First Time at a Star Party or Dark Sky Spot? Watch this!
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- In this video, we go over some tips for your first time at a star party or dark sky spot, from people who have been coming to these events for quite some time. There's always things forgotten, and some things you might not think of doing.
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Looks like I was not the only one to interview Adam Toder.
Even though he doesn't have a channel like us, I think his reputation is a respected member of the community. Great dude, very knowledgeable, and super friendly.
It was great seeing you both... thanks for the interviews, and I was stoked we had a solid clear night during the star party! Cya at BFSP!
Thanks Daylon. Great info. Love the astro community, willing to help and share experiences. What fun!
Out of the many communities I've been a part of over the years, the astro community is by far the friendliest. No gate keepers, no elitists (ok, maybe some of the older folk might grumble at a thing or two.... but it's not bad)....just overall friendly and willing to help others learn on their journey of exploring the night sky. I hope the tips in this video helped you!
Great video and it was nice to meet you this past June, lot's of good information, especially about staking down canopies or tents, the canopy at the end of the video came close to my awning on my camper! Luckily it didn't knock over anyone's gear. The wind can really pick up on the field during the day....
Yeah that canopy shot was super lucky. I was checking the mic to make sure everything was working before starting the video for the day and just caught it toppling over! It was nice to meet you too. If you'll be at Black Forest next month, see you there!
Good Video,Damn..Good Morning Trevor..My 1st Star Party,Took My Best Friend..And Was Just Getting Into Astronomy..Forgot My EP’s😂😂😂Still Had A Great Time With The 32mm I Did Have,and Checking Out What Others Are Viewing….No Laser Pointers
Yep, laser pointers are not allowed, at least at some like the Cherry Springs Star Party. Clubs might allow them though, just check the rules!
@@AstroEscape ,Pray For Clear Skies Tomorrow,We Have A Star Party At Wagman In Tatentum💪🏼⭐️🔭😂😂😂
@@PafMedic I know. Unfortunately I won't be able to make that one. Camping with my brothers and some friends. I'll be at the July one though :D
Great video. Heading up to BFSP in Sept and also going up in a week as well. Thanks for the great tips and content.
Nice! See you at BSFP! Show me what you end up getting next week :)
I live in NJ. Will need to try to make it there next year
If you can, I hope to see you there!
Thank you! I wish i could go someday and meet so many influential people that really one way or another got me into the hobby, like you Daylon! Clear skies!
You'll make it to a star party someday, and you'll have a blast!
Great segment! Great community! So much fun. Damn, I need to shave.
"I need to shave" Have you seen my beard? 😛 It was great having you on!
Great video, really enjoyed it.
Thanks, Woody!
Ever since the time I arrived in Death Valley for a week-long photo trip with only the memory cards in the camera, I've built a detailed written checklist in my journal. I sit down about 1 month prior to departure and write it all down, then check it off as I pack. One thing I am going to to is to build a second set of cables, just in case.
Always have extras! Checklists are a great way to make sure.
Separate train of thought. This hobby deals with an unending variety of unique pieces. If you're into photographies many varieties, it is much more unique! Macro, it's own parts, wildlife and birding, you get the idea. Video, scinophotagrafy requires it's own set of gear. Lots of unique connectors. This makes organizing small parts, and the cross usefulness complex! How does one keep track of all this? Case in point, DUMMY battery for Canon DSLR, VIDEO, 12V to 7.4 for cinema is terminated in "D" Tap connector. Useful for feeding a DSLR from ASIair, or Pegasus power box. That connector uses a 5.5 X 2 .1 barrel connector.
I moded mine with a separate barrel connector and soldering iton. How does one organize this madness?
Oh, it's a mess. Imagine how it is with recording gear on top of the astro gear....
@@AstroEscape I had a hard enough time getting ready for upcoming vacation! Hope I've got what I need. Totally different this year since I have a real telescope astro camera, asiair etc. Picking up the pieces at the end, in a rush to check out, hoping you have What you came with? Don't know how you vlogers do it, especially under pressure. I'm older, and get stressed enough haha.
Great full to all that do!
Thank you for the video. My first 2 star parties will be coming up in September.
Haven Star Party and Black Forest. I am not sure if I should go from one right to the other seeing I will have my tiny SylvanSport Go camp trailer and it seems people pick spots days before the event. I am not sure how scarce spots will be. I am new to Astrophotography and will have my cameras-Sony A7C , Sony 6300, ASI533 mc,
Tpo 180 ultrawide and W.O. GT71. ZWO AM5 and Move Shoot Move.
Nice, glad these can help!
If you can get to Cherry Springs (for Black Forest) at least by mid-day Friday you should be able to find a spot. That's what I'll be doing provided they don't sell out tomorrow before I can get the ticket....
@@AstroEscape Thank you for that response!
@@brianfromsyr If you got a ticket, I'll see you there :)
@AstroEscape I do have I am happy to say. Looking forward to it.
Was Also Going To Say,As Far As You Guys That Live In The Area Or Within A Cpl Hours,I Wouldnt Mind A Session Or 2 With Learning My Mount And PA,and Would Even Pay What I Could,But Hoping Our Star Party Tomorrow Night Isnt Cancelled,and Weather Clears Up,Thank You..God Bless And Clear Skies🙏🏻❤️❤️🔭✨🌏
Sadly both this weekend have been canceled. Even if it cleared up, humidity would dew things up fast 😔
@@AstroEscape Yeah,I Got My Email From Eric🤨,And Just Took 1/2 Day Nap😂😂😂Imma Be Up All Night Anyway,Mingo Is Cancelled As Well,How Far Are You From Elderton,When Its Clear Its Reasonably Dark With A Bortle 4 Sky,and Im The Only 1 Around With A Scope..I Have 6 Now,Gonna Have A Mini Star Party On My Own In 1 Of The Ball Fields One Of These Nights,Or Over At The Ambulance😂
Going to throw every power cable, and USB cable in a bag before I go on vacation to darker skies! Thanks.
Might suggest stacking down the Tripods in case a dog, or someone not acclimated to dark doesn't Trip. Could be person who owns it. Glow in dark tape is handy. Label the ends of the cables on your rig, so you can quickly plug them into correct ports.
Dark makes everything much more confusing.
I really enjoy the common sence approach you bring to light ! This could apply to any hobby where on site occurs. Hay at least bring a quality Multi-tool, Leatherman. Better a combo tip screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrenches, hex keys, metric and imperial. Your tool set (EAF TUTORIAL).
fasteners will appreciate a proper tool. Nothing worse than messing up one.
Bring spare USB cables, they like to break in cold weather.
I carry the body of the HEQ-5 in a tote, and the tote sits under it with the power supply inside because of the light the convertor throws out. I'm surprised nobody said tools when I asked.... especially Mike. I borrowed one to swap a spacer!
Hi, where do I find where Star parties are going to be and when? I would love to go to one?
A good place to start is on Cloudy Nights. There's always discussions about upcoming events there, and they aren't always for the same location. From there, if the ones you are interested in have a Facebook/Twitter, you can follow them for when they post the event dates and registration dates.
@@AstroEscape thanks for the info! Love your channel!
What's a "spacer"? Must be some photography thing, lol. I'm strictly visual.
Yep, it is part of the camera mounting system for the telescope.