I continually admire the dedication of UK astronomers who battle through the crappiest weather to pursue their love of astronomy and astrophotography. My hat is off to you all.
I was never into astronomy. But after binge viewing your channel I invested 80€ in a used telescope. And a few weeks later I am now stuck in one of the deepest rabbit holes I ever got involved. Seeing your videos and other things online is one thing - Seeing the moon through my own scope in crystal clear quality for the first time in my life was a game changer. Thank you.
Imagine the moment when you can see "in real time" the rings of Saturn or a few Jupiter's moons. With your own eyes. With your own rig. The rings are so mindblwing that I still have a stupidly big smile on my face every time I think about those nights. Is the moment when you truly realize that those dots on the night sky are actually moons, planets and stars bigger than our own sun.
I could watch a full feature length movie of your endeavors. Between your filming and editing, and Rik's tunes, you guys are endlessly entertaining and interesting 👍 cheers ✌️
yes! i can totally imagine Armageddon-like movie where he would be that dude who discovers asteroid / comet that will destroy the earth. He has the same "crazy energy" than the mad scientist in Independence day movie.
Wouldn't leave my cheap equipment out during a warm and quiet summer night and Rory lets his expensive stuff out on a rainy night, with a storm coming in, because "it's just drizzling right now". I'm lost for words.
Leaving equipment outside shows how far he has fallen. He dosent even give a shit anymore. He trashes scopes people save money for half a year to aquire. TH-cam destorys everyone. Thanks but no thanks. I'm over this dude. I really used to look up to him.
@@PrdDad dude what lol. I'm sure it's because he's used to having the equipment. First time I got my first cheap phone, I protected that thing with my life. Now I literally toss it around like nothing even though it's way more expensive.
I get kittens leaving my kit to cool on a still evening , let alone leaving it out all night with an impeding storm. A Fluorite Takahashi refractor trashed, I'm beyond words it makes for a Clarkson style TopGear episode, "we screwed up but survived" , but this is very good kit for Astronomy folks. Pity.
Agreed Caramba, it was incredibly stupid- but get this: he actually has the sheer gall to ask us to collectively bail him out. He wants us to send him money to replace the gear he trashed...why? So he can leave it out in another, even stronger storm?
Dropping a Tak is.... no, there aren't words for it. Kind of the same feeling as being castrated, disemboweled and garroted at the same time. Leaving a Tak outside unattended...with an ensuing storm no less...I again have no words for it.
... mounted on a tripod, in the open, with a STORM WARNING 🤣😱🤬🤨😝😆😂. It's so hillarious, I don't find words also. Bye bye Takahashi Honored Members Program, this train has left the station. Maybe to be honest all about it will save you from excommunication from the Astro Society. I'm really surprised how much just watching this can hurt. Maybe seeing something beeing smashed you only dream of disturbes that much. But yeah, I think anyone who used his equipment for more than 3 times has a story to tell. Even if the herassment is not anyhow COMPARABLE to SMASHING a TAKAHASHI 😂😂😂😂 German saying: The one who has the damage, doesn't need to fear the laughter. ❤🩹Astrobiscuit
@@RoganGunn Recollimating a refractor is unpractical, compared to a newt where your able to adjust the mirror on the spot with a reference star, you cannot do the same to a refractor due to the way the optics are mounted to the scope e.g. not with adjustable screws. Also refractors consist of multiple optics meaning only 1 would have to be shifted to ruin the image, so its a total guessing game which one is miss aligned, your best bet is to the then entire take & put it back together, which could damage the collimation even more since your basically eyeballing the collimation since your not able to reference to a star on the spot.
@@gabrielperano Thanks for you reply! I suspected it would be a gargantuan and possibly practically impossible undertaking. I have experience taking apart old SLR camera lenses to clean oil off the aperture blades, but in a longer lens like a refractor telescope, which has received a kinetic shock that knocked the collimation off... oof! I'd guess each element is screwed in place in a giant threaded tube (or even glued perhaps) meaning recollimation is not possible without a full factory rebuild. It's not like each element has adjustment screws. Can you send the scope back to Takahashi to be factory rebuilt or repaired? Or would that be uneconomical and cost nearly the same as a new one?
