Bedste The Astrophotography Podcast-podcasts (2024)

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Episode 49 - Fall Astrophotography Targets: Top Picks with Shawn Nielsen 45:29

2d ago45:29

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In this episode, host Steve Mallia sits down with astrophotographer Shawn Nielsen and discusses his successful image capture after previous focus issues and highlights the innovative photography setup that made it possible. Together, they delve into optimal conditions for photographing celestial objects like Andromeda, M42, and the Pac-Man Nebula, …

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Episode 48 - Astrophotography With a Dual Telescope Setup, with Sky-Watcher USA's Kevin LeGore 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

Join us for an insightful conversation with the expert astrophotographer Kevin LeGore, as we dive into the advanced techniques and innovative setups that are transforming the world of astrophotography. In this episode, we uncover Kevin's unique approach to utilizing dual telescope setups and delve into his array of favorite celestial targets, like …

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Episode 47 - Astrophotography YouTube OG Trevor Jones Insights 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Join us for a captivating discussion with the OG of YouTube astrophotography, Trevor Jones, as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of this breathtaking hobby. In this episode, we delve into Trevor's incredible journey, spanning over 13 years, and uncover the evolution of his renowned YouTube channel and website, AstroBackyard.Trevor shares his e…

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Episode 46 - StellarMate Pro and Seamless Astrophotography with Ikarus Technologies' Jasem Mutlaq 41:35

4M ago41:35

41:35

Join us for a fascinating chat with Jasem Mutlaq from Ikarus Technologie as we dive into the world of astrophotography. In this episode, we tackle the challenges of imaging under severe light pollution and uncover the cool features in the Stellarmate system and EKOS Live.Jasem gives us the lowdown on optimizing exposure, handling harsh light condit…

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Episode 45 - AI Tools in Astrophotography with VisibleDark’s Shawn Nielsen 39:39

4M ago39:39

39:39

Join us for an enlightening discussion with renowned Canadian astrophotographer Shawn Nielsen as we explore the evolving landscape of astrophotography. In this episode, we delve into Shawn's experiences using Panasonic CMOS sensors and the newer IMX 571, balancing the intricacies of image acquisition and processing with powerful software like Nina …

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Episode 44 - Pegasus Astro: Revolutionizing Astrophotography Equipment 29:52

5M ago29:52

29:52

Join us for a captivating conversation with Evans and Angelos from Pegasus Astro as we explore the dynamic world of astrophotography. In this episode, we trace Pegasus Astro's journey from tackling connectivity issues with power boxes to pioneering state-of-the-art mounts like the Nix 101 and Nix 88.We'll dive into the latest trends shaping the ind…

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Episode 43- The Astrophotography Podcast Re-launch: Setting a Robotic Telescope with PrimaLuceLab 36:11

5M ago36:11

36:11

The Astrophotography Podcast is back! And now you can experience it like never before with our new video format in Ontario Telescope and Accessories YouTube channel.Join us for an exciting conversation with Filippo Bradaschia, Omar Cauz, and Tom Bramwell from Primalucelab as we delve into the world of astrophotography.We'll dive into the craftsmans…

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Episode 42 - We are back...and raw off the cutting room floor 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

After almost an entire year....WOW...we are back and with a new co-host.Af Steve Mallia

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Episode 41 - New products from Pegasus 37:47

2y ago37:47

37:47

Today we sat down with Evans from Pegasus Astro to discuss new and exciting products. This long distance interview might be the future of the podcast! We also posted a video of the interview at the Ontario Telescope YouTube channelAf Steve Mallia

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Episode 40 - Talking with Astro Canuck 31:27

2+ y ago31:27

31:27

Holy Potato's! I got to sit down with Twitch broadcaster Astro Canuck! We talk about imaging, sky conditions, Twitch and Lego smashing.....we even fit Batman in there somewhereAf Steve Mallia

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Episode 39 Solar Imaging with special guest Gary Palmer 39:21

3+ y ago39:21

39:21

Solar Imaging has become more popular with the lower equipment costs, and the ability to do it during the day! Have you considered taking the plunge into solar astrophotography? Our special guest Gary Palmer, known around the world as one of the best, and in my opinion the best, Solar Imager. Get some insider tips and tricks on capturing a solar im…

