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Outstanding! Clear and concise explanation of filters and when/what use at given conditions and times . Now I just need to put together a detailed check list for all that info Ryan .
Thank you Ryan for lots of good tips and advice. Really helpfull. I specifically liked the part on filters, moon and bortle skies AND the reference to look at Astrobin and narrow down what people are posting, The latter is a smart and quick reference guide as to what is pending of targets. Well done 🙂
That was very helpful, thanks! When you get your dark sky remote setup, I think what might be interesting is to pick something interesting from the Arp Peculiar Galaxies and in addition to broadband, try some long integration times with an uncommon filter and maybe you'll discover something.
Good advice. I still use a star catalogue and a planisphere as well. On the planisphere I use typex to mark all the local obstructions just to give an idea of when targets will actually be visible from my backyard. I do use Stellarium as well and astro tools field of view calculator. At 53°N, The Cygnus / Cepheus area is really good right now but you can image that area for at least a couple of hours most months of the year. Because it never really gets dark between mid May to mid July, I tend to stick to narrow band filters during that time and go after the brighter nebulae, the Cygnus loop being an obvious one, either as a single wide field target or zoomed in on the different bits. M27 is another bright target which I think is a good one for beginners.
@@ferniriz-v5f El Niño has been tough everywhere. Next year will be a little better with La Niña and then back to normal after that. I think I’m finally going to have to cave and just go for the one solution that gives the best possible outcomes all year and park a rig somewhere super dark and super dry.
Imagine having enough money/equipment to be in a position where you need to choose what to use for what. My only choice is my homemade refractor and my Pentax K5, pointing at whatever exists in the light saturated sky in my area.
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Outstanding! Clear and concise explanation of filters and when/what use at given conditions and times . Now I just need to put together a detailed check list for all that info Ryan .
Excellent job!! Lot's to think about. I'll probably watch this again two or three times. Lots to challenge myself with. Thanks so much!
Thank you Ryan for lots of good tips and advice. Really helpfull. I specifically liked the part on filters, moon and bortle skies AND the reference to look at Astrobin and narrow down what people are posting, The latter is a smart and quick reference guide as to what is pending of targets. Well done 🙂
Really enjoyed this episode Ryan, this makes a lot of sense and is a great approach to planning.
Cheers Simon
That was very helpful, thanks! When you get your dark sky remote setup, I think what might be interesting is to pick something interesting from the Arp Peculiar Galaxies and in addition to broadband, try some long integration times with an uncommon filter and maybe you'll discover something.
@@paulmurphy9358 good idea, and glad it helped!
This is amazing content -thanks Ryan - love this info. Super helpful to the entire community!
Good advice. I still use a star catalogue and a planisphere as well. On the planisphere I use typex to mark all the local obstructions just to give an idea of when targets will actually be visible from my backyard. I do use Stellarium as well and astro tools field of view calculator. At 53°N, The Cygnus / Cepheus area is really good right now but you can image that area for at least a couple of hours most months of the year. Because it never really gets dark between mid May to mid July, I tend to stick to narrow band filters during that time and go after the brighter nebulae, the Cygnus loop being an obvious one, either as a single wide field target or zoomed in on the different bits. M27 is another bright target which I think is a good one for beginners.
What a great talk and set of advice Ryan, thanks for putting this together.
You never disappoint sir, thank you. I’m eager now because after two years I just got my EQ6r pro tracking under 1.00 sigh..🙄
Great job. Now make a book on the targets ! Lol. I’ll buy it.
You should do a video about cable management and find a couple of good places to purchase quality custom length usb and power cables. 👍
Starfront?
Nicely done. Bravo!
Thanks. Now if we can get some decent weather perhaps I can collect some data. It's been pretty bad for months in the northeast.
@@ferniriz-v5f El Niño has been tough everywhere. Next year will be a little better with La Niña and then back to normal after that. I think I’m finally going to have to cave and just go for the one solution that gives the best possible outcomes all year and park a rig somewhere super dark and super dry.
Imagine having enough money/equipment to be in a position where you need to choose what to use for what.
My only choice is my homemade refractor and my Pentax K5, pointing at whatever exists in the light saturated sky in my area.