There's not a channel like yours that I've seen on TH-cam, I absolutely love the style of your videos and have been waiting for You to upload again for ages.
Absolutely brilliant as always! Thank you Rory, Rik, Bunny, their understanding wives, Rain & Cloud the horses, and that man that appeared to be standing on that rock all night lol Can't wait for for more!
You’re back 🎉 🎈 Been missing your videos, you and a few other TH-camrs keep me motivated to keep going in face of insane light pollution and mostly high clouds. Yes even in Spain there are weeks and weeks when is to cloudy. Hope you get everything setup, can’t wait to see what you do in the Canary Islands PS why did you leave everything outside?? Before a a storm
Biscuit, i suggest using Anderson connectors for any power connection on your rig. I had similar problems with cigarette lighters and i stopped using them years ago, no more power failures for me after that. I also recomend boosting the battery's voltage to 13.5 volts for better performance of your gear.
Oh the agony of the fallen scopes! I will risk overnight imaging, but I'm running a radar based rain app for an alarm, and as backup I use a water tank leak detector with a wifi alert fed by a giant funnel to amplify any rain signal. Hopefully those would be enough to save my scope, but I think I've just learned I need a wind alert too! Keep up the videos, your fans are super-fans!
you deserve better algorithm bending because your content is just amazing and also you are bringing astronomy to everyone by making it so interesting and exciting even if someone has never been into this topic! you deserve much more views!!!
Your nerdiness, thank you soooooo much ! We've been waiting for a long time but it was definitely worth it ! You're the best ! I can't wait to watch your next video !!!!!!!!!
I'm in love with tiny refractors. A good polar alignment, clear skies, a tiny refractor, and patience is all you need for excellent deep sky imaging. 🔭
Mr. Biscuit, because you are not releasing new videos quickly enough, poor me has to end up with rewatching these other videos with the dramatic Vivaldi music.
Just hearing Rick's score gets me giddy, Hope you get sorted Rory, would love to see you get over to the Canary's. Always a pleasure, thanks for the time and effort.
Wow. So many emotions watching this - we've all been there with the simple park/unpark. But honestly, when you pull out the Tak at the beginning....I was so jealous. I hope to get my hands on a small one some day. They really are the best.
Incredible as always! Amazing story telling as always and I've always loved how you show all the non-perfect parts. I think showing that stuff is what separates you from other youtubers (as well as editing style). Cheers! Cant wait for the next!
It's bittersweet watching, an ouch moment watching the devastation caused by the storm but realising that I am not the only one who has clusterthingy moments is reassuring. More power to you for not filling the vid with the profanities that you must have used in abundance.
I really enjoy your videos. They are informative and entertaining. Really nice how you use humor to highlight the multitude of things that go wrong. I see a lot of the same setbacks when I try imaging.
Astro you need your own TV/Netflix series, I love your work. Shame we can't get more regular vids, by the weather we've had in the UK this year not surprising. Keep up the hard work.
Agreed. This winter (and now spring) has been a total bust. Love the vid, totally been there with you and the gremlins and I know we're not alone! TAK FTW!
Leaving equipment outside shows how far he has fallen. He dosent even give a shit anymore. He trashes scopes people save money for half a year to aquire. TH-cam destorys everyone. Thanks but no thanks. I'm over this dude. I really used to look up to him.
Remember in future that the calm before the storm is your window of opportunity to pack up your kit before your kit hits the fan! Keep up the good work :-)
stay positive, sorry about the weather. same thing in Ontario, it's finally starting to clear up at night but it was not a productive winter. cheers mate, good luck out there!
So glad to see you back on youtube! The weather has been shit in Germany for months. Just the other day was the first I could get any visual astronomy. Hope to image the blood moon tomorrow.
This makes me glad I live in the Australian outback. Zero light pollution, winter is the dry season, so mostly cloudless nights, and cold, but not THAT cold.
@@-M0LE redbacks? Don't come across them out in the open. Plus have been bitten twice, 8 days apart. Other than the intense pain, they're mostly harmless.
