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Gary Zapotoczny
United States
Приєднався 19 лип 2009
Hey there folks, well between the heat, work, and weather, etc, I have not had much time setting up my gear. I'm hoping to do some astrophotography of some sort during the 4th of July weekend. I also plan on creating a video on the wonderful planetarium software called Stellarium. But if you also have any ideas for astronomy/astrophotography-related content, feel free to leave a comment or email me at gwzapo@gmail.com
PI process for Seestar Imaging
I'm making this primarily for a friend interested in the Seestar and wanted to give him an idea of how I process the Seestar Images using Pixinsight. NOTE: I do not claim to be an expert on Pixinsight. I'm still learning and I welcome any constructive criticism on what I have presented here. There are lots of other worthwhile videos on Pixinsight.
Rather than create additional videos on Pixinsight for Seestar Imaging, I will just replace this one. I would do this if I find another process that works better than what this one shows.
Rather than create additional videos on Pixinsight for Seestar Imaging, I will just replace this one. I would do this if I find another process that works better than what this one shows.
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June 2 2024 Sunspot activity
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Short video of sunspot capture using the ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope This was also part of a test of my new PC built to handle video processing, image processing, and video creation, and the new build performed quite nicely. Note - No music was made with this video.
May 2024 Lunar Imaging Using the ZWO Seestar S50
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Very short video on the Lunar imaging done in May 2024 using the ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope. Shows Waxing Crescent , Waxing Gibbous, and Full Moon. Music: "Veracruz" by Quincas Moreira A UA-cam Audio File Selection
ZWO Seestar S50 18 May 2024 The Moon and M51
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My first attempt at a UA-cam Short. We'll see if it works as a short. This video is less than 1 minute and shows my image of the Moon and M51 imaging using the ZWO Seestar 50 Smart Telescope. Music: "Skywatcher" A Music Selection from Movavi Video Editor.
Sunspot Observations 5-9- 2024
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So this is the same sunspot video I recorded on the 9th, but I realized that I labeled the video April 9th.....And, I changed the music just to be a little different. This video shows the large Sunspot merging of AR 3664 and AR3668 which are responsible for the 6 CMEs that hit Earth on the 10th and 11th of May.
May 10 Northern Lights Clovis, NM
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2 minute video explaining the cause of the Northern Lights that were observed all over the US as well as around the world on My 10th and 11th. All images of the sun including sunspots were taken using the ZWO Seestar S50. All Aurora images were taken using the Samsung S22 Ultra. No processing of the Aurora images were done. All information on the CMEs can be referenced using "Spaceweather.com" ...
Apr 27 Seestar S50 Globular Clusters
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Very short video of the ZWO Seestar S50 going hunting on some of the best globular Clusters, including the spectacular Omega Centauri Globular Cluster. No images were edited past saving the final frame in the Seestar S50 App. No image editing was done in the making of this video. Many thanks to my friend Steve, who met with me at the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge Picnic area. This was critical in ge...
Apr 26 FB Live Imaging
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A Short video (Less than 1) Min of images captured using the ZWO Seestar S50 during a FB Live Broadcast on Apr 26, 2024. Music: "New Day" by JHS Pedals, a UA-cam Audio Library File
2024 Solar Eclipse to Totality
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Short video from the start of the eclipse to totality. There were two layers of clouds in Woodway, Tx on the day of the eclipse. This posed considerable challenges with regards to exposure settings constantly changing. Equipment Used: Stellarvue Access 80mm Doublet Refractor Player One M-Max Solar Camera ZWO AM5 Mount. Capture Software: Sharpcap Pro Music: "Walking in the Sky" by Nico Staf. Thi...
Messier Marathon "Sort of" using ZWO Seestar S50 - 3-29/30 2024
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How about 66 targets shot in one night from my backyard. This isn't imaging, just enough data collected to identify the targets. Most of the 66 are clearly identified or has the "Mark" Feature enabled to make it easier. As I didn't stay up all night, I was very tired. But the Seestar handled itself very well. Batty life goes much quicker when slewing to so many targets, but you can charge durin...
