Astronomy & Space
Explore the cosmos — stars, planets, telescopes, and space exploration.
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Astrophotography Vlog With RAW DATA/Astro Practice VOL. #1
In this video, I use my William Optics Redcat 51 Apo refractor to create the best widefield image of "The Lagoon & Trifid Nebula" I ...
How to Access and Process Image Data from the Hubble Space Telescope!!
For a bit of interest and fun, as well as practising processing skills, I thought I'd access and process image data from the Hubble ...
Astrophotography Tutorial: Image Stacking in DeepSkyStacker
If you've captured some images with your color camera - like a DSLR, and want to harness the power of image stacking for a ...
I Photographed Saturn and Jupiter with a 300mm lens!
I photographed the large outer planets of Jupiter and Saturn using a regular camera and moderate telephoto 300mm lens. Jupiter ...
How to Use Your DSLR Camera with a Telescope for Astrophotography ?
Learn how to adapt your DSLR camera to your telescope and capture amazing photos of the night sky! From removing the lens to ...
How to image Planets and the Moon using a DSLR camera
Thinking you need a Planetary camera to capture planets??? Your on a limited budget?? Got a DSLR camera?? Think again!
8 Astrophotography DSLR Settings You Need To Know
I cover 8 Astrophotography DSLR Settings any beginner astrophotographer needs to practice and keep handy when starting out.
Making a Telescope Solar Filter
Always consult professional information before attempting to view the sun with a telescope (and I am not a professional)! With that ...
NASA's new app 'Spot the Station' gives you the chance to track the ISS live
From the Starlink satellites to the International Space Station, what we can see floating by in space seems to be getting a lot of ...
Star Walk App and Tracking the International Space Station
Using the iPad with the Star Walk App to locate the International Space Station during the last mission with Space Shuttle ...
Using a Planisphere for Night Sky Exploration
Using a planisphere for night sky exploration- how-to "dial-in" the date and time and how-to hold the planisphere so that you can ...
Siril 1.4 Beginner Tutorial: From Raw to Finished (Free Data + PDF Guide!)
New to Siril 1.4? This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through the entire astrophotography processing workflow, from stacking ...
How To Use a Beginner Telescope
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How to use a Telescope, A Beginners Guide. Learn to Setup and Use Equatorial Mount.
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How to Find Constellations in the Night Sky | Star Gazers
Dive into the mesmerizing world of constellations with our latest video! Since prehistoric times, people have used constellations to ...
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How to identify the major constellations: Ursa Major and Ursa Minor:
In this episode, Josh tells you how to identify the major constellations: Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. He describes how to recognise ...
Getting oriented to better learn the night sky: Stargazing Basics 1 of 3
Want to know more about the basics of stargazing? Learn how to orient yourself in the night sky for beginner astronomy, starting ...
DEEP SKY Astrophotography How To (Using a DSLR Camera)
Deep Sky Astrophotography using a DSLR camera and telescope. My Telescope: https://bit.ly/3WS67IG Getting Started Guide: ...
Astrophotography Basics in 11 Minutes + HOW TO FOCUS!
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80% of Astrophotography Basics in 20 Minutes!
BUILD YOUR ASTRO-RIG! I've personally used all of this stuff to take great images: OPTION 1 (Beginner) Camera: ...
How To Use Any Telescope: From Setup To Stargazing
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The Must-Have Stargazing App for Summer Nights
Sky Guide turns any night into a stargazing event! See constellations, meteor showers, and satellites all with your iPhone.
Homemade 8" Dobsonian Telescope Mount
I need a base for my new 8" telescope. In this one, I make a Dobsonian mount. It turns out great and I had fun making it. I hope you ...
12.5" Dobsonian Telescope Build
Follow along as I build this 12.5" Dobsonian telescope I designed in Solidworks 00:00 Mirror Box 14:45 Mirror Cell 27:40 Altitude ...
How to Find the North Star "Polaris" and do Polar Alignment for Astrophotography
I'll show you how to quickly find Polaris and use it to polar align your tracking mount for a great night of astrophotography.
Polar Aligning Your Telescope in the Daytime (Easy & Low-Cost Method)
Get a Compass Here: https://amzn.to/4msHBcx Polar alignment doesn't have to wait until nightfall — and it doesn't have to cost a ...
How to Polar Align Your Telescope Mount - EQ Polar Alignment
Polar Alignment Step-by-step: https://astrobackyard.com/polar-alignment/ Polar alignment is an essential part of your telescope ...