Hi from the Kootenay Mountains in British Columbia

Processing Beginner Introductions
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Simon Chambers avatar
Simon Chambers avatar
Hi Everyone,

I'm new to Astrophotography and image processing. I'm slowing figuring things out as I go. I was just starting to feel that I was getting some momentum, and then the forest fires started. The air quality is pretty awful right now, making it hard to gather data. I have a lot to learn with regard to processing and figured this would be a great place to absorb information. Starting out with no previous experience with apps like Photoshop and Pixinsight is a little overwhelming. I wanted to join a community where I could ask my beginner questions, and I figured there were so many talented people on this platform that I would get the answers I needed to progress.

Simon
Quinn Groessl avatar
Quinn Groessl avatar
Welcome! Ask away, there are a ton of knowledgeable people here.
Leah Deckard Hallett avatar
Leah Deckard Hallett avatar
Check out the thread below if you're just starting out.  There are many informative YouTube tutorials on astrophotography, telescope setup/troubleshooting and processing your data with PixInsight and Photoshop.  That's how I've improved, and a book or two.  'The Deep-Sky Imaging Primer' is a good book, on Amazon I think.

https://www.astrobin.com/forum/c/astrophotography/solar-system-processing-techniques/best-youtube-sites-for-astrophotography/

Leah

Actually, on the above thread, Paul Larkin summarized the recommended YouTubers:

Adam Block: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBlock
Alyn Wallace: https://www.youtube.com/@AlynWallace
Amy Astro: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyAstro
AstraPharma (Ali Alobaidly): https://www.youtube.com/@astrapharmaq8
Astro Backyard (Trevor Jones): https://www.youtube.com/@AstroBackyard
Astro Soundscape (Ollie): https://www.youtube.com/@AstroSoundscape
Astrobiscuit: https://www.youtube.com/@Astrobiscuit
AstroFarsography: https://www.youtube.com/@AstroFarsography
AZASTROGUY (Mark Johnston): https://www.youtube.com/@AZASTROGUY
Bortle8 Astro (Ole Myrvoll): https://www.youtube.com/@Bortle8Astro
Chuck’s Astrophotography: https://www.youtube.com/@ChucksAstrophotography
Cuiv, The Lazy Geek: https://www.youtube.com/@CuivTheLazyGeek
Dark Rangers Inc (Ryan): https://www.youtube.com/@darkrangersinc
Dark Sky Geek (Julien): https://www.youtube.com/@darkskygeek
Deep Space Astro (Rich): https://www.youtube.com/@DeepSpaceAstro
Delta Astrophotography: https://www.youtube.com/@deltaastrophotography
DSO Imager (James): https://www.youtube.com/@DSOImager
Ed Ting: https://www.youtube.com/@edting
James Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/@Aero19612
Lukamatico (Luke Newbould): https://www.youtube.com/@lukomatico
Nebula Photos (Nico Carver): https://www.youtube.com/@NebulaPhotos
Patriot Astro (Chad): https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotAstro
Paulyman Astro (Paul): https://www.youtube.com/@PaulymanAstro
Peter Zelinka: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterZelinka
Pixinsight: https://www.youtube.com/@PixInsight
SarahMaths Astro (Sarah Mathews): https://www.youtube.com/@SarahMathsAstro
Seti Astro (Frank Marek): https://www.youtube.com/@setiv2
SharpCap (Dr Robin Glover): https://www.youtube.com/@sharpcap4229
SJ-Astronomy (San Jose Astronomical Association): https://www.youtube.com/@sj-astronomy7497
Sky-Watcher USA (Simon Tang): https://www.youtube.com/@SkyWatcherUSA
Small Optics (Jason): https://www.youtube.com/@smalloptics753
Spacetime Pictures: https://www.youtube.com/@spacetimepictures
Star Stuff (Dylan O’Donnell): https://www.youtube.com/@DylanODonnell
The Astro Imaging Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TAIC
The Narrowband Channel (Grimstod Desh): https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowbandChannel
The Space Koala (Luca Bartek): https://www.youtube.com/@the_space_koala
View Into Space (Sascha Wyss): https://www.youtube.com/@NebulaPhotos
Visible Dark (Shawn Nielson): https://www.youtube.com/@VisibledarkAstro
Windy City Astrophotography (Nick): https://www.youtube.com/@WindyCityAstrophotography
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