11 Objects Imaged in one night using ZWO Seestar S50
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Hello my Astro Friends and Family!!! I am very pleased to present to you my latest video of imaging 11 targets on the night of March 9th into the 10th. While I stayed up all thru the night to image these, each and every one was pure fun. I present to you Thor's Helmet Nebula, Markarian's Chain, M106, M64, Globular Clusters: M3, M5, M13, & M92, NGC 4490 …Cocoon Galaxy, and M101, Pinwheel Galaxy....
ZWO Seestar S50 Jan1 Mar 1, 2024 Imaging
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Short video showing the 12 objects imaged from Jan 1-Mar 1, 2024 using the ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope. I'm totally blown away with what this scope can easily accomplsih and do so consistantly. Note: I do not collect any payment or work for ZWO. I simply love sharing information on what works well in Astronomy and Astrophotography. Music: "Doorway", by Slenderbeats. A UA-cam Royalty Free Au...
ZWO Seestar S50 Imaging Nov 15 Dec 29th, 2023
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ZWO Seestar S50 Imaging Nov 15 Dec 29th, 2023
Visual observations using ZWO AM5 in Alt Az Mode Nov 3, 2023
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Visual observations using ZWO AM5 in Alt Az Mode Nov 3, 2023
2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Videos of Movement during Eclipse
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2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Videos of Movement during Eclipse
Aug Oct 2023 Clovis, NM Astronomy Club Observing Events
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Aug Oct 2023 Clovis, NM Astronomy Club Observing Events
Short Version: May July 2023 Solar & Lunar Imaging
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Short Version: May July 2023 Solar & Lunar Imaging
NON-Geek Version of my April 2023 Astro Imaging video. Much Shorter and no narration.
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NON-Geek Version of my April 2023 Astro Imaging video. Much Shorter and no narration.
10 12 13 Saturn Jupiter and lunar imaging
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10 12 13 Saturn Jupiter and lunar imaging
Aug13 14 Lunar, Saturn and Jupiter Imaging
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Aug13 14 Lunar, Saturn and Jupiter Imaging
April 30 2022 Solar Observations Sunspots Around the Sun
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April 30 2022 Solar Observations Sunspots Around the Sun
Hey bro would you recommend that seestar s50 because I'm gonna buy it for sure and watched a lot of videos about it, we'll i want to ask you if I'm gonna have fun with that telescope for a long time ?
I've had it this Seestar since mid Nov. I'd say it's been a great instrument for the money. The biggest issue I've ran into is the updates to it changing some features that were great the way they were. I've imaged between 30 and 40 objects. As with any telescope imaging rig, the darkerbthe skies the better the outcome. So yes you will find the Seestar enjoyable.
@@gwzapo so i can capture hundreds of objects with the SeeStar s50? We're you able to capture some comets?
@@gigamemes2435 I have not bothered with comets but know folks that have.
@@gwzapo and what about deep sky objects, i can capture hundreds of them and enjoy the moment capturing objects?
@@gigamemes2435 Oh yes!!! But what do you mean, enjoy the moment exactly? I can either be with the Seestar outside in my back yard or at a dark site inside my car and and watch the phone. I also listen to music via Pandora so I listen to my favorite music. Also, using your phone video capture, you can capture both the imaging with the music as well.
I am impressed by the innumerable amount of functions this software has, I thank you so much for this video!!!!!!, moreover it will certainly be my guide for this difficult but wonderful software; but most of all thank you for showing how to use it; it is one of the very few online guides that show processing from start to finish, thank you!!!
Thank you so much Fabriol!!! There is so much that Pixinsight can do and and other folks do have vids on this topic. This was my first really in depth video and its a lot of work. So if I find a better process than what I show here, I"ll be sure to let you know. Thanks for responding. This vid was primarily for you.
Nicely presented. I bought a Seestar and brought a curse of cloudy skies over my town ever since. Well, not every night. I have been able to capture some of the deep space objects that you show here.