I love you channel... so inspirational... I don't know how you keep going with all the set backs but KNOW THIS... we are rooting for you. You have RE-inspired me to get back into astronomy with a bigger budget and more professional gear to show the universe to my children through a magic eye piece. have joined your discord and will hopefully be in touch soon to get advice and buy through your connections for a good bump in commissions for you.
1) Use dielectric grease on all your connectors. A thin firm 2) Ditch the cigarette plug adapter. They are too unreliable. Yes with NINA the mount will be parked at the end of the imaging sequence unless PARK MOUNT in upper right under Target Set Options End is OFF.
i recently got into racing drones, and i discovered the fantastic connectors, super cheap, very positive connection and high current capacity/low voltage loss across the connection, they are called xt30 with 30 amp capacity, xt60 and xt90 with 60 and 90 amp capacity. any time i need a reliable connection in the future im going for the xt type connector.. also the lipo battery packs could also be useful as feild batteries to power your equip, but either way you need some xt connectors in your life
Oh Rory, I think this is my first message to you, so I will begin with a compliment before I get harsh. I absolutely love your videos, they seem raw, and honest, and your passion for astronomy is contagious. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment. Now, I need to be harsh. WTH were you thinking when you left your Tak outside? I almost cried. My only solace was in thinking this was fake to create self-deprecating humour and drama for your channel. I hope I'm correct. Please let me be correct. Anyhow, this was a perfect episode of your wonderful adventures, because I'm looking for a good travel scope with as few compromises as possible. Back in 2017, I purchased a C9.25 Edge HD for the North American solar eclipse. I live in a big city with fairly challenging access to dark skies. Guess how often I've used this big beautiful scope? Maybe 6 times in 5 years. It's just too heavy. You've inspired me to sell it all and get a Tak and the tripod you are using! Thank you for the inspiration. Clear skies!
I always put my gazing tackle in a plastic greenhouse if too knackered to lug it back into the house. Greenhouse is held down with breeze blocks and 2 ratchet straps. It can take 90mph winds 😎
Sky-Watcher Startravel-102T OTA Refractor Telescope or Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-102 (EQ2) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope on a Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount plus Camera & Laptop
Great To have you Back with such an Epic Video :). Really Well executed. I have a Planetary cam my ZWO 224mc for DSOs as Well. It Does Amazing, especially on my alt-az Mount and 5 inch newtonian
:( Deep heartfelt condolences for the Tak. I think I cried a little upon seeing it in the wet ground. I hoped to see a message at the end: “No Takahashi were harmed in the making of this video.” A shame it wasn’t CGI. Fun video aside from tragedy
Leaving equipment outside shows how far he has fallen. He dosent even give a shit anymore. He trashes scopes people save money for half a year to aquire. TH-cam destorys everyone. Thanks but no thanks. I'm over this dude. I really used to look up to him, his disregard for equipment shows me all I need to know.
Good to see another video, feels like its been way too long, but that is I suppose the crux of running an Astrophotography channel in one of the cloudier countries in the world, it would have been great if you could have had some extra content in-between the cloud cover, maybe something along the lines of a little series on gear tips and tricks/mods or even something describing your photo editing workflow or rig setup in between the challenge videos you set yourself that obviously take a bit of time on the editing and production time front (along with waiting for the right kind of night weather) Looking forward to the next one!
"Biscuit left his scope out in the rain I don't think that he can take it 'Cause he'll have to collimate it And he's really only got himself to blame Oh no!" to the tune of MacArthur Park :)
Probably late to this one, but it's 12V DC. You could easily get a different 12V connector and hub setup and just replace the ends and come out with a better setup for the power.
I continually admire the dedication of UK astronomers who battle through the crappiest weather to pursue their love of astronomy and astrophotography. My hat is off to you all.
I was never into astronomy. But after binge viewing your channel I invested 80€ in a used telescope. And a few weeks later I am now stuck in one of the deepest rabbit holes I ever got involved. Seeing your videos and other things online is one thing - Seeing the moon through my own scope in crystal clear quality for the first time in my life was a game changer. Thank you.
