Do you only use NV with the 55mm or so you use other powers as well?
@TransformersHoarder15 күн бұрын
For Night Vision setup such as yours would you use a filter like the Tele Vue Bandmate Type Il Nebustar UHC 2" Filter to help combat light pollution?
@DakotaStarryNights15 күн бұрын
Hi there; Well, the Bandmate Type II is essentially an OIII filter. While this is a great filter for planetary nebula or the Veil Nebula, NGC 6960, it would not be a good choice for a Night Vision setup. A Ha filter, 7nm to 4nm, is best suited for Night Vision to dial back light pollution. 💫
@TransformersHoarder15 күн бұрын
@@DakotaStarryNights thank you so much for how active you are in these comments. So to be clear a Astronomik H-Alpha 6 nm CCD Filter - 2" Round Mounted should be perfect? Was thinking of getting an adapter with just this filter & NV and use even without my 8” Dob… have you ever given that a try. Naturally for deep sky the telescope is the answer but I’m imagining something special even without the telescope?
@running2standstill68517 күн бұрын
YES!!!
@AmatureAstronomer19 күн бұрын
Neat.
@TheDronzDr19 күн бұрын
That was some strong lightning ⚡️
@Vic-pz5oh26 күн бұрын
Now I'm wondering have I done the right thing.ordered a 16 dob.going from a 10"my biggest refractor is a cheap 5" acromat
@michellecomte92027 күн бұрын
Don't you flock in and outside of the baffle?
@DakotaStarryNights19 күн бұрын
You could as it wouldn't hurt. But flocking inside the baffle would be more useful than out. It's a bit tricky, though.
@helveticaman20429 күн бұрын
May 10th was a great night. We were planning on going north out on Elk Vale Road until we saw nothing but solid tail lights all the way to the horizon. We drove east and ended up watching north of New Underwood near Elm Springs and still had people driving all over the place out there. I didn't think that many people would be interested in the night sky and was glad the sun was able to put on a good show for everyone. Hopefully that event will help people get further interested in astronomy. I would say that it was my second best A.B. event. 1989 in north central Nebraska was even better. That storm was more intense with much more visible color. Absolutely stunned me. Great video, glad to see you putting more content out. I did laugh at the cornball "switch" joke. 😁
@robertfrost338829 күн бұрын
What an amazing night that was....I live in a class 6 sky here in Tamworth UK and it was even bright under town skies. I travelled out into the north area of Tamworth which is only class 5 but it improved it a little more. A very strange night to say the least. Nice to see some new material Richard. Clear Skies.
@AmatureAstronomer29 күн бұрын
Interesting.
@mycarolinaskiesАй бұрын
Night vision is an interesting option, however the 'real scenery feel' and color afforded in the 16" cannot be discounted. More than 22 years ago I used a 0 Lux Sony handicam to image the night sky through an 8" SCT as well as wide sky for meteor showers. I could see the ring and such through the 8" recorded 480x480 low resolution. But what it showed me is that NV and other live assisted devices have the drawback of false color and seeing the electronic photon to pixel conversion giving the scintillation of the background. This is where I enjoyed the naked eye live moreso though I'd miss out on nebulosity extension which the NV helps show up. With modern stacking software there are now devices coming online to fit the niche between expensive NV and full EAA with computers and such.
@DakotaStarryNights15 күн бұрын
I agree with you for the most part. But I don't believe I totally discounted the use of a 16" dob over NV. NGC 6960 was amazing that night with the Thousand Oaks OIII filter on had on hand without NV. It was, if I recall correctly, delicious and superior to NV. 🙂 There are other less expensive options to NV as you pointed out. They do take a little more time to setup. But the real downside, one has to look at objects on a computer screen or tablet. We're already looking at computer screens all the time; which may be why I've notice during "outreach" folks prefer the intimacy of looking at an object through an eyepiece, NV or not. Thanks for posting, it's a great subject. 💫
@bruceking2327Ай бұрын
What are your thoughts for using for visual observation? Bruce. I really enjoyed this detail review. Thanks for sharing you expertise with all of us.
@DakotaStarryNights19 күн бұрын
For solar system work it's really great! But be sure to give it at least 30 to 40 minutes to acclimate, and a hour is better.
@user-se2xg7tq5uАй бұрын
Thank you for this video. Very clear and helpful. I had a question regarding your setup with an SCT for example the Celestron 8SE. Would the setup still work? Only difference is I have a bino but it has PVS14 optics so that - adapter - 55mm - coma corrector? - telescope. Did your calculations looks like with everything by assuming no compatibility issues I would be at a f4.7
@DakotaStarryNights19 күн бұрын
It's difficult to know with the complexity of the bino, adapter, 55mm, and a coma corrector. One thing for certain, long focal length telescopes are at a disadvantage. You really want f5 or f4. And below f4 is better still. 💫
@l.robertvandyke4398Ай бұрын
Great video! Now i need a telescope.