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Episode 39 - Special guest Jerry Hubbell discusses the PMC-Eight system 37:10

4y ago37:10

37:10

A bit of a change. Did you know you can contribute to the discovery of a new celestial object? Do you have old data from your imaging sessions? Jerry Hubbell, VP of Engineering at Explore Scientific, talk about he revolutionary PMC8 mount system, and scientific imaging. Its not that hard to get involved.Who knows....maybe there is an asteroid with …

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Episode 38 - Flying Solo - Astronomy software shakeup 10:59

4y ago10:59

10:59

I'm Flying Solo on this one!SGP has made a big change! Fall is upon us with a host of new targets!It is taking way to long between episodes, so I sat down and recorded a short one. More is coming really soonAf Steve Mallia

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Episode 37 - A Broken Mic and a Special Guest 25:14

4+ y ago25:14

25:14

Ok...So its been a while and my mic was broken......but I kept on with it and we got it done......its gets better as you listen. A new Mic has been ordered!Getting right to it.....a very special guest....you need to listen to find out who it is....Af Steve Mallia

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Episode 36 - Star Parties with special guest Greg Bragg 45:47

4+ y ago45:47

45:47

Have you ever considered going to a star party? On this episode I walk with Greg Bragg from Celestron. Greg has been to 104 star parties all around the US and Canada. Even one in Japan!! Greg tells us about his favorite ones and what to expect.Af Steve Mallia

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Episode 35 - Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy - NINA 39:01

5y ago39:01

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Af Steve Mallia

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Episode 34 - Summer Is Over And Backspace 21:58

5y ago21:58

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Well summer is coming to an end and some of the greatest objects are available now!Are you having trouble with back spacing? Still trying to figure it out? Want to get more out of our colour camera?Just a few questions we are answering in this episode!!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrophotography Podcast - Portable power and Portable imaging 18:19

5+ y ago18:19

18:19

It's the First day of summer! What a great reason to podcast!Have you setup all of your equipment in the middle of the field and then realized that the lights are not on because you no power? Do you run a small camera tracker and worry about polar alignment?then this Podcast is for youAf Steve Mallia

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The Astrophotography Podcast - Episode 32 - WE ARE BACK....and taking moon shots 23:42

5+ y ago23:42

23:42

The Raptors won........and we are back!Yes after a brief break we came back after dreaming it all up again! We argue over the significance of SII and what do when waiting for your target to clear a houseAf Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 31 - NEAF, Spring and setups for 20:30

5+ y ago20:30

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It's that time of year again! NEAF and the start of Spring!We recorded this one a few weeks ago and got caught up in a multitude of things that we almost forgot to upload it.Hope you enjoy!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 30 - Galaxy Season 21:50

5+ y ago21:50

21:50

It's that time of year again! The time of year we all gather around the telescope and look off at distant galaxies and awe in wonder.Yes its GALAXY SEASON!!What do you need to capture those distant faint fuzzies?Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 29 - Filter Wheels 25:20

5+ y ago25:20

25:20

Hello Everyone! Yes we are still here.....hiding from the clouds and coming up with new material.2019 is going to be a great year for astronomy. New equipment has come our way, and we are kicking it off with a new toy. Filter Wheels. Why you wan to use one, and which one to get!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 28 - Winter Targets 27:19

6y ago27:19

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As Trevor is famous for saying, "Winter comes around once a year". True words of wisdom. My choice of words about winter are not appropriate for a family rated podcast. Need a new target or challenge this snow season?? Here are some sugggestions!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode27 - Big Scopes!!! 38:11

6y ago38:11

38:11

I have one, Trevor has one, my friend Dave has a small one.... I'm talking about BIG TELESCOPES!!Small refractors are great for wide field objects....But the Big scopes get the far out objects with ease!If you have ever though about getting a big scope.....listen to this podcast. Full disclosures.....I had a cold when this was recorded…

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode25 - Widefield Astrophotography 27:07

