So I've been using this telescope now for almost 3 months and I've got to say it is PHENOMENAL!! For such a tiny and cheap scope the images I've taken with it are some of my favourite ever! This video was finished about 5 weeks ago but I wanted to finish off with the Astronomy photographer of the year series first before posting it. Since I've made this video I've taken some even better images, that I will be sharing in another video soon! So stayed tuned for that and much more :) If you are interested in the telescope or just fancy exploring the specs in more detail, then click the link below: agenaastro.com/askar-quadruplet-flat-field-astrograph-71f.html?rfsn=7955740.fa93bab Clear skies ✨✨
thank you for the video, love it. I just bought a maxlapter focal length 500mmDiam 114mm, but can't see anything like that, can you explain why I can see nebula with my scope? im using a 2x barlow with a 10mm eyepiece
finally one of the youtubers I follow talk about this one. I got it last month without being able to find any review so it was a jump of faith.. and it still is because I didn't have any clear sky so far since then ha....ha.... but Im so glad to see your images and thanks for the video
As someone who has an iOptron StarTracker Pro (who wants to upgrade to the Skywatcher GTi) I'm all over this scope. I was thinking about buying a guide scope first to start my "proper" DSO rig but these were unguided? Wow! Be very interested to see some attempts on the GTi Damon.
Hello, I've tried it out on the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi already and it works just fine. I'm yet to take any guided exposures with the Askar 71f, but with all of its dovetail slots it won't be a problem adding your guide scope. I'm just trying to figure out which camera to include with the mount and scope to make a decent video about a
Hey, I have the Skywatcher GTi, and I have to say, that using it as a lightweight travel mount with a Rokinon 135mm for example is its sweet spot. I'm currently using a 420mm EvoStar72 with OAG on my GTi, and it's already at its limit. So if you plan on doing deep sky imaging more, I would actually recommend saving up some more for a proper mount like a ZWO am3 or something like the new Proxysky mounts.
Superb, I too have reviewed this scope on here, a few weeks ago, and I love mine too, I have got the dedicated reducer for it now, to take it own to f5.2, so looking forward to using that, great images too, well done…👍🏻
I got mine a few days ago, was very tired, but still couldn't help myself ... because it was clear for a few hours ... screwed my dslr behind it (with a Canon adapter ring you have to buy separately), put it on my Star Adventurerer GTi, pointed it at Comet C/2023 A3 bla bla bla, took 10 light frames of 15 seconds, 10 darks, stacked it ... AND BOY WAS I BLOWN AWAY 🤩🤩🤩! Then just took one 15 second picture of Andromeda and love it as well - then went straight to bed 🤣! Weather forecast says I have to be patient, but North America was exactly a target I was thinking of, Plejades sounds like a great idea - I think I will have a lot of fun with this new little baby 😅! Thx for the video and the breathtaking pictures!
Thanks for the comment Stef, I don't blame you for being unable to contain your excitement! Nice little scope that I'm sure was very easy to set up with the Star adventurer GTi. You'll have to post a video or share a link to your images. I Would be interested to see them! :)
The biggest limiting factor of taking images like these is really the sensor-size of the camera. The 183 or 585 are great sensors, but you can't fit M31, M45 or NGC7000 in it with a telescope that has more focal length than some 250mm. And the 2600, allthough being the quasi standard these days is just way too expensive for alot of hobby astronomers. So yeah, the Askar 71F is really nice, but when paired with a camera in it's budget range, it is limited to narrower targets like M81, M51, etc, etc and in that case a $600 Newtonian like the Quattro 150P is probably the better bang for the buck due to it's much bigger aperture. Just my 2p :)
Been waiting for something that could allow for excellent pictures / viewing for a long time. Think I may finally buy a telescope. Thanks so much for the video and information.
I am waiting for the 71F to become available at High Point Scientific. I am limited because of the SA GTI Mount I bought to start out with, so I decided to get the 71F. Due to the price, the availability of the 0.75x reducer and the compatibility/suitability with the ZWO ASI585MC Pro, it is a no brainer.
