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Capturing Orion in HaRGB: A Landscape Astrophotography Adventure
Winter is around the corner. This is an exciting time for a landscape astrophotographer! The most beautiful star constellations like Orion and the entire winter circle of brilliant stars return to our night skies. If you have an astro modified camera, things get even better! There are lots of nightscape opportunities including bright hydrogen alpha (h-alpha) regions. Tonight I am trying to capture an HaRGB image of Orion at a typical historical Dutch windmill. I also try to include a layer shot with a diffusion filter to make the constellations stand out better in the final result.
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Photographing Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan Atlas
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There is a new comet in the skies! Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan Atlas is now visible looking into the West, just after sunset. In this nightscape photography adventure I head out to capture it for the first time in The Netherlands with my 50mm lens. Exciting times for Astrophotography! GET 5% DISCOUNT ON THE MOVE SHOOT MOVE NOMAD! If you are interested in buying the Nomad, please consider suppor...
Capturing the Spectacular Aurora Borealis Display | October 10-11 2024 Northern Lights Adventure
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In the Night of October 10 to 11 in 2024 we witnessed a huge Solar Storm hitting Earth. Although the Netherlands was forecasted to be cloudy all night, we took our chances to photograph this historical Aurora Borealis display. This is our Astrophotography story, hunting the Northern Lights. GET 5% DISCOUNT ON THE MOVE SHOOT MOVE NOMAD! If you are interested in buying the Nomad, please consider ...
Photographing the Milky Way's Great Rift with my New 50mm Lens
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Milky Way core season is over, but there is so much more our own galaxy! In this new landscape astrophotography adventure I go out to shoot the great rift region of the milky way with my new Nikon Nikkon 50mm f/1.8 S lens. Our night was cut drastically short though. Will we still manage to create a good photo? #LandscapeAstrophotography #Milkyway #MilkyWayPhotography #Nightscapephotography #Ast...
Is Astrophotography Even About Photography?
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Lately I have not always been happy with my Nightscape Images. But are the photos really that important? Join me on two nights under the stars and the blooming purple heather fields to experience what this hobby might be all about. And yes, we might even snap a photo or 2 of the Milky Way while we are at it. #LandscapeAstrophotography #Milkyway #MilkyWayPhotography #Nightscapephotography #Astro...
Unexpected Aurora and SAR Arc Light Up Our Dark Sky Astrophotography Adventure
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On the expected peak night of the Perseid meteor shower, we decide to go to a dark sky location in Germany to capture the event on camera. I look forward to a quiet and relaxed night of astrophotography. The universe had other plans... #LandscapeAstrophotography #Meteorshower #Meteorshowers #MilkyWayPhotography #AstroPhotographyTips #Nightscapephotography #Astrophotography #Aurora #auroraboreal...
Photographing the Perseid Meteor Shower with an Aurora Surprise!
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Together with friends I head out under the stars in my home country The Netherlands to capture the Perseid meteor shower of 2024. I also plan on filming as many shooting stars live on video as possible. How many will we catch? There are also chances of Aurora Borealis during our astrophotography trip. Will the Northern Lights show themselves? Find out in part 1 of this nightscape photography ad...
How Dark Are Your Skies, Really? An Astrophotographer’s Perspective.
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As an astrophotographer you want to capture the stars under as dark a sky as possible. We use tools like light pollution maps to estimate how dark a location will be. But how dark is your sky, really? In this video I am surprised to learn that I have totally misunderstood the bortle scale for years! I also go out to measure the darkness of the sky with a Sky Quality Meter. #Astrophotography #Ni...
Mastering Landscape Astrophotography - A Guide to Capturing the Milky Way!
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Learn the basics of Nightscape Photography and master the art of capturing the Milky Way in this beginners guide. Discover essential tips and techniques to enhance your Night Sky photography skills. From selecting the right equipment to finding the perfect location, this tutorial will help you create stunning Night Sky images for your portfolio. Join me on this adventure under the night sky to ...
Move Shoot Move Nomad Star Tracker Review
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On my Nightscape Landscape Astrophotography adventure to La Palma I got to put the Move Shoot Move (MSM) Nomad Star Tracker to the test. How accurately does this small, lightweight and compact device track the stars? What is great about it and what could be improved? Is it for you? Find out now! GET 5% DISCOUNT ON THE MOVE SHOOT MOVE NOMAD! If you are interested in buying the Nomad, please cons...
