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How to Find M31 Andromeda Galaxy- Telescope and Image Space with a Camera

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Have you ever wondered how to find M31 the Andromeda Galaxy in your telescope, or binoculars, or to take images of space with your camera? In today's episode of our Deep Sky with Dave Messier Marathon series, I will walk you through my four-step method for finding this amazing autumn celestial wonder.
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@keltdevangel1 3 года назад

Dear Cosmos Safari, M31 has always been my favourite celestial object and I also started from the big Pegasus Square, moving my observing instrument through the "legs" of Princess Andromeda, to find the galaxy. I want to thank you particularly for your video! Greetings from Italy!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

I hope to continue to be a resource for you and the community. Thank you for your interest and appreciation for my content.

@hughharrington3097 3 года назад

Dave - this is a very helpful video. Thank you. However, I'd strongly suggest that you cut out the background music/noise. You're trying to convey information so it is your words that are important. Leave your words but cut out the purposeless noise. Thanks!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thanks for the constructive feedback. I am always trying to improve. I am coming from a scientific background so my ability to do all of these more artistic aspects of the channel is a work in progress. Thanks.

@brianclark2119 3 года назад

Another winner Dave! Keep them coming.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

+Brian Clark thank you! I have 4 more recorded that I just need to sit down and edit. video has been shot for weeks.

@michaeloppenheimer2582 Год назад

This is the same start hopping techniques to find Andromeda that you do, it works,nice view!!!

@CosmosSafari Год назад

Awesome! Glad it works for you!

@justintimesYT 2 года назад

I have always used the more acute angle of the Cassiopeia "W" shape(the shoulder if you will) as an arrow pointing to andromeda.

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing I will check this out.

@TheMrRockola 2 года назад

Thanks for the best tips for finding Andromeda. I think I can find it now.

@user-dc2do2zp7y 3 года назад

Is that Saturn-V in the background Lego? Pretty nice model!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Yes, it is the Lego Saturn V model. I won it at a local planetarium grand opening! It took many hours to assemble but the detail was wonderful. I haven't played with Lego since I was a kid. It's amazing how far (and how expensive) they have come. I really want a Lego SpaceX Falcon 9 and eventually a Starship. Maybe some day!

@user-dc2do2zp7y 3 года назад

@@CosmosSafari I always wanted a lego Space Shuttle, You're right about them being expensive, Just the smallest model could be $100! The Saturn-V rocket was the first thing that i saw right when the video started lol! There really are some extraordinary Models and sets, but sadly I'm only 15 and not a lot of ways to make an extra dime!I didn't know they made a Falcon 9, is it by lego or a third party group?

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

There are some cool 3D prints on Esty

@fsellersf 3 года назад

Great video. I watched another vid on this but I like your info about 3 fingers,.... same as my bourbon. Thanks and I have subscribed.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Let me know any other information you would find helpful.

@glenhaven721 Год назад

I usually use Schedar in Cassiopeia as my guide because if you move diagonal right, you will run into the galaxy, but this is a great strategy too! Well made video.

@CosmosSafari Год назад

Thanks!

@user-br1yj7ev7y Год назад

Please more please about cosmos and astronomy. Add. Like all about space. All subscriptions about Space

@rajeshupadhyay8322 2 года назад

Very nice video good information,,thanks a lot.

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

@michaeloppenheimer2582 Год назад

Nice job !!!

@CosmosSafari Год назад

Thanks!

@dakotaaaa7331 3 года назад

Great video! Thank you 😊

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

+Dakota thanks for checking it out! If you haven't done so please consider hitting the notification bell. I plan on making a lot more of these!

@cruikshank 3 года назад

Very timely. I see so many photographs of the Andromeda Galaxy and I’ve never found it. I look forward to giving it a try. It’s supposed to be clear tonight, but the smoke from the West Coast fires had made for high clouds. I do have a Telrad so that’s a plus. I look forward to the whole series.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Good luck, let me know if you get it in view!

@cruikshank 3 года назад

I went out at 3 am. Unfortunately with the high smoke cover the only thing I could see in my Bortle 8 back yard was Mars. I couldn’t even see the Big Dipper or North Star let alone the great square. Hopefully better tonight.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

@@cruikshank yes, I can't imagine what the people at West are dealing with if we are getting all of this here on the East Coast.

@sumedhajanith7833 2 года назад

Thanks 👍 best explanation

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

Thank you!

@PMGW 11 месяцев назад

Hey. I have Celestron Astromaster 130eq. I have tried recently to capture Andromeda with my eyepiece's however I think i got little unlucky or I am doing something wrong. I can see Andromeda faintly with my binoculars however it is little challenging for me to find it with a telescope. Hopefully the next day I can track it :D Thanks for tips

@ebalchemist 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing, learnt a lot from this. Looking forward to your future videos.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Lots of new content coming this summer.

@bushcraftandastronomer.3775 3 года назад

I photographed this object with my Samsung s7 smartphone in bortle 6 skies and I couldn't believe it. I just put s7 on tripod and went to phone settings and took shot. Very enjoyable video and once m31 is found it's easy to locate. I want to try pixel 4 smartphone to see what's it's like. Lately its been cloudy and alot of rain here. M31 is one of those objects you've got to photograph!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

+Bushcraft And Astronomer. I haven't tried any smartphone Astrophotography. it's amazing what the phones are capable of anymore.

