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Photons to Photos #6 One-Shot-Color Processing Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 6, you'll look over Ron's shoulder while he processes a monochrome LRGB data set from scratch. The subjects are two iconic springtime galaxies that are well-placed for northern imagers in March and April: the Whale and the Hockey Stick. Ron will start with monochrome L, R, G and B masters and finish with a JPEG that's ready to share on the web. WHAT YOU’LL GET Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their tool kit and improve their results. Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that have been covered in previous workshops. If you’re new to PI, we suggest viewing or attending the Newbie series first. Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.

Photons to Photos #3 Corona Nebula - One Shot Color Processing Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 3 , Warren will work his magic on an image of the Corona nebula captured with a One-Shot Color (OSC) camera, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a JPEG he’d be proud to share online or with friends. WHAT YOU’LL GET Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their tool kit and improve their results. Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that have been covered in previous workshops. If you’re new to PI, we suggest viewing or attending the Newbie series first. Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Warren Keller is an internationally renowned astrophotographer, author, and educator, celebrated for his expertise in astronomical image processing. He authored Inside PixInsight, a definitive guide to the software, and co-founded IP4AP.com, providing tutorials that have guided thousands in astrophotography. Beyond imaging, Warren is a musician and has contributed to the astronomy community through lectures, workshops, and collaborations with leading astronomical organizations.

Photons to Photos #22 The Cocoon Nebula In HaLRGB Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 22 , Ron will work up 29 hours of monochrome Ha and RGB data on the beautiful Cocoon Nebula, IC 5146. The Cocoon is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during late summer and early autumn. Ron collected this data from his home observatory in August 2024 using a Celestron 14-in EDGE HD and a QHY600M camera with Optolong filters. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of these workshops will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.

Photons to Photos #5 LRGB Processing Horsehead & Flame Nebula Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 5 , Warren will work his magic on a monochromatic LRGB set of the Horsehead and Flame nebulae, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, finishing with a JPEG he’d be proud to share online or with friends.. WHAT YOU’LL GET Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their tool kit and improve their results. Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that have been covered in previous workshops. If you’re new to PI, we suggest viewing or attending the Newbie series first. Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Warren Keller is an internationally renowned astrophotographer, author, and educator, celebrated for his expertise in astronomical image processing. He authored Inside PixInsight, a definitive guide to the software, and co-founded IP4AP.com, providing tutorials that have guided thousands in astrophotography. Beyond imaging, Warren is a musician and has contributed to the astronomy community through lectures, workshops, and collaborations with leading astronomical organizations.

Photons to Photos #4 M33 - Combining Mono & One-Shot Color Processing Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 4 , Ron will combine luminance from a mono camera with one-shot color data from a separate telescope to make a beautiful deep-sky portrait of M33. WHAT YOU’LL GET Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their tool kit and improve their results. Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that have been covered in previous workshops. If you’re new to PI, we suggest viewing or attending the Newbie series first. Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.

Photons to Photos #21 M20, The Trifid Nebula in LRGB Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 21 , Warren will process an image of M20, the famous Trifid Nebula, using monochrome LRGB data generously provided by our sponsor, Telescope Live. The Trifid Nebula is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during late summer and early autumn. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of these workshops will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Warren Keller is an internationally renowned astrophotographer, author, and educator, celebrated for his expertise in astronomical image processing. He authored Inside PixInsight, a definitive guide to the software, and co-founded IP4AP.com, providing tutorials that have guided thousands in astrophotography. Beyond imaging, Warren is a musician and has contributed to the astronomy community through lectures, workshops, and collaborations with leading astronomical organizations.

Photons to Photos #30 The Tulip Nebula in Three Color Palettes Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 30 , Ron will work up a data set made with his Celestron 14” EDGE HD and, a monchrome QHY600 camera, and Optolong RGBSHO filters. Ron’s subject is Sh2-101, the Tulip Nebula. Ron collected this data from his home observatory located about a 2 hour drive north of Buffalo, NY. This workshop continues our very popular “Photons to Photos” series. From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks, and settings in context. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all the master images and icons used during the workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.