Deepscape Astrophotography in the Darkest Skies of Europe
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I set out under the dark bortle 2 skies of La Palma to create some deepscape images of Rho Ophiuchi and the Milky Way above various telescopes. In this nightscape astrophotography adventure we also capture some wide angle opportunities and do a panorama. The evening ended not as I expected... I use my astromodified Canon 6D and Nikon Z6 with 20mm, 50mm and 135mm lenses, riding on the SkyWatcher...
Photographing the Milky Way in La Palma: Europe's Ultimate Nightscape Location
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I embark on the ultimate nightscape photography adventure I could ever imagine. Together with Martijn Jacobs I set out to photograph the night sky and specifically the milky way on the Spanish island of La Palma. It's isolation in the sea ensures dark bortle 2 skies around, whereas the height of the volcanic ridgeline (Roque de los Muchachos area) at 2400 meters height increases the chances of ...
Photographing the Milky Way Core from a Dark Sky Hotel
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In this nightscape astrophotography adventure we set out to capture the rising milky way galactic core. We stay at the best place imaginable: a lone hotel on a mountain top under dark bortle 3 skies. This might be one of the most relaxing astrophotography sessions I have ever had. And still, there is never enough time... I shoot with my Nikon Z6 which has now been successfully astro modified by...
High-Detail Milky Way Photography: Capturing a 50mm Mosaic of the Cygnus Region
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In this Nightscape Astrophotography Adventure I capture my most detailed picture of the Milky Way yet. With a 50mm lens I make 46 shots of the Cygnus Region which are then combined in a Mosaic / Multi-Row Panorama of almost 100 Megapixel!
Biggest Aurora Show in 21 Years! Capturing the G5 Geomagnetic Storm from Holland (May 10th, 2024)
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On May 10th 2024 the largest geomagnetic storm in 21 years took place. It caused huge Northern Light displays over a good part of the Earth. The Aurora was even visible at places like Spain and Africa. Unheard of! I witnessed this history in the making moment in my home country The Netherlands at 52 degrees North. Join me as I try to photograph and vlog this once in a lifetime astronomical event.
Cloudy Nights, Stellar Sights: Photographing the Milky Way Core
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Cloudy Nights, Stellar Sights: Photographing the Milky Way Core
Capturing Interplanetary Dust: Zodiacal Light Astrophotography at the Coast
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Capturing Interplanetary Dust: Zodiacal Light Astrophotography at the Coast
The 7 Most Frustrating Challenges in Astrophotography
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The 7 Most Frustrating Challenges in Astrophotography
Orion's Farewell: Nightscape Photography Adventure in the Mountains
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Orion's Farewell: Nightscape Photography Adventure in the Mountains
Astrophotography Adventure: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, Zodiacal Light, Milky Way Panorama & More
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Astrophotography Adventure: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, Zodiacal Light, Milky Way Panorama & More
Chasing Northern Lights: An Arctic Astrophotography Adventure of a Lifetime
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Chasing Northern Lights: An Arctic Astrophotography Adventure of a Lifetime
Chasing Orion: Astrophotography Adventure at the Lighthouse in Challenging Conditions
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Chasing Orion: Astrophotography Adventure at the Lighthouse in Challenging Conditions
Landscape Astrophotography: Orion in HaRGB and the Cygnus Region of the Milky Way
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Landscape Astrophotography: Orion in HaRGB and the Cygnus Region of the Milky Way
We Found the Ultimate Cygnus Composition (Almost Perfect!)
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We Found the Ultimate Cygnus Composition (Almost Perfect!)
Photographing the Cygnus region of the Milky Way, Orion and Clouds
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Photographing the Cygnus region of the Milky Way, Orion and Clouds
From Dream to Disaster: My Unforgettable Astrophotography Failure (Geminid Meteor Shower 2023)
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From Dream to Disaster: My Unforgettable Astrophotography Failure (Geminid Meteor Shower 2023)
Photographing Orion in HaRGB at a Remote Radio Transmitter
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Photographing Orion in HaRGB at a Remote Radio Transmitter
How to Forecast the Aurora: Never miss a Northern Lights show again!
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How to Forecast the Aurora: Never miss a Northern Lights show again!
Milky Way Storm Challenge: Accepted!
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Milky Way Storm Challenge: Accepted!
Photographing the Great Rift region of the Milky Way
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Photographing the Great Rift region of the Milky Way