@jaimenegrete1253Ай бұрын
Hi there, thanks for your very detailed tutorial. I Flocked my Skywatcher quattro 150p, but instead of dealing with the sticky flocking sheet, I made my one with 2 big X-ray plys joined them with masking tape, then I cut the holes for focuser and bolts using templates previously made. try on a couples of times to verify the perfect fit and once I was satisfied I applied the flocking sheets to the X-ray. Easy to work and if you need to take out just remove it. Greetings from BelloCielo-Chile Jaime
@tullyfisher2 ай бұрын
Great setup. Really interesting! cs
@FJano122 ай бұрын
This thing nowhere in stock for months. So Annoying.
@patindaytona2 ай бұрын
When using something of higher magnification than the 55mm televue (+64mm adapter) does it loose resolution? I have tried a 30mm GSO eyepiece but seems as though it only magnifies the inherent scintillation of the device.
@DakotaStarryNightsАй бұрын
I only use TeleVue eyepieces so maybe there's something there. That said, for higher magnification I use a TeleVue 35mm Pan Optic and have gotten great results with a UL16 dob.
@bread-ih9lm2 ай бұрын
The one thing you missed in this video was discussing zoom. Your focal length increased which increased your zoom. The only fair comparison of aperture would have been to take footage of a for example 100x zoom between one scope and the other and compare brightness.
@RichNH2 ай бұрын
Thank you for a clear and detailed description of the process you went through. Definitely going to be useful in making my own pier extension for my LXD-75 tripod.
@DakotaStarryNightsАй бұрын
Glad to hear it was helpful! 🤠
@Pics2FlicksDennis3 ай бұрын
Odd that there’s no link for the blind. All I can find are fabric blinds.
@DakotaStarryNights3 ай бұрын
Google: "Terrain Range Pentagon Blind" to find one near you.
@christopherleveck68353 ай бұрын
Since you are using wood for your dovetail rails you could tape a piece of sandpaper to the tube and sand the dovetail rails to match the tube diameter. Would make for a tighter more supported mounting.
@lanndonkane3 ай бұрын
Are you able to link Mike Lockwood's article? Can't find it anywhere!
@davidjones36353 ай бұрын
You could gain the same results by adding a long lens hood to your scope.
@qwertymonsta4 ай бұрын
Do you have a link for Amazon or search terms to use? I can't find anything similar on Amazon, only fabric blinds.
@JuanGutiérrez_cl4 ай бұрын
a great illusion.
@jtepsr4 ай бұрын
Maybe you could offer some help, I just bought the am5 mount. I would like to use my televue 85 scope with guide scope and camera but I can’t find mounting brackets for all my gear. I want to use mount for both equatorial and visual. Any suggestions
@DakotaStarryNights4 ай бұрын
This should do the trick: www.admaccessories.com/?s=rings&post_type=product
@kasa60384 ай бұрын
Great ideas
@kasa60384 ай бұрын
Helpful as always
@kasa60384 ай бұрын
Very nice
@AstroPixUK4 ай бұрын
Great tips Thank you. This is going to be my summer off season project.
@DakotaStarryNights4 ай бұрын
👍
@jamesgelfandmusicchannel49214 ай бұрын
thank you very much for this!! . i have recently purchased the am5 for visual in alt/azi . i am using a sct 9.25 with its original tripod . i have a 120asi guide camera to plate solve . it is attached the top of the OTA but in alt azi mode it end up being on the side and when i plate solve the visual is off just outside the viewing circle. the 120 is attached solid to the scope i see your guide scope is in the viewfinder holder? ...im not sure how that is done . it does not fit in the holder ? thxs
@DakotaStarryNights4 ай бұрын
You would need to put the finder scope in an adjustable holder with rings. Center the scope on a distant object then adjust the finder scope until that object is in the center of the finder scope.
@jamesgelfandmusicchannel49214 ай бұрын
thxs for the reply ..i have the adjustable holder for my finder scope but is there a an adjustable holder that will hold my asi120mini scope which i am using fro the plate solving ? @@DakotaStarryNights
@jamesgelfandmusicchannel49214 ай бұрын
got it figured out THXS again for the video!
@feleciacolbert52845 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase the pod?
@DakotaStarryNights4 ай бұрын
At a local Fleet Farm store. But you can search online and find them.
@comm20055 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Which company in Germany did you order this from. Please let me know. I am planning to buy one. Thanks.
@DakotaStarryNights4 ай бұрын
Here you go: www.teleskop-express.de/en/mounts-tripods-rings-rails-power-supply-14/mounts-azimutal-without-goto-21/ts-optics-az5-alt-azimuthal-mount-with-tripod-and-fine-adjustment-4537
@dantyler69075 ай бұрын
22" UC Obsession!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@stevejackson31125 ай бұрын
Great video! How about the improvement in magnitude using te device with the big dob? What do you think of the resolution usingthe device? It looks to be negatvely impacted to some extent, at least with your camera images. The globular shown was a good example. The star images aren't exactly pinpoints. I don't know if that was partly because of seeing. Woould there be good resolution on the trapesium? Like good definition ofthe D and E stars? I know exactly what you are saying conerning the big dob and a filter on the veil. Just astounding, and maybe because of the excellent contrast, compared to the device?