6y ago27:07

27:07

Want to have some fun with equipment you might have sitting around? Widefield DSLR astrophotography is all the rage!! So many possibilities and its really fun. Trevor and Steve talk about there experiences with this fun area of astrophotography and how to get started or add to your current setupAf Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast Episode 24 - Astronomy imaging cameras 32:11

6y ago32:11

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It's been a LONG time!!! Too long some may say.....Sorry for the long break, but the weather has been great. Astrophotography requires a camera....that is the critical hardware part for the hobby. We talk about some of our favorites!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 23 - Warm weather and a black hole 32:08

6+ y ago32:08

32:08

ITs been a while, but we are still here. The weather has been gret and lots of time has been sent at the eyepeice, or in most cases the the guide graph....A coupe of new items that Trevor has been playing with! Take a listen!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 22 - NEAF wrap up and Pre-Summer Objects 21:34

6+ y ago21:34

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We are back! After a brief break and a visit to NEAF we came back to give you the rundown of the show, and to talk about some interesting targets.With Spring in full fores, and summer only a month away, it is time to dust off the equipment and take it for a spin!!Af Steve Mallia

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The Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 21 - Mono Cameras 21:54

6+ y ago21:54

21:54

Well it has finally happened. Trevor is using a mono camera! Take a listen and see what he thinks about the transition form one shot colour to mono and narrow band imaging. There is a huge difference and lots of great advantages on making the switch to Mono imaging!Af Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 20 - Planetary Imaging 21:11

6+ y ago21:11

21:11

Planetary imaging season is among us! Yes you ready that right. After 19 episodes of Deep Sky Imaging....WOW....we are on episode 20.....we decided to do a talk on planetary imaging. Planetary imaging can be just as challenging and rewarding as DSO imaging! So much to learn, but you can image with a full moon and low cost cameras! Listen to find ou…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 19 - Spring time Objects 31:28

6+ y ago31:28

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This is a long one! With Spring just around the corner (Thank goodness) its not only a change in season, but also a whole new set of targets are presented. It is Galaxy Season! The list is SO long of what comes into view this month, and in the the rest of spring. Galaxies, Open Clusters, Closed Clusters, Nebula, so much to choose from. I'm sure you…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 18 - Barlows, Reducers, and other correcters 24:46

6+ y ago24:46

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A great way to increase your telescopes focal length is with an accessory called a barlow, or extender. you can also decrease the focal length of your telescope with a reducer.There are several different names and accessories to let you frame up your object........we go over some of them in this episode of The Astrobackyard Podcast!…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 17 - Work And Astronomy Life Balance 23:03

6+ y ago23:03

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Most of have this thing called a "Job" that can get in the way of our astrophotography hobby. Make the most of you night with planning and setup.Or do what I do and do everything by headlamp...... - SteveAf Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 16 - Cable Management 17:04

7y ago17:04

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With all of the available accessories that you can put on your camera that require a USB cable or a power cable, or both, it can very easily become a bit of a mess. There are several great products on the market that help with this. WE talk about them on this episode as it was a topic that was in demand. We like to give our audience what they want.…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 15 - Year In Review 19:29

7y ago19:29

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WOW!! 15 Episodes so far. What are great way to end 2017. It has been an exciting year for both myself and Trevor. This time I interview Trevor about 2017, and what his plans are for 2018. It gets a little weird.....but its really quick....Thanks for listening and please tell your friends to check us out and subscribe. Post your images on our Faceb…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 14 - Automating your focuser 16:44

7y ago16:44

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If you are a serious imager you might already have one. If you want to step up your game, you may want to consider one. If you want to have total control you will need one. I'm talking about a motorized focuser. You can do a complete swap out, or an upgrade of you current focuser with a stepper motor. Listen to some advantages and keep an eye out f…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 13 - Sharpcap imaging software 27:21

7y ago27:21

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What a great interview!! In this episode we interviewed Robin Glover. Robin is the author of Sharpcap software. Robin explains the beginning of Sharpcap and the reason why he wrote it. We go into some of the advanced features. Focusing with Sharpcap and the different options available, native camera support, The Polar Alignment routine, and what li…

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Astrobackyard Podcast Episode 12 - Small Telescopes! 23:16