Wow. I've been looking at much more lightweight setup for unguided EAA than my current unguided EAA setup (HEQ5 Pro, C8 SCT with Celestron f/6.3 Reducer, ASI294MC Pro camera). Replacing my mount with the AM5/AM5N and the OTA with the ASKAR 71F looks like it would work well with my ASI294MC Pro camera - and be less of a burden on my back.
It's just the mount that's the real pain in the backside. I can handle the chunkiness of the C8 SCT but yeah you're right, older mounts are just too much of a pain. My AM5 weighs 5kg. I was having to stick 2x 5kg counterweights on my old eq mount just to put my telescope on. It's a no brainer really, it's just the cost that's the issue. I recently purchased a Juwei-17 mount. Supposedly a clone of the AM5's but at half the price. Very similar in price to the HEQ5 Pro actually... I'll make a video and let you know how I get on with it, in case you're looking for a cheaper alternative to the AM5. Best of luck, Vikram and clear skies :)
Hey Damon, ZWO just released a firmware update for the SeeStar S50 which added a new mosaic imaging mode and I would like to see you make a video of taking mosaics with your SeeStar
Absolutely amazing telescope! Can't wait to get mine. It is so nice to see so many reviews coming out on this now. Hope the price does not go up too much though cause of popularity haha.
Great info Damon! and good price for the scope. Question now is (for someone wanting to graduate into this from a smart telescope) what else would I need to get it working? Will the complete kit be under 1500?
I got my 71f stepping up from the SV48p and i couldnt believe the difference. The pictures i get are night and day difference. I do wish it were faster but for the money and the ease of use I'll take it.
I just got one and indeed is a great scope. The only issue I have is regarding the space between the scope and the dovetail mounting plate (the same issue mentioned in several reviews of the 71F). In my case after I mounted an electronic autofocuser (EAF) on the scope the dovetail plate cannot be moved backwards to balance the scope on the mount. The solution of course is to install a pair of raiser blocks but I am having a hard time them in the appropriate size. Do anyone have any suggestion to solve this issue?
From the point of view of buying your first scope, I think its a bit slow (or rather: narrow) at f/7 when paired with a beginner astro cam like the 183. I would want the reducer, pushing the price up to where you could get an 80 mm triplet + reducer flattener for the same price. With a larger sensor that's less of a problem like when combining it with a used DSLR. For that it's amazing value for sure.
Yeah it's a bit of a conundrum. Such is the hobby of astrophotography. It feels like everything needs another accessory to really make it pop. I'm managing just fine with this scope at F/6.9 but I have been eyeing up it's recently released reducer. Thanks for the comment and clear skies my friend :)
Oh I so must get my first telescope & this one seems to be what I’ve been looking for just need to look into getting the auto track mount a must 🎉 thanks Damon
No matter how good your ingredients are…. It’s all nasty when made by someone who can’t cook. This applies to scopes, cameras and processing. I have a great collection of scopes, cameras and mounts but I am still getting better at processing. Processing is a whole new skill to learn and most people don’t want to spend the $ to get the best processing tools.
@@legacysearches4481you sound so experienced with pixinsight. May I ask you, how did you manage to download it? I beg you to take your time a little bit and bother explaining me detailed. Thanks again!
