Great video Pat. All look good but I'm with you on this one, I like the combined version the best. Gosh, looks like the heavenly garden took quite beating from that cold weather - I hope it recovers soon.
Hi Logan, Yep, the garden took a major hit, but that's okay. I didn't lose anything that I wanted to keep. My "Buttercrunch" lettuce survived and is looking very good. I did have it heavily covered for 5 nights. The name says it all ... extremly yummy lettuce on burgers and sandwiches. The Blended image does stand out. I want to try this with my Orion ED 80 at f/4.8. This image was f/5.6
Thanks. It got mighty cold here ... 19F (-7.2C) but no snow. we have warmed back to around 70F (21C). I was able to capture the camet last night and just posted a video about it.
Great video Pat... True about Narrowband imaging and potato chips. sorry to see the pointsetta go. Hard to choose a favorite, each in it own is unique.. Happy NEw year!
Thanks, Jason. I agree ... hard to pick a favorite. I got some more poinsettias on the way for next Christmas. My "Butter crunch" lettuce survived though (I had them heavely covered).
Great video. Never thought of combining SHO and HOO. I'll have to try it! After viewing yours and all the other videos, I purchased blur exterminator. Very impressive. Deconvolution was my nemesis and I gave up on it entirely,
Excellent video Pat! Getting a bit technical there, over my head🤣 But very informative 👍 Super results, I think I prefer the SHO, although the blend with HOO was pretty good too😀 Have a great new 2023 and plenty of Clear skies!
Thank you, Simon, Yep, they all looked good. I do like SHO images though. But ya gotta to admit, that OSC camera view wasn't too shabby either. I certainly plan on a great 2023 and my wish for you too to have a great one
Awesome Pat the SHO image is my favourite! I noticed that you have the filter wheel around the wrong way that could be your reason for not quite perfect stars. Thanks
Hi Somon, You're not the first to point that out about the filter wheel. I lucked out with the images in this case. I hence have placed a lable on the wheel identifying the camera side and telescope side. (This is not the first time I did that)
Hi Pat all the images are wonderful I cannot say I have a favourite if I'm honest as I shoot one shot colour, but I do sometimes have a go at giving them a hubble like palette from time to time, some work & some don't sadly. Look forward to viewing more content clear skies!!!
Hi "DDO" ... Thanks for watching my video. Yes, even OSC cameras are now able to split the color into narrow bands using the popper filter, making it possible to create a HOO or SHO palette.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy the faux pallet of colour looks amazing 😍 but blended seems to add a certain je ne Sais quoi that makes some details pop while not shocking the eye as an overkill in PS ... at least to me 😂 meanwhile I am playing with my Samyang 135 and the Svbony sv705 (imx585) trying to see what the horse head and M42 look like in the same picture ;) got some data ... flats and darks totally unfiltered... will combo with Ha ... don't have a dual band filter yet...
Love your video I like the blended picture the best it's too bad astrophotography so expensive I live in a bordal 1sky in Northern California it would be great to take images here
Hi AUFINDER ... Thank you for watching my video(s). Yes, it can get rather expensive but all you need to get going is a DSLR camera and a sky-tracking mount. With that you can get good broad views of the heavens, which in many sections are loaded with colorful nebulosity, stars, and galaxies. From there you could work your way up to more sophisticated equipment. It's sort of like "Pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps".
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy thanks so much for the help I do own a DSLR. Ive watched so many UA-cam videos over the last year to make my head spin LOL I'm thinking of a mid-range skywatcher mount that has a payload of 22lbs. And possibly a triplet refractor telescope that doesn't break the bank. Any ideas? I know that Sabony makes one but I don't know if it's any good I believe it's 80mm thanks again Steve
Nice image Pat. Is there any reason why you have your filter wheel facing the wrong way? If you have screws in filters they'll be facing the wrong direction
Hi Simon, By gosh, I did have it backwards! I took it appart last week and I ovisouly put it back on backward. I am going to LABLE it with "Scope side" and "Camera side". Thanks for the heads up I amgetting my lable maker now.
Excellent presentation and solved a big question in my head so long: Why the color of picture from Hubble looks like that? And so, If we can see the Rose nebula by naked eye, it should look all reddish just like the one took by the broad band, is that right?