Photons to Photos #8 M101 - HaL + OSC RGB Processing Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop M101 lies off the handle of the Big Dipper. This beautiful grand-design spiral galaxy is well placed in the northern sky all night long in late spring and early summer. In this workshop Ron will blend luminance- and Ha-filtered masters from his mono camera and 6” scope with one-shot color data from his 4” refractor to capture the essence of this object. This workshop will include demos of some recent enhancements to PI and the latest add-ons, including NoiseXterminator. WHAT YOU’LL GET Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their tool kit and improve their results. Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that have been covered in previous workshops. If you’re new to PI, we suggest viewing or attending the Newbie series first. Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.

Photons to Photos #29 NGC 7000 The North America Nebula Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 29 , Warren will process an image of NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, and NGC 5070, the Pelican Nebula. This one-shot color data was generously provided by our friend by Mike Griffin. He acquired it with an Askar FRA400 refractor and 0.7x reducer, and a ZWO ASI2600 MC camera. Two different filters were used to capture the image. This beautiful field is well-positioned for capture in summer and fall in the northern hemisphere. This workshop continues our very popular “Photons to Photos” series. From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks, and settings in context. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all the master images and icons used during the workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Warren Keller is an internationally renowned astrophotographer, author, and educator, celebrated for his expertise in astronomical image processing. He authored Inside PixInsight, a definitive guide to the software, and co-founded IP4AP.com, providing tutorials that have guided thousands in astrophotography. Beyond imaging, Warren is a musician and has contributed to the astronomy community through lectures, workshops, and collaborations with leading astronomical organizations.

N.I.N.A. Automation Deep Dive Purchase Take your image acquisition to the next level with a deep dive into N.I.N.A.’s most powerful features. You’ll learn how to build efficient, automated sequences, set up guiding and autofocus, manage calibration frames, and evaluate your data for quality—all with an eye toward optimizing your final results in PixInsight. Workshop 2 focuses on building robust and automated imaging sessions with N.I.N.A. We’ll explore how to use the Sky Atlas and Framing Assistant for target selection and mosaics, and guide you through constructing powerful imaging sequences with smart triggers and conditions. You’ll learn to set up and fine-tune autofocus, integrate autoguiding through PHD2, and automate the collection of calibration frames using the Flat Wizard and dark frame options. We’ll also cover best practices for evaluating your images during a session, identifying problem frames, and using live stacking. Finally, we’ll walk through troubleshooting techniques, reviewing logs, and keeping your system updated to ensure reliable performance. NINA Workshop 2 – Topics Covered: Using the Sky Atlas and the Framing Assistant Building a Sequence Set up and Use Autofocus Features Set up and Use Autoguiding Using the Flat Wizard and Shooting Dark Frames Evaluating Images Troubleshooting Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Getting Started with N.I.N.A. Purchase While our core focus remains PixInsight, image acquisition has always been part of the bigger picture. In fact, our most attended workshop to date Acquisition Best Practices focused entirely on improving data collection techniques. This series builds on that success, now with a deep dive into N.I.N.A., the most widely adopted imaging platform among our own team and many of our subscribers. In Workshop 1 , we’ll guide you through the complete setup of N.I.N.A., starting with understanding what the software does and how it streamlines equipment control. You’ll learn how to install N.I.N.A., navigate its interface, and connect your imaging equipment properly, including the essential steps for driver installation and ASCOM platform setup. We’ll cover connecting devices within N.I.N.A., integrating external programs like plate solvers and planetarium software, and installing key plugins to expand N.I.N.A.‘s capabilities. Finally, we’ll configure your imaging options, file management settings, and customize the imaging tab layout to prepare for smooth and efficient imaging sessions. NINA Workshop 1 - Topics Covered: What is NINA? Installing NINA Interface Connecting Equipment to Your Computer Connecting NINA to Your Equipment Set up Other Programs Install Plugins Set up Imaging Options Set up the Imaging Tab Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Photons to Photos #14 Processing Omega Centauri Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 14 , Warren will work up some monochrome data on the most glorious globular cluster in either hemisphere, omega Centauri. This data was collected by our Supernova Sponsor, Telescope Live. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of these workshops will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Warren Keller is an internationally renowned astrophotographer, author, and educator, celebrated for his expertise in astronomical image processing. He authored Inside PixInsight, a definitive guide to the software, and co-founded IP4AP.com, providing tutorials that have guided thousands in astrophotography. Beyond imaging, Warren is a musician and has contributed to the astronomy community through lectures, workshops, and collaborations with leading astronomical organizations.