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The ZWO ASIAIR Plus is Here!
The ASIAIR Plus is the latest game-changing accessory from ZWO! The ASIAIR Plus is a mini computer that can control and power your astrophotography rig. Building on the wildly successful ASIAIR and ASIAIR Pro, the ASIAIR Plus features improvements like an all-new WiFi antenna for increased range, indicator lights for DC power ports, built-in storage, and much more. We go over all of these features and more in this breakdown of the ASIAIR Plus!
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Some other videos you might enjoy:
Building An Astro Rig: ua-cam.com/video/2FZkVp0Ng1I/v-deo.html
DSLRs vs. Dedicated Astro Cameras: ua-cam.com/video/szu4kqIfT7A/v-deo.html
Monochrome vs. Color Cameras: ua-cam.com/video/CTlOB7n3VBk/v-deo.html
How to stretch your Astro image (Free Data!): ua-cam.com/video/GXWdNRdwwys/v-deo.html
Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro: bit.ly/32lkVUq
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Radian 61 Rundown
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All About the Radian61 ! Watch as OPT expert Mack Murdoc shows you everything you can expect to experience with the Radian 61. In this astrophotography telescope rundown, learn what’s in the box, Radian 61 features, and image samples captured with the Radian 61! Find your astrophotography solutions with Radian Telescopes. Clear skies! Subscribe to OPT Telescopes for more rundowns on astrophotog...
Top 10 Southern Hemisphere Winter Targets (w/Free Data!)
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HEY EVERYONE! The most requested video is here! Every time we've made a video on the Northern Hemisphere targets, we get requests to do the Southern Hemisphere, we've listened, and here we are! While it's summer on the north side, here's a video of 10 of your top winter targets in the Southern Hemisphere, what focal lengths to shoot them at, and which filters could help. Enjoy! Subscribe to OPT...
Top 15 Summer Targets
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Summer is here, and that means Milky Way season is among us. Watch as Mack Murdoc breaks down the top 15 Summer targets you can shoot during Milky Way season, along with fun facts, what focal lengths, filters, and much more to shoot them with. Don't forget to support the channel by smashing that like button! :)  Subscribe to OPT Telescopes for more astrophotography inspiration! Check out what e...
Is the ZWO ASI183 the most well rounded camera!?
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THE ZWO ASI183 is one of the most well-rounded cameras on the market. In this week's episode, Rafal breaks down all the reasons why the ASI183 is great for Deep Space, Planetary, Lunar, and Solar. We go in-depth about bit depth, shooting speeds, and pixel size so that you know exactly what you're getting and why it's useful. If you like this video, consider liking and subscribing for more astro...
Can The ASI174mm Do It All!?!?
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Can this camera do Planetary, Lunar, Solar, and Deep Space? Let's go over everything you need to know about the ZWO ASI174mm and why this camera might be the right fit for you. ASI 174mm bit.ly/3wEbMDX Some other videos you might enjoy! Top 5 Telescopes for Galaxy Season: ua-cam.com/video/1fg1C0Kbs6k/v-deo.html Top 15 spring targets! (Free Data): ua-cam.com/video/EgwbXOvn5X0/v-deo.html How to s...
Understanding Camera Specs
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Do you want to learn what every little spec is about for your DSLR, Mirrorless, or Astro camera and why they matter? Join us as Mack Murdoc from OPT breaks down each spec and simplifies it for you! This video will help you find the perfect gear by showing you all the details of what goes into buying a camera. Free Tools to find your Field of view with your camera and telescope: stellarium.org/ ...
Building An Astro Rig
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Learn what a complete astrophotography setup looks like with Mack Murdoc from OPT! This video will go over each piece and why they are the perfect tools for capturing images of the universe. If you want to learn more about each product, check out the list below! To see photos taken with this setup, feel free to check out his Instagram. mackmurdoc Subscribe to OPT Telescopes for m...
OPT & Astrobackyard Giveaway!!!
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WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!! We are giving away 3 cool prizes for 3 lucky winners. 1.) A 16x20 metal print signed by Trevor Jones from Astrobackyard 2.) A $50 gift certificate to OPT 3.) A OPT T-shirt CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!! optcorp.com/giveaways The more tasks you follow, the more points you get, and the more chances you have of winning!! The giveaway ends May 16th 2021 and a winner will be chosen ...