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  • @zzspicezz5501
    @zzspicezz5501 3 години тому

    Amazing! Fantastic to share your enthusiasm & pure joy of that first shoot. 😊

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 3 години тому

      Thank you! This still counts as one of my most amazing astro adventures! 😀👌

  • @AshinaGlory
    @AshinaGlory 20 годин тому

    Just found your channel, I have made your lighthouse picture my wallpaper, and would love to create a similar picture, do you remember what gear was used to capture that picture ? Thank you 🙏

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 2 години тому

      Thanks and welcome! It was done with an astro modified 6D, h-alpha filter and 50mm lens. You can see the full adventure in this video (in the one after I show the editing process) ua-cam.com/video/WIdGiS5n_X0/v-deo.htmlsi=mRlvU-celWLmywmE

    • @AshinaGlory
      @AshinaGlory 2 години тому

      @ thanks a lot, I actually found it yesterday when I watched a lot of your videos, I really like your channel, you earned a subscriber 🫡✨

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 2 години тому

      @AshinaGlory thanks man! That's awesome to hear! 😀

  • @MartinFransson
    @MartinFransson 5 днів тому

    Ooh, that´s one of my bucket list thing... to be able to shoot Rho Opiuchi. I am too far north to do it here so I really want to go somewhere to do that... Your photos turned out great!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 5 днів тому

      Thanks Martin! This was one of the most relaxt shoots ever!

  • @Hannemanneke
    @Hannemanneke 7 днів тому

    Bedankt Jeroen, gaaf dit!! Kan niet wachten tot we wat heldere avonden hebben. Hopelijk niet te koud! Ik dacht dat de Melkweg alleen van maart tot oktober zichtbaar was maar begreep vandaag pas na het horen van een podcast van Tom Vogels en jou dat alleen de kern zichtbaar is in die periode. Dus als ik het goed begrijp is eigenlijk het hele jaar door de Melkweg te fotograferen… 😀

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 7 днів тому

      Dankjewel! Een oudje deze video zeg! 😄. Bedenk je wel: vaak is het hoe kouder hoe helderder!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 7 днів тому

      @@Hannemanneke ik zie nu pas je 2e alinea haha. Maar klopt! Hoewel de kern wel het meest felle deel is, zijn er het hele jaar door andere interessante delen van de melkweg te fotograferen.

    • @Hannemanneke
      @Hannemanneke 6 днів тому

      @@StarScaperPhoto bedankt! Ja oude video maar daarom niet minder interessant 😀👍

  • @andreacurzi6557
    @andreacurzi6557 11 днів тому

    Hi guys, I saw your video and wanted to tell you something about your friend's problem with the blue spot on the photo. I have had similar problems with blue/purple spots on an astromodified Canon 6D in the past. The problem is not from the viewfinder but is caused by shooting with live view active. With live view active, there is an infrared sensor inside the sensor that will then appear in the photo. If you shoot with live view off, this problem will not occur. This happens in reflex cameras and not in mirrorless cameras. I hope I was helpful.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 10 днів тому

      @@andreacurzi6557 hi Andrea. Thanks for mentioning this! I remember now that I also faced this issue sometimes when using the 6D. I'll pass it on to Corné!

    • @corne102
      @corne102 10 днів тому

      Thanks a lot! I'll keep an eye out for that in the next nights!

    • @andreacurzi6557
      @andreacurzi6557 10 днів тому

      @@StarScaperPhoto I have thrown away several shooting sessions (including one at 150mm in Rho while I was in Tenerife) because of this problem, the solution was given to me by the lab that modified the camera. Sometimes I forget to remove the live view and the round spot in the middle of the photo always comes back

    • @andreacurzi6557
      @andreacurzi6557 10 днів тому

      @@corne102 You are welcome Corne, let me know if you solve it!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 10 днів тому

      @andreacurzi6557 ahh, that sucks. I remember myself having a lot of trouble in the edit, trying to remove it from a lot of my shots from Croatia also.

  • @MartinFransson
    @MartinFransson 11 днів тому

    Watching some of your older stuff :) What type of clip in filter do you have för the 6D?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 11 днів тому

      Oldies goldies! :P. Still love those adventures though. I also used the 12nm astronomik clip in filter for the 6D.

  • @cherylwilcox9648
    @cherylwilcox9648 12 днів тому

    Thanks for a nice tutorial!

