4 photos taken with 4 different telescopes - Astrophotography at 250mm - 1422mm focal length

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  • @RussellsAstrophotography
    @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Holidays Everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful time. Thank you all for watching this year, I really appreciate it. I hope you all have a wonderful 2023 full of clear skies.
    P.s., Very sorry if the sound is too low on this video...I have no idea what happened. I hope you are all able to hear it okay.

  • @johncross1672
    @johncross1672 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved the series. Buuutt as a senior I had to crank audio all the way up on my iPad- still a bit low. Please bring it up a bit, as young folk can always use. Thanks!

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you and yes very sorry. I had some technical issue with my microphone in this and my latest video. I've replaced it now so should be back to normal audio levels. Thanks for watching

    • @johncross1672
      @johncross1672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Russell's Astrophotography good on audios. Thanks for producing.

  • @lciummo1
    @lciummo1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice work showing data from different scopes.

  • @rmf11699
    @rmf11699 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great images but I wish all targets were the same to compare and contrast the abilities of each scope.

  • @mistaskate8715
    @mistaskate8715 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm 5 min 40 sec in and I just have to say you have the most impressive shots I have ever seen! This is exactly the kind of astrophotography images I love. Great, great work and I look forward to watching more of your videos!

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind comments. So glad you liked the images. I hope you enjoy my other videos. Thanks again, Russell

  • @baz_astra
    @baz_astra ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man that Askar 400 of the Heart is incredibly detailed! I have the Redcat, and the Askar really shows you how just a little more aperture makes incredible differences.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much. I do love that Askar fra400 scope. Thanks for watching

    • @COHIBAOFFICIAL
      @COHIBAOFFICIAL ปีที่แล้ว

      Aperture or focal length?

    • @brume220
      @brume220 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RussellsAstrophotographydo you think is that a big difference between the FRA300 and FRA400 !? I can't decide myself between the 2 again witch one i would pick up !
      Keep up the good job 👍🏻 ❤love it

  • @lifeonabike8691
    @lifeonabike8691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You earned another sub! Making me want a 2600 now.... damn, the redcat 51 image really blew me away.

  • @carolsantulis1990
    @carolsantulis1990 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved them all including the starless. I framed the Sadr Region with my RedCat51 identically to yours and present it vertically too.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Carol, glad you like the images. The Sadr region is such a great target for the Redcat. Thanks for watching and happy new year

  • @olly7248
    @olly7248 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been a busy year with Astro, so many weeks without clear skies, so many new bits of gear (including a Sky Shed🎉) and when you see this it’s all been so worthwhile…
    Big shout out for all your great videos here in 2022 and have a Happy Xmas and a Great New Year 🎅🏼🎇🎆

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it’s been a very busy year indeed! Thanks so much for all you help, especially with the Shed, and thanks the collabs, it’s been great fun! Merry Christmas to you and Paula, hope you have a great day and a clear New Year 🎉

  • @brianastrodoc2886
    @brianastrodoc2886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your wizard capture. Very sharp and detailed. The RedCat wide field is very impressive too.

  • @AZ4Runner
    @AZ4Runner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great images Russell. Starless looks really nice. Been a good year, looking forward to 2023. Happy holidays and CS.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jason! Happy holidays to you and your family too mate! Here’s to a clear 2023 🤞

  • @FAstroHD
    @FAstroHD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic mate, Clear Skies 2023!!

  • @LogansAstro
    @LogansAstro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All superb images Russell. I agree, the starless version really suits the Wizard nebula image. Merry Christmas and a Clear Sky New Year for 2023.

  • @nikaxstrophotography
    @nikaxstrophotography ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing images Russ thanks for taking the time and sharing this

  • @astrojourneyuk
    @astrojourneyuk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great video Russell and I love the images. I quite like the wide image of the Wizard because it’s a new view of that target. All the other people have done before. Thanks for sharing.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much mate. I do like the FOV of the wizard image, I just think the edit is slightly over done! Maybe I’ll revisit the data! Hope you have a great Christmas, we should definitely plan a road/Astro trip for the new year, would make a great collab / video!

    • @astrojourneyuk
      @astrojourneyuk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RussellsAstrophotography I think we always tend to be over critical of our own work. I was thinking it would be good to get out again somewhere. A collab sounds cool too. Have a great Christmas.