Best Accessories for Galaxy Season (w/FREE DATA!)
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Is your imaging train missing something? Check out this list of the best accessories for galaxy season to get the best results from your imaging nights. Mack Murdoc reviews the best gear you should have in your Astro kit to capture stunning images of galaxies in the night sky. What do you think is the best accessory from this list? Let us know in the comments below! Subscribe to OPT Telescopes ...
Top 5 Cameras for Galaxy Season!
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Your help on finding the best cameras for galaxy season is here! Watch as Mack Murdoc breaks down the top five high-performing astrophotography cameras. Did your favorite camera make the list? Let us know what you think are the top five astrophotography cameras for galaxy season in the comments below. Subscribe to OPT Telescopes for more astrophotography gear tips! Check out what else is happen...
Top 5 Galaxy Season Telescopes
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Gear up this galaxy season with these best-performing telescopes for taking photos of galaxies and other deep space objects. We even included options for those interested in observing these distant celestial objects. Make sure you smash that like button for more gear tips from OPT! Subscribe to OPT Telescopes for more astrophotography inspiration! Check out what else is happening in the night s...
The Most Revolutionary Filter Ever Created!
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It's here!! We are so excited to share how you can finally capture deep space images in the day! This revolutionary astrophotography tool was made possible after studying the technology available to us with top-performing filters. We even got some feedback from the community! Check out what their experience was like in this video. Are you ready to collect dark in the light? BUY YOURS NOW optcor...
Top 15 Spring Targets (w/Free Data!)
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Get your deep space gear ready because galaxy season is here! In this video Mack Murdoc goes over the top 15 spring objects you can capture this season. Learn how to best capture them with tips on what focal length, telescopes, filters, and accessories to use. Before you head out to image, don’t forget to like this video for more object countdowns! Subscribe to OPT Telescopes for more astrophot...
6 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Astro Image
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Get that perfect image stretch with this tutorial on astrophotography image processing! The five programs used in this tutorial are Deep Sky Stacker, Photoshop, PixInsight, Affinity, and Gimp. Follow along as Mack Murdoc shows you the best tips for amazing image stretching results! Show us your results on social media using the hashtag #opteam! What’s your favorite processing program? Let us kn...
Meet the OPTeam: Mack Murdoc (@mackmurdoc)
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Meet the OPTeam: Mack Murdoc (@mackmurdoc)
How to MASTER Basic Star Trails!!
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How to MASTER Basic Star Trails!!
Lunar Photography Basics
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Lunar Photography Basics
ASI1600 vs ASI2600: Is it worth the UPGRADE?
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ASI1600 vs ASI2600: Is it worth the UPGRADE?
Best Astro Events of 2021
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Best Astro Events of 2021
Top 15 Winter Objects!!!
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Top 15 Winter Objects!!!
OPT AFFILIATE GIVEAWAY!!! (Feat. Galactic Hunter)
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OPT AFFILIATE GIVEAWAY!!! (Feat. Galactic Hunter)
OPTeam Spotlight: Galactic Hunter!
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OPTeam Spotlight: Galactic Hunter!
Why is this camera so popular!? (ZWO ASI1600mm Pro!)
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Why is this camera so popular!? (ZWO ASI1600mm Pro!)
Monochrome vs Color Cameras
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Monochrome vs Color Cameras
OPT Bloopers 2020
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OPT Bloopers 2020
DSLRs Vs Dedicated Astro Cameras
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DSLRs Vs Dedicated Astro Cameras
The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro EQ Mount
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The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro EQ Mount
The Brand New Primaluce Eagle 4 Pro!
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The Brand New Primaluce Eagle 4 Pro!
This is the Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod!
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This is the Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jamespagdon2998
    @jamespagdon2998 День тому