  • @cherylwilcox9648
    @cherylwilcox9648 14 днів тому

    Fantastic tutorial. I learned a lot and it will help me take my nightscape photography to another level. I'm off to watch the Milky Way processing tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with this!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 14 днів тому

      I'm glad to hear it helped you! Thanks for letting me know!

  • @alexandrorodrigez
    @alexandrorodrigez 16 днів тому

    it is possible to edit #HaRGB photoshots with #Darktable?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 16 днів тому

      @@alexandrorodrigez maybe somebody else can amswer this. I fo not know darktable. Most important feauture would be the ability to work with layers.

  • @michaelclem3339
    @michaelclem3339 19 днів тому

    Do you stack the unfiltered subs with the filtered subs, or stack separately and extract the H alpha?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 19 днів тому

      I stack separately and align afterwards. I made a full hargb tutorial on my workflow. You might want to check that out!

  • @johncarter591
    @johncarter591 19 днів тому

    I find standing next to my camera to close while using a dew warmer is enough to over power the dew warmer

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 19 днів тому

      Ha, sounds you have quite some body heat than? ;-).

  • @charlespacer7421
    @charlespacer7421 19 днів тому

    You mention an Ha filter. What specific filter is it? I have an astro modified Canon 6D MkII which will not take a clip in filter. Would this be acceptable? Kolari Vision UV/IR Cut H-Alpha Pass Pro Lens Filter (82mm)

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 19 днів тому

      I use the astronomik 12nm clip in filter. Using a screw on filter will also be fine. I get the impression though that the Kolari filter is not a filter which targets h-alpha bandwaves only specifically? Looks like it is a filter which only blocks UV and IR light and also passes all visible light + h-alpha. Mainly used for astro modded camera's which have had a full spectrum mod and where you don't want the UV and IR to pass. This will not isolate h-alpha light.

    • @amacmedia3221
      @amacmedia3221 11 днів тому

      @@StarScaperPhotowhere is your tutorial for the HaRGB edit as I would love to try this out

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 11 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/OL9qLfy2wgs/v-deo.htmlsi=3sSsVyofi2TDeOSX

    • @amacmedia3221
      @amacmedia3221 11 днів тому

      @ thank you, off to watch just now 😊

  • @jameshcox
    @jameshcox 20 днів тому

    9:04 - amazing - well done - thanks for sharing.

  • @Mark_Wierda
    @Mark_Wierda 23 дні тому

    Great video Jeroen. This video reminded me that I bought your old h-alpha filter which I still need to try out 😂

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 23 дні тому

      Hahaha. I actually also forgot about that Mark! 😅. High time you give the filter a try! It's such a good time now looking to what's available in the night sky!

  • @andywash
    @andywash 23 дні тому

    Great stuff as usual. I especially love how relaxed you guys are. So astrophotographers videos are so serious!! Did the Dew Heater fail because of the dangling power bank? Also, that new coat is a bit noisy against the mic isn't it?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 23 дні тому

      Thanks! We try to have fun! 😄. It failed because I had to put more power on it + the warmer fell a little back on the lens. Yeah, I noticed the coat sounds. Can't really help it I am afraid but I'll do my best to stand more still when talking 😅

  • @paulbolus9399
    @paulbolus9399 23 дні тому

    Can't you do that with Stellarium?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 23 дні тому

      As far as I know, stellarium doesn't have an AR option. Now that you mention it though, I remember that it at least does have a compass function indeed! I hated it though, because the compass in my phone went all weird. I might have to revisit that.

    • @paulbolus9399
      @paulbolus9399 23 дні тому

      @@StarScaperPhoto Yeah I get it, it's not my favorit either. Plus you have the polestar to at least find north ;)

    • @paulbolus9399
      @paulbolus9399 23 дні тому

      @@StarScaperPhoto What was the location?

  • @YummehPyroFlakes
    @YummehPyroFlakes 23 дні тому

    Great results! Really enjoyed the Video. Might have to give it a try myself.

  • @andysuzierawlins5462
    @andysuzierawlins5462 23 дні тому

    Great pics lads, did you use your nomad for that. I have had the problem of fogging even with a dew heater a few times lately., especially when trying to get the comet on my 70-300 @300mm, it fogged from the inside

  • @ViratShah
    @ViratShah 23 дні тому

    Great work and love the images.. I have sent in my camera for Astro Mod and cannot wait to learn and shoot some new objects...

