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Kyle McCaslin
United States
Приєднався 1 вер 2014
Astrophotography, Nature, and other science stuff.
Also check out my website. It goes a bit more in depth about Astrophotography and has some great info. It's also got a bit more about my other projects.
Also check out my website. It goes a bit more in depth about Astrophotography and has some great info. It's also got a bit more about my other projects.
I used 8 Cameras to capture Hidden Details in the Solar Eclipse (2024)
Hydrogen Alpha Progressions, Plasma Prominence, Bailey's Beads, the Diamond Ring, Earth shine, Thermal Changes, Planets, Light Intensity, Satellite Views... This was so amazing. I've got some Southern Skies, Motion in Astronomy, Solar Eclipse, ISS, Exoplanet Detection, and maybe some Scuba-diving stuff in the works!
Equipment List:
Setup 1
Telescope/Lens - Celestron Nexstar 6seCamera - Canon T6
Accessories - F/6.3 Focal Reducer
Setup 2
Telescope/Lens - Celestron 130SLT (Prime Focus Modded)Camera - Canon T6
Setup 3
Telescope/Lens - Lunt 50mmCamera - ZWO ASI 120mm
Setup 4
Camera - GoPro Hero 11
Setup 5
Camera - AKASO EK7000 Action Camera
Setup 6
Camera - Samsung Gear360 (2016)
Setup 7
Camera - FLIR ONE Gen3 Pro (Run by Galaxy S9+)
Setup 8
Lens - 18-55mm Zoom Lens
Camera - Canon 450d
Setup 9 (?)
GOES EAST Geostationary Satellite
www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/goes/conus.php?sat=G16
Software:
SharpCap for Video Aquisition on ZWO Camera
AutoStakkert for Video Conversion to Images from ZWO Camera Data
IMPPG for PostProcessing of Images from ZWO Camera Data
Davinci Resolve for Stabilization/Derotation + Alignment
Photoshop + Paint.net for Composite Images
Websites:
Seeing Forecast - www.cleardarksky.com/csk/prov/all_charts_map.html
Jet Stream - www.stormsurfing.com/cgi/display_alt.cgi?a=nam_250
Solar Activity - gong2.nso.edu/products/tableView/table.php?configFile=configs/hAlpha.cfg
Composite Update (4/25/2024):
Hello everyone,
I've gotten a bunch of requests for the composite image I displayed at the end. Either for sale as a print or as a download. I'll be posting both, though the Downloadable image has a small credit in the bottom left corner! And I've made a few versions for different print sizes/aspect ratios. Sorry for the delay, also my first time trying to set up a print shop.
Please find links to the pages below!
Download Link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_EwETew26e8es8Xoyyh14EJqbte9mOCU?usp=sharing
Print Purchasing link: kylehmccaslin.darkroom.com/
If anyone has a request for different designs or revisions for different aspect ratios, please let me know and I may be able to get one created! Thanks!
Affiliate Link Update (1/5/2023):
I FULLY ADVOCATE for the Used Market as the first and primary purchasing path for Astronomy. But, if you where planning on using Amazon and found my stuff helpful, I have some Affiliate Links:
Nexstar 6SE: amzn.to/3vO2TZX
NexStar 8SE (The 6's Bigger Brother): amzn.to/3QlBmZrZWO Cameras
Camera Option 1 (ZWI ASI178MC): amzn.to/4aMwjuK
Camera Option 2 (ZWO ASI678MC): amzn.to/3H7Tm5P
Barlow Lens Option 1: amzn.to/3WPWedQ
Barlow Lens Option 2: amzn.to/3ZeDAhn
UV/IR Cut Filter (SVBony UV/IR Cut Filter 1.25"): amzn.to/3T0ZWlq
Toy Diffraction Grading: amzn.to/3IxCA0J
And if you have ANY questions about equipment or process feel free to shoot me an email or comment and I'll try and help you figure it out!