    i want to get a camera that can work with my projector to put the sky over me onto my ceiling. i would love to see a meteor shower or a thunderstorm in the safety and comfort of my home. Thank you

  • @k.h.1587
    @k.h.1587 2 дні тому

    I just found out opt is closed permanently. That is a bummer. I was in scope sales there from 2006-2011, and the first person to ever dethrone Mike W as top salesman. The full end of an era, but when Craig sold the company was the beginning of the end, it just took over a decade to die. What did it in and when did it end? Covid? Shortages during covid? Maybe Wikipedia might have some info, im gonna check

  • @annularity60
    @annularity60 6 днів тому

    I wish I had the money

  • @akjackson009
    @akjackson009 7 днів тому

    Killer upgrade!!!

  • @BoldBooksandBones
    @BoldBooksandBones 9 днів тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @matforsbon
    @matforsbon 12 днів тому

    At the end of the day you can't tell if a deep sky image was taken by a 1600 or a 2600.

  • @MrGp3po
    @MrGp3po 13 днів тому

    Thank you OPT for all these videos and for your great store. Sad to see you go.

  • @MrGp3po
    @MrGp3po 13 днів тому

    Wonderful couple. I have watched their videos from the beginning and learned not just technical details, but the joy of the night sky personified.

  • @khanscombe619
    @khanscombe619 14 днів тому

    How can I know when & where tbe moon is visible over trees3 for my swme location? Los Angeles hills. June 22 full moon was visible upstairs out the bedroom window through a tree at 21:09 but last night I couldn't see it even waited till 22:20

  • @ArmaturePhotographer
    @ArmaturePhotographer 17 днів тому

    Broooo my picture was RAW and it needs to be JPG WHYYY

  • @DD-gi6kx
    @DD-gi6kx 19 днів тому

    Here's another idea, if you use mono camera and filter wheels then why need color correction in scope, adjust focus as you change filters, correct for other things but don't worry about color

  • @dr.muhammadayyubkhan4523
    @dr.muhammadayyubkhan4523 23 дні тому

    Your voice is not clear

  • @abufaris5868
    @abufaris5868 24 дні тому

    Grayscale is a toy, show us how to do it in RGB

  • @user-hd9zg6gh4o
    @user-hd9zg6gh4o 29 днів тому

    My problem has been getting the programs, and drivers to work on windows 11. I never had the problems I am having today with my old Mead cameras and my old windows 98, or was it 97, computer. All my old equipment got destroyed in a flood. I use ZWO cameras, and SVBony cameras now, vs Mead cameras before. I use SkyWatcher GEMs now, EQM-35PRO, AND EQ6 R PRO, vs Mead EQ 75. And a Windows 11 computer vs Windows 97. I sure would like to get the computers working before I get my observatory built.

  • @waterdragonstudios7167
    @waterdragonstudios7167 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this, very useful.

  • @icyxxxxx
    @icyxxxxx Місяць тому

    Very nice!

  • @joshfudge7196
    @joshfudge7196 Місяць тому

    for the life of me, I cannot find the polemaster software. The all in one software does not install it for me, I have tried 3 times now, and all I can find other than that on their website is drivers

  • @michaeledmonds3027
    @michaeledmonds3027 Місяць тому

    An excellent overview to study and digest. Now I need to factor in light pollution and seeing conditions. I've heard that both affect what pixel size is best, which is what most real-world astrophotography encounters. I'll look through your video catalog. Thanks again, Michael

  • @frettiss420
    @frettiss420 Місяць тому

    Why does my canon 90d seem to have a buffer of 4 seconds?

  • @stellababy1998
    @stellababy1998 2 місяці тому

    Very good! Fast and lots of information!😊

  • @jonrobinson1026
    @jonrobinson1026 2 місяці тому

    Great information. Some people on UA-cam make it into a dark art . Thanks

  • @jonrobinson1026
    @jonrobinson1026 2 місяці тому

    Lots of information for me as a newbie. Seen a guy somewhere on UA-cam using his DSLR hooked up to a laptop for an imaging session. Not sure how to do it .Many thanks for the video.

  • @rocketcityastro
    @rocketcityastro 2 місяці тому

    LOL they showing Amazon stuff no wonder they went under.

  • @marcinpasek8268
    @marcinpasek8268 2 місяці тому

    Great tutorial! You wouldn't be able to do this if we were living on spinning ball, would you?

    • @max5250
      @max5250 2 місяці тому

      Actually, we do live on a "spinning ball", and these star-trails are product of Earth's rotation.

  • @lainevince
    @lainevince 2 місяці тому

    M13, Hercules Cluster, is not 22-million light years distant. It is approximately 22-thousand light years away.

  • @Hughejazshole
    @Hughejazshole 3 місяці тому

    Very well done! Thank you

  • @joejaspervideo
    @joejaspervideo 3 місяці тому

    Thanks. Very clear. However, you skipped over a couple of things. Getting the adapter optimally seated in the mount. Focusing the Polemaster. Also, since the polar alignment with Polemaster is independent of Declination position, polar alignment can be repeated if the alignment gets bumped by just moving the RA.

