SH030 – Find M83, NGC5128, and Omega Centauri – 4/28/
In this episode of Star Hopping, we’ll be exploring the rich Centaurus region, and we’ll use our star hopping methods to find the bright face-on barred Spiral galaxy, Messier 83, the peculiar galaxy NGC 5128, and the largest and brightest globular cluster in the sky, Omega Centauri.
SH029 – Astrophotography using an AutoGuider – 4/21/
In this Star Hopping “Extra”, we’ll discuss the process of using an AutoGuider to do Astrophotography, and do an unboxing of the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider.
SH028 – Find Comet LINEAR 252P- 4/14/
In this episode of Star Hopping, we’ll show you how to find a new visitor to our solar system, Comet LINEAR. Then we’ll find the planets Mars and Saturn, close by the comet in the early morning sky.
SH027 – The Different Types of Nebulae – 4/07/
In this Star Hopping “Extra”, we’ll discuss the different types of Nebulae that you can find in your telescope, and explain the differences between them.
SH026 – Prime Focus Astrophotography – 3/31/
In this Star Hopping “Extra”, we’ll continue our Basic Astrophotography series. In this episode we’ll talk about all the equipment, setup, and procedures to perform prime focus astrophotography: the effort of connecting your DSLR camera to the main focus of your telescope.
SH025 – Find M13, M92, and M5 – 3/24/
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we’ll be exploring the Hercules & Serpens region, and we’ll use our star hopping methods to find the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, M13, the globular cluster M92 also in Hercules, and the globular cluster M5 in Serpens.
SH024 – Piggyback Astrophotography – 3/17/
In this Star Hopping “Extra”, we’ll continue our Basic Astrophotography series. In this episode we’ll talk about all the equipment, setup, and procedures to perform piggybacking astrophotography: the effort of using the telescope’s motion to capture astrophotos with your DSLR camera and lens.
SH023 – Find M3, The Antennae Galaxies, and The Sombrero Galaxy – 3/09/
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we’ll be exploring the Bootes & Corvus region, and we’ll use our star hopping methods to find the massive globular cluster Messier 3, the interacting Antennae Galaxies, and the gorgeous edge-on spiral, Messier 104.
SH022 – Basic Astrophotography with a Fixed Tripod – 3/02/
In this Star Hopping “Extra”, we’ll start a new topic series – Basic Astrophotography. In this episode we’ll talk about the three basic methods in which you can capture astronomical images and targets with your DSLR camera, and give specifics about imaging using a fixed tripod. We’ll show you how to create polar star trails, time lapse movies, and single starscape shots.
SH021 – The Different Types of Star Clusters – 2/25/
In this Star Hopping “Extra”, we’ll discuss the different types of star clusters that you can find in your telescope, how they might appear in your eyepiece, and explain the differences between them.
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