  • @DSOImager
    @DSOImager ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great collection of images.. especially the Fish head with the Edge. I'd like to see more about these masks you used to collimate.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate, glad you like the fish head. I’ll try and do a short video soon. It’s definitely helped collimation for me. Merry Christmas

  • @ericwilkes1840
    @ericwilkes1840 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Russell, another great video. I also like the Redcat images as well. love the comparison of the scopes. I keep going back to the Redcat51 all the time and have just started pairing it with the 2600MC and am blown away by the detail in the images. Keep up the amazing videos and have an awesome festive season.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Eric, I’m absolutely loving the redcat! I think the wide field shots are awesome and you do get great detail with that scope! Hope you have a great Christmas

  • @聖帝サウザー-s7n
    @聖帝サウザー-s7n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    とても面白く、参考になりました。ありがとうございます😊
    どれも綺麗な画像ですね
    redcatはお値段以上の実力がありますね
    動画、頑張ってください

  • @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
    @HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, Russell.
    As for me, I prefer the stars with the nebulosity but subduing them somewhat ... more or less, like what you get using that new BlurXTerminator. All your images are fantastic though. I really like that "Fish head" but yes, the Sadr region is quite beautiful. Merry Christmas my friend.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Pat, really appreciate it. I hope you had a great Christmas and Clear skies for 2023.

  • @MakeAMark
    @MakeAMark ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can see the Soap Bubble nebula, one of my favorites, in the Redcat image. That's my favorite image of the 4.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Richard, yes I was very pleased to see the bubble nebula. Thanks for watching and merry Christmas

  • @BrewNomads
    @BrewNomads ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with your favorite and the starless versions! Great job! Getting ready to order a Redcat rig myself.

  • @briankotak403
    @briankotak403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that final image! Great contrast between the illuminated areas and dark nebulosity. So cool. Happy New Year! Dr B from Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦

  • @robmailconway
    @robmailconway ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Christmas Russell. Great Pictures, the detail of the dark areas is great. My preference would be to have the stars in the pictures. Thanks for all the detailed videos during the year and you are very kind to reply to comments. 🎅🎅🎅🎅

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Rob. I hope you had a great Christmas and NY. Clear skies and thanks again for watching

  • @Astrobloke
    @Astrobloke ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Russell, I somehow missed this video. Think its been all the busy times with moving. Great captures mate and nice to have such a lovely spread of FOV's to play with.

  • @JonnyBravo0311
    @JonnyBravo0311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great images, Russell! I pointed my Edge to the center of the Heart, though the Fish Head was a close second place.
    Happy Holidays to you and yours. Wishing you plenty of clear skies in the coming new year :).

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Jonny. I bet Melotte looked great with the Edge. Clear skies in 2023 mate

  • @Bogfra1
    @Bogfra1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Belgium.
    Belgium.

  • @aw7425
    @aw7425 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful images I’ve got to learn to post process, any tips you can offer would be appreciated, clear skies and have a super new year…I love them all

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I have just learnt via TH-cam videos. I'm thinking of doing a video soon, but I am still learning myself. Thanks for watching and Happy NY

  • @Joshko82
    @Joshko82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video mate, you've got a new subscriber :)
    If you are not sure about what your next video should be about:
    I'd love to see what nebulae you can shoot in somewhat fullframe with different scopes. Like a kind of guide which Teleskope one should/could buy.

  • @darrenreely
    @darrenreely ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. The audio is low volume. I liked the Redcat image the most but also liked seeing the focal differences in the first two.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Darren, yes the redcat is my favorite. Sorry about the audio, I’ve got no idea why it’s so low, I did everything the same as I normally do! Thanks so much for watching and Merry Christmas

  • @baejiaoflying9434
    @baejiaoflying9434 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Sadr region and crescent nebula was spectacular.

  • @KhalifaAlgady
    @KhalifaAlgady ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing stuff, thanks for sharing!

  • @SimonsAstro
    @SimonsAstro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Russell, 4 amazing images indeed 👍 I too like starless images and the last one with the Redcat is awesome! The detail with the Askar in particular I think is great, as are all the others! You’ve inspired me to take my Esprit of the rig though and put my Redcat on with the mono camera and antlia filters, that scope is just amazing! I have to have a go a that😀 Excellent work Russell and thanks for sharing mate👍 Merry Christmas to you and your family and I wish you more clear skies!

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much Simon! The redcat and the mono camera work very well together. Just make sure you Drizzle when stacking to help with the stars with the 2600! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas my friend. Clear skies

  • @gregerianne3880
    @gregerianne3880 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful images, Russell! It's hard to pick a favorite -- they are all amazing, but I think if I had to pick one I'd choose the Sadr Region and Crescent Nebula. I really like the starless images! It changes the entire character of the images. Great job with them all!! I'm going to have to go back and watch your previous videos to see how you post-process to get that beautiful Hubble palette. Gorgeous.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Greg, The Sadr region is my favourite as well. I'm also a big fan of starless images, although I know they can be a little bit divisive. I've not posted an editing video for a long time and I've certainly changed my approach since that video...I think will need to update that video. Thanks again and thanks for watching

  • @AstroOnBudget
    @AstroOnBudget ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for such a great video! Happy New Year and Clear skies.