Even freeware like GraXpert improves my images by like 200% with just 3 click. You're right, it's so hard to determine the quality of the equipment due to edits. But with that being said, it helps give some sort of idea s to what images you could expect to produce with the telescope. I'd argue astrophotography is very 40/60 when it comes to importance of images captured vs importance of editing. The tools offered by Russ croman for example almost feel like cheat codes! Thanks for the comment :)
Excelent video, so you used the AM5 without guiding and whitout ASIair ? I have an AM3 and never tried that. I would appreciate if you can explain how did you polar align and hadle your camera. Thanks again , great video
Total noob here! Could you please list the other equipment you used to make the images you took? Also the software for the processed images! Thanks a lot 😊
No problem: Telescope - Askar 71F Mount - AM5 Camera - ASI2600MC DUO Processing software: GraXpert (Free) Pixinsight (Paid) Photoshop (Paid) Hope this helps, best of luck :)
@@DamonScotting awesome thanks Damon! Always wanted to do astrophotography but was too intimidated to start. These new “smart telescopes” got me all excited but seeing what YOU can do i think i’ll take the plunge. Consider me inspired! Hopefully this 45yo can pull it off. Fantastic channel and thank you for sharing what you use etc. 🍻
Askar 71F ($599) AM5 Mount ($1999) ASI 2600MC ($1499) You don't this mount to take the same 60 second exposures I did, even a cheap $500 mount will do the trick. Hope this helps. :)
WOW! I have the Askar V but I don't even close to your sharpness and detail you achieved with 10+ hours integration! I'm using the 2600MC too. Did you use any filters and what software and tools to sharpen them? I'm using Pixinsight and the Xterminator tools. I probably lack the processing skills.
Hello James, I popped the images into GraXpert first and sorted out the gradient and reduced the noise. Then I applied BlurX with fairly aggressive values I believe, before using starxterminator and editing each layer individual in order to make the colours pop and the nebula sharp but the stars still soft. No filters used at all. Most of my image data was captured between 1am-5am. Not sure if that will mean much but my images always look a lot better once the majority of streetlights here in the UK shut off after midnight! 😅 All the best mate!
@@DamonScotting Thanks for your answer Damon. I'm around a bortle 7 to 8 sky. I'm using the new gradient correction script instead of GraXpert. I'm pretty sure I have decent data. It looks impressive enough until I saw your images. Amazing that you're not using filters. I am using the L-extreme for the Heart Nebula and L-Pro for full spectrum DSOs. I can only conclude that the Askar V cannot be that bad. It has to be my processing skills. I will need to work on it. :P Your processed images are just blowing my mind away!
Just to clarify, did you take those images unguided? I have a rare f/5.6 Maksutov-Cassegrain with 500 mm focal length and a Sky-Watcher Wave 150i mount, and I wasn't sure if that required a guider for short exposures.
Great video! I have a very noob question. If I were to get a similar telescope, how could I get a mirrorless camera attached? In my specific case I have an x-mount fujifilm camera. Also, given my budget, I wouldn't invest yet on the moving mount, but could I get good moon photos in a regular tripod? Cheers!
i wish, ive had a 5-inch celestron nexstar 130SLT for 5 years, and after a while it gets boring not seeing able to see anything new. I am very young and my parents refuse to buy me another scope. Seeing these videos really makes me reflect and ponder “What if?”
I cant believe i had this vid pop up on my youtube list. I watched. I loved it. You kept it short and simple. I recently bought a used PMC 8 eq mount. I have a nikon with an 700mm lens as well as an 18 to 55mm. But i need to buy a dovetail to attach my cam. The telescope that came with my mount is obviously a beginner scope. My cam is a d5000. Will i need any adapters to attach my cam? Thanks for showing me the scope im buying tonight.
Thanks Steven, your camera will work absolutely fine with the telescope assuming you purchase an appropriate nikon adapter. All the best mate and clear skies!
Hello, Ian. Minimal, they're actually super dim and don't illuminate much to the naked eye. The camera does a really good job of making them appear brighter than they are. The lamp post outside my house will be doing 10x the damage to my images than these fairy lights.
@@DamonScotting You are amazing. Your samsung galaxy s24 gave me a push to use my nothing phone 1( not too great but no trash) with simple tripod(20$ tripod) to start my astrophotography journey. Also i am planning to make a diy motorised eq mount for my phone till i get a setup under 750dollar( prolly next year). hope i get that video before that😆. have a great day damon
@@ranger900 thanks for the suggestion but i dont want to use a smart telescope right away, it would just crush my first 'Awws' of astronomy. though thanks for the suggestion
Very nice but it's a bit misleading though to talk about the images it captures "for $599"? At the very least you'd need a camera, mount and drive which would probably triple or quadruple that price.
