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Hi, I’m Chris. I’ve been fascinated by astronomy and the night sky for as long as I can remember, eventually earning a degree in Astronomy and turning the hobby into a huge part of my life. Alongside my work helping customers at First Light Optics, I create videos about telescopes, astrophotography, observing, and practical astronomy, with honest opinions and real-world experience from someone who genuinely loves the hobby. Thanks for stopping by, and clear skies!

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AVOID These 6 Telescope & Astronomy Mistakes

AVOID These 6 Telescope & Astronomy Mistakes Astro La Vista

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The Biggest Lie in Telescope Marketing

The Biggest Lie in Telescope Marketing Astro La Vista

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Budget vs Premium Eclipse Glasses: Tested!

Budget vs Premium Eclipse Glasses: Tested! Astro La Vista

414 views - 1 month ago

The New Vespera III Looks Amazing… But Is It for You?

The New Vespera III Looks Amazing… But Is It for You? Astro La Vista

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Seestar Solar Filter vs. Baader Film: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Seestar Solar Filter vs. Baader Film: Is the Upgrade Worth It? Astro La Vista

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Sky-Watcher StarQuest DX102MC Setup Guide & First Look

Sky-Watcher StarQuest DX102MC Setup Guide & First Look Astro La Vista

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Does this £99 Upgrade Improve the RC6 for GALAXY imaging?

Does this £99 Upgrade Improve the RC6 for GALAXY imaging? Astro La Vista

1.6K views - 2 months ago

Sky-Watcher StarTravel 80 - Unboxing & Complete Guide

Sky-Watcher StarTravel 80 - Unboxing & Complete Guide Astro La Vista

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RC6 Telescope Test: My Best Galaxy Image Yet

RC6 Telescope Test: My Best Galaxy Image Yet Astro La Vista

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Newly Revised StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Newtonian - Test Images and Improvements.

Newly Revised StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Newtonian - Test Images and Improvements. Astro La Vista

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Esprit 70EDX – Very Good Optics, But Two Annoying Issues

Esprit 70EDX – Very Good Optics, But Two Annoying Issues Astro La Vista

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How to Set Up a Deep Sky Imaging Rig (Cables, Cameras & Back Focus)

How to Set Up a Deep Sky Imaging Rig (Cables, Cameras & Back Focus) Astro La Vista

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Viltrox 20mm f2.8 for Astrophotography - Incredible, but one catch!

Viltrox 20mm f2.8 for Astrophotography - Incredible, but one catch! Astro La Vista

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New Esprit 70EDX in the Flesh - Let’s Talk About It

New Esprit 70EDX in the Flesh - Let’s Talk About It Astro La Vista

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Jupiter Through 3 Very Different Telescopes | Side-by-Side Comparison

Jupiter Through 3 Very Different Telescopes | Side-by-Side Comparison Astro La Vista

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How Far Into the Universe Can a 6” Telescope See?

How Far Into the Universe Can a 6” Telescope See? Astro La Vista

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StellaLyra RC6 Ritchey-Chrétien | Unboxing, Collimation Guide & First Light Results.

StellaLyra RC6 Ritchey-Chrétien | Unboxing, Collimation Guide & First Light Results. Astro La Vista

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$I Tried DSO Imaging With a Long Classic Refractor$ 8:35

I Tried DSO Imaging With a Long Classic Refractor Astro La Vista

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FLO Black Friday Bargain Tour (Yes, I Bought something!)

FLO Black Friday Bargain Tour (Yes, I Bought something!) Astro La Vista

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Black Friday Bargains at First Light Optics + Quick Night Sky Guide for November 2025

Black Friday Bargains at First Light Optics + Quick Night Sky Guide for November 2025 Astro La Vista

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IAS 2025: Before and After the Doors Open

IAS 2025: Before and After the Doors Open Astro La Vista

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$Can a 90mm Refractor Really Compete with a 120mm on Saturn?$ 8:30

Can a 90mm Refractor Really Compete with a 120mm on Saturn? Astro La Vista

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Celestron Origin Mark II – What’s New & Is It Worth It?

Celestron Origin Mark II – What’s New & Is It Worth It? Astro La Vista

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$Capturing Saturn’s Closest Approach with Premium 4” Refractor & Budget 8” Reflector$ 2:16

Capturing Saturn’s Closest Approach with Premium 4” Refractor & Budget 8” Reflector Astro La Vista

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Capturing the Pacman Nebula with the Seestar S50 Smart Telescope

Capturing the Pacman Nebula with the Seestar S50 Smart Telescope Astro La Vista

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20 Must-Know Astronomy Hacks for Backyard Stargazing

20 Must-Know Astronomy Hacks for Backyard Stargazing Astro La Vista

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Easy Astrophotography Editing Anyone Can Do for FREE!

Easy Astrophotography Editing Anyone Can Do for FREE! Astro La Vista

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Bigger Telescopes Aren’t Always Better for Astrophotography

Bigger Telescopes Aren’t Always Better for Astrophotography Astro La Vista

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Great News After Big Mistake – StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Newtonian Update!

Great News After Big Mistake – StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Newtonian Update! Astro La Vista

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New! Astro Essentials Smart Telescope Adjustable Wedge & Tripod Kit

New! Astro Essentials Smart Telescope Adjustable Wedge & Tripod Kit Astro La Vista

1.8K views - 1 year ago

StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Newtonian – My Honest Conclusion After Testing

StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Newtonian – My Honest Conclusion After Testing Astro La Vista

5.5K views - 1 year ago

Good News! StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Focus Issue with Coma Corrector Fixed!

