Small vs. Huge Telescope for Astrophotography

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Small Telescope: Radian Raptor
Huge Telescope: bit.ly/45KQ1Vn
In this video, I shoot the Bubble Nebula using 2 completely different astrophotography setups. This target looks great at almost any focal length, but the image changes significantly depending on how "deep" you go.
Setup 1:
Radian Raptor 61 Triplet APO
ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Optolong L-eXtreme Filter
Starfield 50mm Guide Scope
ZWO ASI120MM Mini Guide Camera
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Mount
Setup 2:
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150 Triplet APO
Starlight Xpress Trius 694 Mono
Astronomik 6nm Ha, OIII Filters
Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2 Guide Camera
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8 окт 2020

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@AstroBackyard 3 года назад

Guys, just a heads up - I mention that the big scope is "1075mm" in the video, must have had 75 on the brain. It's 1050mm, so 775mm longer focal length then the little one! Of course, the sensor size changes the image scale - and APERTURE is a little something to consider as well ;)

@chrisoriordan6975 3 года назад

AstroBackyard just downloaded the premium processing guide, can’t wait to see what detail I can pull out of my Newbie data. This raptor looks to be perfectly timed for Xmas 😃

@najibnajjar9526 3 года назад

Thank you TJ. Please keep inspiring us.

@alanhat26 3 года назад

No worries thank again 75

@cosmin12365 3 года назад

Can you do the exact same thing but switching the camera?

@katebovski6947 3 года назад

Why don't you also use the EdgeHD with the Cannon RA?

@bostronomy 3 года назад

I think we all comment on how impressive you are as an astrophotographer. Which is true of course. But I personally think you deserve credit for the arrangement and story line of your videos. The shots are engaging, the story development is killer. There are a lot of people doing cool stuff with the hobby, but you and Dylan could quit now and go into video production. This has become like waiting for a new episode of one of my favorite TV shows. Thanks for the great stuff man. Definitely one of the best finds I’ve stumbled on during the Rona.

@astroimagers 3 года назад

Is that CONFIDENCE in the weather forecast or what?!

@jujubean7664 3 года назад

Love it, Trevor! I personally prefer the wide-field view with the Raptor 61, but they're both amazing. You did a great job of designing that scope!

@sonyazandbergen5077 3 года назад

Hey Trevor, I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now, and I just wanted to say that they are amazingly done, and your photos are absolutely breathtaking.

@davidrousseau8066 3 года назад

The image taken with the Esprit 150 is just WOWWW!!!!

@cpear004 3 года назад

Hey Trevor! Absolutely stunning photos. In 6 months, you, Chuck, Dylan, the Galactic Hunter Team, Alyn Wallace, have all helped me go from a 37-year old newbie in this hobby to a guy who can now produce decent quality deep sky astrophotography images to share with friends and family. Big shout out from Gaithersburg, MD! Keep doing what you're doing.

@jonas_meyer_photography 3 года назад

Wow, that 1050mm shot of the bubble looks truly stunning. The widefield shot is really amazing as well, but man that 1050mm is sweet. Keep up the great work Trevor 👍

@koenp11 3 года назад

Beautiful shots Trevor! Just bought myself a startracker few weeks back, since then only rain and clouds. Clear skies. Slow steps into astrophotography.

@cheron60 3 года назад

Dude more of these type of videos. I loved seeing that difference what an amazing shot on both telescopes. The universe is truly awe inspiring.

@najibnajjar9526 3 года назад

Thank you Trevor for pouring out your passionate love and pure dedication to this self-started beautiful hobby.

@dasimcoes 3 года назад

Trevor , another awesome video. I have enjoyed watching your channel grow and improve over the past several years. Love your passion and dedication for the hobby. Keep em coming. ( always nice to see a little rudy action)

@gomanastro 3 года назад

Trevor, once again.....you deliver. Great video on many levels. This shows new buyers the difference in views with 2 dramatically different scopes, both of which are amazing....and the use of filters, and the importance of matching a camera with a scope, and importance of processing the data to achieve the results you want. I have checked out the Sharpstar 61, but I'm going with the Raptor 61, awaiting delivery....will be a nice complement to my Esprit 120 mm. Thanks for the work (fun) you do! very helpful and inspirational.

@GaryMCurran 3 года назад

Trevor, nice stuff. When I got evicted, I lost about half of my astronomy stuff, but I still have my AVX mount (needs a new controller), my WO ZenithStar 71, and my GSO 6" RC. Don't know if my Guide scope, guide camera and such got saved (I was in the hospital trying to recover from my attempted suicide), but I need to get some more stuff, including a new CMOS camera or two. This video is important to me because it shows the ability to utilize both telescopes I have to a great advantage, even on the same subject. Now I just have to see if I can get TWO main imaging cameras, and mount both scopes to the AVX at one time to shoot them together. LOL I think I can say for all your viewers that we appreciate what you're doing for all of us in the way of the astrophotography community.