I am a keen amateur photographer looking to get into astrophotography as a side hobby. This looks an awesome bit of kit for the price....but the excellent telescope would only be the first part of the cost for me. When you consider the added costs of the motorised equatorial mount, the tripod, the counterweight, the camera and the go-to unit then this will considerably hike up the final cost of getting this telescope...and probably well outside my budget........The Dwarf 3 and the ST50 are complete packages and so therefore a one off cost. It would be good to see a comarison between these 3 scopes to see if one of the other two may well be somewhere in the same ball park for results...and wiill definitely be more affordable Thanks for reviewing this great little telescope
You're right, it's one hell of a leap going from the dwarf 3 to an actual astrophotography rig. The cost is such a significant barrier for many hobbyists. I think the biggest question most people have is "Is it worth it?". When it comes to how simple the Dwarf 3 and Seestar are, I would say no, it's not. But in the long run, when hoping to capture spectacular images, it is necessary. There's a steep learning curve but it's certainly worth it. I'll look into making a comparison video between a budget setup featuring the Askar 71f, a mount & camera v.s a smart telescope setup like the Dwarf 3. Thanks for the comment :)
500$ telescope, but let's ignore the 7000$ setup for the telescope. Seestar s50 is a 500$ telescope that everyone can afford and use right out of the box.
"one of the things I want to mention REAL QUICK!!!!"??? Why? It's bad enough that everybody is SUPER EXCITED about everything these days but appending a sentence with REAL QUICK for no reason is having both feet down the rabbit hole. Apart from that, good video.
Thanks mate. You should see the engagement rates on videos nowadays! The attention span of viewers is shorter than ever. You've got to say your piece as quickly and efficiently as possible and be grateful for those that stick around to hear the full message. It's not great but that's the way it is nowadays. Clear skies
Ah my bad, the video wasn't even shot in 60fps except for one clip. That's the first one I imported into premiere pro and I guess it's based the video sequence on that. Cheers for pointing it out :)
So I've been using this telescope now for almost 3 months and I've got to say it is PHENOMENAL!! For such a tiny and cheap scope the images I've taken with it are some of my favourite ever! This video was finished about 5 weeks ago but I wanted to finish off with the Astronomy photographer of the year series first before posting it. Since I've made this video I've taken some even better images, that I will be sharing in another video soon! So stayed tuned for that and much more :)
If you are interested in the telescope or just fancy exploring the specs in more detail, then click the link below:
agenaastro.com/askar-quadruplet-flat-field-astrograph-71f.html?rfsn=7955740.fa93bab
Clear skies ✨✨
why did you change the video title , it was better title before
what kind of camera did you use. the photos are phenomenal.
thank you for the video, love it. I just bought a maxlapter focal length 500mmDiam 114mm, but can't see anything like that, can you explain why I can see nebula with my scope? im using a 2x barlow with a 10mm eyepiece
Very interesting video and amazing images! Thanks so much and God bless you!
Thank you, John! That's very generous of you! :)
@@DamonScotting Very welcome!
*_My favourite will always be my one and only Meade NG-70SM!_*
I got it on August and I saw Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, so Beautiful!
finally one of the youtubers I follow talk about this one. I got it last month without being able to find any review so it was a jump of faith.. and it still is because I didn't have any clear sky so far since then ha....ha....
but Im so glad to see your images and thanks for the video
As someone who has an iOptron StarTracker Pro (who wants to upgrade to the Skywatcher GTi) I'm all over this scope. I was thinking about buying a guide scope first to start my "proper" DSO rig but these were unguided? Wow!
Be very interested to see some attempts on the GTi Damon.
Hello, I've tried it out on the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi already and it works just fine. I'm yet to take any guided exposures with the Askar 71f, but with all of its dovetail slots it won't be a problem adding your guide scope. I'm just trying to figure out which camera to include with the mount and scope to make a decent video about a
Hey, I have the Skywatcher GTi, and I have to say, that using it as a lightweight travel mount with a Rokinon 135mm for example is its sweet spot. I'm currently using a 420mm EvoStar72 with OAG on my GTi, and it's already at its limit. So if you plan on doing deep sky imaging more, I would actually recommend saving up some more for a proper mount like a ZWO am3 or something like the new Proxysky mounts.