Don’t mention his rabbits hole
😂
Imagine the moment when you can see "in real time" the rings of Saturn or a few Jupiter's moons. With your own eyes. With your own rig. The rings are so mindblwing that I still have a stupidly big smile on my face every time I think about those nights. Is the moment when you truly realize that those dots on the night sky are actually moons, planets and stars bigger than our own sun.
One of the best posts I've ever seen
what scope you get?
@@jediknight2350 celestron 70az
That was more tense and emotional than a full blown Netflix drama! Another great video Mr. Biscuit 👍🏼
I could watch a full feature length movie of your endeavors. Between your filming and editing, and Rik's tunes, you guys are endlessly entertaining and interesting 👍 cheers ✌️
Same, @astrobiscuit when will the full length movie arrive?
yes! i can totally imagine Armageddon-like movie where he would be that dude who discovers asteroid / comet that will destroy the earth. He has the same "crazy energy" than the mad scientist in Independence day movie.
Same here. I get a pro top gear feel of the whole thing
Agree
I don't think he uses film.
Wouldn't leave my cheap equipment out during a warm and quiet summer night and Rory lets his expensive stuff out on a rainy night, with a storm coming in, because "it's just drizzling right now". I'm lost for words.
Leaving equipment outside shows how far he has fallen. He dosent even give a shit anymore. He trashes scopes people save money for half a year to aquire. TH-cam destorys everyone. Thanks but no thanks. I'm over this dude. I really used to look up to him.
@@PrdDad are u alright?
@@PrdDad dude what lol. I'm sure it's because he's used to having the equipment. First time I got my first cheap phone, I protected that thing with my life. Now I literally toss it around like nothing even though it's way more expensive.
@@PrdDad 🤣
I get kittens leaving my kit to cool on a still evening , let alone leaving it out all night with an impeding storm. A Fluorite Takahashi refractor trashed, I'm beyond words it makes for a Clarkson style TopGear episode, "we screwed up but survived" , but this is very good kit for Astronomy folks. Pity.
Good to see you back, I've missed your video's, it's been so long, but leaving your kit out when a storm was forecast? was a dumb move for sure.
Think it's Photoshopped.
@@rebbel67 nah
@@rebbel67 why would it be photoshopped????
Agreed Caramba, it was incredibly stupid- but get this: he actually has the sheer gall to ask us to collectively bail him out. He wants us to send him money to replace the gear he trashed...why? So he can leave it out in another, even stronger storm?
@@v3xro885 yeah exactly. photoshop on a video.
Dropping a Tak is.... no, there aren't words for it. Kind of the same feeling as being castrated, disemboweled and garroted at the same time.
Leaving a Tak outside unattended...with an ensuing storm no less...I again have no words for it.
My tak arrived 3 days ago. Pretty sure I’ll be taking it to bed with me for the first months…
... mounted on a tripod, in the open, with a STORM WARNING 🤣😱🤬🤨😝😆😂. It's so hillarious, I don't find words also.
Bye bye Takahashi Honored Members Program, this train has left the station. Maybe to be honest all about it will save you from excommunication from the Astro Society.
I'm really surprised how much just watching this can hurt. Maybe seeing something beeing smashed you only dream of disturbes that much.
But yeah, I think anyone who used his equipment for more than 3 times has a story to tell.
Even if the herassment is not anyhow COMPARABLE to SMASHING a TAKAHASHI 😂😂😂😂
German saying: The one who has the damage, doesn't need to fear the laughter.
❤🩹Astrobiscuit
How much would it cost to have it recollimated? Is that a job you can do at home?
@@RoganGunn Recollimating a refractor is unpractical, compared to a newt where your able to adjust the mirror on the spot with a reference star, you cannot do the same to a refractor due to the way the optics are mounted to the scope e.g. not with adjustable screws. Also refractors consist of multiple optics meaning only 1 would have to be shifted to ruin the image, so its a total guessing game which one is miss aligned, your best bet is to the then entire take & put it back together, which could damage the collimation even more since your basically eyeballing the collimation since your not able to reference to a star on the spot.
@@gabrielperano Thanks for you reply! I suspected it would be a gargantuan and possibly practically impossible undertaking.