  • @Tony-Elliott
    @Tony-Elliott ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Russell I think the last image is my favourite but all 4 are excellent, hope you have a great Xmas and new year. Ps not sure if it's just me but the audio on this video seems very low ?

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Tony, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I think the audio does seem pretty low, not sure why. I hope you could still hear it okay? Thanks for watching and merry Christmas

  • @dumpydalekobservatory
    @dumpydalekobservatory ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those pesky Redcat's there's a guy at our local astronomy club who keeps trying to sell me his lol (I really can't afford it though) I do love the widefield shots & starless images are always a fave of mine.
    Have a great Christmas & 2023

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha those redcats get everywhere! I’ve got to admit, I was skeptical as well, but after seeing some of Olly Barrett’s images with his redcat I was convinced. Hope you have a great Christmas 👍

  • @michaelseman1247
    @michaelseman1247 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! I loved how it was bam, bam, bam... I really liked the variety. Here are my channels, here's the final image. so good. great job on all these.

  • @marcericdavis
    @marcericdavis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice comparison. I'm still shooting with as DSLR and 250-600 zoom. But, that red cat is calling me.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Marc, the redcat is awesome for such a small scope. Shooting at 250mm is fantastic! Thanks for watching and happy holidays

    • @woody5109
      @woody5109 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red cat is nice but challenging to focus, it really is something to keep in mind.

  • @haiderbhogadia4829
    @haiderbhogadia4829 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi thanks, will be using ASi 2600MM Pro with Redcat51 as soon as we have clear skies

  • @abulka
    @abulka 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inspiring images. Looks like you make use of sulpher, not just hydrogen and oxygen filters. Perhaps that adds a colour dimension that is important in these images?

  • @wesleydonnelly2141
    @wesleydonnelly2141 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russel, great video, thanks. Just a bit of constructive feedback, if I may. The volume was really low Russel, I had to turn up volume to around 95% to hear you , and it was still difficult my friend. Thanks Russel, love the channel!
    Wes, Liverpool ( Bortle 7 )

  • @LM-ek2hb
    @LM-ek2hb ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You sure know how to drive a mount and guider! I was surprise to see that you mostly use a CEM60! After more than a year, I feel like giving up on my CEM120EC2. It's just too finicky.
    I think I would almost prefer the starless images, but would put back just the faintest of stars. Something like a third of the star intensity in your images with stars? I wonder...

  • @servicecatchers3190
    @servicecatchers3190 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good channel, will keep following

  • @anata5127
    @anata5127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, what are conclusions? It will be great to get some numerical data such as FWHM and eccentricity with these scopes. Otherwise, it is impossible to compare photos shown at different scales and different targets. What camera do you have?

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      I shoot with the 2600mm pro and the 294mm pro for the edge HD...no real conclusions for this video, just sharing some images. Thanks for watching

    • @anata5127
      @anata5127 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RussellsAstrophotography Ok. Do you like 294mm? Do you see big difference in resolution and sensitivity between 294 and 2600? Thanks

  • @vanishingpointphotographys1281
    @vanishingpointphotographys1281 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like all of the images you showed. Again i love how you edit the colors! Question I have is how do you afford so many different set ups?! I love that you have so much passion and so many focal lengths to utilize, i just cant comprehend the amount of value you have within your grasp! either way im so happy i found your channel very inspirational! i may have to make a channel for myself and share my gear as well as results!

  • @TheCoolHandOfLuke
    @TheCoolHandOfLuke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Rusell, thanks for another excellent video. I really struggle with collimating my edge hd 8; would love to see a video on your process and also where to buy those bahtinov masks? Thanks

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I will hopefully get around to recording a video on the tri-bahtinov mask soon. I picked it up eBay from a guy called jacktheprinter...he was excellent and makes them custom for your make and age of scope. I hope this helps

  • @ENKI7477
    @ENKI7477 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like your presentation.

  • @kushanvyas7728
    @kushanvyas7728 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful. Thanks for posting such an amazing images.
    1.Can askar 300 or 400 good for planet viewing such as moon,saturn ?.My main concern is viewing deep sky .Due to budget.
    2.More aperture more light for deep sky [ like celestron nextstar 6se or 8se],then how askar can take such an incredible image?