Wonderful!!! During this past long weekend. We had clear skies, but spent my time with a new pc build. I love this Seestar. I'm amazed at what can be accomplished.
Nice photos!
Thank you, my friend! While I decided to not only take advantage of the moon as it really wipes out any other target, I also wanted to show my granddaughter more images of the moon. She is just two years old, and so happy when she sees the moon. So what's a grand Dad to do?
@@gwzapo Love that! Everything is so wondrous to kids!
amazing!!!!!
Thank you, Fabio!!!
Yes to all the above. Used AS to stack, IMPPG to bring out more detail, then used PS to add the color and detail.
For the processed image, did you just color adjust and rotate, or did you also stack it?
Nice! Unfortunately it was cloudy and raining here. 😕
We had just some clouds Friday night, all clouds last night. Well see what we get tonight.
Well done Gary!!! Very cool.
Thank you!!!
Promo SM 😎
Yeah, globular star clusters are great targets for the Seestar. They are usually bright and the Seestar can easily find them.
Actually I've not had any issue with the Seestar not fing a deep space target.
My favorite is Omega Centuri. Looking at it with a visual scope is just breathtaking. Nice pics.
It's my favorite now. It's a great target.
The photo:plane eclipse
And caught in the very first frame too
@@gwzapothe heart is here?
Nice shots Gsry.
Hey there, Baz!!! Thank you!!!
Muleshoe... nice! I need to get out of the city. I have too many obstructions to be able to see Omega Centauri unfortunately...
The picnic area now is better than the refuge. The refuge has rows of wind turbin light to deal with. At least it's not far.
@@gwzapo That's too bad with the lights. But yeah at least it's not far. I have to drive probably 60 miles just to get to a Bortle 5 / 6 area. 😛
Was that your first FB Live Broadcast? Or have you done others?
No I've done a few others. The images shown here were what is shown in the live broadcast video.
@@gwzapo Nice!
Hey Thank you!!!
Луна существует синий💙😊
Nice, where did you go to view it?
Iwent to Woodway, Tx, just outside of Waco to visit my cousins. They invited me to come out for the eclipse. It was a wonderful visit and the eclipse was a sort of icing on the cake.
Good job Gary. The clouds add character 🙂
Thank you, Joe!!!
absolutely awesome!!!
Thank you, Fabio!!!
Fabulous ❤
Thank you!!!
Nice compilation Gary! Impressive to see whats possible with Seestar! Many clear skies!
Thank you so much!!! It is a lot of fun to use.
Great images Gary - Looking forward to seeing you on NSN with the Seestar.
Hey there Don!!! Yes, I need to get on NSN!!!
Hey Gary- Great use of the Seestar. Hope to see you on NSN b'casting with the Seestar.
Hey Don. After the eclipse, I'll have to do just that Don. Thank you!!!
Bocsánat a kérdésért. Miért van néhány képen diffrakciós kereszt. Az kép nem a seestarral lett készítve!
The star spikes were a touch in my post processing. There are taken using the Seestar as I stated. There is a plugin I use in Photoshop to create the star spikes affect. This is done after I process using Pixinsight. As I live in Eastern NM, you are welcome to come here and I can show you exactly how I do it.
Nice! Still lots of clouds here, unfortunately. In a few days it'll clear up. I hope to be able to capture some Messier targets. It will have to be a mini marathon, though. :)
We've had clouds all day today. Hopefully we can image the eclipse on the 8th, but I know we'll have weather that day.
@@gwzapo It's still a few days out. Hopefully it will clear up for you for the 8th!
absolutely beautiful. I would love to see you image rigel or betelguese!
Thank you very much! If you locate my face book page (use the same name) and via messenger, message me, I'll send you Betelguese and Sirius. ,,,, I did a single exposure on each of these, so they are not great. I had considerable flaring. I don't know when I'll be able to capture these stars again as currently when it is dark, M42 is behich a huge tree in a neighbors yard.
