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Photons to Photos PixInsight Workshop Series Photons to Photos Series From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. We supply you with the Data Sets and Process Icons so you can process along and observe the steps and techniques used. Look over the shoulder of these PixInsight Ambassadors, and get a peek into how and why they make their image processing decisions. Time to become the Master of PixInsight! Photons to Photos #35 In Photons to Photos #35 Ron will work up an SHORGB monochrome data set on the Medusa Nebula, which is well-placed for imaging in the late winter and early spring. The data was acquired with a C14 EDGE HD, a QHY600M camera, and Optolong filters. Ron collected this data in 2025 from his home observatory. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #34 In Photons to Photos #34 Ron will work up an HaRGB image of the Rosette Nebula, which is well-placed for imaging in December and January. The RGB data was made with a Takahashi FSQ-106 and QHY367C Pro one-shot color camera The Ha data was acquired as a two-panel mosaic with an Esprit 150 and a QHY16200 CCD camera. Ron collected this data in late 2021 from his home observatory, located about a 2 hour drive north of Buffalo, NY. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #33 In Photons to Photos #33, Warren works on something special. Masters of PixInsight in partnership with SWOS — Stan Watson Observatory South. presents NGC 247 - The Needle's Eye Galaxy. This data set is from SWOS — taken under the pristine skies of the Chilean Andes using a 24” PlaneWave telescope and Moravian C5 camera. It’s a jaw-dropper. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #32 In Photons to Photos #32 Ron will work up a three-filter data set made with his Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 and, a QHY168C camera, and Optolong filters, including the L-Synergy that passes sulfur and oxygen emissions. Using this filter with the Optolong L-eXtreme allows SHO imaging with a one-shot color camera. Ron’s subject is the well-known Wizard Nebula. Ron collected this data in September 2025 from his home observatory. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #31 In Photons to Photos #31, Warren will process an image of LDN 1622, a.k.a. the Bogeyman Nebula. MOPster Kevin Rasso captured this OSC data using a 90mm refractor at the Winter Star Party in February 2025. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #30 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #29 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #28 In Photons to Photos #28 Ron will work up a data set made with two telescopes and two cameras: OSC with a 4" refractor, and monochrome Luminance and H-alpha with a 6” refractor. Ron’s subject is spiral galaxy M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy. Ron collected this data from his home observatory west of Toronto, Ontario. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #27 In Photons to Photos #27, Warren will process an image of IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula. This monochromatic HaLRGB data was generously provided by our friend by Mike Miller at Sierra Remote Observatories with a SV152 refractor. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #26 In Photons to Photos #26 Ron processes the Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822). He will work on an OSC set made with two filters: a UV/IR cut filter for broadband, and an Optolong L-Ultimate filter for narrowband. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #25 In Photons to Photos #25, Warren will process an image of NGC 7023, the Iris Nebula. This monochromatic RGB data was generously provided by our friend Shawn Nielsen aka: Visible Dark. The Iris Nebula is well-positioned for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during autumn. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #24 In Photons to Photos #24, Ron will work up more than 54 hours of monochrome data on the iconic Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635. This object is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during autumn and winter. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #23 In Photons to Photos #23, Warren will process an image of M45, the famous Pleiades, also called the Seven Sisters. The one-shot color data was generously provided by our friend, Kenny Lewis. The Pleiades is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during late summer and early autumn. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #22 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #21 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #20 In Photons to Photos #20, Ron will work up some monochrome Ha, O3 and RGB data on the iconic Ring Nebula (M57). It is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during summer and early autumn. Ron collected this data from his home observatory, the Doghouse, using a Celestron C14 and QHY600M camera with Optolong filters. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #19 In Photons to Photos #19, Warren will work up Narrowband data on the Dolphin Head Nebula. The image data was acquired by our partners at Telescope Live. This target is well placed for imaging from southern-latitudes from November through April. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #18 In Photons to Photos #18, Ron will work up some monochrome Ha and RGB data on a beautiful, nebula-filled field in Auriga that is well suited to shorter focal lengths. IC 410 includes the famous “Tadpoles” and Flaming Star nebula. In January it is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. Ron collected this data from his home observatory, the Doghouse. