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M8 is a tease at northern latitudes 😮

Thanks for this series. Great content. I’m learning a lot!

I need a eq8 tripier extension pls 😂

i love his Pleiades wifefield pic so much.

When is the 150i going to begin shipping? Team Red’s new offering is looking nicer the longer we wait.

Hi, after watching carefully the video, let me ask you for an advise. I want to make astrometry, take pictures of asteroides and send the data to the MPC. I am not sure if the Quattro 200/800 would be suitable, what is your opinion ? May be another type of scope would work better. Thank you for your suggestions. Clear skies.

Who has only one scope? Ive got multiple refractors,dobs,and cats,lmfao

Can we do PPEC with the CQ350 and NINA? I'm also curious what you feel the best settings for guiding would be for this mount with a C11 and an OAG? I'm having a rough time getting consistent behavior even after 3-point align.

Can you do a video about photometry and the equipment needed?

What filters do you recommend for c8 with hyperstar and 533mc pro?

What is the thread size for the rod that holds the Wave 150i to the tripod? Great video, can't wait until my preferred supplier adds it to their website.

Just wanted to say thanks to The Sky-Watcher USA support team. Really appreciate the help you've provided both times I've spoke with you about my scope. Excellent customer support!

Just a little tip from a guy who uses covers a lot of my mounts and leaves them outside. I use heavy cream colored BBQ covers off Amazon. First they reflect a lot of heat due to color and second they have a side vent which lets air circulate under the cover. Of course always dry off everything after a night of imaging if or when you can.

WHY DO YOU KEEP SAYING AHHH, ITS VERY DISTRACTING

The plural form of software is software. This is true even when you're referring to multiple programs. Softwares (with an S at the end) isn't an actual word.

Like! An off topic question. If I use for visual observations for example a Skywatcher 150/750 mm F5 achromat and a Skywatcher 120/900 mm APO, I understand that with the APO the Moon and planets will look 10x better and sharper but how about galaxies ? Will the galaxies look better in a high-quality 4.7 inch APO than in a 6 inch short F5 achromat ? (For visual observations only, not astrophotography). Also is the contrast on galaxies better in the APO than in the achromat ? Thank you!

Looks like Pi Scorpii is vDB 99.

What is the lowest temp in Celsius where we can use these mount during the Winter ?

sound too low!!

Does the 12 have the baffles ?

Is it true north or magnetic north for az mounts ?

@SkyWatcherUSA Is any of these mount heads compatible with the HEQ5 tripod?

The Heritage 150P is a Brilliant Telescope.

Will the 150i have a recommended maximum focal length? If so, what is it?

Has the issue with the USB hub been fixed?

I would love to attend this sometime just for the experience. How cool would it be if the dark national parks provide and area for club star parties? One big crowded event doesn't sound like much fun. Much better would be a lot of smaller gatherings.

you guys really should add a manuel for people who masses their adjustmets even knowing what is what is almost imposible. I have no choice but mass up more or just give up my scope after alot of frustrating nights. I do not mind serching info for my hobies I even do with my free time but this become obligation and frustration. You have some manuels for newtonians why not put a extra one for this scope. I love the scope do not get me wrong but one misshap and you are done and can not even find info. I sould be rely the company not read endless pages about SkyWatcher 190 secondry miror. I am not trying to be rude or blame anyone but I thing there should be some info for people how their stuff works. This is why people just gets refractor and does not want to deal with any mirors. instead of just do not touch it you can give some info about funcunalty it is 53 minute video you guys have time. What about people who want to change focuser do you want them to send it to you or just sell the scope all together. I am sorry I am a bit frustrated about industry assumes eveyone expert at everything.

I wish Sky-Watcher's Syncscan app had a MUCH better "tonight's best" list. The one currently included is very lacking.

Sounds like a great event that’s been on my bucket list for a while. Maybe next year! Thanks for the tour and info.

thanks Kevin !

GTI, 10 deg min latitude…if you put a wedge can you go lower?

Have you done a presentation of the AZ-GTiX?

Your new Straiwave mounts are fugly. Please add some bling to them before releasing them. The existing ones are beautiful, like the HEQ5 , CQ350 and the Star Adventures. The Waves need to Go Away.

Great content ! Please, could you also update the podcasts? It's not updated since a year.

Kevin I love my Skywatcher Dobsonian telescopes, I own a 16", 12" and 10" inch telescope.

Try learning the night sky in bortle 9, and you'll soon realize why a goto system is almost necessary. I just got a Skywatcher Dobsonian SynScan 10". Even this is kind of tough. Finding 3 stars for alignmen is hard. Going to darker skies is doable, but newbs, are going to find this a hassle at first. I've been looking at, and imaging the moon for 60 years. My first look with this dob, and included 10" eye piese took my breath away! WOW. Worth the price of admission. Can't wait to start really seeing the planets later this summer.

Hello!

Hi, can you say anything about Gen 3+ night vision tubes? I suspect they will be available in Europe as soon as the Ukrainian war is over, basically US equipment given to the Ukrainians.

I just found your channel. Great review of the Eagle. I own an Eagle 5S and it is awesome. I just started down this road and want to learn more. I am also in Arizona, Phoenix. Do you guys meet somewhere?

Nice presentation Kevin. Thanks

Great webcast Kevin. Looking forward to imagining the “eyes” this month. Dr B from Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦

My opinion: the needle galaxy is better than the sombrero. With large aperture, you can see the dust lane going through the core.

Add a "Rumors" feature to the webcast...teasers about new upcoming products and software.

I am excited for my Quattro 150P to be delivered today

Hi, I have a Lunt 60 tilt solar telescope, but I am tired to use the slow motion I also want to concentrate to one thing without using the knobs. Question: will this work with the Lunt tilt for visual use? And is the little more expensive "second tripod" from skywatcher better for me? Thanks for the tip!

Very late comment to the video .. I have an f5.9 Starwave 150mm scope . Apart from the beautiful red colour it has a massive rotatable focuser and some very nice glass. The lens is individually matched to the scope ( so the blurb says ) and whilst it shows colour on the bright objects ( no surprise) it’s actually very well corrected . I saw the Leo Triplet for the first time in this scope . It’s an amazing scope . I bought it from Altair Astro ( UK) . I use it on my SkyTee with a wooden tripod . Sitting behind the focuser of a 6”frac on a beautiful evening comes pretty close to being perfect . Thank you for this video regarding visual astronomy . There is far too much emphasis put on astrophotography these days which is a shame as side is really a completely different hobby ( yes they do merge in the middle ) . For me pure astronomy is visual . I , however love the photos that others produce ( after their camera has done most of the work … expecting hate comments now lol) .

Great conversation with a fine talent in the field - indeed many fields, thank you! I see what looks like a classic MiniMoog in the background. I wish we could have heard a little of John’s music performed live.

Kevin thank you for sharing your knowledge of astronomy.

What about a Full Disc video?