Sirius Stargazing: Introduction

[Origami382]

I have 15x70 binoculars

[kissmygrittsyall]

The moment you said the video is directed at the northern hemisphere, my heart broke a little.

[ChronicallyConfused]

Every time I start to watch this video, the music makes me think it's some stupid advertisement, so I never pay attention to the screen!

[pcm2496]

Its not so much the kit you use for observation,but a dark and clear sky not so easy in the south east of England with all the light pollution and cloudy weather.but i will subscribe to your channel.

[Otesanek333]

You're brilliant. Thanks for all your videos.

[amnes1ac01]

good vid annoying music

[UnemployedSlob]

I hope this guy posts more of these videos. I love to watch them.

[Swordsquire]

I love supporrting logic and scientific education, of course I subscribed! Btw Andromeda's Wake ROCKS!

[JackeShanTwo]

Astronomy is astronomical... Can't wait for my first scope this summer! Skywatcher 12" Dobson... BIG for a first scope but after gazing the sky without any serious tools I can't wait to start with better equipment!

[MtlRedAtheist]

WHat kind of stores sell planispheres?

[bananabread119]

....subbed!

[mamatalu]

Nice video. Thanks.

Hey people, if you like this vid, give it 5 stars. Why does such a nice vid have average of four star rating?

[smokeak47]

@mamatalu Creationists...

[jxvwp]

Man these videos are just soo nice.

Like the intro tune too, what is it called?

[333TGINN333]

This is great. Many thanks

[EyeLean5280]

Wow, over 7,000 views already. Congratulations.

My family loves this series and always looks forward to new installations.

Thanks!

[Aydjile]

hey TK, good to have you here! keep em coming!

[metooblueshoes]

I wonder if google universe would work as a decent planisphere? noob alert*

[kalamain]

Oh...I just noticed that the bins I just bought are the exact same ones that are in your vid....Bressier 10x50's B-)

Good grief I'm a copycat!

[brianblackberry]

I am fortunate, my friend gave e a Galileoscope as a gift, which is pretty darn neat. Also for those who have laptops, I recommend Stellarium, which is a simple and excellent stargazing and star finding program (it also has a red mode so your eyes don't have to reajust for the screen from the stars).

[dadjathinnar]

Thx for the Stellarium tip. Just installed, it's amazing! Just what I needed!

[LynxChan]

Very nice AW. I've subscribed but I don't really know how much use I'll get out of the thing. I live in the middle of a European capital and getting to the countryside isn't really feasible for me.

[beachcomber2008]

Seriously immaculate - except for "preparation" typo. :)

Thanks for this guide. I look forward to the rest....

[stankhat]

Excellent, AW. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[forger42]

What color and strength do you recommend for a laser pen to point at stars with? I found a very reasonable 50mW green laser pen, but I wonder if that may be more than I need? Last thing I want is blind someone by not paying attention to where I point the damn thing.

[AndromedasWake]

@forger42 You must be very careful with them. A 5mW laser will suffice. The beam will go several miles in clear air and be very conspicuous once your eyes are dark adapted. Don't point it at people or aircraft. When I'm instructing I use a 1mW laser.

[AndromedasWake]

@forger42 Sorry I missed the first part of the question. Green or blue will be fine. I recommend green more simply because it's cheaper, what with blue being the new gimmick and everything!

[damillionmalania]

I started getting interested in astronomy this summer. I went to my summerhouse in August, and the stars were illuminating the entire sky. I could see more stars with the naked eye than ever before and it was one of the most beautiful things I've ever laid eyes on. The sky is like a inpenetratable grey sphere right now though (can be for a month or so here), so I hope it clears up soon so I can follow the series. :)

[AcanLord]

Really cool channel wake. Actually i just got interested in this not too long ago, it happened when i went out at 4:30 Am too a remote field hours from any major artificial light sources. The difference in star light visibility in these regions is Awe inspiring.