@DakotaStarryNights5 ай бұрын
With NV there is an improvement in magnitude with any scope. But NV is not so much about resolution. However, at the eyepiece it's much better than what the camera is showing here due to focus issues and the limits of video recording. The main advantage to NV is seeing faint objects that otherwise would not be visible or would show very little structure. For outreach, it's a game changer. But as stated at the end of the video, with NV and a big dob you can have the best of both worlds. :)
@stevejackson31125 ай бұрын
@@DakotaStarryNights Thanks for the additional info.
@TheUncaDaveyShow5 ай бұрын
the previous owner of my Meade 8 ST had used the rubber foot off a crutch and slid it onto the focuser knob. increased sensitivity similar to your handlebar grips. also works great.
@DakotaStarryNights5 ай бұрын
That's creative! 👍💫
@werner71565 ай бұрын
Hello, I think it is underestimated to get the right distance between the main mirror and the second mirror. Unlike SC telescope, the RC telescope has hyperbolic mirrors built in and if there are problems with the images you should probably start there. I dismantled my scope and washed the mirrors. Afterwards, despite the good settings, nothing was right anymore, although I had made a video beforehand and Jupiter's satellites were round. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJx-ntGayd3agYU.html However, after cleaning, the satellites are more arrow-shaped. I also had the problem that the main mirror could be slid back and forth on the bearing tube by 0.8 mm. To fix this I had to apply 4 layers around the Tube of Kepton tape. Now I'm just waiting for a clear night to complete my adjustment. CS Werner
@carlgeyer64695 ай бұрын
Hi: Kevin Zhou of IOptron recommended your KZfaq channel. I recently purchased the Scope and upgrading the Focuser as you suggested. Would like to image The Whirlpool and M27. Live in Concord, MA and have suburban light pollution. Can drive to New Hampshire and Vermont for better Dark Skies. Have an occasional Mountain Lion, but these animals are traveling large distances. Do have Black Bear, but usually young males. Is the Focuser attached to the Primary Mirror? Is this a real concern? Best regards, Carl Geyer. Love your channel.
@DakotaStarryNights5 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, the stock focuser is not attached to the primary mirror, unlike typical Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes. Subsequently, there is no mirror flop when crossing the meridian. Just be sure the travel length of the new focuser doesn't exceed 55mm. Otherwise you run the risk of it bottoming out on the visual back in some situations. Other than that, it's a simple task. BTW: we have cats here in the Hills and occasional sightings of Black Bears. 💫
@Stephen-gp8yi6 ай бұрын
I was going to go from 8 to 12 but was told I would be wasting my money as I live in bortle 5 so I would gain no advantage!
@DakotaStarryNights5 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say no advantage but a slight advantage. A bigger advantage would be a darker sky, if one is within reach.
@abulka6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this useful, practical video. My dream is to make motorised mosaics like this, especially since my next sensor is the small ASI533MC pro and I’m used to a full frame DSLR sized sensor - so mosaics is the workaround. In Australia the falcon is now version 2 and the price has gone up to $1350 AUD, which is a lot 😢Will practice first with a manual rotator and NINA.
@DakotaStarryNights6 ай бұрын
Greetings to you all in the southern night skies! 🦘💫 Nice choice on the ASI533MC. A couple of guys I know, including myself, got one. It's a great little cam! 😊
@rickmoore47766 ай бұрын
that is a mess.
@mesenteria6 ай бұрын
The inside of the two baffle tubes are prime candidates for flocking. In fact, on cloudynights forums, the consensus of a very lengthy thread started in 2012 is that the very most critical and efficacious use of your time improving a Mak is to flock the inside of the primary baffle. Then, the secondary, or consider removing it entirely because its flare expands outward and increases the central obstruction. Flocking the inside of the main optical tube is a distant fourth behind getting a dew cap that is at least as long as the aperture of the corrector.
@rolfbuerkle30746 ай бұрын
This is made by Bosma, same as the Omegon Mak
@nedskan6 ай бұрын
Wouldn't it be useful to flock the incredible shiny baffle tube on the outside as well? Since the baffle will reflect light to the curved main mirror.
@mesenteria6 ай бұрын
Perhaps...give it a try and see if you notice a 'real' difference. The discussion on cloudynights suggests that the inside of the primary baffle tube is the most important, and then either removing, shortening, or flocking the inside of, the secondary baffle.
@nedskan6 ай бұрын
Nice setup! Indeed gazing at the sun can be quite hot, even here in the Netherlands 😅. We're coming to the States for a tour, in April, starting in Salt Lake City. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to bring a telescope with me. Any recommendations for renting one? Kind regards, Menno
@DakotaStarryNights6 ай бұрын
As far as I know, there are no places to rent telescope in the Black Hills. There is the Black Hills Astronomical Society that holds public star parties free of charge and private ones for a fee. You can look them up and see.