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Telescope Live
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Peter Jenkins
Amateur Astrophotographer & Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society specialising in Nebulae mostly presented using the Hubble Palette
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Nik Szymanek
UK-based Astro-imager and deep sky image processing tutor
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James Ritson
UK-based photographer and image retoucher working with Affinity Photo
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Warren Keller
A US-based, multi-APOD imager and author with over twenty years' experience.
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Damian Peach
A multi-award winning astrophotographer with over 25yrs experience.
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Affinity Photo
Serif, developers of the award-winning Affinity Photo
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Bernard Miller
A US-based, multi-APOD astrophotographer with over twelve years of experience in deep sky imaging
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Mark Johnston
I have been fascinated by the night sky since I ‘discovered’ Saturn with my 60mm refractor at the age of 10. An APOD-winning astrophotographer, I have been published in Sky & Telescope, Astronomy Magazine, and Space.com. As a NASA Solar System Ambassador, I have conducted thousands of public outreach programs and am a registered cruise ship speaker on astronomy and space science, as well as a Director of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. I frequently post astrophotography images, news, and tutorials on social media. My solar imaging and videos are particularly popular, and I have conducted extensive research on solar cameras and solar image processing techniques.
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Alexander Curry
European based amateur astrophotographer, Co-Founder of Telescope Live and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
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Jarmo Ruuth
Amateur astrophotographer, author of AutoIntegrate and Astro Mosaic.
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Ryan Voykin
US Based Amateur Astrophotographer and Creator of the YouTube Channel DarkRangersInc.
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Mustafa Aydın
An astrophotographer with 8+ years of experience and an almost lifelong background in general photography.
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Adam Block
FastTrack your understanding of the HOW and WHY of astronomical image processing with renowned Adam Block.
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Stellar Xperiences
Three astrophotographers with 30 years’ combined experience in photography and 20 years’ experience in astronomy.
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NS Multi Camera 1
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Stacking and Integrating Multi-Year Datasets in Astro Pixel Processor

In this tutorial, Telescope Live tutor Nik Szymanek demonstrates how to combine astrophotography datasets taken years apart with different cameras using Astro Pixel Processor (APP). This method enables seamless integration of large datasets while maintaining high image quality. Key steps include: Loading and Organizing Data: - Import and analyze datasets captured with an FLI PL9000 CCD and a QHY 600M CMOS camera. - Understand how APP handles different sensor sizes and orientations. Calibration and Registration: - Use APP’s Analyze Stars tool to assess sub-exposure quality and remove outliers. - Fine-tune registration settings to align frames from different imaging sessions. Stacking and Color Combination: - Normalize images to correct background variations across multiple nights. - Use Multiband Blending (MBB) and RGB integration tools to generate the final color image. This tutorial provides a step-by-step workflow for integrating diverse imaging data into a high-quality astrophotography result.
AC Master Class Nebula
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Siril Nebula Processing Master Class

This complete intermediate Siril master class by Telescope Live Co-Founder Alexander Curry pushes Siril to its processing limit providing you with a comprehensive workflow for any nebula dataset. Across 6 episodes, Alex will guide you through all the techniques you would need to process a nebula dataset, focusing on a small 1hr dataset of the Seagull nebula, Alex will cover the following workflow: Data Preparation and Stacking - Satellite trail removal with Cosmic Clarity - Data organisation and stacking with Telescope Live Siril scripts Deconvolution with Cosmic Clarity - Again using the Cosmic Clarity suite for a free “deconvolution” and sharpening tool - Use your calculated PSF values for appropriate sharpening factors Colour Calibration and De-Linearisation - Plate solving and photometric colour calibration - Histogram adjustments for first de-linearisation Starless Workflow - Star reduction using StarNet++ - Adjustment to star layers for colour clarity and halo reduction - Subsequent luminance preparation Colour Adjustments and Luminance - Starless colour adjustments and balancing - Optional (for HaRGB) Ha enhancement workflow - Luminance integration Denoise and Finishing Touches - Denoising with Cosmic Clarity/GraXpert - Star layer re-compositing
AC FBPP
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Streamlining Data Stacking with Fast Batch Pre-Processing

In this tutorial, Alexander Curry, Co-Founder of Telescope Live, introduces the Fast Batch Pre-Processing (FBPP) script in PixInsight, designed to speed up the data stacking process while maintaining high-quality results. Key points include: FBPP vs. Weighted Batch Pre-Processing (WBPP): - Learn how FBPP reduces processing times significantly—handling large datasets in minutes compared to hours with WBPP. Simplified Workflow: - Explore how to efficiently configure FBPP for bias, dark, and flat frames. Understand grouping keywords and automatic integration options for seamless stacking. Comparison of Outputs: - See a direct comparison between FBPP and WBPP results, including master frame quality, noise levels, and processing differences.
Cosmic Clarity Suite
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[Free] Mastering the Cosmic Clarity Suite: Sharpening and Denoising Tools

In this free intermediate tutorial, Alexander Curry, Co-Founder of Telescope Live, explores the powerful tools in the Cosmic Clarity Suite, including AI based sharpening and denoising features designed for astrophotography. This free tutorial and software provided by Seti Astro are an excellent alternative to the Xterminator plugins. Key topics include: Denoising for Enhanced Image Clarity: - Learn how to apply the denoising tool to smooth out graininess in images. - Adjust denoising strength to preserve fine details, especially for high SNR datasets. Advanced Sharpening Techniques: - Use the sharpening tool for both stellar and non-stellar regions. - Understand how to calculate and input PSF values manually for improved accuracy. - Fine-tune sharpening levels to avoid over-enhancing stars or increasing noise. Optimized Workflow and Compatibility: - Discover how to integrate these tools with any post-processing software or workflow. This tutorial provides practical insights into leveraging the Cosmic Clarity Suite to achieve sharper, cleaner astrophotography results.