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 23 дні тому

      Thanks Virat! Looking forward to yoi first results with the modded cam!

  • @pcsilveirasilveira4326
    @pcsilveirasilveira4326 23 дні тому

    I have a omegon minigraker quattro too, iIlove it. Nice photo!

  • @lore25376
    @lore25376 24 дні тому

    great video...thank you very much...

  • @timdeen2911
    @timdeen2911 24 дні тому

    Lovely pictures and very cool to see a bit of a proces of making the pictures. I think the diffused star effect adds alot to wintery pictures. What method would you have used if to diffuse the stars if you did it by post processing instead of using a diffusing filter? I've been trying to find some information on it but it's tough to find (or I am bad at searching).

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks Tim! I sometimes use software called star spikes pro. You can get a similar effect, although it is tricky to set some sliders for getting it just right.

  • @joshuamuller9705
    @joshuamuller9705 24 дні тому

    I`m using StarWalk 2 on Android. which has a augmented reality mode but it`s not ideal. There`s a free version with adverts, so you can try it :) It`s a bit annoying to use but better than nothing. BTW last week the fog finally cleared and I had a chance to shoot the comet. It was a success :D

  • @Kevin.kistermann
    @Kevin.kistermann 24 дні тому

    Great vlog again, for planning on android I use PlanItPro and Stellarium. I don't know why photopills only has the milkyway in it. What kind of diffusion filter do you use?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks Kevin! I also use Stellarium a lot and also have planitpro. If I recall correctly they both don't have an AR function though which I love about Photopills.

    • @flobeau2320
      @flobeau2320 19 днів тому

      ​@@StarScaperPhotohi! Great vid 👍 PlanIt Pro has a AR function with constellations. You just have to use it from a pinpoint location on the map (you can locate yourself first) and then use the AR viewfinder.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 19 днів тому

      @@flobeau2320 I already have planit pro but hardly use it. I'll take a deeper look into it. Sounds very workable! Thanks!

  • @MartinFransson
    @MartinFransson 24 дні тому

    Ooh, now you´ve done it! You made me want a Ha-filter again 😅 I had one for my old 550D but sold it due to not liking the results from the 550D for landscape astro. Very nice vlog and I´m really hoping to catch Orion myself soon. Your final image was beautiful!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks for watching Martin! You should give HaRGB a try again!

  • @GrowPhotography
    @GrowPhotography 24 дні тому

    Love your RGB Ha results 😍. Really looking forward to getting out to shoot the "summer" (😉) night sky now that I have a Ha filter. Will definitely be looking up your video for a processing refresher.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks again for watching Greg! I'm sure you will get even better results from down under. And yes... the summer night sky for you guys ofcourse 😉.

  • @stevenwilliams6258
    @stevenwilliams6258 24 дні тому

    Having never done astrophotography editing, your video was very interesting and informative.

  • @koenpijpersphotography
    @koenpijpersphotography 24 дні тому

    Seems like a lovely evening Jeroen, great results and a lot of fun. That diffusion filter sure seems strong. I have a tip for that, use it for only half your exposure by holding it in front. You can get away with it from around ~20mm focal length. Also free excersise to keep warm😂.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks Koen! I actually did use it half of the exposure time! That seems to be causing those small double star reflections though. It's a weird thing 😅

  • @TheQuadLaunchers
    @TheQuadLaunchers 24 дні тому

    Saw your photo pop up on my FB feed in one of the astrophotography groups and now I see your video in my YT recommended! Fantastic shot!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks so much! Must have been Martijns awesome shot on FN I think.

  • @rossb84
    @rossb84 24 дні тому

    @starScaper I have an Android phone I find Stellarium app works well

  • @hot_pixel_imagery
    @hot_pixel_imagery 24 дні тому

    I use PhotoPills on my Android... Also, another App I use with Android is Stellarium + I dont think Stellarium Plus has an option to overlay you composition with the stars to compose, but I use it all the time it seems for me to be really accurate. Great videos Buddy, keep them coming.

  • @sharynwest2944
    @sharynwest2944 24 дні тому

    Very nice.

  • @marcelvandenbos
    @marcelvandenbos 24 дні тому

    Deze avond heeft wederom mooie platen opgeleverd! Nice !

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks Marcel! Het was zeker weer de moeite.

