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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 #35 The Medusa Nebula - SHORGB monochrome data 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 # 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, 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 #20 The Ring Nebula in S2HaO3RGB 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 # 20 , Ron will work up some monochrome S2,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. 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 purchasers 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 #9 Tag-Team Narrowband Processing eta-Carinae 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 # 9 , you'll get a “twofer” as Ron and Warren will work as a team to process a narrowband data set from scratch. 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 Warren Keller 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 #23 M45 The Pleiades OSC 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 # 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 cluster is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during 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.

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

PixInsight Workshop - ​Like hisses and pops on a vinyl record, noise in digital images is the bane of every deep-sky astrophotographer. It robs your images of fine detail, gives them a grainy appearance, and limits how large they can be displayed and still look good. Excess noise also prevents you from using other enhancement techniques -- like sharpening – to their full potential, since you’ll be enhancing the noise along with the signal. Dialing Down the Noise and Dialing Up the Detail Recorded Workshop Purchase Like hisses and pops on a vinyl record, noise in digital images is the bane of every deep-sky astrophotographer. It robs your images of fine detail, gives them a grainy appearance, and limits how large they can be displayed and still look good. Excess noise also prevents you from using other enhancement techniques -- like sharpening – to their full potential, since you’ll be enhancing the noise along with the signal. But once our images are denoised, it’s possible to use other set of processing techniques to reveal exquisite detail in our images, without enhancing the noise. In this workshop, Ron and Warren will expand on the various processes and scripts available for noise reduction and detail enhancement for linear and non-linear images. Whether you use a One-Shot Color or Monochrome camera, incorporating effective noise reduction and detail enhancement into your workflow is essential for getting the most from your data! WHAT YOU’LL GET: Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: Image files that are used in the virtual workshop Updated process icon sets to use on your own data – including TGVDenoise _______________________________ 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 session will help 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 #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.

Workshop GotoMeeting Link Links are posted 48hrs prior to the live workshop Photons to Photos #35 Tuesday - March 10, 2026 7pm EST We use GotoMeeting for our live events. Get the free app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: ⁦https://meet.goto.com/install ⁩ Looking for the Quick Tips Workshop link? That's posted on the Quick Tips page->

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

We’re excited to introduce our new subscription options, designed to meet the diverse needs of the astrophotography community. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have a plan for you! Subscription Upgrade For those that currently have a yearly subscription to IP4AP (now PixInsight University), you have the option to upgrade your subscription to a yearly 'MoP Complete’ subscription. 'MoP Complete' is our all-inclusive annual subscription that grants you access to all live and recorded workshops, plus PixInsight University. To upgrade to a yearly MoP Complete plan, simply fill out the form below. We’ll email you a coupon code as a credit for any remaining months on your current subscription that you can apply to your purchase. If you signed up for our Photons to Photos #26 workshop, we will also apply that as a credit. This is a manual process, so it may take up to 72 hours to receive your code. Thank you for your patience as we transition to these exciting new subscription options! MoP Complete Newbies & Intermediate Series+Photons to Photos Series+PixInsight University 'MoP Complete', our all-inclusive annual subscription that grants you unlimited access to all live and recorded workshops, as well as our PixInsight University series. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from our extensive library of workshops, covering topics from PixInsight fundamentals to advanced image processing techniques. Our workshops are designed to help you master PixInsight, showing you the essential tools and settings needed to create stunning astrophotos. You’ll have access to our PixInsight Newbies and Intermediate series and Photons to Photos series, where Warren or Ron demonstrate complete workflows from start to finish. You’ll receive the data sets and process icons so you can process alongside them, offering a unique “over-the-shoulder” perspective on their decision-making process. Additionally, you’ll have access to 'PixInsight University', our comprehensive collection of concise tutorials, designed to guide you through specific processes and techniques with actionable, focused learning. Purchasing this subscription might make you ineligible for workshop door prizes. Please read the 'Workshop Prize Disclaimer' below. $225 USD Yearly Introductory Price *Workshop Prize Disclaimer MoP Complete Upgrade Request Your request upgrade request has been submitted. Submit