@Handles-R-Lame 3 года назад

Think of what you have left as the building blocks to a new life. You were given a second chance and i would take it all with great importance; especiay in todays age things can get really tough and doldrum; i know ive been there, without anything except pennies and my own thoughts but gazing at the night sky and learning all that there is to learn just in the celestial sphere alone lifts my spirits even when i have none left. I feel every pain you feel brother i know it sucks but get back up on the horse and get ready to stride and stride HARD. and if you get bucked off well dust urself off and get back on it. Life is so much more then the status quo or political agenda b.s. and t.v. media garbage. Anyways; i wish you nothing but the best and i know you will find a way through these forsaken times and prosper in ur own way. It may take some time with ups and downs but you will. Again wish you peace, love and happiness my friend! Clear skies and Crystal stars to you! Never stop gazing towards the sky and dreaming of it wonders! Cheers!

@Handles-R-Lame 3 года назад

Btw i have an iOptron RC6, and an AVX as well. Its such a good Astrophoto setup! So get back with it!!! Go take some photos brotha!

@GaryMCurran 3 года назад

@@Handles-R-Lame life id's starting to turn around. I'll be moving shortly, going to work for Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs as a Program Assistant out on one of the campuses. It's a place to live and restart a lot of things, including my astrophotography hobby. So, in a year or so, I expect to have stuff up and hopefully wowing people. Thanks for the encouragement.

@dmshueyable 3 года назад

Gary C Right on, brother. Clear skies to you.

@kevinashley478 2 года назад

@@GaryMCurran as a veteran, thank you.

@timeless_realm 3 года назад

Beautiful. I appreciate the technical details, they help me to make better buying decisions.

@thetelescopeyard9760 3 года назад

Ahhh beat me to it venosite, second! Stoked to check out this video Trevor! I have seen every single vid of yours and they are all so useful and inspiring

@ianlauerastroreacts3495 3 года назад

Two epic scopes, two stellar results! Scopes are essentially like photography lenses, each one serves its own purpose! Maybe it will help people see why astrophotographers have so many different scopes :)

@philliprporter 3 года назад

Both are great, I love the bigger scope for detail of a more specific target. The smaller scope for overall.

@joshuarose3081 3 года назад

Trevor your skills have broken through to another level. Incredible work on both projects. The Bubble just may be my next target.

@kunalkulkarni4825 3 года назад

Both the images are absolutely incredible!

@AVAstronomy 3 года назад

Nice video Trevor. It's cool to see the scale difference between the two setups. It's not that one is better than the other but you get to appreciate two completely different compositions of the same area. Well done.

@DmitriiPaniukov 3 года назад

Love it, Trevor! Please do continue spreading the joy and love for astrophotography! Your videos always transmit that sincere feeling for what you do.

@marcthomas9831 3 года назад

Those images at the end are just amazing, you are an inspiration. Hopefully in a good few years I’ll get to this level. I’ll need the clouds to clear too!

@MrRodeelh 3 года назад

I love astrophotography and I enjoy your channel a lot.. but what’s more impressive than the quality of your photos is the quality of your videos! Keep the good work Trevor!

@Theastrocody 3 года назад

Great video as always Trevor. I was looking into investing in a bigger scope, but i love my widefield shots. Raptor is calling my name!

@raulos 3 года назад

Both final pictures are great but this one from Esprit 150 is absolutely stunning with level of details. Great work.

@johnnysager8899 3 года назад

Those are just beautiful images and you really know your hobby well!! Thanks for sharing

@Ebonyqwe 3 года назад

Great shots, and a pleasure to watch.

@eventhorizonoh2501 3 года назад

Just started following you a bit ago and watching a lot of your older videos. Have to say, I like the smaller scope picture better than the 1050mm. Just ordered a "Starter kit" to do stuff like this. Wanted to say thanks for all that you do.

@catchingphotons 3 года назад

Thanks Trevor for that comparison. It's nice to see the effect of using different focal lengths. Will be very useful for beginners. When I started out this hobby I was like: The more the better! Your video shows the magic of both settings - so newcomers can decide. Very useful. Clear skies to you dude! -Chris

@surftidy 3 года назад

Amazing images. Thanks for continuing to inspire me as I throw myself into DSO astrophotography. Your videos are a constant source of information and inspiration. Thanks!

@ericsullivan7957 3 года назад

Great video Trevor, you continue to inspire us all.