  • @mariopereira8261
    @mariopereira8261 24 дні тому

    A superb evening, with delicious photos. How is the leg, now 100% recovered?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Thanks Mario! I'd guess the leg is by now at 50% and counting 😉.

  • @PhoenixNightsAstro
    @PhoenixNightsAstro 25 днів тому

    Great images mate! Orion and the winter milky way are on my list this winter too. Also, good to see you're fully recovered now after the leg injury too mate

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      You should definitely give it a try! In my opinion it is one of the best times to go out shooting. Leg is not fully healed yet though but enough to be able to do these small adventures again 👍.

    • @PhoenixNightsAstro
      @PhoenixNightsAstro 24 дні тому

      @StarScaperPhoto I'm hoping it's clear during new moon week next month, no clear skies in UK at the moment unfortunately. Hope you're fully healed up soon mate

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      @PhoenixNightsAstro hoping there with ya! Just noticed you have a channel yourself! Will check that out soon! Curious about your night sky adventures 👍.

    • @PhoenixNightsAstro
      @PhoenixNightsAstro 24 дні тому

      @StarScaperPhoto thanks mate, I really appreciate that! Hope you enjoy the videos. I've got the comet video and images to sort out next, I've just had a break from the processing for a week but I'm back at it now. Keep the videos coming mate, I enjoy your astro trips 👍🏼

  • @kennyw871
    @kennyw871 25 днів тому

    I use SkyView on my android. It works well and is, of course, free.

  • @Alan-vk6bk
    @Alan-vk6bk 25 днів тому

    Im in the process of putting together a as small lightweight tracking setup, thanks to your inspiring astro images

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 24 дні тому

      Lightweight setups are ideal for nightscaping! You thinking Nomad?

    • @Alan-vk6bk
      @Alan-vk6bk 24 дні тому

      @StarScaperPhoto I've just purchased an ioptron sky guider pro. For the camera I'm thinking a 6d. Mirror less are out of my very limited budget.

  • @nightscapejournals
    @nightscapejournals 25 днів тому

    Superb, relaxing, night and fantastic images. Love that windmill - we’ve got quite a few around here but that’s next level! Great to see you out enjoying the winter sky. 👍

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      Thanks Paul! Winter skies are the best. Why not include those typical Dutch structures then, right? Fantastic you also got them around quite a lot! I did notice some great shots lately indeed 😎. Any video plans coming up on your side? You have been churning them out in quite a rate lately man 😅👌.

    • @nightscapejournals
      @nightscapejournals 25 днів тому

      @ 100% - they’re fantastic. Yep, one more video in the pipeline- hopefully out on Saturday. But I need some clear skies before any more!! 🤣🤣☁️☁️

  • @ferdigrafie
    @ferdigrafie 25 днів тому

    Very nice results there! I love the Orion field with HA. Now add some snow and aurora for ultimate BOOM. Could happen this winter oh boy.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      Orion hargb + snow. Can't beat that indeed!

  • @ferdigrafie
    @ferdigrafie 25 днів тому

    You can try an alternative to Blur-/Softfilters ... defocus the lens a little bit (not too much!) and add a slight gaussian blur in photoshop. you will get beautiful star colors cause the lights gets spread nicely and there should be no issues with reflections etc.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      @@ferdigrafie that sure sounds like something to give a shot. Thanks!

  • @ujjwaldatta6713
    @ujjwaldatta6713 25 днів тому

    Hi! Great video as always. I have watched your video in the Ha-RGB processing and have followed along. I keep getting mixed results and problems. I shoot using the Benro Polaris and what I have seen is as it tracks, the images start to tilt. So I have to reset the tracker to level again to shoot the Ha but then I have trouble aligning the Ha and the RGB because after resetting the tracker to level it, the tracker and stacked Ha images do not line up with its counterpart tracked and stacked RGB images. You are using the MSM. Does the same thing happen with that as well? Any tips on how to address that? Also, have you come up with any updated (and possibly a bit more simpler😊) Ha-RGB processing techniques that you can share? Thanks as always.

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      Thanks for watching! I have had no issues aligning the rgn to ha, but I use the staralignment process within pixinsight for that which is a luxury. I don't have a simpler version of the processing I am afraid, HaRGB is not a simple edit.

    • @ujjwaldatta6713
      @ujjwaldatta6713 25 днів тому

      @ thanks for the quick reply. I have to see why I keep getting that issue. In the meantime I’ll continue to use that video as my guide.Thanks though

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      Good luck! If you have a specific issue, let me know. Maybe I can think along.

