Very interesting! Looking forward to seeing how it performs - the marketing images were lackluster. F2 should make it really good though, if the tracking and stacking follow through! Also unsolicited advice: show the assembled Origin with its table tripod in the thumbnail - there's no other scope that looks like it, and it should attract more people than the box on the thumbnail!
The images I show in my upcoming video are more EAA using default setting and allowing it to make all of the decisions bouncing from one object to another as the main test of the software more than anything. I plan to choose an object to go deep on soon and play with all of the settings and also pull the data off to do some more advanced editing, but right now it’s not the goal. Reality is, what I can get in 10 minutes is amazing given the integration time, and if you choose to process it yourself you will get the control you desire. Long term astrophotography will look like this for 99% of astrophotographers, as it won’t make sense to do it any other way, just like we don’t have to build our own PC anymore. Can you still build the “ultimate gaming PC”? Sure. Do most consumers? No. The ROI to do it any other way has diminishing returns.
The origin is pretty cool, but the only negative thing about it is that it’s not backwards compatible with lens pieces which is… A bit of a downgrade on my opinion because it only uses the built-in camera
Should be interesting to see a reviewer testing a release copy vs the beta testing we've seen in limited numbers for months. I'm not a fan of the short tripods of these smart mounts for the specific reason of ground dew and dirt/dust from movement near the telescope are real factors. I understand if compactness is important. However, unless you're flying, the regular tripod is not going to be a significant issue for most owners.
Thanks for the sneak peak.... Question please: Will that 6" RASA fit on my EVO mount and work like an Origin? Or is the Origin mount made with mated camera controls? Thanks, Michael
Michael, Origin is a single integrated system. It comes as a single unit only. I am not sure of the details as to how this compares to the EVO’s mount.
I am Legit Jealous XD ahhhh The Seestar S50 will have to do for now... lol I am still waiting for it to arrived so I can go to dark sites in the middle of nowhere and see what she takes.
Thanks for showing us this-can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Thank you! I am excited and have a bunch of ideas.
Very cool!
Very interesting! Looking forward to seeing how it performs - the marketing images were lackluster. F2 should make it really good though, if the tracking and stacking follow through!
Also unsolicited advice: show the assembled Origin with its table tripod in the thumbnail - there's no other scope that looks like it, and it should attract more people than the box on the thumbnail!
The images I show in my upcoming video are more EAA using default setting and allowing it to make all of the decisions bouncing from one object to another as the main test of the software more than anything.
I plan to choose an object to go deep on soon and play with all of the settings and also pull the data off to do some more advanced editing, but right now it’s not the goal. Reality is, what I can get in 10 minutes is amazing given the integration time, and if you choose to process it yourself you will get the control you desire.
Long term astrophotography will look like this for 99% of astrophotographers, as it won’t make sense to do it any other way, just like we don’t have to build our own PC anymore. Can you still build the “ultimate gaming PC”? Sure. Do most consumers? No. The ROI to do it any other way has diminishing returns.
Why doesn't Celestron make the origin OTA available for Evolution mount owners?
Looking forward to seeing the results - this could be such a great way for people to get into the hobby and get excellent results almost immediately.
My first light video will go live on Sunday morning.
@@CosmosSafari Great - so looking forward to seeing the images - this scope has the potential to be a game changer for the hobby.
@@peterlaubscher3989 Agreed. The images I got for the video were more EAA style. 10 minutes or so and then moving on to a new target.
It is not like smart telescopes do not exist already…
What I like is using a travel router to connect my phone to as the source and then connect my telescope to the router.
I have a “Mango” travel router I have used in this way.
Looking at their marketing material looks like they skimped on the one component that would have made the most difference, the camera :(
The origin is pretty cool, but the only negative thing about it is that it’s not backwards compatible with lens pieces which is… A bit of a downgrade on my opinion because it only uses the built-in camera
Should be interesting to see a reviewer testing a release copy vs the beta testing we've seen in limited numbers for months.
I'm not a fan of the short tripods of these smart mounts for the specific reason of ground dew and dirt/dust from movement near the telescope are real factors. I understand if compactness is important. However, unless you're flying, the regular tripod is not going to be a significant issue for most owners.
Small tripod is strictly for the purpose of travel for my application. I have the big tripod on it for imaging at my house.
I think I might change my C6A-XLT to a RASA now. The Hyperstar looks like a good option to the Origin.
Where are they placed backorder Jan 14, 2024?
I think the balance matters a whole lot less against the bottom of the scope clearing the mount when pointing to zenith.
Yes, I checked that and it was close but cleared.
@@CosmosSafari you can also consider adding magnetic weights to improve the balancing position IF necessary.
@@mycarolinaskies it's fairly well dialed in.
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CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE IMAGES YOU SUNDAY MORNING WHAT TIME EASTERN PLEASE
5am
The images I got for the video were more EAA style. 10 minutes or so and then moving on to a new target.
Thanks for the sneak peak.... Question please: Will that 6" RASA fit on my EVO mount and work like an Origin? Or is the Origin mount made with mated camera controls? Thanks, Michael
Michael, Origin is a single integrated system. It comes as a single unit only. I am not sure of the details as to how this compares to the EVO’s mount.
This was never released. What happened?
They just started shipping to customers on Friday!
I am Legit Jealous XD ahhhh The Seestar S50 will have to do for now... lol I am still waiting for it to arrived so I can go to dark sites in the middle of nowhere and see what she takes.
I get it. Sorry, it is really cool. I hope you get the chance to have one at some point. It’s amazing.
penso sia piu' conveniente un rasa 8...se gia' si ha una equatoriale
I love Celestron but this scope is just so $$$$ Other smart telescopes 🔭 are more reasonably priced 🥲
F/2.2 RASA optics are a game changer. This is only the beginning of a new era.