I have experience taking apart old SLR camera lenses to clean oil off the aperture blades, but in a longer lens like a refractor telescope, which has received a kinetic shock that knocked the collimation off... oof! I'd guess each element is screwed in place in a giant threaded tube (or even glued perhaps) meaning recollimation is not possible without a full factory rebuild. It's not like each element has adjustment screws.
Can you send the scope back to Takahashi to be factory rebuilt or repaired? Or would that be uneconomical and cost nearly the same as a new one?
Your videos are like the "Top Gear" of amateur astronomy! Enjoy your content!
Out of every astrophotography and astronomy youtuber on the net, your videos are the best. Love ya work.
There's not a channel like yours that I've seen on TH-cam, I absolutely love the style of your videos and have been waiting for You to upload again for ages.
Not too long now.
Never regretted Sub this channel. It's both educational and fun to watch.
Good job AstroB.
Is it wrong for me to be more impressed by your mom's garden? Even in the winter and after a storm it looks great; must be truly lovely in the Spring.
Absolutely brilliant as always! Thank you Rory, Rik, Bunny, their understanding wives, Rain & Cloud the horses, and that man that appeared to be standing on that rock all night lol Can't wait for for more!
Thanks!
It really is genuinely amazing that we get any astrophotography done in the UK, to be honest!
Makes me happy knowing there's a biscuity video on the way! Still I might close my eyes for the Taka'bashi' bit, Eeeek!
You tell a great story Rory :)
I'm new to Astrophotography and your channel (3 - 4 months). I really wish you released more videos, because this is one of the best channels on YT
I am currently mixing the next ep.
@@Riktenstein no way!
You’re back 🎉 🎈
Been missing your videos, you and a few other TH-camrs keep me motivated to keep going in face of insane light pollution and mostly high clouds. Yes even in Spain there are weeks and weeks when is to cloudy.
Hope you get everything setup, can’t wait to see what you do in the Canary Islands
PS why did you leave everything outside?? Before a a storm
Biscuit, i suggest using Anderson connectors for any power connection on your rig. I had similar problems with cigarette lighters and i stopped using them years ago, no more power failures for me after that. I also recomend boosting the battery's voltage to 13.5 volts for better performance of your gear.
Good to see a new video again! Always fun.
Oh the agony of the fallen scopes! I will risk overnight imaging, but I'm running a radar based rain app for an alarm, and as backup I use a water tank leak detector with a wifi alert fed by a giant funnel to amplify any rain signal. Hopefully those would be enough to save my scope, but I think I've just learned I need a wind alert too! Keep up the videos, your fans are super-fans!
when phd2 bleeps i go out side and look
Lovely to see your videos again, you're one of my favourite TH-cam channels, never a disappointment to watch.
One of the best channels on TH-cam!
you deserve better algorithm bending because your content is just amazing and also you are bringing astronomy to everyone by making it so interesting and exciting even if someone has never been into this topic! you deserve much more views!!!
Very excited for the new video by after months of waiting
Your Jedi mind-tricks have influenced me! I have been a photographer for 36 years, and never looked up. So, I got 2 telescopes, and a mount system.
Making all the mistakes so we don't have to, and you keep it entertaining too. Great work Biscuit.
Finally he posts a video .. the only reason I have TH-cam
Your nerdiness, thank you soooooo much ! We've been waiting for a long time but it was definitely worth it ! You're the best ! I can't wait to watch your next video !!!!!!!!!
seeing that Takahashi on the ground like that was like witnessing a Greek tragedy!
I'm in love with tiny refractors. A good polar alignment, clear skies, a tiny refractor, and patience is all you need for excellent deep sky imaging. 🔭
I absolutely love the use of the music in this video! Clear skies to whoever sees this
Thanks. I wrote some new ones for this ep.
Mr. Biscuit, because you are not releasing new videos quickly enough, poor me has to end up with rewatching these other videos with the dramatic Vivaldi music.
Yay, fav astro youtuber returns! Life is good 👍
Most entertaining astro vid creator in the known universe. Love it 😀
I would never leave my gear out with afraid someone steal it, leat alone with a storm coming!
Just hearing Rick's score gets me giddy, Hope you get sorted Rory, would love to see you get over to the Canary's. Always a pleasure, thanks for the time and effort.