I like the way you edit your videos... Have you tried the new way to use broadband and make it look like narrow band ?? Luke had a video on it if you have not seen... I use broad band because cheaper and a lot less time, sky just dont cooperate
Hi Steve, Thanks. I have not tried splitting the OSC image using the Optolong narrowband filter into R_G_B images, but that is on my to-do list coming up. I love watching Luke's lukomantico channel.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy You know the thing I have a big problem with is Rings M48 M54 yada yada yada , its nuts , with they would make it less complicated ... I sat outside a few weeks ago about an hour trying every combination and finally found something that works.....
I noticed you’re not taking full advantage of hocus-pocus in Neenah, where it tells you the eccentricity of the stars as you’re capturing them. It’ll give you more insight into your actual tracking. Also, Cuiv has a video explaining how to use PEC on PhD to to improve the performance of your amount by 30 to 40%
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Thanks for the reply Pat. I have been considering this scope but the focuser appears to give some users wobble in the imaging train under heavy loads. Have you had any such issues? Thanks, Pat
Yes, the focuser is the weak link in the value of this scope. However, I took the focuser apart and re-assembled it and now it gives me no major issues. If I was really good at mechanical procedures, I would buy a new heavy duty focuser.
Could you explain how do H beta and H gamma happen? Please use those white and blue beautiful balls. Could you also explain how will you use narrow band on reflection nebula? Thanks
Hi Ana, That's a good question, which I don't have the answer for it yet. I am guessing the H-beta is the blue light emmitted when the electron jumps from the 3rd shell .back to the 2nd shell. What are your thoughts?
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy I don’t know how H beta and gamma works. But, I have just started to use them. I also use two near infrared filters. It is on level of trials as yet. Idea is to take galaxy pictures with 11 filters: LRGBHgHbO3HaS2 and two Sloan NIR filters. Taking pictures of huge emission nebulas with SHO is just boring for me. Another “project” is that I look for faint PGC galaxies (17-21 magnitude) in vicinity of open and globular clusters. This is only with LRGB.
@@anata5127 ... wow, you must have the value of a house invested in filters? Interesting though. I plan to go galaxy shopping soon with the ASI 071 OSC using the Optolong L-Pro filter. I bought that filter just for that reason. BTW, I'm surprised that you didn't pick up on the issue that my filter wheel was on backward in my recent video. That was a DUH moment for me.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Not really. I have 1.25” Chroma filters for LRGB (got for 400 on Astromart), SHO 5nm ( got for 1000 on Astromart), H gamma machine view, Sloan i and j Chroma filters for 750 and Omegon cooling camera with imx432 chip (whooping 9um pixel chip). Filter wheel from ZWO. So, overall 4K. Add mount AVX, which I made (it has 40 Lb capacity and tracks with 0.5-0.7” accuracy) and Vixen ED103SS douplet with moonlite motorized focuser. Last two items for only 2.2K. Add mini computer, softwares, OAG, Power box, dew shields and 174mm for 1.8K. So, all system, which is like racing BMW, is for 8K. But, hey, I am preparing to switch to F1 Ferrari due to upgrading mount and scope.
I learn something new every time i watch your great videos, got alot of work in the back yard mate.
Thank you for that comment. Now get to work!
Great video Pat. All look good but I'm with you on this one, I like the combined version the best. Gosh, looks like the heavenly garden took quite beating from that cold weather - I hope it recovers soon.
Hi Logan,
Yep, the garden took a major hit, but that's okay. I didn't lose anything that I wanted to keep. My "Buttercrunch" lettuce survived and is looking very good. I did have it heavily covered for 5 nights. The name says it all ... extremly yummy lettuce on burgers and sandwiches.
The Blended image does stand out. I want to try this with my Orion ED 80 at f/4.8. This image was f/5.6
nice video Pat: ) lovely explination!
Thank you, Ioan.
All 3 mix as I like, I hope you're doing well and the blizzard wasn't too angry with you and your technique, happy new year
Thanks.
It got mighty cold here ... 19F (-7.2C) but no snow. we have warmed back to around 70F (21C). I was able to capture the camet last night and just posted a video about it.
