Vixen Polarie Review
Here we do a review of the Vixen Polarie star tracker. Quite capable little tracker that packs a punch!
How to Add a Custom Landscape to Stellarium
In this video, we go over how to add custom landscape to Stellarium. Whether you have a panorama already or not, we’ll cover how to add it (or get it).
Stellarium for Beginners
In this video, we go over Stellarium for beginners. This is a general overview with a short setup guide. This video is part of a series where I will show how to set up Stellarium with your gear and location. Dark sky tip of the week: Talk to friends and family members about their outdoor lighting. Polite reminders as you show them your work could lead to them changing their fixtures to dark sky friendly ones!
Astrophotography – AMAZING Apps to Check the Weather
In this video, we go over a few different tools you can use to keep an eye on the weather before going out and imaging or doing visual astronomy. Checking your local news channel can be ok, but adding in apps such as Clearoutside can really make a difference when planning!
Widefield vs Deep Sky Imaging
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImRDBVhlyA4 In this video, we do a quick overview of widefield vs deep sky, and a few pros and cons of each. Both have different aspects, and you’ll need to know them when you are just starting out! Dark sky tip of the week: You can help battle light pollution at home by making sure your outdoor lighting is well-shielded. Check the following link to the IDA page explaining shielding practices. https://www.darksky.org/our-work/lighting/lighting-for-citizens/lighting-basics/