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #17 In Photons to Photos #17, Ron will work up one-shot colour data on the Heart and Soul nebulae. The image ws acquired using the new Optolong L-Quad Enhance filter. This wide-field target is currently well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #16 In Photons to Photos #16, Warren will work up some monochrome narrowband data on a beautiful, large nebula that is well suited to shorter focal lengths. IC 1396 contains the Elephant Trunk Nebula and many other features, and is currently well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. This data was collected by our Supernova Sponsor, Telescope Live. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #15 In Photons to Photos #15, Ron will work up an OSC data on the amazing Andromeda Galaxy, M31. This Galaxy is well placed for imaging in the northern hemisphere in late summer and fall. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #14 Photons to Photos #14 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #13 In Photons to Photos #13, Ron will combine data from two different cameras and telescopes to produce a detailed deep-sky portrait that you'd be proud to hang on your wall. His subject is the Black Eye Galaxy, M64, which is well placed for imaging in early spring. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #12 In Photons to Photos #12, It’s Galaxy Season again! We’ll peek over Warren’s shoulder as he processes an OSC version of the Leo Triplet, from linear RGB master to finished photo. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #11 In Photons to Photos #11, Ron will combine data from two different cameras and telescopes to produce a detailed deep-sky portrait of M45, The Pleiades, that you'd be proud to hang on your wall. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #10 In the next Photons to Photos session, we’ll watch over Warren’s shoulder while he processes a medium resolution, monochromatic version of the iconic Orion Nebula, M42. This beautiful, multicolored nebula is relatively easy to process because of its strong signal, but can present challenges due to its high dynamic range. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #9 In Photons to Photos #9, you'll get a “twofer” as Ron and Warren will work as a team to process a narrowband data set of eta-Carinae from scratch. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #8 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #7 M13 is arguably the finest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere, and is well placed for imaging in the late spring and early summer. In Photons to Photos #7 you can watch over Warren's shoulder as he processes a One-Shot Color image of the Hercules cluster from start to finish. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #6 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #2 This time out we'll see Ron work his magic on a One Shot Color data set, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a jpg he’d be proud to share with friends or online. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #1 Watch Warren work his magic on a set of monochrome LRGB masters, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a jpg he’d be proud to share with friends or online. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data

As powerful as our Masters of PixInsight workshops are, some image processors long for more personal attention. While group classes are great, being able to work with your own data and establishing your own personal workflow can be. ONE-ON-ONE Instruction Take your PixInsight processing to the next level As powerful as our Masters of PixInsight workshops are, some image processors long for more personal attention. While group classes are great, being able to work with your own data and establishing your own personal workflow can be... PRICELESS! Our PixInsight Experts are available for 1-on-1 instruction. Each has their own personal teaching style for getting you where you want to go. Contact Warren or Ron to inquire about their availability and rates. Warren Keller warhenk@yahoo.com billionsandbillions.com Ron Brecher rbrecher@rogers.com astrodoc.ca Thanks! The MoP Team

Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Recorded Workshop Purchase This workshop will be delivered in two parts: Part 1 – Mosaics: Have you ever wanted to image a deep-sky object that was larger than your camera’s field of view? Using a smaller telescope is an option, but usually at the expense of resolution. Instead, you can stitch multiple panes together to make a seamless mosaic of a larger region. The sky really is the limit! We’ll show you how to use these essential mosaic-making tools: StarAlignment – options and settings used for making a mosaic template and preparing panes for merging into a mosaic GradientMergeMosaic – to combine multiple mosaic panes prepared with StarAlignment Part 2 – Special Sauce: You can add these steps to your workflow, as appropriate, to enhance your images further. We’ll show you where they fit in with the workflow that we have covered in previous workshops. MorphologicalTransformation – change the size and/or shape of stars ExponentialTransformation – bring up faint details outside your main object Repaired HSV Separation Script – correct color mismatches in star centers These techniques can be used with narrowband data from one-shot color and monochrome astronomical cameras, as well as DSLRs. For many of these methods, we’ll use and build upon the tools and techniques introduced in our previous workshops. WHAT YOU’LL GET 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 _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Photons to Photos #15 Processing M31 Andromeda Galaxy 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 # 15 , Ron will work up some OSC data on the amazing Andromeda Galaxy, M31. This Galaxy is well placed for imaging in the northern hemisphere in late summer and fall. 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 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.

