Many deep-sky astrophotographers use N.I.N.A. (Nighttime Imaging ‘n’ Astronomy, https://nighttime-imaging.eu/) software for their captures. In addition to being great deep-sky acquisition software overall, there are a few specific features that benefit PixInsight users.

Masters of PixInsight has developed a three-part workshop series that explores this powerful software. The first workshop covers the basics of installation and setup, including:

• What is N.I.N.A.?

• Download and Installation

• Interface Flyover

• Connecting Equipment to Your PC

• Connecting N.I.N.A. to Your Equipment

• Setting up other useful programs

• Install plug-ins

• Set up the Imaging Options

• Set up the Imaging Tab

Dale Ghent, one of the main contributors to N.I.N.A., will be our special guest.

The second workshop in the series (June 2, 2026) will show you how to create and save complex sequences so your system can image unattended all night, including periodic autofocusing, meridian flip when required, autoguiding, and dithering between frames. The third workshop (August 25, 2026) will dig even deeper into some of NINA’s more advanced features, including plugins.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

All attendees of these workshops will receive the following:

• An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors

• UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop