Excellent video Jason😀 Both Great images mate, the dark shark is awesome especially the starless version! Congrats on your upcoming sub count mate, you’ll hit that 1k mark by the morning 👍 Outtakes hilarious, hope the bug tasted good🤣🤣 Clear skies!
Nice Video Jason...Love the Outtakes...Bugs are Protein!...LMAO.....The Images are Great...Its a bummer we gotta take 3 Months off...The Summer Sky offers so much...Love The Starless Image...Can't wait till Fall Bro...I'm already chomping at the bit to get back to Scorpii...Peace and Clear Skies Bro!
Awesome images Jason, especially the dark shark. Dark nebulae are had to process and you've done and excellent job. On a different note, I've never heard an astrophotographer sound so excited to see the moon...WTH! And I know you weren't going to be cooking a high class bbq this time but eating live bugs is a bit of a drop in standards isn't it? And is that a thing you can get in America where, if you forget something, a pop up reminder bubble appears before your eyes... I need one of those! 😂🤣 Will be sad to have to wait for a few months before we get to see Alpha Scorpii again but I'm sure there will be more videos coming from your home observatory to look forward to. Clear skies.
Isaac and I were having a discussion on whether the moon would be visible or not. It was only at 1%. Isaac won! Next time I'm gonna try and keep my mouth closed to keep out the crunchy critters. Normally my pop up bubbles are empty, luckily this bubble had something in it. CS
Hey Jason, Great video as always , I was looking on Stellarium at Barbados skies in December to see I could image LDN1235, The dark shark🦈 , I don't know if can image as it comes into view about sunset then goes below the horizon , we'll see. I hope you have some clear skies my friend 😊
Great video, thanks for sharing. Is alpha scorpii an invite only location? Im in az and relatively new to eaa and astrophotography and just getting familiar with finding good viewing sites outside of thw city bortle 7-8+ skies. Ive had decent luck just in my yard but am on the hunt for some darker skies. Watching this vid at 999 subscribers, so close, congrats.
Thanks for watching. Alpha Scorpii is not an invite only location.. The location now pops up on Google maps, Just search Alpha Scorpii, AZ. All I ask is that you take out what you bring in. We usually go out close to or at new moon but probably won't be out until the fall when temps cool off a bit. Send me an e-mail vial me YT e-mail link and let you know the next time we plan on going or you can go out on your own.. I might set up a notebook out there for ppl to sign when they come out. CS
Hi Jason, Another fine video from Alpha Scorpii. With temperatures that high, what is your limit on cooling the camera sensors? That Lagoon Nebula is totally awesome! I am not familiar with the Shark Nebula but what you presented looked clean and vivid. At my location, due to my neighbor's growing trees, I am losing the opportunity to get anything in the south below elevation of 20 degrees, which includes the Lagoon and Trifid. I can only see them for about 90 minutes a night. Oh, and the bug ingestion ... been there, done that, own a box of T-Shirts with our Savannah sand gnats. As always, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Say hi to Isaac for me.
Thanks Pat! With the smaller camera diameters of the 294MM (78mm) and the Orion G26C (80mm), I was able to cool down to -10C at about 60%. If I was using the 2600MM (90mm) with the larger diameter, I would be lucky to get down to -5C. I tried shooting the Dark Shark from home with lackluster results. hopefully our summer will be swift so I can get back to imaging in the fall. CS
I setup the pavers on earlier trips out, leveled them and pointed them to the north. I do have some out there that have not been place yet. Thanks for watching and CS
I love those pavers ya'll have on the ground there. Brilliant idea, honestly. Were those already at the site or did you end up bringing your own? That'd be a lot to carry. LOL
@@AZ4Runner that sounds like a lot of work. Haha is this a site that a lot of Astrophotographers visit or I guess you just had permission from the owners? Either way, pretty cool. Gives me an idea for my location.
I use a polemaster with Sharp Cap for PA, It's a lot easiers and quicker than the PM software, Wonder if that orion will be reconized in sharp cap like the polemaster is. might be worth a try.