[N21X]

This is so cool. My son and I have been wanting to look at the stars but we end up not seeing as much because it takes so long to set up and it's hard for a 6 year old not to bump the telescope. I think these videos might help us. :)

[SwedishDreamer]

Time to dust off my old telescope... ;)

[Blueisalightbulb]

Thank you

[martiangrundy]

Any one fancying doing a little virtual skygazing, or wanting help in learning the sky.

Google Earth, now has with it the sky, along with the Moon and Mars too.

It really is well worth a download, especially considering it's gratis.

Clear skies all.

[terr547]

You make truly superior videos.

[olasonn]

Any recommendations as to what kind of binoculars to get? Any 10x50 will do?

[AndromedasWake]

@olasonn I recommend 10x50s made by Bresser. They're sold all over the place and are very cheap. Bright image (slight yellow hue but hardly noticeable) and built very well. HTH.

[olasonn]

@AndromedasWake

Thanks for the quick reply,

I live in Norway but will see if I can get a hold of them here, or perhaps order them from the UK.

[Chiflado21]

and among the binoculars made by Bresser, is there any superior choice to make, or are all models ok? You have Bresser Condor (165€), Cobra (78€), Hunter (45€), and so on. Do you think future Sirius stargazers can buy any of those models, or should we better invest a little? Thanks :)

[sigurd83]

best way is to get a nightvision monocular. you see much more stars using a night vision. i got mine for 110€, it's not too costly :)

[Vonensor]

I have a feeling that this is going to be really good. I'm looking forward to all the updates that are to follow.

Peace,

Von

[MrVirtualR]

Thanks TK, my wife and I started looking for a good set of binoculars and a Star Map. We always have been interested in the subject of star gazing but this video gave use the impulse to start doing it. Thanks again and we are looking forward too upcoming videos

[DasMustafah]

Double posting because this is such a thing to anticipate. A billion kudos.

[DasMustafah]

This is so awesome! I am horrible at using planispheres, though. Maybe now I'll get a decent one!

[garyjsimm]

thanx man we need this

[infinitusverum]

Subbed TK, looking forwards to upcoming videos.

[jfeuiebf]

that's good, but the problem is I' in UK , got no car and is very dangerous outside after dark

[thefutureisvegan]

I'm down here in Oz but still looking forward to this series, as I'm sure there'll be plenty of great info to enhance my appreciation of what's about in our southern skies. Faved, 5* and subbed!

[anderstc47]

Thanks for doing this series, count me in, I cant wait!!!

[Rockster969]

Bang onTK,many thanks and massive respect mate.

[paulusmagirl]

Oh man this is going to be so great!!

Thank you, I love you!!

[joetylerdale]

Well, if the rest of your videos are as good as the into, (I'm writing this at 1:42 into this video) this will be a great introduction to all! Well done my friend, well done!

[farnium]

I've always wanted an introduction to astronomy but I've never known how or where to start.

Thank you. :)

[mecloptera]

you rock, thank you man

[CriticalAtheist]

This series is going to be great. Great idea! Subbed!

[titan1235813]

I am so subscribed!

[GeminiPrimeX]

You are a gem, young man. Since winter is coming here in Sweden, it´s a great time to study the stars. I will follow your channel with great interests. Consider yourself subscribed, and thank you.

[AnimalSupremacy]

Thank you,thank you,thank you! :)))

[Nhurm]

good on you lad

[lifeofryli]

Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars. Five stars.

I am all atwitter for this series! Thanks.

[shadyvista]

thanks so much. this is exactly what i've wanted to get into.

[Zed1967]

I've been wanting to learn more about astronomy for a while but not known how to start. Thank you so much for this series in advance AW.

[PokeRapper5000]

If only the sky wasn't so clouded tonight. This video really motivated me to pick up my binoculars. Until now I've always been reading books on astronomy, but rarely looked up to the sky. It's so much more comfortable to read in the warm house than actually going out at night. ;)

[boredomisincurable]

Great job AW! I look forward to seeing more videos on this channel. :)

[Fader45]

Brilliant idea! I am gonna love this series :)

[SpeciationEverywhere]

this is great! thank you!

