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Photons to Photos #11 Processing of The Pleiades, M45 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 # 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. 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. 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 #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.

Door Prize Registration www.mastersofpixinsight.com/live Our sponsors generously supply valuable door prizes for each Workshop. If you'd like to be included in tonights drawing please register below. First name* Last name* Email* Submit About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE

Our Next Live Workshop Mosaics and Other Special Techniques December 3, 2025 More Information Enjoy Our Free Workshop Preview Below All of our 'Live' Workshops are recorded for later Unlimited Playback. When you purchase any of our recorded workshops, you'll have exclusive access from our Members Access page. Each workshop includes recordings of all sessions held for that particular workshop, this will include any future workshops. Your purchase keeps you future proof as PixInsight evolves. Workshops also include Image data sets and process Icons where applicable. Recorded Newbie Series New to PixInsight or want shorten your learning curve? Our 5-part recorded Newbie Workshop series is designed to take you from a simple 11-step processing workflow and build on those steps. Each workshop contains Imaging Data and Process Icon sets to let you follow along step-by-step. You'll then be able to use these customized Process Icons on your own data. More information... Recorded Intermediate Series Experienced with PixInsight or want to dig in deeper? Our 4-part Intermediate series goes deeper into processing and special techniques. More information... Recorded Photons to Photos Series From time to time, we'll have Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. We'll 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. More information... PixInsight for Newbies Recorded Workshop After a night of catching photons, you can hardly wait to see and share the cosmic beauty of your photographs! While many options for deep-sky image processing software exist, none can match PixInsight for its versatility. As a very powerful program, the learning curve can seem daunting to the new user, but we’d like to show you that it’s not! In this workshop, we’ll take the mystery out of PixInsight, and show you how to produce pleasing results in just a few, simple steps. Newbies Workshop Preview This workshop was recorded on: October 10, 2023 Contact Pete Proulx if you have any questions - peterproulx@gmail.com (USA) 716-864-7400

Masters of PixInsight is proud to announce a new partnership with SWOS — Stan Watson Observatory South, home to some of the finest deep-sky imaging data on the planet. Photons to Photos Special edition 🔭 New Partnership + Special Workshop: Get World-Class Southern Sky Data Tuesday November 4, 2025 7 pm EST 2-Hour Virtual Workshop Register We’ve got something special lined up for you. Masters of PixInsight is proud to announce a new partnership with SWOS — Stan Watson Observatory South, home to some of the finest deep-sky imaging data on the planet. To celebrate, we’re launching this collaboration with a special edition of Photons to Photos. This one’s extra special because attendees will receive the full NGC 247 data set 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. But that’s just the beginning… The night of the workshop, we’ll also go live with our new SWOS Partnership Page and offer 9 additional premium data sets for purchase — with many more to follow. Whether you’re looking to build your southern sky portfolio or just want pristine, expertly captured data to work with, this is your chance to step up your game. WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: All of the data and project files used in the workshop Process icon sets to use on your own data Unlimited access to a recording of the workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors *Workshop Prize Disclaimer Register Unlimited Access $35 USD We'll be using Gotomeeting for this Virtual Workshop. You will need to download the free application here: www.gotomeeting.com Come learn with PixInsight Ambassadors Warren Keller & Ron Brecher About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE

