Living in Colorado, USA and sharing my astrophotography journey right from the field. My goal is to make capturing the night sky approachable. I don't just want to explain topics; I want you to experience them with me. I'm an astrophotographer first and a 'YouTuber' second, so expect real demonstrations out under the stars. Come along for a small taste of Colorado living and a heavy dose of planetary and lunar astrophotography!
🔠What you'll find here:
• Gear Demos: Setups and comparisons featuring the Celestron NexStar 6SE and C9.25.
• Tutorials: Step-by-step guides for SharpCap, AutoStakkert!, RegiStax, Stellarium, and CPWI.
• Planetary & Lunar: Capturing the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and ISS transits.
• Real Troubleshooting: Honest problem-solving when the night sky doesn't cooperate.
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Matt's Colorado Astro Adventures
I drove 90 minutes out to Limon on the Eastern Plains of Colorado today in pursuit of clear, calm skies, planning to capture the daytime lunar occultation of Venus (the Moon passing in front of Venus). I got completely derailed by alignment issues. My equipment (and brain) weren't quite functioning correctly in the 100°F/38°C heat. At one point, my scope temperature was over 120°F/49°C!
I didn't get a single frame of Venus footage, but I did get to watch the occultation start and end visually through binoculars, which was an absolutely incredible experience.
This occultation was supposed to be my next video. Since I'm taking a short summer break anyway, the channel will be quiet for a bit while I recharge.
While I'm gone, make me feel better: What is your most frustrating "gear failure at the worst possible time" story? Let me know in the comments! 👇 Have a great few weeks, everyone!
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