Great video Pat... True about Narrowband imaging and potato chips. sorry to see the pointsetta go. Hard to choose a favorite, each in it own is unique.. Happy NEw year!
Thanks, Jason.
I agree ... hard to pick a favorite. I got some more poinsettias on the way for next Christmas. My "Butter crunch" lettuce survived though (I had them heavely covered).
Great video. Never thought of combining SHO and HOO. I'll have to try it! After viewing yours and all the other videos, I purchased blur exterminator. Very impressive. Deconvolution was my nemesis and I gave up on it entirely,
I'm with you ... that deconvolution routine in PI was extremely tedious. BlurXT is SOOO much easier ... and does a better job.
Excellent video Pat! Getting a bit technical there, over my head🤣 But very informative 👍 Super results, I think I prefer the SHO, although the blend with HOO was pretty good too😀 Have a great new 2023 and plenty of Clear skies!
Thank you, Simon,
Yep, they all looked good. I do like SHO images though. But ya gotta to admit, that OSC camera view wasn't too shabby either. I certainly plan on a great 2023 and my wish for you too to have a great one
Awesome Pat the SHO image is my favourite! I noticed that you have the filter wheel around the wrong way that could be your reason for not quite perfect stars. Thanks
Hi Somon,
You're not the first to point that out about the filter wheel. I lucked out with the images in this case. I hence have placed a lable on the wheel identifying the camera side and telescope side. (This is not the first time I did that)
Excellent video. I too love the blended one ;)
Thank you for watching my video. It's hard to pick a favorite.
Very useful, Pat. Thx!
Thank you, Doug
Hi Pat all the images are wonderful I cannot say I have a favourite if I'm honest as I shoot one shot colour, but I do sometimes have a go at giving them a hubble like palette from time to time, some work & some don't sadly.
Look forward to viewing more content clear skies!!!
Hi "DDO" ...
Thanks for watching my video. Yes, even OSC cameras are now able to split the color into narrow bands using the popper filter, making it possible to create a HOO or SHO palette.
I prefer the one which would represent the reality. With narrowband I can't tell which would. Broadband, therefore, appeals to me more.
Hi Pat Happy New Year. I like all of them but i think i like the HOO a lot, i like the red.
Hi Bob,
I too like those red and that HOO highlights the inner area with the whites which make it stand out. Thank you for watching my video
Thanks for the video, and the physics lesson :D
Hi Martin,
Thank you for watching it.
loved the blended one
Hi Alex,
It's a good pick, but how to choose? To me, it's like a kid in a candy store. Ha
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy the faux pallet of colour looks amazing 😍 but blended seems to add a certain je ne Sais quoi that makes some details pop while not shocking the eye as an overkill in PS ... at least to me 😂
meanwhile I am playing with my Samyang 135 and the Svbony sv705 (imx585) trying to see what the horse head and M42 look like in the same picture ;) got some data ... flats and darks totally unfiltered... will combo with Ha ... don't have a dual band filter yet...
Pat i like all three myself. Great combo. Astrobill
Thanks, Bill.
Love your video I like the blended picture the best it's too bad astrophotography so expensive I live in a bordal 1sky in Northern California it would be great to take images here
Hi AUFINDER ...
Thank you for watching my video(s). Yes, it can get rather expensive but all you need to get going is a DSLR camera and a sky-tracking mount. With that you can get good broad views of the heavens, which in many sections are loaded with colorful nebulosity, stars, and galaxies. From there you could work your way up to more sophisticated equipment. It's sort of like "Pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps".
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy thanks so much for the help I do own a DSLR. Ive watched so many UA-cam videos over the last year to make my head spin LOL I'm thinking of a mid-range skywatcher mount that has a payload of 22lbs. And possibly a triplet refractor telescope that doesn't break the bank. Any ideas? I know that Sabony makes one but I don't know if it's any good I believe it's 80mm thanks again Steve
Nice image Pat. Is there any reason why you have your filter wheel facing the wrong way? If you have screws in filters they'll be facing the wrong direction
Hi Simon,
By gosh, I did have it backwards! I took it appart last week and I ovisouly put it back on backward. I am going to LABLE it with "Scope side" and "Camera side". Thanks for the heads up I amgetting my lable maker now.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Keep up the great work Pat, always good to see your content!