    • @RaimondLuxuryYacht
      @RaimondLuxuryYacht 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Planets require a completely different gear and technique than DSO. Generally speaking,
      DSOs require:
      -a lot of long exposures to get more light
      -low f/ number to get more light
      -small focal lenght as they are very big
      -good mount to make those long exposures accurate
      -multiple nights imaging to get more total light
      -cooled camera to reduce the noise of long exposures to a minimum
      So a FRA 300/400 is an ideal scope for big DSOs but you also need a decent mount. If you want to do smaller and fainter DSOs you require longer focal lenghts but you also have to consider aperture to maintain a decent f/ number (ideally below 7) and thus a bigger scope that requires a bigger mount.
      Planetary imaging requires:
      -loooong focal lenght (ideally 2000+)
      -high aperture not to get more light but to get more resolution
      -f/ number isn't important for light gathering as planets are really bright objects
      -reccomended f/ number depending on your camera pixel size (5x 7x rule)
      -the mount doesn't need to be super accurate, just big enough to support a big scope
      -high frame rate camera
      -you're going to shoot high fps videos and select only a few lucky frames where the atmoshpere was still enough to make your big aperture do it's thing so you don't need a cooled camera
      TL;DR a short small refractor and a decent mount with a cooled camera for DSOs, a big newt, SCT, RC or mak, a high fps camera and a mount that can carry everything for planetary.

  • @johnybaby2
    @johnybaby2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give over, those stars on the fishead look fine to me 😀

  • @someyoutube
    @someyoutube 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All starless once are really good. Need your input on Redcat51. Have you tried it with dslr and how diffrent would it be framing the same target?

  • @paulhumberstone5784
    @paulhumberstone5784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Russell, Great video. Where did you get the tri-bahtinov mask for the Edge?

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Paul. I picked it up on eBay from a guy called jacktheprinter. He was fantastic. He custom makes them to fit your model and year of scope, very reasonable prices as well

  • @andrewabbott-tarrant548
    @andrewabbott-tarrant548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YESR

  • @georgehatfield9473
    @georgehatfield9473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Russell... Question about using the ASIAir with the C8 Edge HD and the 0.7x focal reducer. Have you had any problems with plate solving with the combination? ZWO states that the minimum FOV is 0.4 and yours, I think, is 0.72 x0.53 degrees... close. Thanks in advance.

  • @Oxizee
    @Oxizee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jezus what a mount....

  • @Victoria-qm4yx
    @Victoria-qm4yx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🎄

  • @jadefinchscene5644
    @jadefinchscene5644 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shots. Cant hear a word you are saying.

  • @coldairful
    @coldairful ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video.. if you are to choose between a RedCat 51 and Askar 400 what would you go for knowing that an Askar with a 0.7 reducer has almost the same 51 FL with a 3.9 focal ratio ?

  • @LarsLeonhard
    @LarsLeonhard ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful results!
    Can I ask; which adapter do I need to connect the Red Cat to a Canon EOS RP?

  • @met4791
    @met4791 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi, how do you think the c8 Edge hd will fit the heq5 pro?

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, yes I think it will work but you’d probably close to the payload limit. I’ve not used the edge on the HEQ5 yet, so can’t give you a definitive answer unfortunately. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas

    • @michaelasbury5473
      @michaelasbury5473 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you can afford it, you’re much better off pairing the EdgeHD C8 with the EQ6-R. With the HEQ5, you’ll probably be over the weight limit and not get good guiding. I personally use the HEQ5 with my Zenithstar 61 and use the EQ6-R Pro with my EdgeHD 800.

  • @MaraAmaraaaa
    @MaraAmaraaaa 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    microphone gain is too low

  • @timothyschuft3539
    @timothyschuft3539 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't hear you.

  • @kentsmith4863
    @kentsmith4863 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly I'm not quite sure what this video is supposed to show me about 4 different telescopes. I could not follow any of the comparisons at all. Just a bunch of images a you quietly spewing numbers out that made no sense to me at all. I am a novice so I'm sure you must have been making this video strictly for your subscribers so my apologies for lack of knowledge of the model numbers you were spouting off. Great images obviously but not much help to me as someone trying to see differences in equipment or techniques.
    Thank you anyway for the beautiful images!

  • @rvoykin
    @rvoykin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great I have a 540mm, 430mm refractor and a 200mm lens just need the SCT to do the same.
    Do you think the 8” is the way to go? Looking to get one for galaxy season too.

    • @RussellsAstrophotography
      @RussellsAstrophotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. I do love the Edge. I think the general rule is the bigger you go with an SCT the better results you get…also the bigger you go the more expensive they get 😞 I’m very happy with the 8 inch! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas

  • @astrotherapist
    @astrotherapist ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't hear anything you are saying! This is very frustrating.

  • @michaeloborn8710
    @michaeloborn8710 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gave up 1:30 into video because you voice is too quiet.

  • @ANOWARHOSSAIN-i1o
    @ANOWARHOSSAIN-i1o ปีที่แล้ว

    your audeo quality is not good

  • @ryanortega4469
    @ryanortega4469 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please speak up-