    • @ujjwaldatta6713
      @ujjwaldatta6713 25 днів тому

      @ sure. Will do. It’s mainly the aligning issue and I don’t have PixinSight. I just use Ps

  • @pompeymonkey3271
    @pompeymonkey3271 25 днів тому

    Good to see you back on your feet! :)

  • @Seegurkenwombat
    @Seegurkenwombat 25 днів тому

    Well done!! Stellarium is great to see what's where in the sky, but with PlanitPro for Android you can use Augmented Reality and see the constellations exactly where they should be in relation to the foreground you're holding your phone at. 😂 Nice touch with the starglow filter, I've been using one way more often lately as well. Man. Bortle 20.5 is still Bortle 4 considered?! Crazy how broad of a region Bortle 4 is .. 😂

  • @matej.mlakar
    @matej.mlakar 25 днів тому

    Ohhh yeah! What a great vlog... my favorite targets and you guys had such a relaxed and fun time + images are awesome!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      @@matej.mlakar thanks so much for watching and commenting as always Matej! We sure did have a great time. Video was long overdue. Looking forward to your next outing also!

  • @cesarcarracedo6049
    @cesarcarracedo6049 25 днів тому

    Love this channel, mate! I´ve been trying to take some pictures of Orion these days too, but the results are not as good as yours. Congrats!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      Thanks man! Hargb takes some practice, but if you succeed after that it's pretty awesome. Don't forget though to have fun with all your outings under the night sky, despite how the results come out.

  • @andrevandermeulen
    @andrevandermeulen 25 днів тому

    Great video as always, next to that I think that I have the same issue as Corne with the lightleak! I cant wait to get clear skies again 😢

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      @@andrevandermeulen thanks for watching Andre! In Corné's case.it might also have had something to do with mirror lock up. I don't think this is the case for you since you're still shooting Fuji I think?

    • @andrevandermeulen
      @andrevandermeulen 25 днів тому

      @@StarScaperPhoto yes i also shoot Fuji but this summer i diy astrommodded a Nikon d600 and tried the halpha screw-on filter and now good results. Mine look the same as cornes shot and infant use it to process... So i hope by blocking the viewfinder it will resolve the issue

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider3681 25 днів тому

    WHOW! What a beautiful final image! Besides Orion and Barnard's loop also Rosetta, California, Pleiades etc., And for my taste a perfect balance between foreground and the sky! Do you post them somewhere were could look at them for a bit longer? You really stress my patience because I have to save for few months until I get my first dedicated astro-camera 🥲 ... Thx for sharing as always, love that come-along-vlog-type of videos!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      @@stefanschneider3681 thanks Stefan! It's so nice to hear feedback like your! I share my photos also on instagram @jeroenlin.

  • @andrevandermeulen
    @andrevandermeulen 25 днів тому

    Stellarium :-) is good for Android

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 25 днів тому

      Yes, use that all the time! Although it lacks an AR option on location!

    • @andrevandermeulen
      @andrevandermeulen 25 днів тому

      @StarScaperPhoto not sure what you ar you expect but i can do realtime. Mine shows realtime the constalations in the correct direction where i point my phone. It does not have a realtime overlay like photopills has.

  • @scottlabay4903
    @scottlabay4903 29 днів тому

    THANK YOU!!! I've been dabbling in astrophotography for a little over a year now, I've been enjoying it, but I haven't really been getting the results I wanted. I've gotten good shots, just not GREAT shots. Sat and followed your workflow on this in one of my photos that I already processed previously. Quick revert, and about an hour of processing, and BAM!!! Your tutorial was EXCELLENT!! New subscriber here!!

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto 29 днів тому

      This is really awesome to read! Glad it helped you out and welcome to the channel!

  • @DR-fy7qy
    @DR-fy7qy Місяць тому

    Great review. Thanks. Do you have a portable charger for the NOMAD tracker if you need it in the field? If so, can you share that charger info?

    • @StarScaperPhoto
      @StarScaperPhoto Місяць тому

      @@DR-fy7qy no, I never felt the need for a charger to be honest. It gets me through a night of shooting just fine. I charge with my regular usb-c phone charger. You can also use a powerbank with usb-c cable ofcourse.

    • @DR-fy7qy
      @DR-fy7qy Місяць тому

      @@StarScaperPhoto Thanks.