Learn how to process your images in PixInsight from one of our online Live or Recorded Workshops. PixInsight Workshops Your Online Resource for Virtual Learning Our Live and Recorded Workshops cover deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each session shows you the essential tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos! We are dedicated to showing beginners and experienced users how to get the most out of PixInsight! Our goal is to make you a Master of PixInsight! Newbie Workshop Series New to PixInsight or want to flatten your learning curve? Our 7-part recorded Newbie Workshop series is designed to take you from a simple 11-step processing workflow, building on those steps. Each workshop contains Imaging Data and Process Icon sets to let you follow along step-by-step. You'll then be able to use these customized Process Icons on your own data. Purchase the complete series or individual Workshops. Our Newbie series includes the following Workshops: Acquisition Best Practices Weighted Batch Preprocessing Script Deep Dive PixInsight for Newbies Next Step for Newbies Dialing Down the Noise Dialing Up the Detail Masks Unmasked Newbies Series > Intermediate Workshop Series Experienced with PixInsight and want to dig deeper? Our 4-part Intermediate series delves deeper into processing and special techniques. Purchase the complete series or individual Workshops. Our Intermediate series includes the following Workshops: Putting it All Together Advanced Image Integration Techniques Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Working With Narrowband Data Ask Us Anything Intermediate Series > Photons to Photos Workshop Series From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. We'll 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. The series covers Monochromatic, One-Shot Color, and Narrowband processing. As of January 2025 there are 27 Workshops available. Complete data sets are provided with Workshop. Photons to Photos Series > Artful Imaging Workshop Series Our Beginner and Intermediate workshop series told you which levers to pull, and when. Now, as an advanced PI user, it’s time to explore your creativity in our Artful Imaging series. These live, interactive workshops use different approaches to hone your artistic eye, particularly in the later stages of your processing workflow. Our Advanced 'Artful Imaging' series includes the following Workshops: Your take: Participants will each process the same set of master frames, which will be provided one week prior to the workshop. We’ll look at as many of your results as there is time for, and provide suggestions for enhancement. Our take: Participants will submit their own PI projects containing final image(s) ahead of time. A few will be selected and reviewed in detail from an aesthetic perspective, including both composition and processing. ‘Mr Fix-It’: Participants will submit image processing challenges ahead of time. A few will be selected and explored in detail. Artful Imaging is offered on a yearly basis with participation limited to 30 users. Although we include this workshop in some of our yearly subscriptions, the recorded workshops are not offered for sale individually. Look for an email when this series is offered and reserve your seat. Subscription Options We’re excited to offer yearly Subscription Options, designed to meet the needs of all PixInsight users. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have the plan for you! More About Yearly Subscription > Contact Pete Proulx if you have any questions - peterproulx@gmail.com (USA) 716-864-7400 Our Next Live Workshop Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Tuesday December 3, 2025 7 PM EST Unlimited Access $35 USD Don’t miss out - Sign Up today! More Info & Register *Workshop Prize Disclaimer

YouTube is one-way. Masters of PixInsight is a conversation. In our workshops, you don’t just watch a video — you interact, ask questions, and get real-time answers from the people who literally wrote the book on PixInsight. Want to Learn PixInsight? Beyond YouTube: Meet Our Instructors, Live & Interactive YouTube is a one-way street. Masters of PixInsight is a conversation. In our workshops, you don’t just watch a video — you interact, ask questions, and get real-time answers from the people who literally wrote the book on PixInsight. And the conversation doesn’t stop when the workshop ends. As a subscriber, you’ll join our private MoP VIP Facebook Group, where Warren, Ron, Pete, and fellow imagers share insights, answer questions, and keep the learning going. Our Next Live Workshop! Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Tuesday December 3, 2025 7 PM EST Unlimited Access $35 USD Don't miss out - Sign Up today! More Info & Register Our Live and Recorded Workshops cover deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each session shows you the essential tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos! Go to our Workshops Page Start here to LEARN THE INTERFACE Our 5-Part Primer takes you on a tour of the interface. While learning PixInsight may seem daunting, these tutorials will give you a foundation to build on. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you'll catch on. We'll make learning PixInsight fast and easy. You're already on your way to becoming a Master of PixInsight! Part-1 Introduction to the User Interface, PI Community, Automatic Updates, Global Preferences, Toolbars, Explorer Windows, Menus 7:22min Part-3 The User Interface continued- the Screen Transfer Function, New Instances 6:47min Part-2 The User Interface continued- Explorer Windows, Tool Bars, Overall functionality 7:34min Part-4 The User Interface continued- Processes, Previews, Real Time Previews, Intro to Masks 6:59min Part-5 The User Interface continued- More Masks, the Process Container, and the Image Container 4:57min Go to our Workshops Page Meet the Instructors Recorded 9.9.25 Go to our Workshops Page Our Team Warren Keller Billionsandbillions.com Dr. Ron Brecher Astrodoc.ca Pete Proulx GotAstronomy.com MoP Sponsors See all of our Workshop Sponsors