7y ago23:16

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Small telescopes are really hot right now! They are easy to move around, do not require a big expensive mount system, can provide great widefield views, and can help product some great images.Trevor and Steve talk about there favorite small scopes from past to present.Af Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast Episode 11 - Dew Control 16:35

7y ago16:35

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The scurge of every imager!! No not an unfocused image......DEW!! Having a solid dew control solution is vital when you are imaging. As the night goes on change in temperature will create dew to form on your telescope. There are several great solutions, and we talk about some of them in this podcast.…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 10 - An interview with Explore Scientific - Part 2 22:13

7y ago22:13

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Continuation of our interview with Explore Scientific. Greg Talks about the new line of mounts, and Scott gives us his super secret formula for cleaning coated optics.Af Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 10 - An interview with Explore Scientific - Part 1 27:30

7y ago27:30

27:30

One of the worlds best known brands of telescopes is Explore Scientific. We talked with Scott Roberts, Founder and President, and Greg Bragg, Director of Specialty sales, about Explore Scientific's beginnings and where they are today. In this first of a two part interview, listen as 2 heavy weights of the industry share some stories and the busines…

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Astrobackyard Podcast - Episode 9 - Polar alignment 21:33

7y ago21:33

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The key to a great image is a good polar alignment. There are several tools available out there that make polar alignment a snap. you might already have them and are not aware! Trevor and Steve discuss the various methods. Find the method and App which works well for youAf Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast Episode 8 - The iOptron CEM60 and a Big Announcement 20:32

7y ago20:32

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So.....Trevor has a new mount to play with. The iOptron CEM60 !! Along with the new mount Trevor has decided to finally try computer control and automate his imaging sessions. This is important considering the cold weather is coming. That's not all !! Something BIG is happening at Ontario Telescope and Accessories as well! Listen to find out more.…

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AstroBackyard Podcast EP 07 - DSLR vs CMOS astronomy camera's 16:25

7y ago16:25

16:25

Trying to decide on which camera is right for you? Trevor talks about his experiences with a DSLR, a Cooled camera, and a Hypercam 183C camera.Steve just listens in and brags about his new project....Send us your feedback at facebook.com/astrobackyardpodcastAf Steve Mallia

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AstroBackyard Podcast EP6 Autoguiding with PHD 17:14

7y ago17:14

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Are you struggling with your auto guiding setup or want to know what you need to do to get going with it?Trevor and Steve talk about PHD auto guiding software, and how adjust the settings required.Af Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast EP5 - Image processing workflow 12:52

7y ago12:52

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So now you have captured your target data.....now what? Trevor goes over the steps of processing, and Steve tries to sound like he knows what he is doing. find out about the software to get yourself going, and where to get the tools you need to produce excellent astrophotography images.Af Steve Mallia

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Astrobackyard Podcast EP4 - Focusing and Plate Solving 17:19

7y ago17:19

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Trevor and Steve discuss plate solving and focusing. Listen to the pro (that's Trevor by the way) on the easy way to focus your imaging rig manually. When you're all focused then next step is it align your mount perfectly.....and there is a really easy way without having to look through your finder scope.....seriously....you might even want to sell…

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Astrobackyard Podcast EP3 - Fall imaging Targets 17:12

7y ago17:12

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Steve and Trevor talk about imaging targets in the fall sky. Targets for those that are just starting out and would like to see results, and then some hard ones too.tell us what you think at facebook.com/astrobackyardpodcastAf Steve Mallia

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AstroBackyard Podcast EP2 - Filters and when to use them 24:29

7y ago24:29

24:29

In this Podcast Trevor talks about Filters to help improve you images. This is such a huge topic and we are just scratching the surface.Af Steve Mallia

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AstroBackyard Podcast EP1 - An Introduction to Us 13:15

7y ago13:15

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Introduction EpisodeThe Astrobackyard Podcast is a collaboration between Astrobackyard.com and Ontariotelescope.com. Each episode will discuss a different facet of astrophotography and astronomy. Learn about techniques, equipment, and hear interviews with industry experts and professionals.Af Steve Mallia

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