@trantor5656 3 года назад

Thank you.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

My pleasure thanks for watching.

@ramchandragodbole9257 Год назад

मस्त!

@robertbennett6410 3 года назад

Dave, I noticed you use the SVX130T on your videos. I found your channel as I am considering that scope for purchase soon. Are you still happy with it, is it performing great as almost all of their equipment does????

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Robert this telescope is like the supercar of refractors. Every bit of it is premium. Absolutely worth it and so glad I made the purchase. There team is wonderful after purchase also. If anything at all is not perfect they will go out of their way to make it so.

@Spaced_Out_Bill 3 года назад

Great video! I am going to image Andromeda as soon as I get a lens. Thank you!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Definitely send me the image once you are up and running! I am @Cosmos Safari on Facebook, Twitter, and IG. Just tag me in the post.

@user-sw4rx8zh6i 10 месяцев назад

Ef 200mm or Nikon 180mm or 85mm 2.5sec wide open

@satvikvarun6386 3 года назад

*PLEASE REPLY!!!* How much magnification (in general)is needed to see galaxies

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Hello, try not to think so much as "how much magnification". The real question is how much light gathering power do you need. For visual astronomy galaxies are best seen through large aperture telescopes such as a 8" or larger dobsonian style telescope. This design provides you with the best results in both large aperture and reasonable costs. I have written an article on this if you are interested in a short 10 minute read. www.cosmossafari.com/post/which-is-the-best-type-of-telescope-for-visual-astronomy

@JoeJaguar 3 года назад

again good video to help new people out

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you! I just posted one a few minutes ago for M81 and M82. Please enjoy.

@JoeJaguar 3 года назад

@@CosmosSafari sure ill check it out

@Dima910 3 года назад

these are very good vids very informational

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you! I put a lot of time and effort into each one. Glad that you find them useful!

@cullyx2913 3 года назад

Excellent vid

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you!

@fluffycat5403 3 года назад

Awesome video!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@GalaxyArtMedia 3 года назад

Very nice !

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you Ioan!

@rogerwehbe182 3 года назад

Excellent informative video.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you, Roger! Your support means a lot.

@usamakhatib98 2 года назад

Thanks for the great video:) i have a national geographic reflector telescope 114/900...so i can see the andromeda m31 with that telescope??

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

I have never looked through that particular scope, but it honestly depends more on your level of light pollution. Andromeda is a naked eye object if you are in dark enough skies.

@krbrajeshp 3 года назад

Love from india ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Welcome to the channel!

@ggm830 3 года назад

Nice job bro I’m going out right now to check your method Greetings from Greece

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

+ggm830 awesome!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Let me know how it goes, and how well my method worked.

@Raaj-Raaje89 3 года назад

And please also tell me about good binoculars well enough to see galaxies and constellations from average light polluted areas

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Celestron and Orion Telescopes both make a number of very nice binoculars. I will say that most galaxies are challenging in binoculars in general but may be impossible depending on your level of light pollution. I would stick with lower power 7x or 10x wider field eyepieces to start. Many good options around $100 US.

@LostFleet 3 года назад

Thank you for the great video :) I have a DSLR with a 500mm lens ( Actually Sigma 150-500mm f5.6). Can I take a photo of Andromeda and would it be visible?

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Absolutely, 500mm should be a really good focal length. A tracking mount like a a Skywatcher Star Adventurer and a sturdy Tripod would be necessary. Here is the mount I would look into if you want the best way to get started with Astrophotography on a budget. bit.ly/2JpxcBJ

@ramms115 2 года назад

Try Cassiopeia, it points to Andromeda

@sreekanthramesh777 3 года назад

Hello Cosmos....i have just started astronomy and astrophotography....could you please tell if M31 would be visible from a 150 mm aperture and wide angle galaxy eyepiece 1.25”? Will 25mm eyepiece also help ? Thank you...waiting for more videos!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Hello, you should definitely be able to see it with that aperture. As I say in my videos, always start with the widest (highest mm eyepiece) you have and work your way down. Andromeda is VERY VERY large in the sky, so the wider the field of view here, the better. Check out astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/ for your specific gear and you can calculate the exact size you should see it as. Best of luck finding it, and clear skies!

@astrophotonics9470 3 года назад

Nice presentation.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you.

@ashrafkizhatil4969 3 года назад

Thank you

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

My pleasure thanks for watching.

@Tvrtko_I 2 года назад

I tried just a minute ago but it was a failure, but i won't give up just yet

@user-sw4rx8zh6i 10 месяцев назад

Much more easy from Casiopea because much more easy to find a W than a square ,go backwards the last part of the W 5 times to a big star turn right 90° next big star turn left 90° same distance, next mesium star left again 90° first star go on second star turn 20°left and it's there

@CosmosSafari 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing.

@Javzaman 3 года назад

We can also locate andromeda by keeping Cassopiea as reference point..

