I think you are very right about the effort part. I tried some remote astronomy and the data I received was very very good. But, I didn't feel like I earned it. When I do deepsky imaging with my own setup, I usually have to put a lot of work to it. My setup is not very automated so I have to monitor the session very closely. But using remote observatory took all that away. Although I was left with some great images, I really couldn't feel like I owned it. It almost felt like processing someone else's data. Anyways, I do have plans to build my own observatory someday and automate the full process :) Great video, keep it up!
Thank you! I believe when building your own remote observatory, even if after it is also as easy as those services, the initial effort is embedded into each image so there will be no problem like that :)
To me astrophotography is about the experience, not the product. Much of the excitement and enjoyment I get from it comes from planning my next session, going out somewhere with my friends, testing new things and gear, actually making things happen while I'm just having a good time outside, trying to connect with the universe and reflect on how small we are. Pressing some keys on my PC just isn't the same experience, it's a very different thing. To me most of the reward is the good time you spent doing something you like, maybe with like-minded people who share the same passion, not the end product. For that, you can just look at Hubble photos, or at others who have much better equipment of skies, you will never beat those. But the beauty of astrophotography is the journey, what comes out of it is just a reminder of the good (and bad) times you had that one time you decided to do that particular shot. I tried these remote services, but the whole process a lot less magical than just going out and doing it yourself. To each its own I guess
It depends how you approach it. Astrophotography from city with any scope larger than 12” is meaningless. People who get 12”+ systems, quality systems for 50K+, can afford sending their systems for hosting for 1K+ per month. Their pictures will beat city based astrophotography, no matter how hard you try. Moreover, you and anyone else will be more satisfied from such pictures. Doesn’t need to pretend.
And of course your mosaic image of part of the Orion molecular cloud complex is absolutely stunning. I truly love the mono. I wish to try a bit of mono imaging too. Bravo 👏 Ashv
Thanks ,,,,, very helpful and informative videos this is,,,,,, and thanks for making this video,,, and again thanks for knowing me' about telescope hosting,,,,, it's very helpful for me,,,,,,
I think you are very right about the effort part. I tried some remote astronomy and the data I received was very very good. But, I didn't feel like I earned it. When I do deepsky imaging with my own setup, I usually have to put a lot of work to it. My setup is not very automated so I have to monitor the session very closely. But using remote observatory took all that away. Although I was left with some great images, I really couldn't feel like I owned it. It almost felt like processing someone else's data. Anyways, I do have plans to build my own observatory someday and automate the full process :) Great video, keep it up!
Thank you! I believe when building your own remote observatory, even if after it is also as easy as those services, the initial effort is embedded into each image so there will be no problem like that :)
To me astrophotography is about the experience, not the product. Much of the excitement and enjoyment I get from it comes from planning my next session, going out somewhere with my friends, testing new things and gear, actually making things happen while I'm just having a good time outside, trying to connect with the universe and reflect on how small we are. Pressing some keys on my PC just isn't the same experience, it's a very different thing. To me most of the reward is the good time you spent doing something you like, maybe with like-minded people who share the same passion, not the end product. For that, you can just look at Hubble photos, or at others who have much better equipment of skies, you will never beat those. But the beauty of astrophotography is the journey, what comes out of it is just a reminder of the good (and bad) times you had that one time you decided to do that particular shot. I tried these remote services, but the whole process a lot less magical than just going out and doing it yourself. To each its own I guess
Totally agree! Very well said 👏
It depends how you approach it. Astrophotography from city with any scope larger than 12” is meaningless. People who get 12”+ systems, quality systems for 50K+, can afford sending their systems for hosting for 1K+ per month. Their pictures will beat city based astrophotography, no matter how hard you try. Moreover, you and anyone else will be more satisfied from such pictures. Doesn’t need to pretend.
Thanks for sharing your perspective
Thanks. That was interesting.
nice man
Great video and awesome channel - subscribed!
Thanks!
Hi. Well made video and informative. Thank you 🙏
And of course your mosaic image of part of the Orion molecular cloud complex is absolutely stunning. I truly love the mono. I wish to try a bit of mono imaging too. Bravo 👏
Ashv
Présentation très intéressante, merci beaucoup.
Merci!
laughed so hard at the beginning
Greeting from Russia! Very helpful video
Thanks ,,,,, very helpful and informative videos this is,,,,,, and thanks for making this video,,, and again thanks for knowing me' about telescope hosting,,,,, it's very helpful for me,,,,,,
Your own setup vs using a service is like fishing vs buying frozen fillets at the grocery store
Well said!
What happens when you book a session and the sky is cloudy? Do you get charged for telescope time that night anyway?
No, you get a refund. Also you can complain on the quality of the images if there are artefacts, clouds etc. and get a refund as well.
You might as well bye an image that's already been taken with large professional Telescope's.
I like to make the effort to get my own data and enjoy the dark skies!
can you pick the telescope you get to image with? lol
usually you can yes :)
Well, you forgot about price. $120 per hour, minimum.
There are people spreading lies about remote astrophotography?
I guess so :) do you practice it yourself?
Idea sounds good. But nothing beats a good night actually out under the stars. Today's new world more for less kinda. To each their own. Clear skys.