[icolastru]

Thank you from Europe, Romania. Looking forward to the next episode.

[jonredhornet]

Really pleased your making this series, it's a subject I love but I've never spent the time to get into it much even though I have a telescope upstairs.

[amateurevolutionist]

No offence, but you look a bit nerdy in this video, could you change your outfit?

[forsbrookme]

yeah, he should wear some grotty black hoody like 80% of your clothes.

[amateurevolutionist]

It is a bit childish if people downvote my comment, while I'm just giving my oppinion... I love the video, but why do you want to censor me?

[forsbrookme]

i dont and i didnt.

[amateurevolutionist]

I'm not saying that.... Just responded to the last comment.

"you" is meant as plural

[Zoaguyver]

this is a good hobby for me. the electricity goes for an hour every night where i live and you can see the stars clearly. It's about the only good thing that comes from a crumbling economy....

[Njansen]

As for the red flashlight / torch, I recommend the small LED types mounted on a headband -- it frees your hands up for other stuff. Energizer makes one (called the Trailfinder) that's available at most big box stores if you're in the U.S., it costs about $13.00 USD

[TheAngryBum]

And for those people that don't have the money to buy a new torch, a red filter get is really inexpensive and can easily be put over the end of a torch to change it from white to red.

In fact, Maglite sell cheap filter kits that fit straight into their torches.

[moekelok]

Well done, looking forward to this. Instant subscription.

[TheEnglishAthiest]

will you be covering Stargazing , when living in a city?

[Kamidake83]

Thank you =D

[flips300021]

Aw great new channel mate! My hat tips. :)

[LVskywalker]

This looks interesting. Subscribed.

[BananaHurricane]

I always love when people are passionate about something and are willing to help others become passionate about the same thing too. I look forward to this series very much.

[Akatam0t0ma]

You are so totally full of WIN!

Hail you Andromedas! :-D

Say, why not do a video about how can amateur astronomers help the progress of science, and to what extent? ;-)

[SchrodingersFinch]

Great work TK!

I'm really hoping for those clear skies. It's been nothing but clouds here for two weeks.

[srh1502]

the intro is epic!! :D

[Pyram1dH3ad]

Awesome job on the video. Looking forward to future episodes. Give a w00t for AW!

[WhichDoctor1]

Hay AW or should that be TK, you look strangely like the actor Ben Miles in this, very odd.

Nice vid though, I'll have to go dig out the old pare of binos and start praying to the rain gods for some clear sky's now :-).

[BoardwalkAstronomer]

Nicely done man. I like the whole atmosphere you've created with this channel. Helpful stuff. I will favorite your videos for my astronomy channel.

[MilletGtr]

this was siriusly awesome! great job

[rabbitpirate]

Great video. I have to say I learnt more about astonomy over the couple of days at TAM chatting with you that I had in all the weeks trying to work it out on my own. Looking forward to the rest of the series. I have my binoculars all set to go.

[InSteamWeTrust]

I'm all excited and looking forward for this series!

[olasonn]

Wonderful!!!!!!!

[Th1sWasATriumph]

Sweatervest? I think it is a sweatervest.

This looks very cool, and I don't mean it in a bad way when I say it looks like the sixties. It reminds me of old educational videos, and the respectability factor is several miles high.

Look around you. Have you worked out what we're looking for? THE UNIVERSE

[zapo147]

Just to let you know, I'm going to follow this series. I always wanted to learn about this stuff, never started.

Gotta grab some binoculars first though...

[xmacd]

A super big than-you. I look forward to seeing new things.

[dunskie]

I'm in. Sounds great.

[hochdaddy]

cant wait to see more!

[crzer07]

... clear skies and good debunking! :D

[TheAtheistApostle]

Fantastic intro man, can't wait to see what's ahead. 5/5

[Christheatheist1]

This is awesome!