@billoconnor2727 3 года назад

Very cool, Trevor. Love the different viewpoints, the contextual feel. Back when this was possible, I downloaded a 200 mb image of the Orion nebula. Sooo different from what I see with "amateur" telescopes. In all honesty, I love them both. Looking at your images as well as Steve's and Brandon's, my taste in image processing has really changed. While I enjoy the narrow band images, especially for what they reveal, my faves are the more "natural" renditions. Thank you so much for your diligence, hard work and creativity. You might have to think about a trip out West, we still have lots of unpolluted dark skies to work with, except when they are filled with smoke from fires in California--or here in Colorado. And the 7000-9000' of elevation is a pure joy.

@danneugebauer9098 3 года назад

For heavens sake, Trevor. Mind blowing pictures. I love both pics, but the wider pic by the the Raptor 61 is more exciting. Great job !

@yervantparnagian5999 3 года назад

You rock. Plain and simple.

@secretstill 3 года назад

Both images are just stunning! Great work!

@johntem2000 3 года назад

Thank you for your passion, dedication and thoughtful videos. A highly technical subject, explained by a passionate, eloquent practitioner; boy it just doesn't get much better. Many thanks!

@volens31 3 года назад

Been shooting the bubble now for a couple of weeks putting together 40hrs of SHO. Great to see your take on it Trevor.....nice one 👌😁

@Avocettech 3 года назад

These are both interesting and ‘artistic’ compositions and you have deployed the equipment well. My own capture in this region using 510mm focal length, ASI533MC and L-enhance filter, gives an interesting balance and contrast between the Bubble nebula and the star cluster M52 (which is not labelled, but is present of course in your 275mm focal length shot). Thanks for drawing attention to the differences that FOV makes and your continuing enthusiasm!

@d.fresh.750 3 года назад

Awesome shots! I'm just getting into the hobby now...a buddy gave me his old T3i, and I took my first shots last night with the Nifty 50. Looking into a tracker next, after some practice...can't wait to try out the stacking process!

@ivanhancock 3 года назад

What I Cannot believe is the fact that you have a incredibly passionate hobby, and you still have a Wife ?? Lol

@mikel8387 3 года назад

Lol.

@douweodh4146 3 года назад

Because now he’s making money with it 😉

@alphagt62 3 года назад

Astronomy isn’t too hard on a marriage, at least she knows where he is.

@OddSoxChris 3 года назад

That says a lot about that woman!

@michaelkbutler 3 года назад

@Darrell Knox already $prnt big those scopes!

@ergio1 3 года назад

As always, Very nice video Trevor ... love your work 👍, personally I prefer the wide field view... Raptor looks amazing

@mauriceaustin3442 3 года назад

Great information. I am just starting to learn about astrophotography and came across your videos a couple weeks ago. WOW you have some awesome information. I appreciate the time and energy you put into your videos and maintaining your web site. Your desire to share your passion for this hobby shows. Thank you

@AstroLaVista 3 года назад

Comparisons are always fun to watch, and it was nice to look at the individual subs as well as the superb images at the end. I really like to drill into objects so the Esprit 150 image really did it for me. I expect my new 8" RC reduced will give a similar FOV on the bubble which is exciting :)

@theh1ve 3 года назад

Stunning and always a pleasure to watch!

@deansongberg6891 3 года назад

Amazing, Thank You for your time and effort you put into your videos. Deffinantly inspires me to get out there more with my camera and to learn more about this fantastic hobby.

@astro.p 3 года назад

This man's setup is better than my broke llife ;-;

@chuck3814 3 года назад

Cloudy nights homie

@Zuckerkome 3 года назад

@Had Tobe you are a very knowledgeable historian, I respect you spreading acient knowledge of the middle ages!

@EggCat3 3 года назад

@Had Tobe Flat yes gravity

@daniels8625 3 года назад

You got nothing to apologize for Trevor. Fantastic video and images! I really like the dual focal length format of this video, you should do more in the future. For me, it's the Ghost of Cassiopeia with the ASI533mc and Hyperstar tonight!

@andrewabbott-tarrant548 3 года назад

Absolutely great photos you can really see the difference between the two keep up the good work Trevor

@CAREFREEOBSERVATORY 3 года назад

Trevor, Next time your asked to help design a scope, I would negotiate and have them Create a Trevor Jones Special Limited Edition Scope! Congrats Bro You Deserve This, You Have a Talent, Thank You.

@cokdesatria1878 3 года назад

Talent

@AstroQuest1 3 года назад

Gorgeous views with both setups Trevor. Well done experiment. - Cheers Kurt

@syncros4142 3 года назад

Awesome video! I really like your edit of the Bubble Nebula. Also looking forward to the next live stream, unfortunately was working during the last one 😅

@MarkoPola 3 года назад

Beautiful detail with the long focal length. Love it

@Keenan716 3 года назад

love your videos bro, please keep it up!!!

