Andromeda Galaxy Astrophotography from a bortle 2 location

#andromedagalaxy #northernlights #arcticastrophotography
Andromeda Galaxy Astrophotography from a bortle 2 location north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland. I got company by Northern Lights but got great data on the M31 as well. During the Andromeda Galaxy Astrophotography session, it was only around -13°-14°C, and after some significantly colder sessions, it felt almost like there was spring in the air.

This is probably the most adventurous astrophoto channel on YouTube! Follow me out to wonderful remote dark locations near the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland.

The polar winter is harsh and extremely cold, but the dark skies are among the best globally, and nature is spectacular. But most of all, this is my home, where I do this wonderful hobby!

If you like my videos, please subscribe and join me out in the harsh polar night!

[MyNikonian]

Another awesome video, keep up the good work.

[gl]

What an amazing night! Thank you so much for sharing it with us

[JohndeHull]

I casted it on my tv. What an impressing picture presented of Andomeda at the end!

[tylerjay_]

Love your videos! I love how you talk about life around astro from the Arctic. Couldn't be further opposite from me, being in the desert! Fascinating

[markszkil]

Your production quality is outstanding. I had to laugh when I think back of your outing with skis in the back country and you got tangled up with a dog sled team. In this episode you travelled by car and not another car to be seen. Your story board for your outings must be extremely detailed. Setting up all your various vantage points and drone shots are impressive. It's much more complex and sophisticated than shooting from a backyard or observatory. I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. Oh, and by the way, your astro photos are awesome! Thank You.

[JVRost]

Congratulations on the great picture M 31 !!! Your videos are getting better and better, you are great !!! And even I understand your English, despite the fact that I taught it at school 45 years ago)). Greetings from Odessa, Ukraine.

[jrgenmlmann]

Another cool astrovideo and of course the Auroras. Cheers!:-)

[Westlake]

Beautiful image of M31. Lots of great detail and nice colour. Enjoy seeing the drone clips and the
time-lapse clips, they add a nice touch to the video! Great job!

[andyweeks]

I love your videos! You inspired me to google map your location and observing spots! Thank you so much for sharing.

[AlexanderBlumenau]

Nice Youtube channel! Keep up the good work :-)

[michaellewis]

I agree with all of the comments about production value in this video. Really well done. The drone shots and time lapse were great! The music during your talk about the aurora borealis and vikings gave m goosebumps. LOL! It looks so amazingly beautiful there, but still too cold for my blood. :-D

[TwoPancakes]

woah! that end result definitely seems worth the struggle, awesome work!!!

[brucesmith]

A fantastic shot of Andromeda and the Swedish country side. The skies there must be just breath taking. You produce astounding videos and I wait patiently for the next one. I would love to be able to get out tonight in the clear moonless night, but, with a -36 C low this evening with a -46 below windchill here in Winnipeg, Canada ( just bordering on the south side of the 50th parallel) I’m going to stay warm instead. Sweden is on the bucket list. Thank you

[smatruk]

Another top Video David! Damn, -20°c on the sensor, Northern Lights, Bortle 2, peace and quiet.... those colours from the OSC look amazing. Super jealous. Very happy for you 😊👍🏻📸

[SimonsAstro]

I look forward to your videos, the scenery is just lovely and your images are amazing. Andromeda was incredible!
I was in Lapland last February, and were lucky enough to see the northern lights, it was only -24. I know what you mean about the silence at night out in the forest, it was a surreal experience, one which I hope to have again soon! Thanks for sharing, great video!

[michaeldavis]

Another great video David! Love your drone footage and the beautiful winter landscape! How long do your drone batteries last in that weather? Beautiful closing shot of Andromeda too!

[christianadelatour]

Thank you for taking ME with you and Wife on this beautiful journey !!! I live in Bronx New York ... Can you please share HOW do you get that Aerial shot of you driving in the car. ??? Can you show us your Drone Equipment. Your fly over shots are Gorgeous
I appreciate that lesson on Nordic lore ...
I also wanted to ask what do u do for the frost that’s on the gear at the end of nite ... I also LOVE Skywatcher products and appreciates that it can stand up to the COLD!!! ... Lastly
I also kindly ask what is your name ? After watching your videos I feel inspire to go Star Hunting. Thank you.

[edwinsanchez]

David! omg, your videos are so awesome, the quality of the production is so professional, the music, the way you explain, its like watching a great movie!❤️ this movie, makes me wish I was there with you, I loved the northern lights, you did it!!! I asked if you could and you did😊👍 only left is milkyway lol, anyway, I saw a few houses on the way, do people actually live there? It looks beautiful but how you get groceries😱. Wow when you are doing polar align, my telescope would be doing a meridian flip! Thanks for sharing your adventures, I am glad I found you channel and wish the best for you!
Clear skies, keep them coming!
🤝 @eyethesky

[bushcraft_survival]

Now also history and timelapse added as a subject to your channel. Perfect result on M31! You also took flats, darks and bias frames? Or is that in Bortle 1 skies less neccessary? How do you deal with the frost on your equipment? Do you take it in the warm home and leave the case closed for a few hours?

[gregoryneufeld]

Hello from Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Thank you for sharing your experiences and adventures in the arctic and still being able to take astrophotographs. The production and accompaniment are super. Also you have inspired me to not sit indoors as we are in the middle of a polar vortex, temperatures of -25 to -35C. So I went out 2 nights ago, -27C with -39C with windchill. I didn't venture further than my backyard but wanted to see if I could get setup and aligned etc. I also have an ASIAir pro on a 70mm triplet, EAF, SW HEQ5 mount. I had no issues guiding, images focussed, EAF worked as usual and no mount issues. So thank you for getting me out! I do have a question about your tablet in regard to keeping a charge or shutting off in the cold. I use an iPad and found that if shuts off if left out for any length of time with temp
below -10C or so. Did you keep your tablet warm? What did you use if so. Thanks again. Clear skies