[mchance27]

Nice work. You look so respectable! lol :)

[Gcarse]

Subscribed.

This looks like it's going to be an amazing and highly educational series. Thanks TK for all the hard work you've put into this.

[Thejugglingbum]

The style of this looks very approachable and makes the topic seem less intimidating.

[phenixwryter]

This intro video is very well done, with good advice about the basic needs for star gazing.

If I may add, folks in the 'burbs can request that the street lights be darkened on the side near their homes, to help lessen the effects of light pollution. The city or county folks will be happy to oblige and will paint or shield the side of the light nearest their homes, which will be of great help when viewing the night sky.

I'm looking forward to watching your future videos.

: )

[oggleman]

I live in the suburbs I hope i can find the objects

[aartvegan]

I think 7x50 binoculars would be better than 10x50.

[dmc9021]

I'm really looking forward to this, thanks TK.

[Tolrias]

Stargazing ? how about something more extreme like SUN-gazing, just point your telescope to the sun or use binoculars and look straight at the SUN :D

[MasauFuku]

Well...technically, since the sun is a star, it would still be stargazing.

[Tolrias]

touché, you are right :P

[owlcowl]

"Stargazing ? How about something more extreme like SUN-gazing, just point your telescope to the sun or use binoculars and look straight at the SUN :D"

Well, that would certainly be a most illuminating experience, but afterward you would assuredly have to turn a blind eye to any further stargazing.

[cidvisions]

"but afterward you would assuredly have to turn a blind eye to any further stargazing."

Actually filters for viewing the sun through a telescope are not that difficult to obtain. I have personally viewed the sun through a telescope with no adverse effects.

[martiangrundy]

"Actually filters for viewing the sun through a telescope are not that difficult to obtain. I have personally viewed the sun through a telescope with no adverse effects."

You are correct, but I feel it's prudent to warn people to only use a quality solar filter. One that actually fits over the objective end of the scope.

DO NOT use those poxy little filters that fit on/in the ocular. These have been known to heat up, and crack. These should be binned before anyone gets a chance to use them.

[owlcowl]

"Actually filters for viewing the sun through a telescope are not that difficult to obtain. I have personally viewed the sun through a telescope with no adverse effects.'

Yes indeed, i have done so myself. But Tolrias mentioned nothing about a filter in his whimsical post, just pointing your scope sunward and looking directly at it. I responded in kind, to shed some additional light on his intentionally dim-witted suggestion; if the naive took it seriously, that would be none too bright.

[k166a]

Don't wear light blue anymore!

It's really not your color.

Tho it did remind of us your nerdy roots.

[CranesNotSkyHooks]

I'm ready to get Sirius!

[metainfinity]

y so sirius?

[jvictorthegreat]

Get Sirius!

[fishbone937]

Thank you!

[nakedapedude]

excellent, please do the occasional southern hemisphere video

lapel mic

[sofiarune]

I second this!

[bluetrain93]

thankyou for this beautiful video

[LokiSilverFlame]

You're my hero! Thanks!

[RustyCyler]

Subbed !!

[XmarkedSpot]

I like the idea that this just might make people understand the beauty of the universe a little better!

Living in a major city i hardly see any stars, though...

[rarrmonkey]

Can you get Lady Gaga in my bed? no well OK, I know you would if you could!

[MoreSciFiThanScience]

very very good

[leejw00t354]

This is great. =)

[IdoloR]

The theme of this reminds me of some sort or Scientology or religious sales/scam video haha.

Excellent video though. So excited to get started on this. Telescope and Binoculars are set (y), will be nice to take a look at the sky's again, been looking at the dirt for the past few months with Archaeology at uni ^^

[AuntieDiluvian]

Beautiful

[samo1100]

you are wanderfull man, i cant thank you enough just for the intention

[modecom]

Love it!!

[1983Bantam]

I wish the first five minutes weren't introduction.

[kobil316SH]

awesome