Equipment List:
Setup 1
Telescope/Lens - Celestron Nexstar 6seCamera - Canon T6
Accessories - F/6.3 Focal Reducer
Setup 2
Telescope/Lens - Celestron 130SLT (Prime Focus Modded)Camera - Canon T6
Setup 3
Telescope/Lens - Lunt 50mmCamera - ZWO ASI 120mm
Setup 4
Camera - GoPro Hero 11
Setup 5
Camera - AKASO EK7000 Action Camera
Setup 6
Camera - Samsung Gear360 (2016)
Setup 7
Camera - FLIR ONE Gen3 Pro (Run by Galaxy S9+)
Setup 8
Lens - 18-55mm Zoom Lens
Camera - Canon 450d
Setup 9 (?)
GOES EAST Geostationary Satellite
www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/goes/conus.php?sat=G16
Software:
SharpCap for Video Aquisition on ZWO Camera
AutoStakkert for Video Conversion to Images from ZWO Camera Data
IMPPG for PostProcessing of Images from ZWO Camera Data
Davinci Resolve for Stabilization/Derotation + Alignment
Photoshop + Paint.net for Composite Images
Websites:
Seeing Forecast - www.cleardarksky.com/csk/prov/all_charts_map.html
Jet Stream - www.stormsurfing.com/cgi/display_alt.cgi?a=nam_250
Solar Activity - gong2.nso.edu/products/tableView/table.php?configFile=configs/hAlpha.cfg
Composite Update (4/25/2024):
Hello everyone,
I've gotten a bunch of requests for the composite image I displayed at the end. Either for sale as a print or as a download. I'll be posting both, though the Downloadable image has a small credit in the bottom left corner! And I've made a few versions for different print sizes/aspect ratios. Sorry for the delay, also my first time trying to set up a print shop.
Please find links to the pages below!
Download Link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_EwETew26e8es8Xoyyh14EJqbte9mOCU?usp=sharing
Print Purchasing link: kylehmccaslin.darkroom.com/
If anyone has a request for different designs or revisions for different aspect ratios, please let me know and I may be able to get one created! Thanks!
Affiliate Link Update (1/5/2023):
I FULLY ADVOCATE for the Used Market as the first and primary purchasing path for Astronomy. But, if you where planning on using Amazon and found my stuff helpful, I have some Affiliate Links:
Nexstar 6SE: amzn.to/3vO2TZX
NexStar 8SE (The 6's Bigger Brother): amzn.to/3QlBmZrZWO Cameras
Camera Option 1 (ZWI ASI178MC): amzn.to/4aMwjuK
Camera Option 2 (ZWO ASI678MC): amzn.to/3H7Tm5P
Barlow Lens Option 1: amzn.to/3WPWedQ
Barlow Lens Option 2: amzn.to/3ZeDAhn
UV/IR Cut Filter (SVBony UV/IR Cut Filter 1.25"): amzn.to/3T0ZWlq
Toy Diffraction Grading: amzn.to/3IxCA0J
And if you have ANY questions about equipment or process feel free to shoot me an email or comment and I'll try and help you figure it out!
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Analyzing Stars like NASA - Stellar Spectroscopy
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It's been a LONG time coming but I finally got around to Stellar Spectroscopy! Works very similar to planetary so that knowledge-base is working great. I wanted to do some lower magnitude targets, but with a 6" scope, only the brighter stars really worked. Might try a supernova if any bright ones come around but we'll see. I've got some Southern Skies, Motion in Astronomy, Solar Eclipse, ISS, E...
What is this object transiting the Sun?
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That observing session really had alot of stuff going on. What do you guys think it was? On a related note, I'm still looking for some good ISS transits. Getting back into the satellite game with some new equipment. Also wish I had this kind of setup when the Space Shuttle Program was still running. People have some crazy shots of the silhouette in front of the sun. More to come! Next video on ...