At Masters of PixInsight, our focus has always been on helping astrophotographers get the most from their data through expert image processing. But great results begin long before PixInsight is opened. Mastering Image Acquisition with N.I.N.A. is a new two-part workshop series designed to help you optimize the very first step in your imaging workflow: collecting better data. Mastering Image Acquisition with N.I.N.A. (Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy) Our focus has always been on helping astrophotographers get the most from their data through expert image processing. But great results begin long before PixInsight is opened. Mastering Image Acquisition with N.I.N.A. is designed to help you optimize the very first step in your imaging workflow: collecting better data. Getting Started with N.I.N.A. While our core focus remains PixInsight, it all begins with image acquisition. In fact, our most attended workshop to date, Acquisition Best Practices, focused entirely on improving data collection techniques. This new series builds on that success, taking a deep dive into N.I.N.A. (Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy) — the powerful, free imaging platform that many of our team members and subscribers now rely on. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video and Data N.I.N.A. Automation Deep Dive Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 - 7pm EDT 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video and Data Acquisition Best Practices (This is a previouus recorded workshop) While not a NINA specific workshop, this workshop will help you get optimum results during acquisition of your imaging data. We’ll look at imaging strategies that will make the best use of your equipment, given the realities of your imaging conditions. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video and Data Subscription Options We’re excited to offer yearly Subscription Options , designed to meet the needs of all PixInsight users. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have the plan for you! More About Yearly Subscriptions Contact Pete Proulx if you have any questions - peterproulx@gmail.com (USA) 716-864-7400 Our Next Live Workshop Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Tuesday December 2, 2025 7 PM EST Unlimited Access $35 USD Don’t miss out - Sign Up today! More Info & Register *Workshop Prize Disclaimer Purchased a Live Workshop and looking for your link? (Click Here) About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE

YouTube is one-way. Masters of PixInsight is a conversation. In our workshops, you don’t just watch a video — you interact, ask questions, and get real-time answers from the people who literally wrote the book on PixInsight. Want to Learn PixInsight? Beyond YouTube: Meet Our Instructors, Live & Interactive YouTube is a one-way street. Masters of PixInsight is a conversation. In our workshops, you don’t just watch a video — you interact, ask questions, and get real-time answers from the people who literally wrote the book on PixInsight. And the conversation doesn’t stop when the workshop ends. As a subscriber, you’ll join our private MoP VIP Facebook Group, where Warren, Ron, Pete, and fellow imagers share insights, answer questions, and keep the learning going. Join us on September 9, 2025 at 7 PM EDT This special 2-hour FREE event is your chance to meet our instructors, experience a live image processing session, and see exactly why we're a smarter, more connected alternative to YouTube tutorials. What You’ll Experience 👋 Meet Your Instructors Warren Keller – Author of Inside PixInsight, NASA APOD contributor, and renowned teacher. Ron Brecher – Contributing Editor for Sky & Telescope, also featured on NASA APOD. Both Ron and Warren have been recognized as PixInsight Ambassadors based on their deep knowledge of the software, and their ability to train others in its proper use. Hear their stories, see their work, and learn why they’re passionate about teaching PixInsight in real time. 💻 Live Image Processing Demo Unlike YouTube, you won’t just watch the steps − you’ll see Warren and Ron process an image in real time, using the same Data Sets, Projects, and Process Icons you’ll receive. And yes − you can ask questions as they go. ✨ Why This is Different from YouTube YouTube tutorials are static. Watch, pause, rewind, hope you figure it out, and hope that the presenter knows what they’re doing. And, even at their best, it's difficult to connect the dots and build a consistent workflow. We pride ourselves in giving our students, "Context and Chronology," in other words – what to do, and when to do it! At MoP you get: Live, Interactive Learning – ask questions and get answers in the moment from recognized experts Community Access – our private MoP VIP Facebook Group keeps the conversation going between workshops Hands-On Practice – data sets, projects, and process icons so you can replicate every step Unlimited Replays – watch the recording anytime, forever Free Repeat Attendance – come back for updated live workshops at no additional cost. Ever. This isn’t just a video. It’s a community of imagers learning together. Ready for a better way to learn PixInsight? Register Below- First name* Last name* Email* Register Our Team Warren Keller Billionsandbillions.com Dr. Ron Brecher Astrodoc.ca Pete Proulx GotAstronomy.com MoP Sponsors See all of our Workshop Sponsors