A new damon scotting astronomical video always makes my day!!
Superb, I too have reviewed this scope on here, a few weeks ago, and I love mine too, I have got the dedicated reducer for it now, to take it own to f5.2, so looking forward to using that, great images too, well done…👍🏻
Watched your review too, very informative, thank you. Just purchased one 😊
@@portech7577 nice, enjoy..👍🏻
I got mine a few days ago, was very tired, but still couldn't help myself ... because it was clear for a few hours ... screwed my dslr behind it (with a Canon adapter ring you have to buy separately), put it on my Star Adventurerer GTi, pointed it at Comet C/2023 A3 bla bla bla, took 10 light frames of 15 seconds, 10 darks, stacked it ... AND BOY WAS I BLOWN AWAY 🤩🤩🤩! Then just took one 15 second picture of Andromeda and love it as well - then went straight to bed 🤣! Weather forecast says I have to be patient, but North America was exactly a target I was thinking of, Plejades sounds like a great idea - I think I will have a lot of fun with this new little baby 😅! Thx for the video and the breathtaking pictures!
Thanks for the comment Stef, I don't blame you for being unable to contain your excitement! Nice little scope that I'm sure was very easy to set up with the Star adventurer GTi. You'll have to post a video or share a link to your images. I Would be interested to see them! :)
The biggest limiting factor of taking images like these is really the sensor-size of the camera. The 183 or 585 are great sensors, but you can't fit M31, M45 or NGC7000 in it with a telescope that has more focal length than some 250mm. And the 2600, allthough being the quasi standard these days is just way too expensive for alot of hobby astronomers.
So yeah, the Askar 71F is really nice, but when paired with a camera in it's budget range, it is limited to narrower targets like M81, M51, etc, etc and in that case a $600 Newtonian like the Quattro 150P is probably the better bang for the buck due to it's much bigger aperture.
Just my 2p :)
Been waiting for something that could allow for excellent pictures / viewing for a long time. Think I may finally buy a telescope. Thanks so much for the video and information.
Thanks, James! Best of luck! 😁👍🏼
I am waiting for the 71F to become available at High Point Scientific. I am limited because of the SA GTI Mount I bought to start out with, so I decided to get the 71F. Due to the price, the availability of the 0.75x reducer and the compatibility/suitability with the ZWO ASI585MC Pro, it is a no brainer.
Wow. I've been looking at much more lightweight setup for unguided EAA than my current unguided EAA setup (HEQ5 Pro, C8 SCT with Celestron f/6.3 Reducer, ASI294MC Pro camera). Replacing my mount with the AM5/AM5N and the OTA with the ASKAR 71F looks like it would work well with my ASI294MC Pro camera - and be less of a burden on my back.
It's just the mount that's the real pain in the backside. I can handle the chunkiness of the C8 SCT but yeah you're right, older mounts are just too much of a pain. My AM5 weighs 5kg. I was having to stick 2x 5kg counterweights on my old eq mount just to put my telescope on. It's a no brainer really, it's just the cost that's the issue.
I recently purchased a Juwei-17 mount. Supposedly a clone of the AM5's but at half the price. Very similar in price to the HEQ5 Pro actually... I'll make a video and let you know how I get on with it, in case you're looking for a cheaper alternative to the AM5.
Best of luck, Vikram and clear skies :)
Hey Damon, ZWO just released a firmware update for the SeeStar S50 which added a new mosaic imaging mode and I would like to see you make a video of taking mosaics with your SeeStar
Sounds good, I'll look into it, thanks mate :)
Yes!!!
This is awesome!!
Tysm for the recommendation.😊
Outstanding photos!
Cheers :)
Absolutely amazing telescope! Can't wait to get mine. It is so nice to see so many reviews coming out on this now. Hope the price does not go up too much though cause of popularity haha.
Best of luck mate and clear skies! 😉👍🏼
Great info Damon! and good price for the scope. Question now is (for someone wanting to graduate into this from a smart telescope) what else would I need to get it working? Will the complete kit be under 1500?