I recorded a Storm on the Sun with my Telescope (Lunt 50mm)
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Hey guys! The sun has been awesome lately and should only get better as we reach the peak of the solar cycle in ~2025. There's much to do! Will probably be following this up with the "Incident" Video shortly, but alot is in the works for this channel too! Let me know if you guys are interested in a guide video for processing and alignment as well, as I can do that if there is a desire for it. E...
Testing Galileo's Observations with Modern Equipment
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This one has been in the oven for a while, but we're finally here! Up next will probably be that Stellar Spectra Video that I've probably been talking about for a good year or so now. Then maybe some Solar Stuff? Need to prepare for the Annular Eclipse coming up in October! I'll only be in a place that gets a partial, but it still should be neat! Feels weird trying this Two-Week Cadence. I don'...
The Orbit of Saturn's Moons with a Telescope (Celestron 6se)
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Finally got around to something I've wanted to capture for a while - Orbits. Saturn can be a little more difficult, but we're about to hit Opposition (8/27/2023) so there's no better time to give it a go! Hope you guys enjoy! Equipment List:Telescope - Celestron Nexstar 6se Camera - ZWO ASI 678MC Lenses - Two 2x Barlow Lenses (1 Celestron, 1 Astromania) Filters - 1 UV/IR Cut filter Software: Sh...
Finding the Planets During the Day using Celestron's SkyAlign
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I've been working on some Venus Series stuff so I figured I'd post a technique that I'm using with my Celestron Mount for the daytime observations. Expect some Saturn's Moons, Venus Series videos coming up! And potentially some Solar, Spectral (I know I've been promising that for a while but there's been some progress!), and Motion in Astronomy Videos following after that later this year. Equip...
Collimating a Celestron Nexstar 6se/8se using a Star
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Hey guys, just a quick little video on a topic I realized I didn't cover yet: Collimating a Schmidt-Cassigrain Equipment List: Telescope - Celestron Nexstar 6se Camera - ZWO ASI 678MC Lenses - One 2x Barlow Lens (1 Celestron) Software: SharpCap Affiliate Link Update (1/5/2023): I FULLY ADVOCATE for the Used Market as the first and primary purchasing path for Astronomy. But, if you where plannin...
I took a picture of Mercury with my Telescope
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Back at it again with my Celestorn Nexstar 6se & ZWI ASI 120MC. Mercury is a tough cookie, but I've finally finished out the Planets. We've got some Spectroscopy and maybe some Solar in the future. Some non-Astronomy short videos as well? Equipment List: Telescope - Celestron Nexstar 6se Camera - ZWO ASI 120MC Lenses - Two 2x Barlow Lenses (1 Celestron, 1 Astromania) Filters - 1 UV/IR Cut filte...
Capturing the Rotation of Mars with a Telescope (Celestron CPC925)
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Back at it again with the Martian Surface, but now with the CPC 925! Really happy to get a telescope time-lapse too this time! Tried to go a little more cinematic this time, but hopefully it flows well. Equipment List: Telescope - Celestron CPC 925 Camera - ZWO ASI 120MC Lenses - Two 2x Barlow Lenses (2 Celestron) Filters - 1 UV/IR Cut filter Software: SharpCap, AutoStakkert, Registax, RawThera...
Imaging the International Space Station without a Mount?
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So continues my crusade to conquer the solar system with my Nexstar 6SE! I'm always up for a good challenge! Glad this didn't end catastrophically lol. On that note, PLEASE be careful with your scopes. This is a pretty risky thing to do so don't just do something like this flippantly. I've seen far too many forum comments about broken corrector plates (which can't realistically be replaced). Fu...
Limit Testing a Nexstar 6se with Jupiter and its Moons
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Hey guys! Its been an amazing Opposition and we really got some amazing stuff. Still need to figure a few things out, but we're well on our way! And stay tuned because ISS stuff is going to be wild. Full Process Video: ua-cam.com/video/TbRpI5Y1jPA/v-deo.html Equipment List: Telescope - Celestron Nexstar 6se Camera - ZWO ASI 120MC Lenses - Two 2x Barlow Lenses (1 Celestron, 1 Astromania) Filters...
