?
Hi Adrian, it was a Wratten 47 filter. You can find more information on everything I used here: www.astropioneer.blog/2022/03/viewing-clouds-of-venus.html