Author: dburt

In my previous post I mentioned how I did not like how little I was adding to this website. Well, I’ve set some goals. Along with the weekly video on YouTube, I’ve set some goals that will help keep new content coming in. In addition, some guides or reviews may be in conjunction with a YouTube video, but not all of them. However, each review will follow these rules: Reviews will require a minimum of six months and/or ten uses Manufacturers will not influence reviews in any way These two simple rules allows proper time to form an honest opinion.…

So I’ve focused a LOT on YouTube, and I feel I haven’t been putting enough here. I have personal plans this weekend and next, but going into November I will make sure that something unrelated to a YouTube video is posted here, those of you keeping an eye on this site deserve better. On November 1st, I will put a poll up on my YouTube community tab (did you know that existed?) to ask which guides you would like. Some will be video, some will be text, here. So, please do participate if you get the chance!

Well, the craziness that was August is over, and the YouTube channel is going back to weekly videos! I have a few videos planned. The first one being the target list for September to December (similar to the June-August one). I have a few others in the works for the following couple of weeks….. and then there’s something new about the ASI Air you might need to know. It’s been upgraded, and the new version may be a PLUS? Don’t know what I’m talking about? Watch for updates around the beginning of October.

I have a lot going on in August, annual vacation that is in no way astro related, a few changes at work and home that are planned…. it’s a bunch! So, just for August, I am going to do bi-weekly videos, then go back to weekly in September. Good thing is, by then, I’ll have a bunch of videos lined up and ready to roll to help you all be ready for the upcoming time of year! Also, I want to give a HUGE thank you to all of the subscribers! I’m waiting for that 1,000 subscriber mark. That’s when…

Oh man, the smoke from the Western US and Canadian wildfires have royally screwed up some great nights. During the day around here, the sky, while otherwise clear, looked to be a pale white. Before the smoke rolled in, clouds ended up getting in the way of star parties in this area. The best part though is that it allowed me to work on a few video projects. One you have already seen, more to come! It’s such a huge bummer, as I recently ordered and received the Rokinon 135mm, but haven’t gotten a chance to use it yet. I’ve…

After dealing with the audio issues, and some other problems at home I’d rather not publicize, next video is scheduled for Monday, July 12th. We’re also entering the time of year where it’s more clear in my region, the clouds should be disappearing soon, so more “let’s shoot ‘X’ object videos should be coming as well! What are you looking forward to taking an image of?

No video this coming week. It did not turn out how I thought it would. Many audio issues plagued me with the video, and I’ve spent over a week trying to fix it. I tried using the tablet I control the ASI Air as my audio source when showing what’s happening in the app, apparently that’s an awful idea. My mic doesn’t work too well with it. Lesson learned. Until then, check out the new image in my images gallery, that’s what I shot while I was out recording that video. Clear skies, I’ll see you all next week.

Let me start of with saying thank you, and welcome, to all of the new subscribers because of the ASI AIR tips video. That video has done way better than I thought it would. Thank you all for the kind words! What I’ve Noticed I’ve seen a lot of questions related to video mode. I am eager to figure out the connection problems you are all seeing. For now, if you are on a DSLR, I recommend unplugging it from the air and focusing using the DSLR’s video mode. I have the feeling that the Air is smart enough to…

One of the major things with astrophotography is that you need to plan! Luckily, I have one coming up. The Cherry Springs Star Party that usually happens around this time of year has been cancelled. But, I already had the time off, might as well go anyways! In those plans, I have a few images in the works, and a few videos planned for while up there. If you are an action seeker, and an astro photographer, you might find one of those videos interesting…… Until then, a few more tips videos are in the works to tide the time…