@@AZ4Runner I'm in NE Nevada in summer and Mesquite, NV during the winter. We occasionally visit relatives in Gilbert, AZ and I might just have to swing through sometime.
yes, there were ton out that night.. Right now the Gila River is flowing to the North, I suspect that is where they came from. Plenty of standing water for reproduction out there right now.
I live in Yuma, which is about 5 hours from Flagstaff and 4 hours from Tuscon. This is my land and is only 1 hour from my house. Skies are darker than from home and it is a good getaway. Living in Yuma, we are kinda use to dust and dirt.😁
Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻 Great shots.
Thanks for watching Ron!
Excellent video brother! And the outtakes are too funny! Also that blue lagoon shot is something to put up in a frame! Saludos!
Thanks BenGie.. I have to start printing and putting these things on my walls for sure. CS
Thanks for sharing. From someone at 53 degrees North just seeing the whole of Scorpius rising was a treat. Great images.
Thanks for watching Steve! Really appreciate it. Glad to treat you to the TimeLapse! CS
Beautiful images Jason. Loved the outtakes. Bugs are a small price to pay. ; ) Great work as always.
Thank you Gerry! Still a fun night, even with all the critters
Excellent video Jason😀 Both Great images mate, the dark shark is awesome especially the starless version! Congrats on your upcoming sub count mate, you’ll hit that 1k mark by the morning 👍 Outtakes hilarious, hope the bug tasted good🤣🤣 Clear skies!
Thanks Simon! hope u guys are getting some clear night on the other side of the pond. CS
Looks like another great time - bug and all! - and some fantastic images! I can't wait for the fall when it gets cooler! CS!
Yeah, I think this was the last time out till Fall.. always an adventure. CS
Nice Video Jason...Love the Outtakes...Bugs are Protein!...LMAO.....The Images are Great...Its a bummer we gotta take 3 Months off...The Summer Sky offers so much...Love The Starless Image...Can't wait till Fall Bro...I'm already chomping at the bit to get back to Scorpii...Peace and Clear Skies Bro!
we will be there waiting for sure!
Awesome images Jason, especially the dark shark. Dark nebulae are had to process and you've done and excellent job.
On a different note, I've never heard an astrophotographer sound so excited to see the moon...WTH! And I know you weren't going to be cooking a high class bbq this time but eating live bugs is a bit of a drop in standards isn't it? And is that a thing you can get in America where, if you forget something, a pop up reminder bubble appears before your eyes... I need one of those! 😂🤣
Will be sad to have to wait for a few months before we get to see Alpha Scorpii again but I'm sure there will be more videos coming from your home observatory to look forward to. Clear skies.
Isaac and I were having a discussion on whether the moon would be visible or not. It was only at 1%. Isaac won! Next time I'm gonna try and keep my mouth closed to keep out the crunchy critters. Normally my pop up bubbles are empty, luckily this bubble had something in it. CS
Great results!! Wow!! What system are you using for the lateral movement during the time lapse?
I used the Skywatcher Star Adventurer. Put the camera on top and took 25 sec shots all night long.
Hey Jason,
Great video as always , I was looking on Stellarium at Barbados skies in December to see I could image LDN1235, The dark shark🦈 , I don't know if can image as it comes into view about sunset then goes below the horizon , we'll see.
I hope you have some clear skies my friend 😊
Thanks Corin! hope u can get some time on the Dark Shark at some point. CS
@@AZ4Runner I hope I can find some dark skies In San Antonio TX in November, clear skies
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Is alpha scorpii an invite only location? Im in az and relatively new to eaa and astrophotography and just getting familiar with finding good viewing sites outside of thw city bortle 7-8+ skies.
Ive had decent luck just in my yard but am on the hunt for some darker skies.
Watching this vid at 999 subscribers, so close, congrats.