Excellent presentation and solved a big question in my head so long:
Why the color of picture from Hubble looks like that?
And so, If we can see the Rose nebula by naked eye, it should look all reddish just like the one
took by the broad band, is that right?
Yep, that is correct. Also, the narrowband 'false' colors help bring out additional features in the nubula.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Understood! Thank you, sir!
To me the plain SHO having the blue reminds me of our planets sky and clouds, looks more natural for humans to relate to.
Thank you, TIm. I too like seeing that blue
I like the way you edit your videos... Have you tried the new way to use broadband and make it look like narrow band ?? Luke had a video on it if you have not seen... I use broad band because cheaper and a lot less time, sky just dont cooperate
Hi Steve,
Thanks.
I have not tried splitting the OSC image using the Optolong narrowband filter into R_G_B images, but that is on my to-do list coming up. I love watching Luke's lukomantico channel.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy You know the thing I have a big problem with is Rings M48 M54 yada yada yada , its nuts , with they would make it less complicated ... I sat outside a few weeks ago about an hour trying every combination and finally found something that works.....
@@Steve_The_Ignorant_Astronomer ... Oh yes ... I wish they would standardize the tubes and connectors to M48.
I noticed you’re not taking full advantage of hocus-pocus in Neenah, where it tells you the eccentricity of the stars as you’re capturing them. It’ll give you more insight into your actual tracking.
Also, Cuiv has a video explaining how to use PEC on PhD to to improve the performance of your amount by 30 to 40%
Thank you, Rafa,
I will certainly look into those recommendations
Hi Pat,
Can I ask you if you still use the mak newt 190 telescope and if not, why?
Thanks Pat.
Hi Pat,
I plan to hoist it on the CGX Mount soon. I have the large Celestron on it to tackle the planets but they are now fading away for the year.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Thanks for the reply Pat.
I have been considering this scope but the focuser appears to give some users wobble in the imaging train under heavy loads. Have you had any such issues?
Thanks,
Pat
Yes, the focuser is the weak link in the value of this scope. However, I took the focuser apart and re-assembled it and now it gives me no major issues. If I was really good at mechanical procedures, I would buy a new heavy duty focuser.
Thanks again Pat.
Your narrow band processing in this video is excellent work. Brilliantly demonstrated too.
Could you explain how do H beta and H gamma happen? Please use those white and blue beautiful balls.
Could you also explain how will you use narrow band on reflection nebula?
Thanks
Hi Ana,
That's a good question, which I don't have the answer for it yet. I am guessing the H-beta is the blue light emmitted when the electron jumps from the 3rd shell .back to the 2nd shell. What are your thoughts?
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy I don’t know how H beta and gamma works. But, I have just started to use them. I also use two near infrared filters.
It is on level of trials as yet. Idea is to take galaxy pictures with 11 filters: LRGBHgHbO3HaS2 and two Sloan NIR filters. Taking pictures of huge emission nebulas with SHO is just boring for me. Another “project” is that I look for faint PGC galaxies (17-21 magnitude) in vicinity of open and globular clusters. This is only with LRGB.
@@anata5127 ... wow, you must have the value of a house invested in filters? Interesting though. I plan to go galaxy shopping soon with the ASI 071 OSC using the Optolong L-Pro filter. I bought that filter just for that reason. BTW, I'm surprised that you didn't pick up on the issue that my filter wheel was on backward in my recent video. That was a DUH moment for me.
@@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Not really. I have 1.25” Chroma filters for LRGB (got for 400 on Astromart), SHO 5nm ( got for 1000 on Astromart), H gamma machine view, Sloan i and j Chroma filters for 750 and Omegon cooling camera with imx432 chip (whooping 9um pixel chip). Filter wheel from ZWO. So, overall 4K.
Add mount AVX, which I made (it has 40 Lb capacity and tracks with 0.5-0.7” accuracy) and Vixen ED103SS douplet with moonlite motorized focuser. Last two items for only 2.2K. Add mini computer, softwares, OAG, Power box, dew shields and 174mm for 1.8K. So, all system, which is like racing BMW, is for 8K.
But, hey, I am preparing to switch to F1 Ferrari due to upgrading mount and scope.
@@anata5127 ... No small investment there!