New to PixInsight? Our 2 hour Workshop will get you processing your astrophotography images in no time! Next Workshop Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Tuesday December 2, 2025 7 PM EST 2-Hour Virtual Workshop Register 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 stich 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 MosaicsByCoordinates – a great option for larger mosaics, based on astrometry GradientMergeMosaic – to combine multiple mosaic panes prepared with StarAlignment or MosaicsByCoordinates 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 VaryParams Script – allows testing and comparison of different process settings before execution. Etc. These techniques can be used with one-shot color, monochrome CCD and CMOS astronomical cameras, as well as DSLRs. WHAT YOU’LL GET All attendees of these workshops will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all 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 *Workshop Prize Disclaimer Register Unlimited Access $35 USD We'll be using Gotomeeting for this Virtual Workshop. You will need to download the free application here: www.gotomeeting.com Come learn with PixInsight Ambassadors Warren Keller & Ron Brecher About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE

PixInsight University is your go-to resource for mastering PixInsight! With over 175 concise, actionable videos, this comprehensive series is designed to guide you through everything from foundational techniques to the latest updates in processes, scripts, and tools. Explore previews of our PixInsight Today and PixInsight Updates series and see how easy it is to elevate your astrophotography skills with our focused, expert-led tutorials. PixInsight University Preview Page 'PixInsight University' is your go-to resource for mastering PixInsight! With over 175 concise, actionable videos , this comprehensive series is designed to guide you through everything from foundational techniques to the latest updates in processes, scripts, and tools. Explore previews of our PixInsight Today and PixInsight Updates series and see how easy it is to elevate your astrophotography skills with our focused, expert-led tutorials. Go to our 'Subscription Page' to purchase FAME and BlemishBlaster scripts- are the latest offerings by SetiAstro. While BlemishBlaster could make artifact cleanup easier, FAME is another "Gamechanger" for mask making. 13:34min GradientCorrection – This tutorial provides an introduction to the GradientCorrection process released in March 2024. It is used to remove additive gradients from mono or color images, and often works very well at default settings. It can be considered as an alternative to ABE and DBE. 11:22min BXT-NXT-SXT- Defines a recommended chronology on WHEN to use these plugins. We've demonstrated the how and why, but many ask, in what order they should be used; this will help! 14:07min Unscreen/Rescreen Stars- Shows you how to fix problematic stars, which had been extracted by StarNet2 or StarXTerminator. Our thanks to Russ Croman for this useful technique. 3:40min DrawSignature Script – This video shows how you can use the DrawSignature script to add custom text to the lower-left corner of an image. The script allows the text, font, size, color, and transparency to be changed. 2:14min Wavelets Revisited - Takes another look at all-important wavelets: the essence of what they are, and how PI uses them to "Git r done!" 4:34 Primer-1 Philosophy, Introduction to the User Interface, PI Community, Automatic Updates, Global Preferences, Toolbars, Explorer Windows, Menus 7:22min About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE

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