Thanks for watching. Alpha Scorpii is not an invite only location.. The location now pops up on Google maps, Just search Alpha Scorpii, AZ. All I ask is that you take out what you bring in. We usually go out close to or at new moon but probably won't be out until the fall when temps cool off a bit. Send me an e-mail vial me YT e-mail link and let you know the next time we plan on going or you can go out on your own.. I might set up a notebook out there for ppl to sign when they come out. CS
Oh cool. Thanks for the reply, I'll send that email over and maybe we can link up at some point. I'm in the East valley
Hi Jason,
Another fine video from Alpha Scorpii. With temperatures that high, what is your limit on cooling the camera sensors? That Lagoon Nebula is totally awesome! I am not familiar with the Shark Nebula but what you presented looked clean and vivid. At my location, due to my neighbor's growing trees, I am losing the opportunity to get anything in the south below elevation of 20 degrees, which includes the Lagoon and Trifid. I can only see them for about 90 minutes a night. Oh, and the bug ingestion ... been there, done that, own a box of T-Shirts with our Savannah sand gnats. As always, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Say hi to Isaac for me.
Thanks Pat! With the smaller camera diameters of the 294MM (78mm) and the Orion G26C (80mm), I was able to cool down to -10C at about 60%. If I was using the 2600MM (90mm) with the larger diameter, I would be lucky to get down to -5C. I tried shooting the Dark Shark from home with lackluster results. hopefully our summer will be swift so I can get back to imaging in the fall. CS
We’re the concrete pavers you were set up on on site or do bring them with you??
Love your content greetings from Australia.
I setup the pavers on earlier trips out, leveled them and pointed them to the north. I do have some out there that have not been place yet. Thanks for watching and CS
I love those pavers ya'll have on the ground there. Brilliant idea, honestly. Were those already at the site or did you end up bringing your own? That'd be a lot to carry. LOL
Everything out there I brought out and laid. I made many trips out just to bring the bricks.
@@AZ4Runner that sounds like a lot of work. Haha is this a site that a lot of Astrophotographers visit or I guess you just had permission from the owners? Either way, pretty cool. Gives me an idea for my location.
2 months ago, we had 7 out there and I am the owner of those 10 acres of dark skies!!
@@AZ4Runner nice! That's a pretty big plus!
I use a polemaster with Sharp Cap for PA, It's a lot easiers and quicker than the PM software, Wonder if that orion will be reconized in sharp cap like the polemaster is. might be worth a try.
I'm gonna have to give that a try Mark. It should work since it uses the polemaster driver.
Nice image Jason!! Love the adventure! 👍🏻
Thanks Avanteesh!! Hope you're getting some clear skies for imaging.
the endidng 🤣🤣🤣 great shots!
Thanks a bunch!
Be careful swallowing those bugs mate lol, Great images & congrats on your near 1K subs just 5 more to go as I'm typing this.
Clear skies!!
Thanks Tich! At least it was not a stinging bug, tasted like chicken!! 😁🤣
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I wanna go!
If your close, come on over! you are more than welcome.
@@AZ4Runner I'm in NE Nevada in summer and Mesquite, NV during the winter. We occasionally visit relatives in Gilbert, AZ and I might just have to swing through sometime.
Well you can come anytime
I am starting to get 100 degrees temperatures now near Indio
summer time is a comin!!!🔥🔥🔥
you still have the xx14g? havent seen it in a video for a while
yep, I still have it.. it doesn't get much love but I still have it! CS
You have mosquitoes in the desert?? They need standing water to lay their eggs. Where is that water?
yes, there were ton out that night.. Right now the Gila River is flowing to the North, I suspect that is where they came from. Plenty of standing water for reproduction out there right now.
I never thought I'd have to bring bug repellent in the desert.....😲
Why do you use this dusty place for imaging? No shade, no nothing there. Is mount Lemon area not better? What about Flagstaff area?
I live in Yuma, which is about 5 hours from Flagstaff and 4 hours from Tuscon. This is my land and is only 1 hour from my house. Skies are darker than from home and it is a good getaway. Living in Yuma, we are kinda use to dust and dirt.😁
@@AZ4Runner I see. I thought you are in Phoenix. What is bortle level in Yuma?
Where I live it is Bortle 6+, and 9 when the neighbors turn on the outside lights.
A camera that identifies as a 183MM sounds proper woke lol.
thought it proper for these times!! God bless America and Clear skies!! 😊