My Full Planetary Process - Chasing Jupiter's Shadow
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After the great reception of the last jupiter video, I figured I should make a full process video to share how I achieved the final results! A list of all of the (Free!!!) Software below! And as always, if you have any questions or anything that I can clear up, leave a comment below or contact me via Instagram or Email! Equipment: Telescope - Celestron Nexstar 6se Camera - ZWO ASI 120mc (USB 2....
Climbing Mt Rainier - The Disappointment Cleaver
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Hey everybody! Took a short break from astrophotography to go climb a mountain! We actually had a time slot reserved in 2021, but had it cancelled and pushed to 2022 due to dangerous conditions. Our climb up the DC route (7/16/22 - 7/18/22) had spectacular conditions (minus the wind) this time around! The mountain is actually quite dynamic though and the crevasses along the route have changed d...
JUPITER and SATURN with my Celestron 6se
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JUPITER and SATURN with my Celestron 6se
What's Possible with a modded Celestron 130slt
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What's Possible with a modded Celestron 130slt
Oppositions and when to Image the Planets
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Oppositions and when to Image the Planets
Galaxy Hunting with my Celestron 130slt
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Galaxy Hunting with my Celestron 130slt
What goes into a Good Planetary Image?
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What goes into a Good Planetary Image?
Imaging the International Space Station
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Imaging the International Space Station
The Great Conjunction, the Surface of Mars, and the ISS
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The Great Conjunction, the Surface of Mars, and the ISS
Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and definitely not the ISS with my 130slt
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Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and definitely not the ISS with my 130slt
Que ocular usaste?
Quick.... Call Will Smith
You have telescope wobble, perhaps from wind blowing on the scope. This object is not wobbling The transit of Venus by NASA shows a nice dark circle with no wobble. Your object also shows a nice dark circle. Unless you triangulate them or use radar, you cannot tell the height of any object or cloud. Any people stating otherwise are only guessing unless the object passes in front of a distant building or tree. You have a nice transit of a balloon across the sun, taken with your wobbly telescope. Good work and nice presentation
🔭 Very Well Done Kyle! 🔭
In 2021 they found a 1 km object orbiting the sun *within* the orbit of mercury at it's closest, and outside Venus at the furthest: 2021 PH27
It was probably mercury
bra that's Mercury
Could you maybe take pictures of more distant galaxies? Or is it at least possible. Im thinking about getting this telescope and a dslr to do some decent DSO galaxy astrophotography.. this is a great video, i was so happy to watch it. Thanks
You can, but smaller/more distant is harder. Realistically, you'd probably want an Equatorial mount if you are going deeper. Typically the more magnification your using in DSO Imaging, the more expensive things tend to be. If your interested in automated telescopes, the seestar seems able to get similar results with way less effort
Would you reconsider planet. Would you agree everything that exists in wavelength.... Would you consider there are frequencies we cannot perceive such as octaves we cannot hear and light waves we cannot see. If all matter exist in frequency then it is more likely than not there is an innermost planetoid that with the additional mass of the most recent plasma ejections from the sun this innermost planetoid is gaining enough energy to begin phasing into the sphere of visible and audible frequencies that we can perceive. The evidence for it exist right in your explanation of why it cannot. It is accounted for mathematically, it obeys conservation of energy, it expresses electrical attraction and accounts for mass and gravity. It also fits with expansion theory. I'm also a stone mason so if my philosophical physics are wrong or I am mistaken on names or principals then please don't be relentless in criticism. It's just a thought experiment to consider. I'm not saying I'm correct.