Your videos are getting much better. Great content. Can't wait to see the next one.
You are the inspiration for many astronomers who are starting out❤
Good to see you back and at it again. Enjoy your videos. It takes one out of this world, and into another for a while.
Wow. So many emotions watching this - we've all been there with the simple park/unpark. But honestly, when you pull out the Tak at the beginning....I was so jealous. I hope to get my hands on a small one some day. They really are the best.
Incredible as always! Amazing story telling as always and I've always loved how you show all the non-perfect parts. I think showing that stuff is what separates you from other youtubers (as well as editing style). Cheers! Cant wait for the next!
It's bittersweet watching, an ouch moment watching the devastation caused by the storm but realising that I am not the only one who has clusterthingy moments is reassuring. More power to you for not filling the vid with the profanities that you must have used in abundance.
Welcome back! My son and I have been missing your videos.
I really enjoy your videos. They are informative and entertaining. Really nice how you use humor to highlight the multitude of things that go wrong. I see a lot of the same setbacks when I try imaging.
Astro you need your own TV/Netflix series, I love your work. Shame we can't get more regular vids, by the weather we've had in the UK this year not surprising. Keep up the hard work.
Agreed. This winter (and now spring) has been a total bust. Love the vid, totally been there with you and the gremlins and I know we're not alone! TAK FTW!
I need more Astrobiscuit, I've watched all your video's and some video's 2 to 3 times over :-)
Lets be real though who in their right mind leaves a Takahashi outside unattended.
Leaving equipment outside shows how far he has fallen. He dosent even give a shit anymore. He trashes scopes people save money for half a year to aquire. TH-cam destorys everyone. Thanks but no thanks. I'm over this dude. I really used to look up to him.
This channel is much more enjoyable to watch than other channels out there.
Thank God your back!
Great to have you back - your videos have been so consistently good, my kids and i love to enjoy them together. Thanks!
Missed your videos. Excited to see you come back
Amazing! This deserves more views!
Remember in future that the calm before the storm is your window of opportunity to pack up your kit before your kit hits the fan! Keep up the good work :-)
stay positive, sorry about the weather. same thing in Ontario, it's finally starting to clear up at night but it was not a productive winter. cheers mate, good luck out there!
this gonna be great
That music is cool indeed
So glad to see you back on youtube! The weather has been shit in Germany for months. Just the other day was the first I could get any visual astronomy. Hope to image the blood moon tomorrow.
I love the documentary style of your videos, and awesome gear at that too
You're a great story teller
hello rory nice vacation 😀😀😁😁
Been waiting for a new one for what seems like ages. Love your videos
I am so glad I’ve stumbled across this channel, this video was absolute brilliance, so sorry about your fluorite scope though
Brilliant to have you back on TH-cam Rory and Co, we missed you! 😁
This was SO ENTERTAINING! Thanks! 🙂
Your soundtrack is amazing.
Thanks you!
Great to see you back again, I’ve really missed your videos!
This makes me glad I live in the Australian outback. Zero light pollution, winter is the dry season, so mostly cloudless nights, and cold, but not THAT cold.
Black widow spiders tho
@@-M0LE redbacks? Don't come across them out in the open. Plus have been bitten twice, 8 days apart. Other than the intense pain, they're mostly harmless.
Glad you are back! Great video as always
It’s so much fun watching you geek out 🤓 thanks for posting
Good to see you back
I've missed your videos. So happy you are back!
Can't wait! 😁👍
I love you channel... so inspirational... I don't know how you keep going with all the set backs but KNOW THIS... we are rooting for you.
You have RE-inspired me to get back into astronomy with a bigger budget and more professional gear to show the universe to my children through a magic eye piece. have joined your discord and will hopefully be in touch soon to get advice and buy through your connections for a good bump in commissions for you.
