Best YouTube sites for astrophotography [Solar System] Processing techniques · Andy Wray · ... · 13 · 1026 · 0

andymw 11.01
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I'd like to ask people to tell us what sites they really think are helpful on YouTube for astrophotography.  Bill Long came up with the following list which I totally agree with.  Do you have any others that you regularly visit?

Bill Long
Here are a few of the ones I really like, this does not mean channels are bad if they are not in this list.

1. Adam Block - Excellent discussion of data, science, processing, etc. Jedi Knight of AP.
2. James Lamb - He does a great job of scientific analysis of very common problems and systems design that many people (even those new) would find a lot of value to consume. His focus data analysis video was really good. If you have not watched him, please check it out. (Note: I am not sure if that is the same James that replied to this thread). 
3. Cuiv, the Lazy Geek - Having chatted with him on CN for a long time (and shared some data of mine with him on that site), I know how much he loves AP and it shows in his content. He is fair, and does not hold back when he thinks a product is bad. He did a great series on filters and how well (or not) they actually live up to the promises buyers pay into.
4. Visible Dark - Excellent content that covers a huge range of topics that is hard to summarize. Really enjoy his deep dives into PixInsight methods he uses.
5. Nebula Photos - I think Nico has been at YouTube content creation for a good long while, and it shows. He has great content that helps folks at the beginner level and up from there. His recent video about Strain Wave geared mounts (I have a pet peeve with people calling them "Harmonic Drive" which is a product) was a great review that unfortunately got cut short at the end due to some weather challenges he had trying to get the last test done.
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javaruck 4.35
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Your list certainly reflects the list that has been helping me extensively. I would add one more:

6. View Into Space - Sascha has a great way of breaking down topics into to relatively short videos that are understandable. He has built an extensive library of videos covering a wide variety of topics. I've had a number of topics that I've had difficulties grasping suddenly have the light bulb turn on after his explanations.
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melodasi 0.00
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I would add in this list Lukomatico and Narrowband Channel
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JohnHen 7.26
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I would also list "Chuck's Astrophotography".  He has shown how one can achieve excellent results with affordable gear and under light polluted skies. He has many APODs.
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rockstarbill 11.02
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Bob Rucker:
Your list certainly reflects the list that has been helping me extensively. I would add one more:

6. View Into Space - Sascha has a great way of breaking down topics into to relatively short videos that are understandable. He has built an extensive library of videos covering a wide variety of topics. I've had a number of topics that I've had difficulties grasping suddenly have the light bulb turn on after his explanations.


I recently found this channel as well, and watched his videos on BlurXTerminator and GraXpert. Both were good, I have not had time to dig into the others.
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RafaDeOz 6.02
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https://www.youtube.com/@TAIC/videos
https://www.youtube.com/@sj-astronomy7497/videos

The videos/lectures presented by John Hayes specially "Basics of Statistics for Astro Imaging"
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rockstarbill 11.02
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Rafael Amarins:
https://www.youtube.com/@TAIC/videos
https://www.youtube.com/@sj-astronomy7497/videos

The videos/lectures presented by John Hayes specially "Basics of Statistics for Astro Imaging"


Speaking of John, this presentation here while not on YouTube, is exceptional.
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HegAstro 11.72
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Robin Glover's videos on optimal gain and subexposure time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RH93UvP358

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub1HjvlCJ5Y

I expect John's video's will cover some of this material too.
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StuartT 4.69
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Marcelo:
I would add in this list Lukomatico and Narrowband Channel

Definitely. Luke is a knowledgable guy and quite entertaining.

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Astrobackyard (Trevor Jones) - though he doesn't go into a lot of detail
Star Stuff - he's very entertaining, but also knows his stuff
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TurtleCat 4.62
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I have really enjoyed Peter Zelinka's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterZelinka
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refoster61 1.20
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I totally agree with all posts above and have visited/used all sites at one time or another.  I would also highly recommend Patriot Astro at https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotAstro/videos and Amy Astro at https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyAstro/videos as additional online resources that have been very helpful.
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Myrvoll81 1.81
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My goal is to someday be included on a list like this!

So if you guys have any good pointers in to how to improve my channel that would be very welcome.
https://www.youtube.com/@Bortle8Astro

Keep looking up in the night sky!
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FriskoFlash 0.90
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Since I always can learn something new while being entertained, I am happy whenever a new video shows up from one of these channels:

- cuiv the lazy geek
- jason from small optics
- nico from nebula photos
- the astrobiscuit and his pink wingman
- and most definitely ed ting
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Wjdrijfhout 4.37
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All the ones mentioned above are great channels. A couple to add perhaps:

Dylan O'Donnell - An entertainer of course, but very solid and very well thought out/researched content
Paulyman Astro - Mostly around PixInsight processing
The AstroImaging Channel - Every week a 1-1.5h presentation by guest speaker. Content varies of course depending on speaker, but generally very informative
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