I love you dedication towards astrophotography ☺🔥🔥
I got my 71f stepping up from the SV48p and i couldnt believe the difference. The pictures i get are night and day difference. I do wish it were faster but for the money and the ease of use I'll take it.
They've just released a reducer for the scope if that helps? Mind you it is another $200 😔
I just got one and indeed is a great scope. The only issue I have is regarding the space between the scope and the dovetail mounting plate (the same issue mentioned in several reviews of the 71F). In my case after I mounted an electronic autofocuser (EAF) on the scope the dovetail plate cannot be moved backwards to balance the scope on the mount. The solution of course is to install a pair of raiser blocks but I am having a hard time them in the appropriate size. Do anyone have any suggestion to solve this issue?
From the point of view of buying your first scope, I think its a bit slow (or rather: narrow) at f/7 when paired with a beginner astro cam like the 183. I would want the reducer, pushing the price up to where you could get an 80 mm triplet + reducer flattener for the same price. With a larger sensor that's less of a problem like when combining it with a used DSLR. For that it's amazing value for sure.
Yeah it's a bit of a conundrum. Such is the hobby of astrophotography. It feels like everything needs another accessory to really make it pop. I'm managing just fine with this scope at F/6.9 but I have been eyeing up it's recently released reducer.
Thanks for the comment and clear skies my friend :)
Oh I so must get my first telescope & this one seems to be what I’ve been looking for just need to look into getting the auto track mount a must 🎉 thanks Damon
The problem with reviews like this is that the quality of the image is greatly impacted by the post processing of the data.
No matter how good your ingredients are…. It’s all nasty when made by someone who can’t cook. This applies to scopes, cameras and processing. I have a great collection of scopes, cameras and mounts but I am still getting better at processing. Processing is a whole new skill to learn and most people don’t want to spend the $ to get the best processing tools.
@@legacysearches4481you sound so experienced with pixinsight. May I ask you, how did you manage to download it? I beg you to take your time a little bit and bother explaining me detailed. Thanks again!
Even freeware like GraXpert improves my images by like 200% with just 3 click. You're right, it's so hard to determine the quality of the equipment due to edits. But with that being said, it helps give some sort of idea s to what images you could expect to produce with the telescope. I'd argue astrophotography is very 40/60 when it comes to importance of images captured vs importance of editing. The tools offered by Russ croman for example almost feel like cheat codes! Thanks for the comment :)
but edits dont change the data shit data will never make a good edit
@@StagnantMizuexactly. Good data is good data simple as that
Outstanding images!! Did you use filters for any of those images, particularly the North American Nebula?
This scope with the ZWO AM3 is a match made in heaven. This is my new favorite telescope as well. I absolutely love it. This is a STEAL for $599.
Excelent video, so you used the AM5 without guiding and whitout ASIair ? I have an AM3 and never tried that. I would appreciate if you can explain how did you polar align and hadle your camera. Thanks again , great video
Great review, just ordered myself one 😊
great review damon, definitely one to consider. too bad they dont make one a bit larger (currently looking at the 107PHQ from askar)
Thanks mate, hopefully with the success of this scope they'll soon be working on it!🤞🏼
for everyone wondering, it's available for CAD$820 here in Canada.
and thanks Damon for the video! :)
3:44 Mmm agreed
Cool video. Nice job with processing and a good example of not having to spend a lot of money on a scope to get good images.
0:17 star clusters,nebulae, galaxies your neighbours😂😂
Total noob here! Could you please list the other equipment you used to make the images you took? Also the software for the processed images!
Thanks a lot 😊
No problem:
Telescope - Askar 71F
Mount - AM5
Camera - ASI2600MC DUO
Processing software:
GraXpert (Free)
Pixinsight (Paid)
Photoshop (Paid)
Hope this helps, best of luck :)
@@DamonScotting awesome thanks Damon! Always wanted to do astrophotography but was too intimidated to start. These new “smart telescopes” got me all excited but seeing what YOU can do i think i’ll take the plunge. Consider me inspired!
Hopefully this 45yo can pull it off.
