astrophotography is pain

From Dylan O’Donnell. If it was easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not, and that’s why we astrophotographers are masochists with low self esteem. This inspirational video is brought to you by High Point Scientific 🙂 https://bit.ly/4ez1GtO Support the channel by buying Dylan’s Telescopes, Cameras & Equipment using the links below! EQUIPMENT LIST ————…

20 Top TIPS for Better Astrophotography

From Dylan O’Donnell. I have emerged from the conclave with 20 commandments on stone tablets to share with the other OCD astrophotographers. *Parts the pixels with his bare hands* You’re free now, brothers… as long as you literally obey all these rules forever and ever. Support the channel by buying Dylan’s Telescopes, Cameras & Equipment…

The SHG700 Spectroheliograph is HOT 🔥

From Dylan O’Donnell. How am I supposed to do nighttime astronomy when there is all this cool daytime solar stuff to do? I am being pulled in both directions. NOTE : I fiddled the collimator knob which you shouldn’t actually do on the sun ideally, but can be done separately to focus. Minh has more…

Telescopes, Tariffs, Leaked Email Drama …

From Dylan O’Donnell. Market uncertainty starts to affect the astrophotography community, especially in the USA. Let’s talk. Support the channel by buying Dylan’s Telescopes, Cameras & Equipment using the links below! EQUIPMENT LIST ———— Celestron 14" Edge HD Telescope https://bit.ly/3BGKuEL Esatto Robotic Focuser: https://bit.ly/3CB8sBY Celestron 11" Edge HD Telescope https://bit.ly/3JB95JE Baader 2" high Speed Filters…

Does (Telescope) Size Really Matter?

From Dylan O’Donnell. What would you do if you had a million dollars? I’ll tell you what I’d do, man: two telescopes at the same time, man. I always wanted to do that, man. And I think if I were a millionaire I could hook that up, too. Thanks to the legends at TESTAR for…

Protect Your Astronomy Gear – Feat. Cloudwatcher

From Dylan O’Donnell. Does your astronomical observatory need some self-awareness about its environment? Watch me repair and upgrade the Lunatico Cloudwatcher and even extend it’s functionality a little! Oh and you can check my real time data here : BBO – AAG Solo Weather Station This video isn’t sponsored but you can check our Lunatico…

Break in transmission.

From Dylan O’Donnell. Music: "Shade" by KaizanBlu (ft. Ignacio Arrúa & Dylan O’Donnell) Support the channel by buying Dylan’s Telescopes, Cameras & Equipment using the links below! EQUIPMENT LIST ———— Celestron 14" Edge HD Telescope https://bit.ly/3BGKuEL Esatto Robotic Focuser: https://bit.ly/3CB8sBY Celestron 11" Edge HD Telescope https://bit.ly/3JB95JE Baader 2" high Speed Filters https://bit.ly/4gnBqVa QHY CFW Filter…

Scanning the Sun like a FAX – Spectroheliographs

From Dylan O’Donnell. Ok, so it’s not new, but it’s making a bit of a comeback thanks to a few solar astrophotography enthusiasts and modern high speed cameras, and I can totally see why. Thanks to ScopeTrader for sponsoring this episode! Get photos of hot telescopes in your area right in your inbox at 👉🏼…