My Deep Space Astrophotography Journey (video)

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #1 01-01-2022, 11:53 AM

Since the weather's been so bad here this year

and we've had our share of health issues, I haven't had many opportunities to do any astrophotography. We've had over 1000mm rain where the average annual amount is around 600mm. So, I thought I'd slap together a short (14min) video showcasing the best images I've taken since I started imaging in 2007. Just for fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODFK-eudhWY

It's a 4K resolution Youtube video of my astronomy journey since the early 70s. Naturally it's best viewed at the highest resolution (Settings - Quality - 2160p) on a larger screen. HD (1080p) will work but won't have the same clarity & smoothness.

Hope you like it!

Peter Ward · #2 01-01-2022, 12:34 PM

Maate... Gail's stained glasswork is awesome.

Anth10 (Anthony M) · #3 01-01-2022, 12:37 PM

Marcus,
An awe inspiring presentation one of which you are no doubt very proud of. An amazing collection of very fine examples of the treasures of our universe.
Excellent.
Hope the weather eases soon...
Regards,
Anthony

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #4 01-01-2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Maate... Gail's stained glasswork is awesome.

I have to agree with you there! I was the technical consultant - but Gail is the real talent. Both pieces (at the beginning and end of the video) were very complex (each over 400 pieces of glass individually shaped).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anth10

Marcus,
An awe inspiring presentation one of which you are no doubt very proud of. An amazing collection of very fine examples of the treasures of our universe.
Excellent.
Hope the weather eases soon...
Regards,
Anthony

Thanks very much Anthony! I'm not a prolific imager - I've no interest in "volume" imaging - but I must confess I'm pretty proud of what I've done over the years. Hopefully 2022 will allow me to add some more to the portfolio.

alpal · #5 01-01-2022, 03:00 PM

Hi Marcus,
that's an excellent video and of course it's all your own material
so you indeed have plenty to be proud of.
I wish you all the best in the future as you add to your collection of celestial wonders.

cheers
Allan

JA · #6 01-01-2022, 03:15 PM

That's an amazing journey. I enjoyed it immensely - very relaxing beautiful images.

Well done Marcus

Best
JA

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #7 01-01-2022, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpal

Hi Marcus,
that's an excellent video and of course it's all your own material
so you indeed have plenty to be proud of.
I wish you all the best in the future as you add to your collection of celestial wonders.

cheers
Allan

Thanks very much Allan!! It was fun to do and was a nice update from the one I did way back in 2012.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JA

That's an amazing journey. I enjoyed it immensely - very relaxing beautiful images.

Well done Marcus

Best
JA

Thank you JA!! I'm very glad you enjoyed it and found it relaxing. I find that very satisfying. The universe is a dangerous and violent place but, for us mere mortals, it's a wonderful, exquisite, and serene thing to behold and contemplate!!

strongmanmike (Michael) · #8 01-01-2022, 06:23 PM

Nice compilation Marcus, fun to look back huh?..you had about a decade start on me but your journey feels raaather familiar

Mike

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #9 02-01-2022, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Nice compilation Marcus, fun to look back huh?..you had about a decade start on me but your journey feels raaather familiar

Mike

Thanks Mike. It's also about sharing the visceral experience of imaging the universe and the love of the hobby. The music helps communicate the emotion of it I guess. It's funny, imaging sessions can stress me out (things invariably go wrong), the processing is intense but enjoyable, but the final result is very soothing & calming to look at.

Maybe I'm just weird

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multiweb (Marc) · #10 07-01-2022, 11:17 AM

Cool vid. Always liked that vitrail Gale did.

Startrek (Martin) · #11 07-01-2022, 11:47 AM

Mark,
What a journey over 50 years in the hobby
Thoroughly enjoyed it
I’m a late starter at 56 (now 61) but will enjoy the hobby as long as I can whilst my health stays ok
Thanks
Martin

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #12 07-01-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Cool vid. Always liked that vitrail Gale did.

Thanks Marc! Yep, she's the talent in the family!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Startrek

Mark,
What a journey over 50 years in the hobby
Thoroughly enjoyed it
I’m a late starter at 56 (now 61) but will enjoy the hobby as long as I can whilst my health stays ok
Thanks
Martin

Holy cow! 50 years?! I hadn't actually thought of it like that.

I feel old. I'm glad you enjoyed it Martin, thanks!