Fantastic channel and thank you for sharing what you use etc.
🍻
71F looks like a great value, except for maybe the higher f ratio.
How much is the telescope with all the attachements you have to take andromeda galaxy ?
Askar 71F ($599)
AM5 Mount ($1999)
ASI 2600MC ($1499)
You don't this mount to take the same 60 second exposures I did, even a cheap $500 mount will do the trick.
Hope this helps. :)
Hi Damon I was just wondering which part of the UK do you live? And what is the Bortle zone level where you are? Thanks.
Hello Adam, thanks for the comment. Leicester (Bortle 6)
WOW! I have the Askar V but I don't even close to your sharpness and detail you achieved with 10+ hours integration! I'm using the 2600MC too. Did you use any filters and what software and tools to sharpen them? I'm using Pixinsight and the Xterminator tools. I probably lack the processing skills.
Hello James, I popped the images into GraXpert first and sorted out the gradient and reduced the noise. Then I applied BlurX with fairly aggressive values I believe, before using starxterminator and editing each layer individual in order to make the colours pop and the nebula sharp but the stars still soft.
No filters used at all.
Most of my image data was captured between 1am-5am. Not sure if that will mean much but my images always look a lot better once the majority of streetlights here in the UK shut off after midnight! 😅
All the best mate!
@@DamonScotting Thanks for your answer Damon. I'm around a bortle 7 to 8 sky. I'm using the new gradient correction script instead of GraXpert. I'm pretty sure I have decent data. It looks impressive enough until I saw your images. Amazing that you're not using filters. I am using the L-extreme for the Heart Nebula and L-Pro for full spectrum DSOs. I can only conclude that the Askar V cannot be that bad. It has to be my processing skills. I will need to work on it. :P Your processed images are just blowing my mind away!
Just to clarify, did you take those images unguided? I have a rare f/5.6 Maksutov-Cassegrain with 500 mm focal length and a Sky-Watcher Wave 150i mount, and I wasn't sure if that required a guider for short exposures.
Currently on back order in the U.S.
Love my 71f, wish I could afford a bigger cam like 2600 though
Good video, I have the 71f arriving today, great images you took! Thanks for posting
Also did you use any filters on ngc7000?
Thanks Jim! Nope, no filters used at all :)
@DamonScotting thanks!
Great video!
I have a very noob question. If I were to get a similar telescope, how could I get a mirrorless camera attached? In my specific case I have an x-mount fujifilm camera.
Also, given my budget, I wouldn't invest yet on the moving mount, but could I get good moon photos in a regular tripod?
Cheers!
Could this be a good next upgrade from my seestar?
0:22 who else saw the seven sisters lol
Is this better than the redcat telescopes? Im looking for something to attach my DSLR up to
Can you give the us the rest of the setup used and cost? IE: mount and tripod, And anything else used to get these images. Thank you
Can you review the Hadley 3d printed telescope?
Has any one else got their hands on this tiny beast of a telescope yet? I would be very interested to hear your thoughts :)
i wish, ive had a 5-inch celestron nexstar 130SLT for 5 years, and after a while it gets boring not seeing able to see anything new. I am very young and my parents refuse to buy me another scope. Seeing these videos really makes me reflect and ponder “What if?”
Hi, can you attach something like a Canon EOS RP full frame camera to this lense?
Absolutely, best of luck :)
Finally a new TH-cam notification from Damon 😜
Ahaha 😅🥳
I cant believe i had this vid pop up on my youtube list. I watched. I loved it. You kept it short and simple. I recently bought a used PMC 8 eq mount. I have a nikon with an 700mm lens as well as an 18 to 55mm. But i need to buy a dovetail to attach my cam. The telescope that came with my mount is obviously a beginner scope. My cam is a d5000. Will i need any adapters to attach my cam? Thanks for showing me the scope im buying tonight.
Thanks Steven, your camera will work absolutely fine with the telescope assuming you purchase an appropriate nikon adapter. All the best mate and clear skies!
Do the garden lights cause any light pollution?