@Initialgs 3 года назад

Amazing images both that tell their own stories but man, that wide shot was breathtaking!

@jonathanstone1068 3 года назад

Such a great video idea! This was fun and still super informative!

@DaPanda19 3 года назад

As a regular photographer, it's funny to me hearing you talk about such a wide field of view at such a long focal length! I mean I get it, it's just funny lol

@ogshotglass9291 3 года назад

When you are used to 10mm being a wide-angle lens and 275mm being a borderline telephoto and 1050mm being supertelephoto, yeah, that's pretty understandable.

@DeniseNY1 3 года назад

Stunning images from both settings! Your videos have been educational as well as beautiful!

@alanhat26 3 года назад

Wow thanks for sharing this with us very good, very interesting to see still working up to this x

@mistaskate8715 2 года назад

Very cool. Very nice pictures! Fun to see a comparison like this.

@akimthrash51 3 года назад

I can't wait to try my raptor 61 !!!!

@Will-Parr 3 года назад

Excellent presentation. Fascinating

@briankotak403 3 года назад

Simply awesome Trevor. Your passion and TALENT shines through every time! Dr B

@astro_hunter1823 3 года назад

This hobby is somehing best that I have seen @AstroBackyard pleasee upload more often,you make my day when you upload

@madarapubg9940 3 года назад

Hey man love your vids ever since I was in elementary I was always fascinated by the cosmos and science. Really cool and I hopefully want to do o astrophotography professionally like you

@seantomlinson3320 3 года назад

Spectacular as usual.

@sold9603 3 года назад

What a freaking awesome video. One word thank you for sharing. I love what you said. How deep you go in space? Love it 🥰 ......💪

@DJBastor 3 года назад

Awesome work Trevor

@sir_platypus6574 3 года назад

my jaw literally dropped at those photos, theyre amazing

@JonnyDouglasPhoto 3 года назад

Another amazing video! I hope one day I can take images like yours.

@dawidnb 3 года назад

All photos is amazing😍

@wernerrecks 3 года назад

Hi Trevor, as always fantastic pictures !! Greetings from Germany

@victormultanen1981 3 года назад

Amazing and very inspiring story!

@markboweringphotography4408 3 года назад

Superb video. Thanks for sharing.

@avt_astro206 3 года назад

Nice Comparison Trev. you have Got some Great Results🔭👍

@jean-clauderoussil4830 3 года назад

love Ashley finger nail.

@krakengamer6715 3 года назад

Keep up good work man.👍👍

@NGO_Eli 3 года назад

Hey Astro for your 200k special please go to I believe the Southern Hemisphere and take pictures of alpha Centauri with as big of a magnification as possible

@jimblackwell3754 3 года назад

Great video!

@glowingeye 3 года назад

It‘s just mindblowing to see what‘s out there in space... These giant gas fields are pure artworks and just out of this world. I‘m speechless

@astro_douglas 3 года назад

I would wait for this HAHA I am from brasilian congratulations, your channel it's amazing bro!

@knightclan4 3 года назад

Outstanding video

@orion1anon 3 года назад

Watching you setup as the clouds roll over I can only think you are a man of greater faith than I.

@thos759 3 года назад

Man, you DO motivate !!

@curiosity2314 3 года назад

Excellent work...

@noahjames172 3 года назад

Beautiful. Instant Sub

@Mr6sess 2 года назад

I can't wait to do this with my Redcat 51 and my ES ED152 CF (as soon as it arrives)!!

@jalapenohotcakes 3 года назад

Fantastic.

@itaialter 3 года назад

Great photos! Now you can do a zoom-in animation on the bubble nebula, zooming in to the first photo while slowly fading in the second photo on top of it!

@chrishandley8691 3 года назад

very cool dude, had a good view of mars last week thru my 10in dob, I had not viewed Mars for years was surprised how small the ice cap was.

@msdunkel 3 года назад

Global warming, it used to be bigger... ;)

@chrishandley8691 3 года назад

Uggghh!, when will those Martians learn to protect their environment...oh wait...there's no one there or is there?🤔

@syllevine 2 года назад

Amazing!

@harshchauhan1789 2 года назад

amazing!!

@ohwell2790 3 года назад

You keep me interested and just got a svBony 105 to do planets with a Orion 150 mm Maksutov on a XL 70 motorized mount eq mount. This is my starting point for learning how to do the software to imaging.

@GalaxyArtMedia 3 года назад

Cool video! I like to compare also my astrophotography at different focal length.

@spidersj12 3 года назад

Brilliant photos Trevor. Wish you'd come up this way to shoot, we have 24 hours of darkness for a month in the winter. The northern lights can be a bit of a problem though.