Good News! StellaLyra 4.5" f/4 Focus Issue with Coma Corrector Fixed! Astro La Vista

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Urgent Update Regarding The New StellaLyra 4.5" f4 Imaging Newtonian (EDIT: Solution Found)

Urgent Update Regarding The New StellaLyra 4.5" f4 Imaging Newtonian (EDIT: Solution Found) Astro La Vista

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New StellaLyra 4.5" f4 Imaging Newtonian - Unbox & First Look

New StellaLyra 4.5" f4 Imaging Newtonian - Unbox & First Look Astro La Vista

5.6K views - 1 year ago

Seestar S30 vs Dwarf 3: Which Smart Telescope Wins in EQ Mode?

Seestar S30 vs Dwarf 3: Which Smart Telescope Wins in EQ Mode? Astro La Vista

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Seestar s30 vs Dwarf 3: Which Smart Telescope Snaps the Best Sun Pics?

Seestar s30 vs Dwarf 3: Which Smart Telescope Snaps the Best Sun Pics? Astro La Vista

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Farewell Shed Observatory – What Went Wrong?

Farewell Shed Observatory – What Went Wrong? Astro La Vista

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Dwarf 3 vs Seestar S30 – Deep Sky Imaging Test (Round 1: Basic AZ Mode)

Dwarf 3 vs Seestar S30 – Deep Sky Imaging Test (Round 1: Basic AZ Mode) Astro La Vista

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$Takahashi FC-100DC Refractor - A Space Odyssey$ 1:48

Takahashi FC-100DC Refractor - A Space Odyssey Astro La Vista

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Seestar S30 Pro vs S30 – What’s Changed? Full Specs & Features Compared

Seestar S30 Pro vs S30 – What’s Changed? Full Specs & Features Compared Astro La Vista

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Solar Eclipse, March 2025 with the Seestar S30 & Baader Solar Filter

Solar Eclipse, March 2025 with the Seestar S30 & Baader Solar Filter Astro La Vista

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Seestar S30 Review & Tutorial + Dwarf 3 Comparison – Which Smart Telescope is Right for You?

Seestar S30 Review & Tutorial + Dwarf 3 Comparison – Which Smart Telescope is Right for You? Astro La Vista

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Capturing Mars with an 8" Reflector Telescope

Capturing Mars with an 8" Reflector Telescope Astro La Vista

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DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Time-Lapse Nebula Captures with AI Music

DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Time-Lapse Nebula Captures with AI Music Astro La Vista

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Master Planetary Image Processing: A Complete Guide to SharpCap, AutoStakkert & Registax!

Master Planetary Image Processing: A Complete Guide to SharpCap, AutoStakkert & Registax! Astro La Vista

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Sky-Watcher 200P: Jupiter, the Moon & Cloud Dodging Adventure

Sky-Watcher 200P: Jupiter, the Moon & Cloud Dodging Adventure Astro La Vista

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DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Andromeda Live Capture Demo & Final Processed Image

DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Andromeda Live Capture Demo & Final Processed Image Astro La Vista

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DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Live Capture Demo of the North America Nebula

DWARF 3 Smart Telescope: Live Capture Demo of the North America Nebula Astro La Vista

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DWARF 3 Smart Telescope Review | Can't Wait to Use It Again!

DWARF 3 Smart Telescope Review | Can't Wait to Use It Again! Astro La Vista

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$The Fatal Flaw of the Bresser 60/900 AZ Refractor Telescope$ 11:08

The Fatal Flaw of the Bresser 60/900 AZ Refractor Telescope Astro La Vista

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$Bresser 60/900 AZ Refractor | Unboxing & Initial Thoughts$ 23:40

Bresser 60/900 AZ Refractor | Unboxing & Initial Thoughts Astro La Vista

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Capturing Jupiter with a Dobsonian Telescope (EDM Track)

Capturing Jupiter with a Dobsonian Telescope (EDM Track) Astro La Vista

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MeMstar Telescope Pointing Aid: Hands-On Testing & Review

MeMstar Telescope Pointing Aid: Hands-On Testing & Review Astro La Vista

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Things to Consider BEFORE Building a Backyard Observatory

Things to Consider BEFORE Building a Backyard Observatory Astro La Vista

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I Ordered a Camera... But This Isn’t It!

I Ordered a Camera... But This Isn’t It! Astro La Vista

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Avoid Hobby Killer Telescopes This Christmas!

Avoid Hobby Killer Telescopes This Christmas! Astro La Vista

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$Can a Semi-Apo Filter Improve a Budget Refractor Telescope?$ 4:39

Can a Semi-Apo Filter Improve a Budget Refractor Telescope? Astro La Vista

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$Can a budget Refractor Compete with a Premium One Using This Trick?$ 9:15

Can a budget Refractor Compete with a Premium One Using This Trick? Astro La Vista

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ZWO's New SeeStar S30 Mini Smart Telescope: Challenging DWARFLAB ?

ZWO's New SeeStar S30 Mini Smart Telescope: Challenging DWARFLAB ? Astro La Vista

19K views - 1 year ago

IAS 2024: Full Tour of the First Light Optics Stand with Grant, CEO.

IAS 2024: Full Tour of the First Light Optics Stand with Grant, CEO. Astro La Vista

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