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Workshop GotoMeeting Link Links are posted 48hrs prior to the live workshop Working with Narrowband Data Tuesday - January 13, 2026 7pm EST Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/579510637 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 579-510-637 United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 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->

PixInsight Tutorials - Learn PixInsight - FREE video tutorials to get you quickly up and running in PixInsight. You've probably heard that PixInsight can be challenging to learn and use. PixInsight is a powerful tool for imaging processing, but you can start with a few simple steps and process a complete image in as little as six steps! Want to Learn PixInsight? Start Here with our FREE Newbies Workshop Welcome to Masters of PixInsight Like to process an image in as little as 6-steps? Our 'Start Here' page is a FREE re source to get you up and running quickly in PixInsight. You've probably heard that PixInsight can be challenging to learn and use. We say nonsense! Our Live and Recorded Workshops cover deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. We are dedicated to showing beginners and experienced users how to g et the most out of PixInsight! Our goal is to make YOU a Master of PixInsight! Here's our team to explain how we're going to do this. 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! Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have the plan for you! Our subscription options are designed to meet the needs of all PixInsight users. Subscription Options Our Next Live Workshop! Working With Narrowband Data January 14, 2026 7 PM EST Unlimited Access $35 USD More Info & Register 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 Start here to LEARN TO EVALUATE YOUR DATA The 'Blink' process is an easy and powerful tool to evaluate data. Although there are more powerful tools in PixInsight to evaluate your data, none are as easy as the Blink process. Go to our Workshops Page Start here to PREPROCESS YOUR DATA The powerful Weighted Batch Preprocessing (WBPP) script is the most streamlined way to perform preprocessing in PixInsight. The masters output by WBPP are the starting point for creating beautiful deep-sky images in PixInsight. Download the 'zip' file below for this tutorial Go to our Workshops Page Start here to PROCESS AN IMAGE IN 6-STEPS While the learning curve can seem daunting to the new user, we’ll show you that it’s not! In this mini-workshop, we’ll take the mystery out of PixInsight, and show you how to produce pleasing results in just a few, simple steps. Ready to learn more? 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 Our Team Warren Keller Billionsandbillions.com Dr. Ron Brecher Astrodoc.ca Pete Proulx GotAstronomy.com MoP Sponsors See all of our Workshop Sponsors

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 #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 #33 NGC 247 - The Needle's Eye 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 # 33 , 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. This workshop is 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. ________________ 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.

Photons to Photos #16 Processing IC 1396 containing the Elephant's Trunk 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 # 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's 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. 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.

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.

Photons to Photos #12 Processing of The Leo Tripliet 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 # 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. 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 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.

We stand with the peace-loving people of the world. Continue to our Homepage Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known." — Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994

Photons to Photos #26 The Question Mark Nebula Combining OSC Broadband and Narrowband 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 # 26 Ron will work up an OSC set made with two filters: a UV/IR cut filter for broadband, and an Optolong L-Ultimate filter for narrowband. Ron’s subject is NGC 7822. Ron collected this data with Tom Bramwell, at Borega Springs, California. using a Takahashi FSQ 85 telescope and a PlayerOne CMOS 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 #2 Virtual Workshop 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 This time out we'll see Ron work his magic on a One Shot Color master, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a jpg he’d be proud to share with friends or online. 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 #27 The Flaming Star Nebula in Monochrome 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 # 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. This beautiful nebula is well-positioned for capture in late winter and spring in the northern hemisphere. 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.