I think we fundamentally disagree on a few things which is leading to the different analysis. I do not agree that everything exists in wavelength. All Radiation does, but not matter (unless your referring to the Wavefunction, but that's different from wavelength). There is certainly radiation that our eyes can not see, but we have sensors that can work WAY further into the IR and UV parts of the spectrum. There would technically be parts that even our equipment can not measure, like a radio signal with a wavelength of billions of miles, but our equipment is damn good. And even so, objects tend to emit broad signals and evidence in multiple ways. On the subject of an inner planet, it would have to be HUGE to correspond to my observation. And a huge planet would have gravitational impacts on Mercury which we do not see. The position of Mercury matches predictions made by Einstein's theory of relativity. That matching was actually one of the experiments that played a huge role in validating the relativity model. So it doesn't align mathematically with the observation. (Unless it has only JUST RECENTLY happened, in which case we will see Mercury acting strange in the near future). But I think it's a much more reasonable explanation to think that my observation is not special, especially since there were probably others filming at the same time who would've also seen it if it was not a local object (i.e. Balloon or Satellite to a lesser degree.) It sounds like you have have bought into the electrical universe theory, which I don't find very credible. There are better people to explain why the model fails in certain areas. I would encourage you to dig into some of the holes in the electrical model. So we disagree, but all and all I wish you the best.
@@kylemccaslin thank you for being educated, informative, and beyond both.... Mature.
I think it's Mercury
have you watched smarter ever days video ?
Yes! I saw it and immediately went back to check my footage for something similar lol. Couldn't find anything obvious though. His film camera multi-exposure was awesome!!!
@@kylemccaslin i come back after his and watched yours a second time lol
A balloon....don't think so
ITS PROB SPUTNICK GUYS
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Thanks Kyle! I've done a few planetary animations and I literally have you up on one half of the screen throughout the whole process. Pause, play, pause, play as you guide me through it. This video is sooooo helpful!
Oh tiny world! I was actually just watching your ISS video the other day. Keep it up! And thank you very much for the super and glad your finding the video helpful!
A normal object just slightly more close than usual to the sun
Mercury
It's a tesla cabriolet
💀
Not if the media is told not to tell us so we dont panic knowing certain annihilation is hurtling toward us. Nowadays with internet itd be much more difficult to hide from us
The scary, uneasy feeling you mentioned about totality is real. I remember the uneasy feeling in my stomach in totality in 2017 and hoping the sun would return. Even this April 2024 eclipse I felt similar overwhelming emotions of excitement, awe, and a little bit of anxiousness. The darkness fell much faster this time compared to 2017 probably because I was further from longest duration in Vermont (vs Texas where I was originally going to be) where the shadow was moving 2 times faster. AMAZING EXPERIENCE! And I'm thankful for people like you that photograph the eclipse so I am free to live in the moment.
It’s Mercury
Sound like veritasium
1. when u record it? 2. how many times this occurs? 3. does it has same path and time of transition w.r.t. sun?
Before doing bs conclusion please do the observation correctly to not to have birds, planes, satellites in your objective.
its cupid a i dot now
hypothese 1, bird… I really doubt a bird would transit around the sun
That dot might be mercury
could it be a micro black hole orbiting the sun😧
That’s me in 1billon years an eclipse
mercuryan obviously.. 🤦♂️
It’s a satellite
Sorry was landing on the sun in the night
Probably just a bug close to the camera
perhaps the flat earths were the flat discs we made along the way
It's anucleotide implant it mimics slugs on land and a twilight zone UAP node
39 years ago me and 5 friends pooped in a bunch of condoms then sent them into space with my stepdads model rockets.
Bro they they threw me into space AND IM STILL FLOATING AROUND THEY WONT LET ME STOP!1!!!1!1
It's Rick heading to blips and chitz
If space is so big why doesn’t it fight me
That is almost certainly a balloon! It very closely matches the approximate wind speed and direction at that altitude, and it's almost exactly the right size and shape. I think you caught yourself a Weather Balloon.
I solve it. Bro its high flying pigeon
Its a comet-
that is not accross the surface it's clearly an asteroid moving and passing through as you are observing it's far from the sun, simple..
Oops that was my balloon my bad
Lunar orbiters go round and round.
Oh I thought it was mercury
that was team rocket blasting off again
I bet it was mercury
All i can explain is....... That was a mercury
Just passing by..