Best YouTube sites for astrophotography

Eric Gagne
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Andy Wray avatar
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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Bob Rucker avatar
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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Marcelo avatar
I would add in this list Lukomatico and Narrowband Channel
JohnHen avatar
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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Dark Matters Astrophotography avatar
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.
Rafael Amarins avatar
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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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.
Arun H avatar
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.
Stuart Taylor avatar
Marcelo:
I would add in this list Lukomatico and Narrowband Channel

Definitely. Luke is a knowledgable guy and quite entertaining.

Also
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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I have really enjoyed Peter Zelinka's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterZelinka
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Rob Foster avatar
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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Ole myrvoll avatar
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!
Samuel Kohler avatar
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
Willem Jan Drijfhout avatar
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
Matthias avatar
Astrobiscuit is by far the most the most entertaining YT Channel. At least in my opinion.😜
Claudio Tenreiro avatar
I would add for solar 
-  Azastroguy
- Astro Soundscape
- Simon Tang

From the other ones, I almost coincide (Visible Dark, Cuiv, Robin Glover, Patrot Astr…)
Franco Grimoldi avatar
Cuiv, Lukomatico, Peter Zelinka, Nico Carver (NebulaPhotos), Adam Block, Alyn Wallace, Trevor Jones (AstroBackyard) and AstroBiscuit. I learned 95% of what I know from them and most are also very entertaining, specially Cuiv, Alyn and AstroBiscuit. Every time a new video pops into my YT subscriptions, I know I'm going to have a good time watching, learning and even discussing, most are pretty responsive as well.
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Eric Gagne avatar
Windy City Astrophotography was very helpful to me.  He hasn’t posted anything in a long time but in my opinion he’s got some of the best tutorials for beginner astrophotographers who use the ASIAIR.
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Gilmour Dickson avatar
Astrobiscuit is by far the most the most entertaining YT Channel. At least in my opinion.😜

I used to think so. But recently the whole "asking for money" thing started to really annoy me.
James avatar
I have a youtube channel 

https://www.youtube.com/@DSOImager

I have a couple of reviews and tutorials posted there.  Most of my videos are processing workflow videos.  Most of the images I have on astrobin have corresponding processing workflow videos.   Newer images typically use newer techniques and software.
Keith Mombourquette avatar
Setti Astro.  Good videos and very useful PI Scripts.
Tobiasz avatar
Dark Rangers Inc is also a very entertaining Channel and has many helpful processing videos. 

Many others I watch are already mentioned.
Pariah avatar
'Deep Space Astro' for Siril guides, Rich is excellent

James Lamb is good for technical dives

The Astro Imaging Channel has some good presentations on a range of subjects by knowledgeable folks

Lukomatico because he's Yorkshire, and top drawer

Cuiv, although he's not from Yorkshire. But makes the grade, his middle name is enthusiast

Dark sky Geek  for excellent content

Visible Dark, The Narrowband Channel get honorable mentions


I dont have time for the 'influencers marketing products' brigade, I wont mention names. but Askar or Skywatcher feature prominently in their tubes. Astro-Garibaldi the pan handling Richard Hammond impersonator irritates, but maybe thats just me. Astrobackyard just comes across as product placement, but again maybe that's just me.
Eric Gagne avatar
Astrobackyard just comes across as product placement, but again maybe that's just me.

It’s not just you
Eric Gagne avatar
I just noticed nobody mentioned Delta Astrophotography.  It’s one of my favourites.  No big sponsor, no reviews or placement.  

Walt is all about sharing his passion and teaching and he does it with humour.
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