Hello, Ian. Minimal, they're actually super dim and don't illuminate much to the naked eye. The camera does a really good job of making them appear brighter than they are.
The lamp post outside my house will be doing 10x the damage to my images than these fairy lights.
Meme of Phillip Fry saying take my money comes to mind.
what
telescope
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This one? 😅
Are those nebulae images narrowband?
Nope. :)
crazy early, love the content
Cheers :)
Soooooo whats total set up bout 1000?
can u make a astrophotography setup( not just telescope) under 750 dollar??
Already working on it! 😉👍🏼
@@DamonScotting You are amazing. Your samsung galaxy s24 gave me a push to use my nothing phone 1( not too great but no trash) with simple tripod(20$ tripod) to start my astrophotography journey.
Also i am planning to make a diy motorised eq mount for my phone till i get a setup under 750dollar( prolly next year). hope i get that video before that😆. have a great day damon
@@SmitPatel-q8cseestar s50 if you want to do it really easily, 499$ smart telescope
@@ranger900 thanks for the suggestion but i dont want to use a smart telescope right away, it would just crush my first 'Awws' of astronomy. though thanks for the suggestion
@@SmitPatel-q8c yeah I agree my first telescope i actually used was a 70x800mm refractor and I still use it
every mount should be able to do so... but is it? I'd say you have to make another video with a cheap mount to be sure :D
Ahaha, I'm planning on it 😉
i am looking for a scope
I shouldn't be watching this cause I will end up buying one XD lmao
Ill settle for my Seestar for now
Very nice but it's a bit misleading though to talk about the images it captures "for $599"? At the very least you'd need a camera, mount and drive which would probably triple or quadruple that price.
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I am a keen amateur photographer looking to get into astrophotography as a side hobby. This looks an awesome bit of kit for the price....but
the excellent telescope would only be the first part of the cost for me. When you consider the added costs of the motorised equatorial mount, the tripod, the counterweight, the camera and the go-to unit then this will considerably hike up the final cost of getting this telescope...and probably well outside my budget........The Dwarf 3 and the ST50 are complete packages and so therefore a one off cost. It would be good to see a comarison between these 3 scopes to see if one of the other two may well be somewhere in the same ball park for results...and wiill definitely be more affordable
Thanks for reviewing this great little telescope
You're right, it's one hell of a leap going from the dwarf 3 to an actual astrophotography rig. The cost is such a significant barrier for many hobbyists.
I think the biggest question most people have is "Is it worth it?".
When it comes to how simple the Dwarf 3 and Seestar are, I would say no, it's not.
But in the long run, when hoping to capture spectacular images, it is necessary. There's a steep learning curve but it's certainly worth it.
I'll look into making a comparison video between a budget setup featuring the Askar 71f, a mount & camera v.s a smart telescope setup like the Dwarf 3.
Thanks for the comment :)
"What telescopes should i buy"
A dobsonian
Every mount except Nexstar😂
come on Damon, dont make me buy one of these 🤷♂
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@@DamonScotting was looking for something inbetween, went with the 103apo
No! I've spent too much money in the past few weeks on a camera and eyepiece kit and stuff.
500$ telescope, but let's ignore the 7000$ setup for the telescope. Seestar s50 is a 500$ telescope that everyone can afford and use right out of the box.
"one of the things I want to mention REAL QUICK!!!!"???
Why?
It's bad enough that everybody is SUPER EXCITED about everything these days but appending a sentence with REAL QUICK for no reason is having both feet down the rabbit hole.
Apart from that, good video.
Thanks mate.
You should see the engagement rates on videos nowadays! The attention span of viewers is shorter than ever. You've got to say your piece as quickly and efficiently as possible and be grateful for those that stick around to hear the full message. It's not great but that's the way it is nowadays.
Clear skies
60 fps is useless and explodes my bandwidth and power consumption, thanks for the rest!
Ah my bad, the video wasn't even shot in 60fps except for one clip. That's the first one I imported into premiere pro and I guess it's based the video sequence on that.
Cheers for pointing it out :)
please fix your audio... all I can hear is lip slapping :L