Amazing to see you back fella! Great vid looking forward to part 2 👍
1) Use dielectric grease on all your connectors. A thin firm 2) Ditch the cigarette plug adapter. They are too unreliable. Yes with NINA the mount will be parked at the end of the imaging sequence unless PARK MOUNT in upper right under Target Set Options End is OFF.
i recently got into racing drones, and i discovered the fantastic connectors, super cheap, very positive connection and high current capacity/low voltage loss across the connection, they are called xt30 with 30 amp capacity, xt60 and xt90 with 60 and 90 amp capacity. any time i need a reliable connection in the future im going for the xt type connector.. also the lipo battery packs could also be useful as feild batteries to power your equip, but either way you need some xt connectors in your life
Next episode!! Becoming a patron now! Hello from San Diego!
Oh Rory, I think this is my first message to you, so I will begin with a compliment before I get harsh. I absolutely love your videos, they seem raw, and honest, and your passion for astronomy is contagious. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment.
Now, I need to be harsh. WTH were you thinking when you left your Tak outside? I almost cried. My only solace was in thinking this was fake to create self-deprecating humour and drama for your channel. I hope I'm correct. Please let me be correct.
Anyhow, this was a perfect episode of your wonderful adventures, because I'm looking for a good travel scope with as few compromises as possible. Back in 2017, I purchased a C9.25 Edge HD for the North American solar eclipse. I live in a big city with fairly challenging access to dark skies. Guess how often I've used this big beautiful scope? Maybe 6 times in 5 years. It's just too heavy.
You've inspired me to sell it all and get a Tak and the tripod you are using! Thank you for the inspiration.
Clear skies!
thx bud btw check the website as skywatcher have a new tripod which might be better👍www.astrobiscuit.com/portable-astrophotography
I always put my gazing tackle in a plastic greenhouse if too knackered to lug it back into the house. Greenhouse is held down with breeze blocks and 2 ratchet straps. It can take 90mph winds 😎
Sky-Watcher Startravel-102T OTA Refractor Telescope or Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-102 (EQ2) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope on a Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount plus Camera & Laptop
If you do videos on space in between shoots I’d be very interested to watch. Your voice and the way you carry yourself is very entertaining
Nice to see you back! Well done on the new video!
great video guys love this channel
Great To have you Back with such an Epic Video :). Really Well executed. I have a Planetary cam my ZWO 224mc for DSOs as Well. It Does Amazing, especially on my alt-az Mount and 5 inch newtonian
:( Deep heartfelt condolences for the Tak. I think I cried a little upon seeing it in the wet ground. I hoped to see a message at the end: “No Takahashi were harmed in the making of this video.” A shame it wasn’t CGI. Fun video aside from tragedy
Leaving equipment outside shows how far he has fallen. He dosent even give a shit anymore. He trashes scopes people save money for half a year to aquire. TH-cam destorys everyone. Thanks but no thanks. I'm over this dude. I really used to look up to him, his disregard for equipment shows me all I need to know.
Just ask for more donations!
Good to see another video, feels like its been way too long, but that is I suppose the crux of running an Astrophotography channel in one of the cloudier countries in the world, it would have been great if you could have had some extra content in-between the cloud cover, maybe something along the lines of a little series on gear tips and tricks/mods or even something describing your photo editing workflow or rig setup in between the challenge videos you set yourself that obviously take a bit of time on the editing and production time front (along with waiting for the right kind of night weather)
Looking forward to the next one!
Oh my FUCKING GOD. He's back!
HELLLLLL YAAAAAAA BROTHURRRRR welcome back!
"Biscuit left his scope out in the rain
I don't think that he can take it
'Cause he'll have to collimate it
And he's really only got himself to blame
Oh no!"
to the tune of MacArthur Park :)
Thanks a LOT lol Now I'll be singing that all day!
Made my day seeing your content again
Your travel rig is my daily driver. Looking to bring it to some fun places in the near future! How do you end up packing it?
Finally ive been waiting for this video
As always, a very entertaining video! Thank you so much for the hard work.
Ur one of the best example of how to make Shetty situation in to a amazing opportunity
Bro, i get instant adhd watching your videos, i think its the music in the background, combined with your voice it sounds so hectic.
It was cool seeing a Indianapolis 500 reference. I work within walking distance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Great video!
Another brilliant video, just so watchable and full of fantastic nerdiness, wonderful.
Probably late to this one, but it's 12V DC. You could easily get a different 12V connector and hub setup and just replace the ends and come out with a better setup for the power.