  • @aaaaa1957
    @aaaaa1957 3 місяці тому

    I’m looking at purchasing an astro camera, but don’t want to spend too much ( I’m stage 5 renal failure ) and it’ll be short term use. What cost range would I need to get a good photo? Can anyone recommend something a beginner can afford and use easily enough? Thanks

  • @Arakyrie
    @Arakyrie 3 місяці тому

    you missed tarantula nebula, the one nebula outside the milky way really worth to be in your top 10 list

  • @neilsmith5883
    @neilsmith5883 4 місяці тому

    really nice tutorial, nice and simple and to the point. thankyou

  • @astrodysseus
    @astrodysseus 4 місяці тому

    Well.. I don't quite understand this video and it makes me believe you never went to the southern hemisphere ? Large and small magellanic clouds, the Carina nebula, indeed the chicken one.. but why mention the eagle nebula, the cat's paw or the planets ? you can see those from the northern hemisphere.. weird

  • @badmatt4227
    @badmatt4227 4 місяці тому

    2:39 How does a person connect a DSLR to a Losmandy & Vixen dual dovetail saddle? For example to the ZWO AM5.

  • @ankitswain595
    @ankitswain595 4 місяці тому

    Were all the images taken in raw ??

  • @woodswalker88
    @woodswalker88 4 місяці тому

    do I hafta watch all the way thru to find out if its a joke??

  • @drunk_astronomy
    @drunk_astronomy 4 місяці тому

    I had to put this comment using my computer because when I destroyed that like button, I broke my phone.

  • @hlpvinod
    @hlpvinod 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video but i have a qustion. how many shots do you take or how long do u keep on taking shots in star trails?

  • @CountDorkula
    @CountDorkula 4 місяці тому

    so if I go with the standard model will I still need the filters? also what would be the standard model number you mentioned?

  • @petelopez5826
    @petelopez5826 4 місяці тому

    What if I just use the scope just for visual? Every time I use the focuser it will be unbalanced from the declination. I use my eq just for visual and have not graduated yet to astrophotography.

  • @gihanilangakoon
    @gihanilangakoon 5 місяців тому

    Great comparison

  • @golden_gloo
    @golden_gloo 5 місяців тому

    Would love to see LMC from the northern hemisphere, hope you create a filter that takes care of the Earth blocking out all that sky.

  • @wesleydonnelly2141
    @wesleydonnelly2141 5 місяців тому

    I actually fell for this entire advert, start to finish!! FUMING!! I was like "Oh my frickin goodness!! This is a miracle!! I can't believe it!! I'm buying one no matter the cost!! OMGGGGG!!!" Then I read the comments below and realise it was a April fools joke!! GUTTEDDDDD!!!! 😭😭😭😂😂

  • @quentinG_9841
    @quentinG_9841 6 місяців тому

    Seriously, don’t try to modify your DSLR yourself. I tried. I broke it. And I bought a ASI2600 instead.

  • @belleccino
    @belleccino 6 місяців тому

    whats a good app to track a moonless night?

  • @countdowncityproductions653
    @countdowncityproductions653 6 місяців тому

    great video!

  • @user-dg2hw1rn8d
    @user-dg2hw1rn8d 6 місяців тому

    ty for wasting my bandwidth. I don't think I will buy my gear from you.

    • @rockmusicvideoreviewer896
      @rockmusicvideoreviewer896 Місяць тому

      nobody will be buying gear from them. They've been out of business a long time before you posted. But even if they were still in business, what a prune.

  • @eMPHA5ER
    @eMPHA5ER 6 місяців тому

    Such a good video, on point, with markers, no bullshit talk, just the help one is looking for. Thank you, Mack.

  • @jeromeThailande
    @jeromeThailande 6 місяців тому

    Did i miss my question ? Can i plug one of these red cameras into a Canon or Nikon lens?

  • @randallpatrickc
    @randallpatrickc 6 місяців тому

    Easy to follow and works great on Windows 10 - Windows 11 PM doesn’t see the camera - any suggestions?

  • @freeandcriticalthinker4431
    @freeandcriticalthinker4431 7 місяців тому

    WHOSH!! WISSSHH! What’s up with the constant stupid sound effects? And the cheesy presentation…..

  • @user-jm9iw6mm9o
    @user-jm9iw6mm9o 7 місяців тому

    Hi