It's Galaxy Season! Am I Brave Enough for Bortle 1? (Astrophotography)

Facing the true darkness of a Bortle 1 site is a dream for most astrophotographers, but it’s also a little intimidating when you’re heading out solo. In this episode, I’m prepping the van and my gear to see if I’m finally ready to make the trek. To make these long-distance trips sustainable, I’m adding a few more accessories to the van. The goal is simple: total power reliability and enough comfort to keep me focused on the target, not the temperature. I’m walking through the latest installs that ensure the rig stays charged even when I’m miles from the nearest outlet. While I wait for a break in the weather to head for those darker skies, the clouds unexpectedly parted right at home. Since it’s officially galaxy season, I’m picking back up on a project I started last year: M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy. It’s one of the most iconic targets in the sky, and I’m determined to get the detail this object deserves. Get your Space Cat Stickers! https://astronotna.myspreadshop.com/ Purchase the 3D printed "stay on" back cap for your Carbonstar 150 / 200 here: http://www.oriole-spinach-jjy6.squarespace.com If you would like me to print one for you and support the channel! Astrophotography Dealers Highpoint Scientific https://bit.ly/3TxxaaT Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3GBGZyx Apertura Carbonstar 150 Newtonian Telescope https://bit.ly/3NJewdY Vogma Air Duster https://amzn.to/3UmWvFS Hotec SCA Laser Collimator (Highpoint Scientific) https://bit.ly/4e6nqN4 Hotec SCA2 Laser Collimator Crosshair (Highpoint Scientific) https://bit.ly/4fWZQ6y Hotec SCA Laser Collimator (Agena Astro) https://bit.ly/3Z5iggg Hotec SCA2 Laser Collimator Crosshair (Agena Astro) https://bit.ly/429ZTJ1 Hotech https://www.hotechusa.com/ Follow me on instagram! @astronotna