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Great tip. Which stars do you hop from and to?

@desnaleva9757 3 года назад

thanks :)

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

My pleasure, Happy to help!

@Atlantis_Lord2660 3 года назад

2:45 What's that Galaxy at the left

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

That's Andromeda Galaxy! When you are zoomed out this far you truly get to appreciate the immense size of Andromeda Galaxy in the sky. If you are in a dark sky location like a bortle class 1 site you can just look up and see Andromeda with the naked eye. It's otherworldly, and definitely something you need to see to truly understand.

@SciFireChannel 2 года назад

if I find Andromeda in my telescope so can it take a pic with mobile phone camera ?

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

Phones are getting better every generation, but I think under most light polluted skies you won’t have any luck without a very large telescope.

@orion8036 2 года назад

Can i find it with a 20mm?

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

A 20mm eyepiece? It depends on your scope.

@FrostDirt 3 года назад

Is it still possible to see it in a slightly light-polluted city with a 70 mm aperture telescope?

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

You will likely see it but just the core visually. The edges are going to be a challenge.

@FrostDirt 3 года назад

@@CosmosSafari Awesome, I need to practice my hopping. Sadly it has been raining/cloudy for weeks due to La Nina in my place, so I won't expect to see it soon lol.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

@@FrostDirt make sure you are dark adapted as possible.

@drrach1 3 года назад

What is the best focal length for untracked andromeda?

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Untracked it usually is a quick equation... 500/(focal length) = exposure time in seconds. So at 1000mm you will only get away with about half a second, at 500mm you could do a 1 second exposure, at 50mm you could do a 10 second exposure, and so on.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Stacking your image is the best way to improved results. But that is a whole different can of worms.

@drrach1 3 года назад

Ok thanks 😊

@philpaquette6025 3 года назад

Hey Dave you know the best camera to do video astronomy? Im looking to do live streams on Facebook.

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Hello Phil. I would stick with a color CMOS sensor so people can see the color in the objects, although mono would be better if you go that route for general imaging. You also want to factor in some good filters into the equation for light pollution. Without specific information on your scope I cannot recommend a specific sensor as calculations for image scale are required to get the optimal results.

@philpaquette6025 3 года назад

@@CosmosSafari I have a celestron 8 SE

@philpaquette6025 3 года назад

And I have a ZWO 120 Mc -s color cam but it dosent have a room option. I want to do like (p&k imaging) on RU-vid

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

What do you mean a "room" option?

@philpaquette6025 3 года назад

@@CosmosSafari Zoom* option, autocorrect 🤣

@Dima910 3 года назад

where did the livestream go

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Sorry, I posted all over my social media. Postponed because it seemed like not a lot of engagement. Trying to organize better and try to get the word out. Not going away, just rescheduled. Stay tuned!

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Did you see I now have the LIVESTREAM back up. This time I am ready! Lots of really awesome stuff coming!

@Raaj-Raaje89 3 года назад

How to find whirlpool galaxy from Northern India New Delhi

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

The constellations are still the same so long as they are visible above the horizon. The process is the same as in the video. The only exception will be the altitude above the horizon which is dependent on your location. Hope this helps.

@user-sw4rx8zh6i 10 месяцев назад

Wirlpool is too dim it needs a very black sky

@factssecrets5030 3 года назад

great ❤️.. i offer you to make a camping

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

+Facts & Secrets sorry, I am not following what you mean by this

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

+Facts & Secrets sorry, I am not following what you mean by this

@factssecrets5030 3 года назад

I mean you do camping trip and take pictures of galaxies and nebulae

@user-hb1us5si7k 11 месяцев назад

Which one big our milk way galaxy and andromad galaxy

@CosmosSafari 10 месяцев назад

Andromeda is the larger of the two galaxies.

@laughtereverydaytime3901 3 года назад

Good presentation sir very nice 😎

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

Thank you!

@Mr_John. 2 года назад

What will we do then 🤔

@Mr_John. 2 года назад

I mean it's going to hit us in like billions of years 😒

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

Earth and the sun won't even be around at that point. Even if we were it is unlikely we will be affected. The analogy I like to use is like wind through a screen door. The stars would very likely never collide. The galaxies would merge but there is no "collision" to speak of. Some stars may be ejected via gravitational slingshot, so that kinda stinks for them, but otherwise "Milkdromeda" will likely just be a new bigger galaxy. The two supermassive black holes will eventually merge into one single black hole, and everything will eventually settle back down again into what will likely be a giant elliptical Galaxy.

@Mr_John. 2 года назад

@@CosmosSafari ok thxs

@Duffertooke 2 года назад

Would be more helpful if the music didn't drown you out, shame that.

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

This was an early video. I think I have stuck a better balance in more recent work.

@lamontesfashions5063 2 года назад

💧

@CosmosSafari 2 года назад

A tear? A raindrop?

@rv.9658 3 года назад

Lol just use the SkyView app instead

@CosmosSafari 3 года назад

I find value in knowing the sky and learning how to navigate without electronics. It is especially important for visual astronomers who want to maintain dark adaption not to stare into screens when trying to observe.