@@gwzapo For sure man! subbed on here love the content too I had no idea the seestar existed until yesterday! I've really wanted to delve into astronomy for years and the seestar looks phenomenal for the price. Definitely a future purchase
@@loowisk1113 , for the price point, it is a phenominal instrument.
Lots of good targets! I might actually have some clear skies here finally. I think I've only had one or two evening sessions over the past few weeks.
Yeah hopefully you can get some time in. Have you experienced issues with this week's Seestar updates?
@@gwzapo No, I haven't. Have you?
@@gwzapo And for what it's worth, I'm running iOS.
@erewhon42 I tried yesterday (android) and got repeated issues to install firmware update even though I had done so...or so I thought. I finally uninstalled the updated app and reverted back to prev. Version on Google Play. I installed the updated app from ZWO. I'll wait before I mess with it again. I'm confident ZWzo will sort this out.
@@gwzapoOh wow that's interesting. Yeah I'm sure they'll sort it out quickly.
Nice photos! I really like those sun images, but those galaxy images are great! I really hope I have some clear skies here.
Thank you!!!! Hope you get clear skies soon. I imaged 12 objects last night. It was a fun night...just gotta process all of it.
@@gwzapo Nice!
Sorry about the music, but you have a music preference or just not prefer to have any music?
Thanks. I don’t think the music helps though.
Very interesting - I’m trying to do visual through an EQ-6 on my C9.25. I also have the C9.25 Evo Alt/Az mount - might try that
The Evo mount should allow visual nicely. Eq mounts can place the eyepiece in weird orientation.
Awesome!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you!!!
Thanks for pointing me to this from FB. Very impressive and inspiring!
You're very welcome. We're all in this hobby together.
Awesome! I've been seeing good images from the seestar.
Thank you. John!!! For the money, the Seestar is an exceptional value.
Wow seriously spectacular shots. What software are you using for post processing? Thanks
Thank you. I'm learning/using Pixinsight. The Seestar, when weather permits on a busy workweek, to get practice using Pixinsight.
so don’t use their tripod?
Only if you want to. I'm 62, and rather than bend down to the ground, I bought a 3pod tripod from adorama. Plus I saw a tripod leveler, someone installed for the seestar, and it works amazingly!!! So now, the seestar is higher and easier to level.
Here's a link to a used tripod: www.adorama.com/us1761144.html
Can you tell me why I am getting stacking errors while imagining dso
Try getting your tripod leveled as possible. I purchased a 3pod tripodcand a leveler wthatallows more precise leveling. Also, I don't mess with the exposure settings in spite of the recent updates.
How often are you getting these errors. I usually get errors say one out of 10 frames or more. It isn't a huge problem. It is common on any rig to have frames rejected.
Excellent images, taken in which region? I use mine in Montreal. For now I have city lights and too much cloudy nights. This summer, I'm going to take it where the sky is darker.
In Eastern New Mexico.
This is a really informative video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!!!
Hey folks, please check out Mark Brooks video of the event at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: ua-cam.com/video/bMUe5L0i0F8/v-deo.html
Is this the f4-5.6 lens, or only f4? I knoe this video was 8yrs ago but one of the few that show this lens.
F4-5.6 lens. Thank you for watching and your question.
Nice!
Thank you, John!!!
Thank you John!!!!
Thanks you for the lesson Gary, I'm going to need it to answer questions while manning my sun funnel during the eclipse 🙂 Great vid and thanks again.
Well, Thank you Joe!!!
Well put together Gary, Thanks. . . . Joe
Thank you Joe. I'm really struggling learning about processing deep sky objects. Solar system imaging is so much easier. LOL.
awesome vid,,,, thanks for sharing !!! great work
Thank you very much! I'm very happy you enjoyed it.
Great work, as always!
Thank you John.
Awesome pictures, Gary. Hi Petie. Stweety squawked back. Miss y'all. I need to come for a visit.
Thank you Lynn. Hope you are happy being back home. Miss you too!!!
Nice work Gary!!!! Solar filter is on my list to purchase. Our star is quite fascinating isn’t it??
Sure is!!! I highly recommend rhe chromosphere version vs the prominence version that I got.