A candid interview with Warren on our PixInsight Today Series. PixInsight Today PixInsight Today PixInsight Today’ replaces our earlier ‘PixInsight Foundations’ series. Think of it as a third edition of Warren Keller’s seminal book, Inside PixInsight, reimagined as video tutorials! As its name implies, ‘PixInsight Today’ highlights only PI’s most modern and useful tools, whether native or third-party. While not as in-depth as the old, 3-part ‘Foundations’ series, Warren digs just deep enough into his recommended tools, to guide you through both pre- and post-processing in a chronological, easily digestible way. Unlock the full potential of PixInsight with PixInsight University, featuring over 175 videos . This comprehensive series is your ultimate resource for mastering PixInsight, with tutorials that are concise, focused, and actionable. Whether you’re learning specific processes or advanced techniques, PixInsight University offers the guidance you need to elevate your astrophotography. PixInsight Today is part of PixInsight University which includes our PixInsight Update Series. For more infomration go to our Subscription Options Page

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Ask Us Anything Virtual Workshop Recorded May 25, 2021 Purchase We’ve truly enjoyed sharing this PixInsight journey with you. So many of you have been with us since our first workshop, ‘PixInsight for Newbies.’ Our classes have been focused on helping you build workflows, using simple, step-by-step examples, to more complex ones. For this workshop, we’ve opened the floor up to you! Based on the requests we received, we’ve pulled a few common threads together. Wavelets: What are they, and how are they used? This will have applications to noise reduction, sharpening, making masks, and more. Background modelization – Getting into the finer details DBE, including how to compensate for missing flats, how to sample an image thoroughly, even in places where it is unwise to place a sample point. Noise reduction: How to dial in the right settings to remove noise before and after delinearization; when to use MURE Denoise script. Special OSC topics: Debayering (when and how), CFA Drizzle, and Superpixel We'll show you again how to make and retrieve an icon set containing your processing steps, in the order you prefer. Thanks for all of your support. We’ve had a blast working with all of you during the past year, as you become the Masters of PixInsight! _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Weighted Batch Preprocessing Script & Fast Batch Preprocessing Deep Dive Recorded Workshop Purchase The powerful WBPP and FBPP and scripts are the most streamlined way to perform preprocessing in PixInsight. “Preprocessing” refers to all the steps required to make one or more master images from a set of sub-frames (“subs”). The masters output by WBPP are the starting point for rendering beautiful deep-sky images in PixInsight. In this workshop, Ron and Warren will show you how to get the most out of these scripts whether you are using monochrome, OSC or DSLR data. They’ll show you how, as the “conductor,” WBPP controls all the players in the preprocessing “orchestra,” ensuring that each plays their part correctly. In addition to explaining the script’s interface and its basic use Warren and Ron will demonstrate: CosmeticCorrection – Preparing mono and OSC icons for WBPP to use Setting Default Quality – Set up WBPP to balance quality and speed to suit your needs LocalNormalization – Using the interactive checkbox to get control over the reference frame Exposure Tolerance – combining – or not – exposures of different length. Sub-frame Weighting Options -- default and custom options Preparing to Drizzle – When to activate the Drizzle checkbox Grouping Keywords – Working with complex data sets Managing Your Output – What should you keep? What can be safely discarded, and when? WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: Unlimited access to workshop video, PixInsight project and icons used in the workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Photons to Photos #7 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 M13 is arguably the finest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere, and is well placed for imaging in the late spring and early summer. In Photons to Photos #7 you can watch over Warren's shoulder as he processes a One-Shot Color image of the Hercules cluster from start to finish. 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 #17 Processing the Heart and Soul 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 # 17 , Ron will work up one-shot colour data on the Heart and Soul nebulae. The image ws acquired using the new Optolong L-Quad Enhance filter. This wide-field target is currently well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. 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 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 #24 The Bubble Nebula in SHORGB 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 # 24, Ron will work up more than 54 hours of monochrome data on the iconic Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635. This object is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during autumn and winter. Ron collected this data from his home observatory in September 2024 using a Celestron 14-in EDGE HD and a QHY600M camera with Optolong filters. The data set includes both RGB broadband and SHO narrowband data, so there are many options for color palettes and processing workflow. 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.